The VCCC Convention 2022

[gottahaveahoove]

I put some "vault" machines

in my room. I also put out a few brand new TTI items. Then, there were 'vintage' machines from everywhere.
Not being passive/aggressive... stating fact): It's been said that all of my cleaners are trash finds. Well, that, with numerous other tales, is untrue. That will go in the lie pile.
Not entertaining any of that.
But, we all must be careful what is said, repeated, written. Because people pay attention.

So, there will be lots of coverage in the "Post-Convention' newsletter
Time to start getting that ready.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

We'll be adding

lots of pics, stories, etc in it. To all of our members (new and old, who were here, "Thank you for visiting SCRANTON, The 'Electric City'.
If anyone has anything else to share, please feel free.
Thanks.

 

[kirbyg6]

Hi that looks really good fun now that big hoover is awesome iv seen the video of it been turned on but can it actually suck anything up

 

[gottahaveahoove]

George,

The bag inflates and the beater bar rotates.
There are no brushes. There's also no dirt in the cloth bag inside the vinyl jacket, even after all those years.
So, no. It vacuums nothing. They were made as displays for "Home Shows" and the like. They were used all over the U.S. and, I'm told, abroad. It's over 10 feet high and weighs over 200 lbs. It takes 2 people to pack them, etc.

I thought it would be a nice touch t have it here in Scranton. Thanks, again, to Michael for bringing it.



It was really great to see it again.

 

[kirbyg6]

Okay cool thanks for the reply

 

[gottahaveahoove]

No problem.

Glad I could help.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'll be returning the big

Hoover balloon to Tom Anderson in August.


  I go back to North Canton every August to celebrate Hoover's birthday.


Tom brought it to me when he visited earlier in June.


  This balloon is getting  a lot of mileage.

 

[oreck_xl]

Those GIANT Hoovers are really something else! May I ask how many were originally built, and IIRC that one started out life as a model 28. I've seen pictures of a giant Convertible Elite (full hood model) also.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Yes,

They made a 26, (the convention one started out as one), then, they made 28 (there's a photo of it next to a real 28.


 They  made models like the Citation, 63..


Then, later, they made the Elite (the Convertible version).


   There were probably a dozen made over the years.  They'd morph them into different models.  You can clearly see the wrong handle (bail) on this "Convertible".


  There are also giant Constellations, too.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

When I go To Ohio in August,

I'll try to get more photos of as many of them as I can.


they truly are amazing.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

The Elite was also at

the Hoover 100th birthday.  There are pics and a few videos of it being used.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

We actually almosthad 50 in attendance

A few couldn't make it.  Others said they would, but never did.  A shame, really. But, they miss ed out on a great time.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Luckily, we had tremendous weather

all weekend.  Some enjoyed the Anthracite Heritage Museum, my home, Aerus, Joe's home, Colarusso's Restaurant,etc.


   Good food, friends, vacuums,   all in all. Good Times!