The mighty Compact cleaning system

[thevacomaticiec]

gota love the compact

 

[thevacomaticiec]

I wonderwhatwas the original price of a Compact C8 with all tools and pn new humm... I see em on ebay from 200 to 300 but new back then i wonder?

 

[dysonman1]

The yellow C-8 with electric hose and power nozzle was $899 in 1978. More than a Rainbow, which was $699 the same year. Many distributors were still pushing the Owner Recommendation Program where the distributor would pay a number of dollars for each appointment the customer would set with their friends. For some people it helped pay some on their new machine.

 

[thevacomaticiec]

Thanks so C8 1978  899 ouch worth it tho thanks for the info.


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[kirbyklekter]

Motor sizes

From the C-2 up through the C-9, did the size of the motor change?

 

[thevacomaticiec]

I do belive so yes c8 c9 c80 were bigger i think .

 

[luxlife]

Dysonman1, do you still use the shampooer?

I remember that one as the Bissell electrofoam and they were quite effective at scrubbing.

 

[jag]

Holy crow!

That is close to $4k now. That is obscene!

 

[dysonman1]

This is a prototype of a new model Tri-Star which was never put into production. There were about 25 of these made in metal and sent to distributors all over America for their feedback. When the Board refused to spend the money to make this machine, the President of Interstate Engineering quit and formed his own company to make a 'new' Compact.

 

[dysonman1]

The beautiful decal on the side of the 1958 Compact model C-4. It really was "as new as Tomorrow".

 

[dysonman1]

The Silver Bullet

 

[thevacomaticiec]

My C8 and CXL are my daily drivers now a days .

 

[dysonman1]

Some of the Boys together. "Air goes over dirt, never through it, so suction stays constant". I think I'll bring the Patriot to Luke Gebhardt's mini meet in May. So many people that I only seldom see.

 

[thevacomaticiec]

Is the motor bigger in Patriot?

 

[dysonman1]

Oh yes, the Patriot has a lot more suction.

 

[gsheen]

One of my Dream finds, I dont think the compact was ever sold here in South Africa But you never know, I am always amazed at what pops up every now and then.
If not I will have to import one from the USA

 

[dysonman1]

The gorgeous Compact C-8. Before electric power nozzles, this machine came with a turbine driven brush.

 

[thevacomaticiec]

I have the next one up C8 with all tools and upgraded hose and new motor .

 

[hygiene903]

Tom,

Glad you're coming to Luke's next month! Looking forward to seeing you and everyone else again, it's been a while!
Jeff

 

[dysonman1]

Jeff

Luke's Mini Meets are always so much fun.

We were going to kind of keep our arrival a secret, so we could 'surprise' everyone, but Adam Mercer let the cat out of the bag.

People think I don't travel, but as you well know, I certainly do. Busy next two months with the visit to Luke's and then in June, the visit to John's in Pennsylvania. And then the huge Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Convention in September here at the Vacuum Museum. Busy, Busy, Busy.

So much vacuum fun. Can't wait to see you.