Thread Number: 32015
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
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Post# 352700 , Reply# 1   5/23/2016 at 18:45 (2,866 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 352788 , Reply# 3   5/25/2016 at 17:30 (2,864 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 352789 , Reply# 4   5/25/2016 at 17:32 (2,864 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 352791 , Reply# 5   5/25/2016 at 18:46 (2,864 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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If it's 1953 or 54 then it IS a LXI! Only the very first models of 1952 early 53 were the true LX's.
There are only two ways to tell, (and even these are questioable) the manufacturers plate under the machine by the motor, and the place under the handle which has the model number, and electrical info engraved. But then, like the wheels and chrome side nameplates these may NOT be original. The cold, hard fact is that machines this old are rarely original, only those acquired from the first owner can be factory originals. Another sad fact, hoses, cords and things like dusting brushes ware out. To my trained eye this looks like a LX with replacement side rails. Pictured here is a true model LX. The only change is the cord winder. I borrowed it from a LXI while the plug on the other one was being repaired. But here, ALL OTHER PARTS ARE ORIGINAL. |
Post# 352793 , Reply# 6   5/25/2016 at 19:23 (2,864 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Why do you say "just a LX!" these are the purest and rarest of them. Only a precious few still exist. The LXI, while nice, lacks the luster as the yellow nameplates with Electrolux in red were indeed dazzling, and with the companion, (tool holder) all attachments, the chrome Cord winder and black cord it was truly spectacular.
The model LX was the finest machine Electrolux ever made, and nobody, included Electrolux ever used the ejection system again. The E automatic popped open the front cover, so what? But to see the full wrapper being shot across the room, it's the most breathtaking sight one can behold. |
Post# 352798 , Reply# 8   5/26/2016 at 07:54 (2,864 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth)   |   | |
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Post# 352802 , Reply# 9   5/26/2016 at 09:17 (2,863 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 352803 , Reply# 10   5/26/2016 at 09:18 (2,863 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 352806 , Reply# 12   5/26/2016 at 09:49 (2,863 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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That cord winder is for a Late automatic E. Note the chrome band that runs around it. The 61 cord winder, often referred to as 'swing away', was launched in 1955, and carried over to the first Automatic E models. During the AE's run, the cord winder was changed to have the polished aluminum band running around it.
This is a TRUE LX-I (61), with it's cord winder.
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Post# 352807 , Reply# 13   5/26/2016 at 09:50 (2,863 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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This is the cord winder for a late Automatic E. The polished aluminum band carried over to the first Automatic F's (the one WITHOUT the front door rubber bumpers).
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Post# 352810 , Reply# 14   5/26/2016 at 12:43 (2,863 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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I was refering to the first model LX's before the dial was introduced to regulate the ejector. The rare few without a hint of hammertone blue.
The fact is that the ejection system had a few bugs not detected at the factory. They only showed up in places like Arizona, and Main, where fine sand caused the machine to 'pop'too soon. In several cases the motor shut off, and the ejector worked fine but the front cover didn't open causing the bags to explode sending dirt into the motor. And in every case Electrolux repaired or replaced the machine at their own expence. They also sent out repairmen to outfit the existing machines with the dial, even the ones that worked fine. And that was the begining of the numerous changes that became the model LXI. So only the ones without the dial were model LX's in their purest form. And my source of information was Arnold Vale, Manager of the Electrolux branch office in Hamden, Connecticut when I worked there in January 1968-March of 1970. |
Post# 352814 , Reply# 15   5/26/2016 at 14:12 (2,863 days old) by lovelux ()   |   | |
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Well, I got the cord winder to fit on the LX by removing the metal that is stationary and attaches onto the back of the vacuum. I like that ring going around it. How does it look? |
Post# 352825 , Reply# 16   5/26/2016 at 19:25 (2,863 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth)   |   | |
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In post #5 you said
If it's 1953 or 54 then it IS a LXI! Only the very first models of 1952 early 53 were the true LX's. The LX ran from 52 thru 54 I have 3 of these one with no control valve knob and the yellow panels, unpainted nose and plug cover and two with the control valve knob and the metal Electrolux sides, hammertone painted nose and plug cover. The LXI was only 1955 I have one of these |
Post# 352832 , Reply# 17   5/26/2016 at 22:06 (2,863 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 352833 , Reply# 18   5/26/2016 at 22:09 (2,863 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 352838 , Reply# 19   5/26/2016 at 23:26 (2,863 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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The Model LXI was made for less than a year at the end of the LX run (mid-1955). It was the only model to have ALL of these elements:
• Large front swiveling caster instead of bag-storage compartment
• Rear axle with wheels (not wheels that clipped onto the end of the runners)
• Rear cover made of chromed steel and in the newer shape of the E/E-A rear covers; has a cord-holding clip
• LXI was the first model to have a "halo" for cord storage
• LXI was the first model to have an optional swing-away cord winder
I was FLOORED the first time I saw a Model LXI back in the mid 1980s, sitting on top of an old wooden sewing machine cabinet in a very junky thrift shop. I almost passed it over since back in those days LXs were still a dime a dozen and not one of my favorite Electrolux models. But when I looked more closely at it, I realized it was very different from all of the other LXs that I'd ever seen over the years. It's so unique and different that I still have it to this day and it's one of my most prized Electroluxes. |
Post# 352856 , Reply# 20   5/27/2016 at 13:34 (2,862 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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A true model 61 does NOT have a plastic knob to control the ejection. It has a metal knob you pull Out and Turn, and it 'clicks' back down into place. All the plastic knob ejection mechanisms were 'upgrades' done by the branch office when the machine was brought in for any kind of repair.
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Post# 352884 , Reply# 21   5/28/2016 at 00:18 (2,862 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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