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Thread Number: 8294
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| Post# 92222 , Reply# 1 2/24/2010 at 23:54 (5,167 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk) | ||
Hey Fred: Well - to begin with from everything I've been able to find they didnt start making that body style till 1964. The Brown and cream ones were made from 64 to 68 but the style of rug nozzle that yours has didn't appear till late 1965 or early 66. I do have the instruction manual from the 1964 model if you'd like me to scan a copy for you. Incidentally the hose is heavy because its actually a metal hose covered with plastic. They were the delux hose at the time, although Lewyt also had a normal style hose too. The grill and brush strip are also missing from the small nozzle. Various similar models were put out at the same time by Shetland/Lewyt all in the same color combinations with variations depending on what the store purchasing agent wanted for quality/price range. The variations included standard or delux hose, brushed metal or chrome wands / hose ends, suction controll on machine, toggle or step on switch, cord reel, attachment holder, floor brush and felt pad for rug nozzle. This picture is of the standard version of this machine (model 2812). Note the rug nozzle and lack of suction controll or cord reel. 
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| Post# 92223 , Reply# 2 2/24/2010 at 23:57 (5,167 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk) | ||
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| Post# 92224 , Reply# 3 2/25/2010 at 00:00 (5,167 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk) | ||
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| Post# 92227 , Reply# 4 2/25/2010 at 00:29 (5,167 days old) by kenmore81 (Warwick, RI) | ||
I had one...
Someone gave me,It must have been the Delux or MOL. It was just like your 2311 Doug.except it had a green bottom,white hose/attacments and no cord reel. Even the dusting brush bristles were white, and like new. I think the person who owned it never used that attacment but the rest were heavily used.
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| Post# 92228 , Reply# 5 2/25/2010 at 00:30 (5,167 days old) by kenmore81 (Warwick, RI) | ||
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BTW | ||
| Post# 92231 , Reply# 6 2/25/2010 at 00:35 (5,167 days old) by electrolux~137 () | ||
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I had one of these once upon a time, practically mint in the original box. In a moment of desperation put it on eBay and the bidding went through the stratosphere to my grateful amazement. "Whew knew?!" Nice find. | ||
| Post# 92232 , Reply# 7 2/25/2010 at 01:30 (5,167 days old) by joe22 () | ||
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fyi nice vacs, fyi they were sold by montgomery wards as their low end canisters in the 60's. joe | ||
| Post# 92237 , Reply# 8 2/25/2010 at 05:37 (5,167 days old) by kenmore81 (Warwick, RI) | ||
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I forgot the one I had is on the bay(no it isnt mine mine got thrown out =( )I tried to copy the pic but I cant here at work.
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| Post# 92238 , Reply# 9 2/25/2010 at 05:38 (5,167 days old) by kenmore81 (Warwick, RI) | ||
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I forgot the one I had is on the bay(no it isnt mine mine got thrown out =( )I tried to copy the pic but I cant here at work.
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| Post# 92239 , Reply# 10 2/25/2010 at 05:38 (5,167 days old) by kenmore81 (Warwick, RI) | ||
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I forgot the one I had is on the bay(no it isnt mine mine got thrown out =( )I tried to copy the pic but I cant here at work, so I just copied the link.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO kenmore81's LINK on eBay | ||
| Post# 92240 , Reply# 11 2/25/2010 at 05:39 (5,167 days old) by kenmore81 (Warwick, RI) | ||
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I forgot the one I had is on the bay(no it isnt mine mine got thrown out =( )I tried to copy the pic but I cant here at work, so I just copied the link.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO kenmore81's LINK on eBay | ||
| Post# 92241 , Reply# 12 2/25/2010 at 05:41 (5,167 days old) by kenmore81 (Warwick, RI) | ||
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| Post# 92252 , Reply# 14 2/25/2010 at 09:08 (5,167 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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Lewyt rug tool. Although that rug tool looks simple you will be amazed how well it works. | ||
| Post# 92258 , Reply# 15 2/25/2010 at 10:50 (5,167 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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What a great find Fred. Nice to see that "all metal" decal on there as well. That tells you something,, the plasti-vac era had begun | ||
| Post# 92263 , Reply# 16 2/25/2010 at 11:49 (5,167 days old) by hamiltonbeachbo (Milwaukee ) | ||
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Wow Fred, Beautiful little machine in fantastic shape. I bet it has respectable power. Nice find. Thanks for sharing the shots. pat | ||
Post# 92284 , Reply# 17 2/25/2010 at 17:50 (5,166 days old) by dial-a-nap  (Omaha - the home of the TV Dinner) |
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We had a Coronado version of this style cleaner when I was little, before we bought the Convertible and Porta-Power in '76. Ours had a suction control on the top but the color scheme was similar and the hose and tools were the same. "All Metal Body" sticker was identical, I forgot about that detail! What fun to see it again, I can't wait to play with it and hear it.
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Post# 92291 , Reply# 19 2/25/2010 at 18:25 (5,166 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Rick!!!!!!!!! | ||
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