The Beautiful 68 Convertible

[brandon_w_t]

I just had a thought.


The 68 was my first hoover convertible ever! (besides my 344 that I had since a kid at papas house)

 

[hamiltonbeachbo]

Fred,
Beautiful job on the model 68.
That particular machine is special in the lineup since it includes the handle grip along with the blue handle and bail ... beautiful color scheme.
Like you, I love breaking down machines and detailing them from the bottom up.
Greg, that has to be a keeper in your collection.
Glad to hear you all had a great weekend.
Thanks for sharing!
psf

 

[kirbymodel2c]

oh...

Ooh I never knew you could wash the field coil and armiture.
There you go I learnt something new lol)

James)

 

[luxg]

Greg, what a beautiful machine.  I have a feeling it didn't look that good the day it was bought.  I would love to see Fred do a complete restoration like that some time as well.  Great machine and a keeper for sure.  

 

[super-sweeper]

OMG THAT'S THE VACUUM FROM

the "who's minding the store" clip i uploaded here!

 

[vacfan6384]

Wow thats amazing!!! I hope to someday find a Hoover model 68 or one similar. I hope someday I can meet some of you guys on here and would love to learn how to take apart a Hoover convertible and clean it up and put it back together.

 

[constellation86]

Wow what a find! That's my favorite convertible.
I wish we had estate sales like that around here!
Nicholas

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Thanks for starting this thread, Greg!

Yes, it is a beautiful specimen of the model 68 Convertible.  And like I told you -- probably the nicest, mint-est Convertible I've ever had the pleasure of rebuilding.  I could tell when I took it all apart that it had never been serviced.  You just know when you take out the screws that the last time they moved was when they were being put in at the factory. 


 


It was an absolute pleasure bringing it back to life, and now she's ready for another 50 years!


I'm greatly looking forward to seeing it again the next time we visit you in Omaha!  Is your blue model 86 Constellation enjoying its new roommate?


 


Here are some pictures I took:

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Another shot:

 

[gottahaveahoove]

A great machine.

My friend in Scranton has the vault model. Mine has no bag.  Maybe someday.

 

[vacfan6384]

What type of Lubricant do you use on the modor bearing?

Hi just a quick question? Someday I would love to find a older Hoover convertible and learn how to take it apart and clean it. Just wanted to know what type of Lubricant should I buy for the modor bear?

 

[hoovercelebrity]

I just use high temperature grease for the lower motor bearing. I have it in a grease gun, and I have a special grease gun nozzle that used to be available from Hoover specifically to grease lower motor bearings and agitator bearings.