Thread Number: 32490
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
MINT CONDITION ELECTROLUX UPRIGHT |
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Post# 356686   7/26/2016 at 19:54 (2,829 days old) by sheetstyler (Mooresville)   |   | |
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So I figured I would tell the story about how I got this Eectrolux upright. One day the guy at the vacuum store I go to called me up and said hey I have a mint condition Electrolux upright that a guy gave to YOU when I told him you collect vacuums. Come by any time and pick up at your convenience. Of course being me I came by in the matter of a few days. When I saw this thing my mouth dropped. There is not one single scuff, mark or scratch on this machine whatsoever. It even came with the manual and some new bags. I wanted to share this because the guy that gave me this is a collecter himself and wanted to see if he was on vacuumland and give him a big thanks for giving this to me. His name is Charlie Watrous.
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Post# 356687 , Reply# 1   7/26/2016 at 22:06 (2,829 days old) by sheetstyler (Mooresville)   |   | |
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Post# 356699 , Reply# 2   7/27/2016 at 09:24 (2,828 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Charlie Watrous is the former President of the VCCC. He's one of the most knowledgeable people about vacuums I know. He has excellent taste, that's why your machine is flawless. He IS on Vacuumland, and makes the occasional post.
He recently gifted the Vacuum Cleaner Museum here in St. James, Missouri - several boxes of vintage New Old Stock vacuum cloth bags. The bags have been installed on all the vintage machines he gave us bags for, and now the cleaners look factory new. He's a great guy. |
Post# 356702 , Reply# 3   7/27/2016 at 10:51 (2,828 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Post# 356706 , Reply# 4   7/27/2016 at 11:57 (2,828 days old) by Brando_husky (Las Vegas Nevada)   |   | |
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Always found these machines quite unique. Essentially it's a canister on a handle with a power nozzle plugged right into the inlet on the canister. Beautiful example! |
Post# 356740 , Reply# 7   7/27/2016 at 16:32 (2,828 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA)   |   | |
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Tyler and others for your kind comments. Tyler, I am glad you are happy with this vacuum. I discussed it with Dan and he said he thought it would be something you would like. I hope to meet you sometime since we are nearby.
Tom, I am also glad the bags found a new home where they can be seen for many years to come. I may have more things coming your way! It is so nice that there is a museum where we can donate vacuums and parts to help the vintage things look nice and last for a long, long time. |
Post# 356743 , Reply# 8   7/27/2016 at 17:25 (2,828 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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