Oh wow, what a wonderful find!! There's something extra special about acquiring actual vacuum cleaners from our childhoods, isn't there! This is a real beauty and in excellent condition!

That's a wonderful find, in excellent condition, and ready for 40+ more years of service, no doubt.

Interesting to see another Model G with 2 power nozzle connections; I have one with the bottom AND top side mounted connectors. Very strange, and I have no idea why.

Great story Dan!!! And what a beautiful model G, Electrolux at it's finest.  Sure would be great if someone can explain the two power nozzle outlets for us.  Thanks for sharing.  

Terry

The Electrolux G that is 'featured' in this thread has the top-mounted PN port as an aftermarket upgrade.

Electrolux had originally placed the port in that location with the Model F (the first Electrolux to have a power nozzle).

Then when the first G came out, the port was integrated into the front cover, down at the bottom near the hinge. (You can't see it in the photos above but I know it's there due to the front axle being so close to the front cover.)

The front-cover location for the PN port proved to be problematic for several reasons, not the least of which was that the plug tended not to stay plugged in. So branch offices offered replacement trim strips with PN ports to customers who wanted them.

Then when the next version of the G came out, they put the port on the right-front side of the machine and moved the wheels back to make room for it.

As for the one that has the front-side port and the top-trim port, I dunno. All I can say is that much later when Electrolux sold factory reconditioned machines, they provided the top-trim port regardless of whether it was a newer or older G. That was done most likely for consistency's sake and not having to show multiple port locations in the very basic instruction folder that came with the rebuilt machines. All three machines in that series -- E-A, F and G were done the same way when rebuilt, with the top-trim ports.

Electrolux men would also often try to sell power nozzles to people with older models. With the E-A and F, they'd install a new top-trim piece with the PN port. With Models E and S, they'd add a little square metal box on the underside of the machine behind the front wheel for the PN port.

 I've seen a couple of LXs with PN ports, but have never seen an XXX with one.

It may be that the original owner of the second Model G shown above didn't like the right-front location of the port. It =is= klnd of inconvenient and hard to reach, especially for people who have trouble bending over. Maybe the Friendly Electrolux Man recommended the new top-trim port to address the person's dissatisfaction with the lower-right port.

I hope this rambling makes some sense!

That explanation sounds rational. The bottom side mount plug is a bit of a pain; you need to tip the machine on its side to make sure the plug is fully inserted. The 80 series handle-integrated plug seems to be the best solution.

Congrats again on a wonderful find and machine.

Here's one on eBay. Check out the third photo to see where the PN Port was added.