South African Hoover Senior (U4016)

[nicolashenshilw]

Hello all!

I am new to the vintage vacuum cleaner scene. I recently purchased my Hoover Senior (U4016) and I need to disassemble it to change the light bulb. If anyone may offer some assistance on how to do this. It would be much appreciated!!



Kindest Regards
Nicolas

 

[fcs3]

Welcome Nicolas

There isn't much in the past posts to help you.
But a countryman (User Name gsheen) seems very
knowledgeable regarding SA Hoovers of that era.

Check old post #25068. Then click on "gsheen"
from the thread to access his file. That
might include an email address.
Or, give a shout out on the Vintage Board.

Frank

 

[phaeton]

Hello Nicolas,
I think the Hoover Senior is the same as our Convertibles so I attached a picture of the bottom of an old Convertible and those 2 screws will release the hood and you will have access to the bulb. I hope this will help you and that is a similar model to your.
Good Luck,
Pete

 

[nicolashenshilw]

Thanks everyone for replying so briskly. Funnily enough the underside of my machine looks totally different. I’m very pleased with it so far. I am looking forward to respraying the handle and fork.

I have replaced the light bulb after finally finding a replacement.

Here is a photo of the machine.

 

[gsheen]

Hi Nicolas
Welcome to this awesome place.
Is that the senior that was on gumtree in Seapoint
I am in Cape Town
If you need help i am in the northern suburbs and you are welcome to pop by and see my collection[this post was last edited: 10/5/2017-14:44]

 

[nicolashenshilw]

Well hello!

The much fabled Gsheen of South African Hoover fame! I am absolutely chuffed that you have replied. I live in Wynberg in the southern suburbs.
I shall have to find time to pop round!


Kind Regards
Nicolas

 

[gsheen]

Hello their

I sent you a email. Great stuff another collector in Cape Town thats frikken awesome.

Send me a whatsapp if you need help bud I may even have some spare paint to match the handle and fork

 

[nicolashenshilw]

Thank you ever so much! I’ve managed to match the shade with some White Gloss. I found it in a charity shop on the Wynberg main road.

In fact I have just finished priming the handles.

 

[gsheen]

This is my Mustard Jully 1978 u4016 with a metal base