When it’s “just” an old Hoover

[dysonman1]

Hard to believe I’ve been using my Hoover model 584 for over a month, continuously. You really can’t beat the power of an old Hoover with a new disposable bag. Thanks to my good friend Eric, I have enough disposable bags to last two lifetimes. Many cases of genuine bags. I change it every time I use it. You would have to pry this machine out of my cold dead hands. I put a 30 foot cord on it, so I can reach a number of rooms without having to unplug. Who needs a headlight? The vinyl outer bag might have been made from Mrs. Hoover‘s old shower curtains, but all the snaps are intact.

 

[dysonman1]

It cost $.68 in 1967 to mail a case of bags from the Hoover company to the customer. There were 12 packages with four bags in each pack.

 

[dysonman1]

The vinyl is still buttery soft.

 

[dysonman1]

This was the model from “Momma’s Family” on the episode where Vint and Naomi get married.

 

[mjhoshaw]

Looks familiar

I guided my older sister to one of these in the late 70s when she was looking for a reliable cleaner for her rugs. Bulletproof. Great vacuum.


 


Joel

 

[mjhoshaw]

Alternate heat source

I like your (I think) wood-burning insert, BTW. We have an insert and a free-standing wood-burner. Saves us huge $ on our gas bill.


 


Joel

 

[luxlife]

Beautiful machine!

I dragged out my 519 the other day after cleaning carpets and I'd forgotten how the airflow just glues it to the carpet pile.