Thread Number: 34507
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover 634 - Opinions? |
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Post# 373175 , Reply# 1   6/3/2017 at 19:24 (2,489 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 373181 , Reply# 2   6/3/2017 at 21:17 (2,489 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA)   |   | |
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The 634 was a department store model. It was also known as a, "Promotional Model". At the same time the model 63 was still being door to door.
At or around this time frame, (1954), Hoover department store displays became envogue with the full product line. Shortly after, Hoover discontinued door to door sales and the vacuums were found in the higher end department stores. The budget models were known as the promotional models. IMHO, the 634 used a unique color scheme that was very pleasing to the eye. My Aunt had one and I really liked using it. She had all the tools as well. Changing the bag was not as easy as the zipper models but still it did have a paper bag. I hope to find one someday. Do you have any pics? |
Post# 373182 , Reply# 3   6/3/2017 at 22:36 (2,489 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 373199 , Reply# 6   6/4/2017 at 08:11 (2,488 days old) by Jukeman48 (Springdale, AR)   |   | |
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I just sent you an email, can't wait to hear from you!! Isn't it great how all of us can help make each other's dreams come true? I'm grateful, truly I am. |
Post# 373208 , Reply# 7   6/4/2017 at 11:54 (2,488 days old) by Jukeman48 (Springdale, AR)   |   | |
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I sent you emails. Thanks!! |
Post# 373504 , Reply# 8   6/9/2017 at 01:45 (2,484 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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I have one too, all original except for the plug! Great cleaner and smooth runner. I also have the 29, 62, 63, and 64. The 29 is all original except the cord and the bag, same with the 62. The 63 is all original except the cord, and the 64 is all original. Here are pics of all of them, with the 634 first, then the 29, 62, 63, and 64.
Jeff |
Post# 373589 , Reply# 9   6/10/2017 at 09:19 (2,482 days old) by Oreck_XL (Brooklyn, New York 11211)   |   | |
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Post# 373606 , Reply# 10   6/10/2017 at 11:59 (2,482 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 373650 , Reply# 11   6/11/2017 at 13:16 (2,481 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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After further, indepth research into this vacuum, I can tell y'all this:
the Hoover model 634 was NOT a "promotional" item. It was an ANNIVERSARY edition... meaning, if a dept store, dealer, hardware store, what have you, was celebrating THEIR anniversary, HOOVER would provide this model for them to sell, at a discount.Dates of production are:1-12-1955 to 1-31-1956... price was $79.95 (retail price), almost 64,000 units were manufactured. Then, upon the "Convertible" bursting onto the scene, some Convertible models were considered "promotional", I just love to be able to clear up any misconceptions, or perhaps cloudy details. So, now, go and run your still pefectly working Hoover 634 |