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| Post# 145364 , Reply# 1 7/31/2011 at 13:51 (4,646 days old) by vac_whisperer () | ||
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I know that the Convertibles were made fom 1957 to the late 80's. Thats all I can tell you. | ||
| Post# 145380 , Reply# 2 7/31/2011 at 16:56 (4,646 days old) by thevacuumman (Borger, TX) | ||
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They were made till about 1990 maybe 1991 | ||
Post# 145400 , Reply# 4 7/31/2011 at 21:14 (4,646 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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there is some truth to it all however... | ||
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Post# 145401 , Reply# 5 7/31/2011 at 21:19 (4,646 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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then... | ||
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Post# 145403 , Reply# 6 7/31/2011 at 21:25 (4,646 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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finally...
In this circa 1951 experimental design, you will notice a most unique handle bail which never came to be. There is also no HOOVER medallion in the base. This would be the closest reflection of a Citation model 64. Of course I would never want to start a fight here (never did, never will), but it is curious that this came to my attention just yesterday. I see this discussion in the forum. I hope that these photos give us all a different slant on the age old questions of Convertibles.
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Post# 145405 , Reply# 7 7/31/2011 at 21:34 (4,646 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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one more thing...
You'll see a prototype for tool conversion from the same Engineering Report circa 1951. You'll notice a most primitive converter that we all know never became a reality. The first converter, as we all know, was separate from the hose but was nothing like in the photo. A spring loaded cover closed around the belt pulley, thus making a tighter seal. Could it be a cost factor or a durability issue that caused this to be scrapped? I just hope these photos help to clear up any unanswered, misconceptions, etc. I am so lucky to have seen these pictures, straight out of the book!
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| Post# 145406 , Reply# 8 7/31/2011 at 21:38 (4,646 days old) by HooverCelebrity (Germany) | ||
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Thanks for sharing those, John. I've seen those as well, and have copies of them. They are very cool.. As fabulous as the design is, I'm glad they waited until 1957 for the Model 65 Convertible, and we got models 29, 62, 63, 634, 64 in the interim.
Fred | ||
| Post# 145427 , Reply# 10 8/1/2011 at 00:07 (4,646 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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| Post# 145428 , Reply# 11 8/1/2011 at 00:10 (4,646 days old) by guardsman69 () | ||
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IT HELPS | ||
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Post# 145430 , Reply# 12 8/1/2011 at 00:35 (4,646 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Now boys,
Those of you who know me, (esp John), know that I don't EVER start fires, OR throw gasoline on existing ones. Perhaps it was intended to never let the convertible tools be as strong as canisters for several reasons: a very strong suction might damage the rest of the convertible, (i.e. break a fan), they were never intended to be as strong as a Portable, Slimline, Constelaltion, etc. You know that the suction on a Dial-A-Matic is far stronger and never goes near a fan, motor, etc. WE all know and appreciate quality of design, planning, marketing, etc.The vast models, styles, colors, features, price ranges are evident of that.Something to ponder. Now, everybody go and run a nice Convertible, Pixie, Handivac, etc,, then go to bed and get a good night's sleep. (be sure and brush your teeth, too). Stay tuned, who KNOWS what'll happen tomorrow. 'night.
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| Post# 145458 , Reply# 13 8/1/2011 at 10:44 (4,645 days old) by vacu-finder () | ||
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Thanks a bunch Guys that pretty well wraps it up for me. Still looking for my first pick. | ||
| Post# 145459 , Reply# 14 8/1/2011 at 11:02 (4,645 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
Cloth bag version?
Absolutly fascinating stuff John, do you have any more available for the likes of the connie? portable? or even some European models.
I am intrigued though by the description in reply #6 which is described as "cloth bag version" - could this be referring to a shake out bag rather than one using paper bags? Or could there have been a "hard bag" version in mind? It stikes me that the handle bail (or something similar) used in this same picture would have been more aestetically pleasing when used with a cord rewinder (J C Penny?) than the conventional one that was used. Al | ||
| Post# 145466 , Reply# 15 8/1/2011 at 13:02 (4,645 days old) by vac_whisperer () | ||
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Im still looking for my first Convertible, too. Im hoping to find one of the original cloth-bagged Convertibles. (By cloth bag, I mean one of the early ones that didn't haved the vinyl bag.) | ||
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Post# 145481 , Reply# 16 8/1/2011 at 13:49 (4,645 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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there are some.... | ||
| Post# 145495 , Reply# 17 8/1/2011 at 15:47 (4,645 days old) by Brandon_W_T () | ||
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Vac whisperer. I think you may be refering to the previous series. The 60 series with the models 29 62 63 634 and 64. Those all had some sort of variation of a dump out or paper bag system with a satin like bag. | ||
| Post# 145499 , Reply# 18 8/1/2011 at 16:24 (4,645 days old) by vac_whisperer () | ||
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Brandon- I have actually never saw an original one in real life and from the pics ive seen they appeared to have a cloth bag. But, of course, I would also absolutley LOVE to have a 60 series machine, too! | ||
| Post# 145523 , Reply# 19 8/1/2011 at 20:08 (4,645 days old) by alexb1186 (Ferguson/St. Louis, MO) | ||
Back on track of timelines | ||
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