Universal Upright model VC5708

[crevicetool]

One of the dream machines for this collector! Yeah, I know - it's a little rough, but it's all there (at least the important parts)!

Note to self: Don't write model numbers of vacuum cleaners on the wall before painting over them. Use a scratch sheet of paper!

 

[electrolux~137]

 


 


I've never seen that model. I bet it will be real purty after its day at the Sweeper Spa.

 

[brandon_w_t]

AMAZING!

Ill be sure to keep my eye out for another one, just for you, Rick! I know one cant be enough!


Such an interesting design.

 

[crevicetool]

This was a recent EBay find that I would have missed if not for a heads up from our very own Webmaster and our favorite spy a007Kirbyman. Bill's notice to me came in the form of disappearing ink, and I had to eat the note after I read it. I think it was just to see if I'd really eat it. He said the ink wouldn't disappear if I didn't. He's such a joker.

Anyway thanks to both of you!

View showing slightly dislodged headlight lens and the suction regulator knob.

 

[brandon_w_t]

PS...

How bout that royal-esque handle bail! Interesting!

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Congrats! I know you'll do wonders in your vac-spa...

Is that the same one that was in yesterday's VOD?

 

[crevicetool]

The blue cord and replacement bag. The cord, as well as all other exposed rubber parts are badly deteriorated. I will have to make molds of them and pour some new rubber parts.

 

[hoovercelebrity]

I bet you could use a blue replacement cord from a Royal upright. I used one on a Hoover model 42 tank -- which is the same color blue as the models 62 and 63 uprights. It's a very good match... and doesn't have a brand-name stamped into it like a Kirby Tradition cord. Keep that in mind

 

[crevicetool]

Fred, this would have been older than the one in that picture which was nearing the end of production I believe in the early 1960's This one would have been built around 1950(?) I think. They started this model in 1947. (pamphlet pictured below courtesy of John Lucia)

 

[crevicetool]

Look at this!!! Is this not funny? A Lux plug.

 

[crevicetool]

Something I did not know. It took paper bags. Look to be similar to Hoover T&A bags. The bag I hope will hold out long enough to make a pattern out of it.

 

[crevicetool]

This is the plug that connects to the handle upon assembly. I will remove this plug and put it on the end of the new cord that you suggest Fred - and thanks for the tip.

 

[hoovercelebrity]

You mean Hoover C bags, or Eureka F&G bags...

 

[crevicetool]

Like I said, a little rough, but nothing that can't be fixed I don't think. I've had worse turn out just fine.

 

[crevicetool]

Oh, you're right Fred, I was thinking of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.

 

[hoovercelebrity]

You better get a workin' on that... I hope it's back in shape to make it's grand debut at the Convention in September!

 

[crevicetool]

Sadly the name plate will not improve much. It's pretty scratched up.

 

[crevicetool]

And now, for the engine. It's a two-cylinder, horizontally opposed seven horse power with a Chrysler torque-flight transmission and Hurst shifter.

Actually, I have seen this type of brush holder before. I don't' know if my Universal canisters have them or not. It's been a while.

 

[portable]

<span style="font-family: arial black,avant garde; font-size: x-small;">Wow! I'd say that the tufts of the brushroll are pretty much gone. And that's one pretty rusty bottom plate. I guess the plate could be sandblasted and re-painted. If ANYONE can do it, it's you.</span>