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Today I arrived home to a great surprise from Fred Stachnik! A Hoover model 51! It's a wonderful vacuum. The vacuum itself is beautiful. It has an excellent set of well-made attachments, and it runs nice and quiet. It has a really cool low tone to it that is easy on the ears. I did a lot of vacuuming with it tonight and had a great time! It's the first vacuum like it that I have ever received! The mechanism that ejects the dirt is really interesting (haha and prolly more effective than their current "self-cleaning" filter design!). Thanks again Fred it will team up with my model 61 so I can thoroughly clean my house...the Hoover way!

This really cool model U4101 Hoover Convertible is also a gift from Fred Stachnik! This is my personal favorite model Convertible that uses a "full hood." It features the wonderful motor and robust construction that makes the Convertible such a great vacuum. I really like the color of the U4101 very much. This is a vacuum that I have wanted since I first layed eyes on one years ago. It's so fun to use! It's one of my "Daily Runners." Thanks Fred!

Now I have the carpets deep cleaned and everything dusted, but I still have to polish those hardwood floors! Luckily I have this charming model 5140 (Double Insulated) Hoover Polisher! It's lightweight and (like all Hoover polishers (and Floor-a-Matics)), it's really fun to use! This was a gift from Tom Anderson and I'm very glad to have it! I really like how simplistic the design is on these machines. They work very well. I hope Hoover never stops making them! Thank you very much Tom for this, and the two Dial-a-Matics you generously gave to me during our last gathering!

This Panasonic MC-661 is a recent ebay find that I think is really interesting. There are a lot of differences between this earlier design and the models that came out just years later (for instance the brushroll has beater bars on it, and the hose runs up the opposite side of the machine than what we're all used to seeing today). It's got an incredibly quiet motor, but the weird brushroll it uses is all out of balance, and the bag door is missing the handle...so I've got some work ahead of me. I just think it's so interesting!

Corey


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Post# 15472 6/27/2007 at 00:29 (6,141 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio)
Checkrate/Likes 2 Today I arrived home to a great surprise from Fred Stachnik! A Hoover model 51! It's a wonderful vacuum. The vacuum itself is beautiful. It has an excellent set of well-made attachments, and it runs nice and quiet. It has a really cool low tone to it that is easy on the ears. I did a lot of vacuuming with it tonight and had a great time! It's the first vacuum like it that I have ever received! The mechanism that ejects the dirt is really interesting (haha and prolly more effective than their current "self-cleaning" filter design!). Thanks again Fred it will team up with my model 61 so I can thoroughly clean my house...the Hoover way! This really cool model U4101 Hoover Convertible is also a gift from Fred Stachnik! This is my personal favorite model Convertible that uses a "full hood." It features the wonderful motor and robust construction that makes the Convertible such a great vacuum. I really like the color of the U4101 very much. This is a vacuum that I have wanted since I first layed eyes on one years ago. It's so fun to use! It's one of my "Daily Runners." Thanks Fred! Now I have the carpets deep cleaned and everything dusted, but I still have to polish those hardwood floors! Luckily I have this charming model 5140 (Double Insulated) Hoover Polisher! It's lightweight and (like all Hoover polishers (and Floor-a-Matics)), it's really fun to use! This was a gift from Tom Anderson and I'm very glad to have it! I really like how simplistic the design is on these machines. They work very well. I hope Hoover never stops making them! Thank you very much Tom for this, and the two Dial-a-Matics you generously gave to me during our last gathering! This Panasonic MC-661 is a recent ebay find that I think is really interesting. There are a lot of differences between this earlier design and the models that came out just years later (for instance the brushroll has beater bars on it, and the hose runs up the opposite side of the machine than what we're all used to seeing today). It's got an incredibly quiet motor, but the weird brushroll it uses is all out of balance, and the bag door is missing the handle...so I've got some work ahead of me. I just think it's so interesting! Corey

Post# 15473 , Reply# 1 6/27/2007 at 00:30 (6,141 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio)
Checkrate/Likes A closer view of the beautiful model 51!

Post# 15474 , Reply# 2 6/27/2007 at 00:31 (6,141 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio)
Checkrate/Likes 1 The always festive Hoover model U4101!

Post# 15475 , Reply# 3 6/27/2007 at 00:34 (6,141 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio)
Checkrate/Likes 1 A close-up of the classy polisher! It's in wonderful shape, but I still have to touch it up a smidge.

Post# 15476 , Reply# 4 6/27/2007 at 00:37 (6,141 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio)
Checkrate/Likes *And Lastly....* The crazy Panasonic MC-661. Note the hose...

Post# 15497 , Reply# 5 6/27/2007 at 08:48 (6,140 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)
Checkrate/Likes *Hey Corey~* Glad everything arrived safe and sound! Glad you enjoy the machines. The model 51 was a duplicate that I had, and completely rebuilt probably two years ago. Although the dirt ejector feature is cool, those bags LEAK dust! So, you'll note that I took an Air-Way bag, and cut the plastic 'lid' off of it, leaving the collar. Now you have fantastic Air-Way filtration in the Hoover! The U4101 was a machine that came into the store--and the owner opted not to get it fixed--so it was "thrown away." I think it needed a new lower motor bearing and fan. Happy Vacuuming! ~Fred

Post# 15498 , Reply# 6 6/27/2007 at 08:50 (6,140 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)
Checkrate/Likes PS~ The model U4101 is the cleaner that started it all for me. That model was my parents' first vacuum cleaner--purchased in April of 1979 (which I still have of course). ~F

Post# 15504 , Reply# 7 6/27/2007 at 10:51 (6,140 days old) by myvacsrock (USA)
Checkrate/Likes WOW! Corey great vacs! you should bring thos over! i LOVE the panasonic and the convertible!!!!!! congrats!

Post# 15506 , Reply# 8 6/27/2007 at 11:29 (6,140 days old) by myvacsrock (USA)
Checkrate/Likes is the 51 rare?

Post# 15508 , Reply# 9 6/27/2007 at 12:50 (6,140 days old) by buffalo-joe ()
Checkrate/Likes *Nice Machines.........* Yes, those are some very nice machines. I especially like the 51. When non-vacuum people see mine, they often comment that they never knew Hoover made tank vacuums. Early Panasonics are growing on me too. I have some early Jet Flo's as well as early Riccars. Some very quiet machines. I also have a tool kit that goes with the Jet Flo's. Good to see you posting, Corey. I have not heard from you since Tom's Ohio vac gathering last March. Looks like all is well with you. Take care, Joe

Post# 15524 , Reply# 11 6/27/2007 at 13:48 (6,140 days old) by ian88 ()
Checkrate/Likes I still want an earlier jetflo like that guys, lol. Actually, I heard a rumor that for Matsushita Electric (Panasonic) to make the Jetflo they went into a deal with Hoover and secured the (then dropped) designs for the Dial A Matic. I guess there could be something in it, given the very similar designs. Ian

Post# 15543 , Reply# 13 6/27/2007 at 19:40 (6,140 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio)
Checkrate/Likes *Hey Joe!* Yes the early Panasonics and Riccars are wonderful. Panasonic really gradually perfected the clean-air vacuum. The old ones were lightweight and quiet, and did a great job cleaning. Customers who bought Panasonics in the past, usually develop strong loyalty towards them...and Panasonic earned it! Now they're made in Mexico and they're not as good as what they used to be. -sad face- Corey

Post# 15550 , Reply# 14 6/27/2007 at 22:17 (6,140 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)
Checkrate/Likes *Great Machines!!* I agree with Joe, I especially like the 51, too! And also glad to hear from you--been a long time since the "vac-in" in February!! Jeff

Post# 15517 , Reply# 10 6/27/2007 at 13:24 (6,140 days old) by myhooverco ()
Checkrate/Likes Corey... You have a nice array of cleaners there. The Convertible looks to be mint condition. I too like that model maily for the color. The 51 is a very nice machine and with an Airway bag in it, it is very practical too. You will have hours of fun with all of them. Thanks for the photos. --Tom

Post# 15542 , Reply# 12 6/27/2007 at 19:31 (6,140 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio)
Checkrate/Likes *Aaaah so that's an Air-Way bag!* haha I was so confused about the paper bag inside the model 51. I knew it wasn't really supposed to be there, but I also wasn't able to figure out what actual vacuum the bag was for...the material isn't like the paper material I'm used to seeing for Hoover bags. Very clever Fred! It's a perfect fit! I'm looking forward to cleaning my car out with it's excellent attachments (seriously tools these days are getting cheap and less and less useful), as soon as it stops raining... Corey

Post# 15558 , Reply# 15 6/28/2007 at 01:22 (6,140 days old) by alexb1186 (Ferguson/St. Louis, MO)
Checkrate/Likes *Love em all* Hey Corey is the 4101 the metal base or plastic base? And I saw your "Sweep of Faith" film on YouTube tonight, great stuff.

Post# 15563 , Reply# 16 6/28/2007 at 06:18 (6,139 days old) by myvacsrock (USA)
Checkrate/Likes u4101 is a metal base

Post# 15566 , Reply# 17 6/28/2007 at 08:08 (6,139 days old) by hoover1060 ()
Checkrate/Likes *U4101* Not all U4101's were metal, models in that series with a -001 were plastic based. Yes thats right boys, I'm back!

Post# 15568 , Reply# 18 6/28/2007 at 08:16 (6,139 days old) by luxg ()
Checkrate/Likes Welcome back Jeff, we have missed you around here.

Post# 15570 , Reply# 19 6/28/2007 at 08:38 (6,139 days old) by myvacsrock (USA)
Checkrate/Likes very much Jeff everyone has missed you!!

Post# 15577 , Reply# 20 6/28/2007 at 12:13 (6,139 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK)
Checkrate/Likes *JEFF :-)* Welcome back from over here...... We really need to chat soon- your box may be taking forever but it keeps growing as well ;) Seamua

Post# 15580 , Reply# 21 6/28/2007 at 13:50 (6,139 days old) by buffster ()
Checkrate/Likes *Hello Jeff....* Give me a shout sometime. And, hello Terry :)

Post# 15582 , Reply# 22 6/28/2007 at 14:09 (6,139 days old) by hoover1060 ()
Checkrate/Likes *Thanks guys* nice to be back too! Mike, depending on what time I get out of work, I will try and ring you tonight. Seamus, shoot me an email ok?

Post# 15588 , Reply# 23 6/28/2007 at 16:18 (6,139 days old) by petek (Ontario)
Checkrate/Likes Very nice indeedy. I haven't seen a yellow Jet Flo. I have 2 of the smaller tan ones and the large burgundy one with the ever so neat brushwheels on either side. They're nice vacs but a little wimpy on the carpet with the self adjusting height, would have been better if you could adjust the pile height manually.

Post# 348757 , Reply# 24 3/27/2016 at 12:38 (2,944 days old) by Davygravy ()
Checkrate/Likes Beautiful 4101. Just acquired one myself. It too is my favorite Convertible. If you ever come across a vinyl bag like it in decent shape, plz let me know. Mine is a bit rough. I would like to keep it as original as possible. Thanks!!