Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Group Convention

[dysonman1]

The Torrington

Made in Torrington, Conn. David Morgan from Ohio just had to try it out. The Torrington was made in 1917 and still works perfectly. The original bag is a nice touch.

 

[dysonman1]

Robert C. from Quincy

With the 1914 Royal "Standard". Still cleaning like it's new 100 years later.

 

[dysonman1]

John Pease

With the Regina upright. Uses a Westinghouse motor, very quiet (surprisingly so) and excellent pick up. Huge bag. Thanks John for giving it a whirl.

 

[dysonman1]

The Air-Way "Super Chief" Sanitary System

Chris from Ohio just had to try it. Beater Bars mounted on rubber, this machine could outclean a Hoover. This is the FIRST vacuum design with a power nozzle (2 motor system) in the world. Also features a bare floor shut off switch for the brush. 50 years ahead of its time.

 

[dysonman1]

Checking out the instruction manual

Russ is perusing the 1958 pink KenKart's instruction manual. Did anyone know that machine had an optional cord winder that went underneath? Very advanced for the time. And oh so "pank"!!!

 

[dysonman1]

Simplicity S10P (Premium)

Robert and Chris check out the Brand New for 2014 Simplicity ultra light model, this one is the top of the line.

 

[dysonman1]

Dr. Dawson

Patrick Dawson vacuuming with Evan Roger's Filthy Queen TRIPLE-Crown.

 

[dysonman1]

The Hoover Windtunnel Air

"Pro". We celebrate all brands and ages of vacuums at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. As my BF, Donnie, would say "The Hoover gots the sucky sucky". It's a very powerful machine.

 

[dysonman1]

John Pease and Roger Brown

Check out the Electrolux (Aerus) Platinum Edition at the Electrolux display at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. Thanks to my friend and Aerus Vice President, Rich Luisi, for providing the 90th anniversary models to the Museum.

 

[nycwriter]

Doggone it!

Did I miss yet ANOTHER convention??



Looks like you guys had fun!!

 

[jmurray01]

Some great pictures there!!

One day I may just attend one of these conventions, there is just the small matter of crossing the "pond"!

 

[briankirbyclass]

Looks like a good time was had by all!,,,but then when Tom Gasko is the host,,your sure to have a good time! Thanks for posting the pics!

 

[dysonman1]

Russ's new treasures

Russ's Dial-A-Matic from John Pease, his GE from me, and his Hoover Convertible from Alex Braun. Enjoy them in good health Russ.

 

[dysonman1]

Rowe with his Riccar

Top of the line R10Premium. With lifetime belt and hall sensor

 

[dysonman1]

Bob

Working on his filthy queen and rainblow. Every convention is a learning experience.

 

[dysonman1]

I taught Russ

How to rebuild his rainbow D4. it now works like a brand new one. Great machine Russ

 

[dysonman1]

Bob is almost done.

 

[dysonman1]

Russ's Rainbow Performance Edition

All rebuilt and back together. People don't just come to a convention to look at vacuum cleaners. They also leave with an education. We are a very hands on group.

 

[westinghouseman]

Good Times

Hi All:

Looks like you guys are having a grand time -- glad to see the pictures!

Continue on!!

Ken Wagman

 

[kirbyg6]

Wow it looks like Ll of you are having fun

 

[dysonman1]

Demonstrating the Royal Everlast

on the carpets in the vestibule. The dust just boiled out. Carpet agitation is far superior to Kirby because of the Brush Stiffeners on the Royal. Plus the greater airflow.

 

[dysonman1]

Matt and Rowe are shocked

To see so much dirt come out of the Rug, that had just been cleaned by a Kirby. Royal air cushioned vibration rocks all the way.

 

[dysonman1]

Here's ME

Teaching a repair class. I really enjoy sharing with my friends, and they all go home with properly working vacuums. Every single Club Member (my club is made up of friends) went home with vacuum favorites they've only dreamed about.

 

[dysonman1]

John and Derreck give my Riccar Ultra Premium a nod of approval.

 

[dysonman1]

Bob just couldn't keep his hands off Donnie's Ultra Premium Riccar

 

[dysonman1]

Bob loving on my new Kenmore bagless.

 

[dysonman1]

Donnie to Bob: "get your hands off my Riccar"

 

[dysonman1]

Barbecue

At Tom's house. Thanks to Donnie for cooking while we were playing with vacs

 

[dysonman1]

The General Electric mobile maid

From 1958. Watching the loading pattern. It washed our BBQ dishes and dried them in 32 minutes.

 

[kenkart]

I wish!

We could have been there! I know Clay does too, he has not been well lately, everyone who can please give him a call, It looks like you all had fun just like we used to.