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Post# 275765   4/11/2014 at 20:24 (3,638 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)        

Came across this while testing vacs for a local thrift shop. It needs some motor love, but does run. I gave them 15 for it, I thought that was at least fair(:

Scott


Post# 275767 , Reply# 1   4/11/2014 at 20:25 (3,638 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)        

It has the original bag (which is in good shape), cord, trim, and handle grip. It is however missing the little rubber bits that go over the pedals.


Post# 275768 , Reply# 2   4/11/2014 at 20:39 (3,638 days old) by constellation86 (Roy, UT)        

Wow great find. And the price was a steal!

Post# 275781 , Reply# 3   4/11/2014 at 22:13 (3,638 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
Penncrest,

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For those who do not know, was Hoover's line of cleaners privately labeled for J.C Penney department stores.after the Penncrest name was dropped, cleaners were simply labeled 'J.C Penney'.

 

Anything Penncrest found nowadays is rare, especially models in great condition, or the deluxe cord-reel Convertible Penncrest! I'm lucky enough to have found a Penncrest polisher, another member here (whose name escapes my mind) has a Penncrest Constellation, and I'm SURE MR.HOOVER himself (John Long) has a Penncrest or two about!Tongue out

 

$15 was quite a deal for such a cleaner, well done!


Post# 275787 , Reply# 4   4/11/2014 at 22:36 (3,638 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
YES, He does!!!

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I have a few Penney's cleaners...2 are vault machines. I also have a cordreel upright and a "dial a matic type.
Best of luck with yours. After a little spa treatment, that'll look STELLAR!!!!
John.


Post# 275791 , Reply# 5   4/11/2014 at 23:04 (3,638 days old) by kevin (Livonia)        

Interesting information on Penncrest. Its too bad they retired the brand name. It would seem to me that they would have wanted to continue to build on the familiarity of it after 20 years.

Incidentally, the corresponding Penney's wordmark with the stylized "shoehorn" 'P' was used by the company from 1963 to 1971. Prior to that time the wordmark used Futura-like capital letters "J. C. Penney Co."; from 1971-2011 and currently it used bicameral Helvetica "JC Penney" letters, and the past few years was known simply as "jcp" (red square logo with lowercase letters).

Regarding the Penncrest brand, I located this information on www.trademarkia.com/penncrest-721..., so if I'm reading this correctly it appears that the Penncrest label was used from 1965 to 1985.


On Wednesday, May 13, 1964, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for PENNCREST by J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, . The USPTO has given the PENNCREST trademark serial number of 72193404. The current federal status of this trademark filing is EXPIRED. The correspondent listed for PENNCREST is ? of *****, *****, ***** ***** . The PENNCREST trademark is filed in the category of Houseware and Glass Products . The description provided to the USPTO for PENNCREST is ELECTRIC MIXERS, BLENDERS, ICE CRUSHERS, IRONS, TOASTERS, OVEN BROILERS, COOKER-FRYERS, WAFFLE BAKER-SANDWICHGRILL COMBINATION, AND CAN OPENER-KNIFE SHARPENER COMBINATIONS.
Word Mark: PENNCREST
Status/
Status Date:
EXPIRED
7/20/1985
Serial Number: 72193404
Filing Date: 5/13/1964
Registration Number: 0788427
Registration Date: 4/20/1965
Goods and Services: ELECTRIC MIXERS, BLENDERS, ICE CRUSHERS, IRONS, TOASTERS, OVEN BROILERS, COOKER-FRYERS, WAFFLE BAKER-SANDWICHGRILL COMBINATION, AND CAN OPENER-KNIFE SHARPENER COMBINATIONS
Mark Description: NOT AVAILABLE
Type Of Mark: TradeMark
Published For Opposition Date: N/A
Last Applicant/Owner: J. C. PENNEY COMPANY
Why is this contact information displayed?
Mark Drawing Code: Typeset (Words/letter/Number)
Design Search: (NO DATA)
Register Type: Principal
Disclaimer: (NOT AVAILABLE)
Correspondent:


______________

Early Penncrest Logo (with checkmark next to the 'P' and serifed letters):



Post# 275792 , Reply# 6   4/11/2014 at 23:06 (3,638 days old) by kevin (Livonia)        

Penneys logo with they blue "shoehorn" stylized 'P' (1963-1971):

Post# 275793 , Reply# 7   4/11/2014 at 23:07 (3,638 days old) by kevin (Livonia)        

Pre-1963 store signage:



Post# 275794 , Reply# 8   4/11/2014 at 23:11 (3,638 days old) by kevin (Livonia)        

Early to mid Penncrest logo (no more checkmark; squarish capital letters):

Post# 275816 , Reply# 9   4/12/2014 at 04:35 (3,638 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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WOW scott! what an amazing find! ive NEVER seen penncrest vacs here, just smalls. ive never seen that in green. what a rare find! ill see amongst seans and my penney's catalogs from that era what year that cleaner was for sale.

Will Hemb


Post# 275834 , Reply# 10   4/12/2014 at 07:26 (3,638 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)        

Indeed, I will say that when I saw it my mouth literally dropped open, and I think I gasped. I will give it a "spa" treatment as soon as I can, while being extra careful with the hood.

I have always liked the Pencrest label, always thought it looked neat.

On another note I also found, right next to this thing a quiet series hoover quick broom, three speed, cassette bag changer, and bag full indicator. It runs well and is indeed very quiet.

Scott


Post# 275981 , Reply# 11   4/13/2014 at 01:26 (3,637 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)        
Nice Find, Scott!

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And yes, they are somewhat rare. I agree with John, after the spa treatment it will be a real beauty! I have one too, a model A117, with cordwinder and headlight. Came from the estate of a friend of the family and have the attachments too! Only wish I had the owner's manual. Haven't got around to taking pics yet, or I would post one.
Jeff


Post# 275996 , Reply# 12   4/13/2014 at 05:22 (3,637 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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scott , polish the hood and base paint with rubbing compund on a terry cloth and buff with a microfiber cloth. just make sure to be gentle around the "penncrest" letter as they will rub right off with too much pressure. other than that, those techniques and some high grade car wax for metal base and it'll look brand new.

Will Hemb.

btw if you find another hoover penncrest product down there, esp a convertible with a headlight, email me. ill be happy to pay for shipping and what you paid for it.



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