Two vintage magazine ads.

[aeoliandave]

Was messing around with the usb powered LED portable scanner and a photo merge program. Dug these two magazine ads out of the file. The ads are larger than the flatbed glass so I was checking that the merge
I know we've all seen them a hundred times but what the heck, I like to share experimental results.

Dave

 

[aeoliandave]

I like this one for the Universal because it shows ALL the accessories.

 

[crevicetool]

Nice work Dave....

Could you run down here and teach me how to do this stuff? I figr' it'll only take you about sixteen hours ta get here!

Rick

 

[arh1953]

Great job

I've never seen the Universal ad, and I hardly ever see the Hoover ad. Thanks for posting these!

 

[akabent]

GREAT ADS!

That was awesome, Dave! I LOVE both ads and have the 84 (but not the hair-do or the pumps!)
Rick

 

[arh1953]

Is the hose end that goes into the Constellation curved down that way to keep the canister from toppling over when being pulled along?

 

[aeoliandave]

Good question, Alan.

I've always questioned why such a long, heavy and awkwardly shaped pipe was used for the swivel arm on such an otherwise sensuously designed vacuum cleaner. I would at least have thought it would look better matched if the curve followed the curve of the ball.

But yes, I think the length is to overcome the tipping point of the base. Note that the later side hose pulls from about the midpoint of the rigid swivel pipe. Just over half that length pipe (curved to match the ball) and you'd be ok on the swivel floater.

But remember, the original Constellation was a non-floater meant to be centrally placed - like an Airway 55 - and so a firm tug could topple the ball and send it rolling. The rotating swing arm does prevent the hose from contacting and possibly marring the paint job. It's possible the floating capability was added as a fix and a feature after a lightbulb flashed over the Marketing Department's Head's head...and then they got further complaints about the second model still tipping over. Thus the curled lip rim was developed.

Just thinkin' out loud again...

Tom, Fred and Jeff wanna chime in?

Dave

 

[collector2]

I would think the arm was to keep the hose far enough from the machine so that when it swung around it didnt marr the machine and create wear points on the hose.

 

[arh1953]

Thanks Dave n Doug for the answers. You are probably really close to the original designing thoughts.