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Post# 44590   6/22/2008 at 09:51 (5,757 days old) by ninohernes ()        

Hello everyone! This is my first post. My name is Joe, and I have always wanted to collect vacuums, but never had space. I recently moved and I have space now! I don't know a whole lot about this stuff, but I really like the old Hoovers, especially the Convertible series. This week, I acquired a Hoover Convertible model U4335 in excellent condition from ebay. I would love to get an older metal base convertible, but I like them all so I started with this one. I really like that green bag! Any information about it would be appreciated!

I should be receiving this one in the mail next week. I can't wait! I will take some better pictures when it arrives!


Post# 44591 , Reply# 1   6/22/2008 at 09:58 (5,757 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida)        
Welcome Joe!

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And you start by showing that beautiful green and white vacuum. I like the design of those models, I'm looking for the one that comes after it too, if I can ever find it. Enjoy the group, there are a lot of nice people here.

Post# 44592 , Reply# 2   6/22/2008 at 10:02 (5,757 days old) by ninohernes ()        

Here is another view. I only paid $25 for it, so if it arrives looking this nice, I will be very happy! (These pics are from the ebay listing)

Post# 44594 , Reply# 3   6/22/2008 at 11:08 (5,757 days old) by myhooverco ()        

Joe...

Welcome to the group. You will find many fans of the Hoover Company here.

Your Convertible looks to be from about the mid to late 1980s and looks like it would have been sold at Kmart. You found a very nice example of a Convertible cleaner which was one of Hoover's best selling lines of cleaner for over 30 years.

Wouldn't it be great to bring this mint green Convertible "home" to North Canton this summer during the convention????

--Tom


Post# 44611 , Reply# 4   6/22/2008 at 13:25 (5,757 days old) by luxg ()        

Joe, welcome to our family here. That is a beautiful Hoover, just love that color combination! Let us know what you think of it when it arrives. Terry

Post# 44620 , Reply# 5   6/22/2008 at 15:17 (5,757 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
hi and welcome

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I have that cleaner with the headlight. They were/are wonderful machines. You'll be amazed at how they "multiply". I have 130 plus........ don't ask. And, they're ALL HOOVER !!

Post# 44642 , Reply# 6   6/22/2008 at 17:07 (5,757 days old) by ninohernes ()        

I have received several emails from you guys allready! Thank-you for the warm welcome. Its nice to know that there are other people out there who collect these things, and really enjoy them.

Next on my list of Hoovers to find is a 31 Convertible or any nice looking metal base convertible. I would also like to find a 150, but those seem few and far between.


Post# 44675 , Reply# 7   6/22/2008 at 22:04 (5,757 days old) by normvac (COLUMBUS, OHIO)        

Welcome to the club Joe. We will look forward to meeting you
in Hooverland, in N. Canton for the convention.
Norm


Post# 44682 , Reply# 8   6/22/2008 at 23:18 (5,757 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)        
Welcome, Joe!!

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Glad to have you with us! And yes, the late model Convertible is a great start for your collection, and I'm sure there will be many more to follow! The rest of the guys who have posted on this thread have pretty much covered all the bases, so I'll just say "ditto" to what they've all said and again, welcome!
Jeff


Post# 44713 , Reply# 9   6/23/2008 at 12:17 (5,756 days old) by hoover1060 ()        
Welcome Joe

I don't know where in the area you are, but I live in the burbs, not far from the Woodfield Mall.
Here is a little sample of my collection:
Drop me a line if you like.


Post# 44729 , Reply# 10   6/23/2008 at 16:17 (5,756 days old) by ninohernes ()        

Nice collection!

I live in downtown Chicago.


Post# 44771 , Reply# 11   6/24/2008 at 00:52 (5,756 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Does anyone else ever think

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that all of these colors of these HOOVERS look like a box of Salt Water Taffy?


Or, is it just "me"?


Post# 44782 , Reply# 12   6/24/2008 at 07:56 (5,755 days old) by hoover1060 ()        
Thanks Joe,

if you ever are in the NW burbs, give me a shout. I have all but one Convertible model from the 60's (model 704) and three never used vault machines.

John, those colors are rather tame, compared to the other side of the room:


Post# 44783 , Reply# 13   6/24/2008 at 08:26 (5,755 days old) by mihi ()        

That is a sweet Hoover you have there. I bought my first Convertible for $10 the other day, its not nearly as nice as yours and it has the plastic lens over the headlight missing.
But it works just fine.
I've gotten a couple of Kirbys recently for a really good price. They are quite a machine. I'm looking for a Rainbow right now too. I'm catching some flack from my wife though for getting to many vacuums.
And Hoover 1060, your collection is just awesome!!! I could stare at it all day.


Post# 44859 , Reply# 14   6/24/2008 at 23:56 (5,755 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Could I

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move in there??
to say the least, "Impressive"


Post# 44860 , Reply# 15   6/24/2008 at 23:59 (5,755 days old) by hoover1060 ()        
move in?

Hmmm...I could create some sort of houseboy position I suppose.

Post# 44978 , Reply# 16   6/25/2008 at 21:30 (5,754 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
HMMMM

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We could discuss that lol. Would I have to change my name? In the seminary, I was called, among others things, "Cinderfella".

Post# 44980 , Reply# 17   6/25/2008 at 21:43 (5,754 days old) by hoover1060 ()        
I wouldn't worry about the name too much....

but you might want to look your best for the uniform... :-D

Post# 44990 , Reply# 18   6/25/2008 at 22:42 (5,754 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
uniform?

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hmmmm ok... expound I guess you don't mean "boarding school plaid"

Post# 44996 , Reply# 19   6/25/2008 at 23:21 (5,754 days old) by hoover1060 ()        
nope, not plaid....

There's absolutely nothing plaid about it!

Post# 44998 , Reply# 20   6/25/2008 at 23:31 (5,754 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
as they said in "Grease",

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"Tell me more tell me more"

Post# 45000 , Reply# 21   6/25/2008 at 23:34 (5,754 days old) by ninohernes ()        
Model 29

In addition to a nice Convertible model 31 or 65, I would love to find a model 29. They are really nice looking! How long was the 29 made? They look stunning!

Post# 45001 , Reply# 22   6/25/2008 at 23:44 (5,754 days old) by hoover1060 ()        
model 29...

Made from June 12, 1950 to August 24, 1953

Serial numbers A 5,000,001 to A 5,351,896

Introduced August 28, 1950, for $87.95

total sold: 345,512 units


Gotta: use your imagination



Post# 45011 , Reply# 23   6/26/2008 at 10:46 (5,753 days old) by ninohernes ()        

My convertible arrived today!



Post# 45012 , Reply# 24   6/26/2008 at 10:47 (5,753 days old) by ninohernes ()        
Another pic

Another view...

Post# 45013 , Reply# 25   6/26/2008 at 10:48 (5,753 days old) by ninohernes ()        

One more...

Post# 45014 , Reply# 26   6/26/2008 at 10:57 (5,753 days old) by filterqueen83 ()        
hey

I know the woman Judy you bought that from she is absolutley wonderful person total sweet heart. I bought my Dimension from her welcome Joe.

Post# 45020 , Reply# 27   6/26/2008 at 11:11 (5,753 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida)        
Congratulations!

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That's even prettier than the original pictures. Those greens are wonderful.

Post# 45026 , Reply# 28   6/26/2008 at 13:02 (5,753 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
Does that...

Have a 2 or 4 position height adjustment?

~F


Post# 45050 , Reply# 29   6/26/2008 at 17:43 (5,753 days old) by ninohernes ()        

Its a 4 position.

Post# 45055 , Reply# 30   6/26/2008 at 18:39 (5,753 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
Cool

It is a pretty machine, I've always liked that color combination.

Post# 45056 , Reply# 31   6/26/2008 at 18:59 (5,753 days old) by charles~richard ()        

That really is a beautiful vacuum. Of course, I am partial to any vacuum in turquoise or teal!




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