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My Weekend Find! |
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Post# 30998 , Reply# 1   2/5/2008 at 23:05 (5,896 days old) by luxg ()   |   | |
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Another shot, |
Post# 30999 , Reply# 2   2/5/2008 at 23:06 (5,896 days old) by luxg ()   |   | |
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This is the last one |
Post# 31002 , Reply# 3   2/5/2008 at 23:42 (5,896 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 31006 , Reply# 5   2/6/2008 at 03:45 (5,896 days old) by petek (Ontario)   |   | |
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Now that's a nice looking vacuum and the color I really like. Seeing that just make the new stuff look even junkier |
Post# 31013 , Reply# 7   2/6/2008 at 06:44 (5,896 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 31022 , Reply# 10   2/6/2008 at 10:20 (5,895 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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My Aunt Ruth has one, she got it new in 1973 and is still using it today. I also think the 1205 was quite spiffy looking in the blue. Much better looking than the Golden and Super J's! |
Post# 31025 , Reply# 12   2/6/2008 at 10:52 (5,895 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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Post# 31052 , Reply# 13   2/6/2008 at 18:08 (5,895 days old) by rogera608s (Tucson, AZ)   |   | |
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Terry, That is a pretty nice machine you found. Can't wait to see it in person. R |
Post# 31053 , Reply# 14   2/6/2008 at 18:15 (5,895 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Post# 31055 , Reply# 15   2/6/2008 at 18:21 (5,895 days old) by myvacsrock (USA)   |   | |
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well as some say... that thing is: GORE-GUS! |
Post# 31057 , Reply# 16   2/6/2008 at 18:33 (5,895 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 31060 , Reply# 17   2/6/2008 at 18:44 (5,895 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Post# 31063 , Reply# 19   2/6/2008 at 18:56 (5,895 days old) by logan ()   |   | |
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On second thought, the Jubilee was actually the 1205-J. Same motor, etc. just in Gold. Most people hate the Gold, but I love the 70's feel it gives. :-) |
Post# 31065 , Reply# 20   2/6/2008 at 19:06 (5,895 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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This would be interesting if the first J was a 1205. I had the Super J and thought that the J's were different than the 1205. Here is a link to the history.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO compactelectra's LINK |
Post# 31068 , Reply# 21   2/6/2008 at 19:12 (5,895 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 31091 , Reply# 23   2/6/2008 at 22:39 (5,895 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA)   |   | |
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Terry aka Concetta, Great find! And, lovely condition. I think you remember the one I had that now resides with Morgan from when you were here last year. As all have mentioned, the 1205, as a "true" 1205, (1968-1972), was a wonderful Electrolux and they sold a lot of them. It was the first body style change after Consolidated Foods, (Sarah Lee Company), bought the company. The former model being the turquoise/tan model G series. It was a huge change in that the bag cage had been oval shaped before and now was rectangular. Also, the bag cage went from being all metal to plastic. I find it amazing that the number of these vacuums still being used by their first owners or by a member of the family of the first owners. Many of them still have the original PN-1's through PN-5's with the original brush roll's and belt's! A true testimony to the quality of Lux at the time. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing it shortly. Great find and a good addition to your collection. Charlie |
Post# 31106 , Reply# 26   2/7/2008 at 06:41 (5,895 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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That's what this forum is about. It is always great to learn new facts. I didn't realize the numbering worked that way. I had a brand new Super J which, as you say, was considerably different than the 1205. I don't know if I have ever seen a Golden J. The Super J was one of my favorites. Loved that gold hose with the blue tracer. What a cleaner! Fred |
Post# 31110 , Reply# 28   2/7/2008 at 06:55 (5,895 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)   |   | |
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HI Everyone: Yes the Golden J was a 1205-J with a facelift. The later Super J was the first model 1401. You'll notice that the hose on the Golden J was white with blue and gold tracers. This was because it was used with both the gold golden J and the blue L. Re: the Aeris timelines. The US one isnt bad but it is off in a few places, where as the Canadian one is WAY out to lunch. Alot of the dates are nowhere near correct. I wrote them about this once but got no response. It seems they just dont care. I've also been contacted by people before that have been giver erronious information by them about old machines too. When they took over most of the old staff quit or were fired (at the same time they got rid of all the old records) so there is really no one there that has any idea of the companys history. Doug |
Post# 31117 , Reply# 29   2/7/2008 at 09:19 (5,894 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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that's terrific Terry!!! looking forward to playing with it in 2 weeks!!!! |
Post# 31118 , Reply# 30   2/7/2008 at 09:20 (5,894 days old) by badata ()   |   | |
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sorry............wrong screen name....that was posted by me...not hoover1060 |
Post# 31241 , Reply# 32   2/8/2008 at 23:52 (5,893 days old) by scott55405 ()   |   | |
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Oh Terry that's wonderful! It's an earlier one too with that power nozzle. I'll look forward to seeing it when I visit! |
Post# 31244 , Reply# 33   2/9/2008 at 03:08 (5,893 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.)   |   | |
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Post# 31268 , Reply# 34   2/9/2008 at 11:29 (5,892 days old) by andy (Boston, MA)   |   | |
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Terry that's a great find. Those 1205's are such a satisfying canister to vacuum with. The "Automatic Control" script on the front is so elegant. It always reminded me of the Cadillac my Mom had when I was a kid. |
Post# 31270 , Reply# 35   2/9/2008 at 12:03 (5,892 days old) by luxg ()   |   | |
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Mike my daily drive is my new stainless steel Constellation. That and the Beam central vacuum are a great combo. |
Post# 33134 , Reply# 37   2/24/2008 at 06:46 (5,878 days old) by logan ()   |   | |
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Jubilee on the left, Super J on the right. This will give you a better idea...Hope this helps some. |
Post# 33144 , Reply# 38   2/24/2008 at 10:44 (5,877 days old) by elux89 ()   |   | |
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Logan, Thank you for showing us the difference between the 1205 and the SJ. For us Canadians, we have rather limited access to these machines, other than purchasing through ebay. Vernon |