Thread Number: 16270
My Electrolux 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee |
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Post# 173564   3/16/2012 at 23:00 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173565 , Reply# 1   3/16/2012 at 23:05 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173568 , Reply# 2   3/16/2012 at 23:23 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173570 , Reply# 4   3/16/2012 at 23:41 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173575 , Reply# 6   3/17/2012 at 00:20 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173578 , Reply# 8   3/17/2012 at 00:30 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173580 , Reply# 10   3/17/2012 at 00:44 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173581 , Reply# 11   3/17/2012 at 00:45 (4,394 days old) by danemodsandy ()   |   | |
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Decide not to fool with those PN-2s, I could use a good motor for one I have waiting for restoration.... |
Post# 173582 , Reply# 12   3/17/2012 at 00:46 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173586 , Reply# 14   3/17/2012 at 01:30 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173587 , Reply# 15   3/17/2012 at 01:34 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173588 , Reply# 16   3/17/2012 at 01:39 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173590 , Reply# 17   3/17/2012 at 01:47 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173591 , Reply# 18   3/17/2012 at 01:50 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173592 , Reply# 19   3/17/2012 at 01:53 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173593 , Reply# 20   3/17/2012 at 01:55 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173596 , Reply# 22   3/17/2012 at 02:04 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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This project has taken me about a hundred and ten hours total. The metal polishing is hard work. The person that had the vacuum stored it, maybe because it had no power nozzle with it, and I threw out the crappy white vinyl hose that somebody put in the box. I was asked if I wanted the hose and I thought to myself "just say yes as it will be good cushioning packing material" :). The person I bought it from put chunks of styrofoam all around the canister. Best packing job ever!
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Post# 173599 , Reply# 23   3/17/2012 at 02:09 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173602 , Reply# 25   3/17/2012 at 02:13 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173604 , Reply# 26   3/17/2012 at 02:16 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173607 , Reply# 28   3/17/2012 at 02:20 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173609 , Reply# 30   3/17/2012 at 02:24 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173610 , Reply# 31   3/17/2012 at 02:27 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173611 , Reply# 32   3/17/2012 at 02:28 (4,394 days old) by danemodsandy ()   |   | |
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....The cleanest metal-bodied Lux I've seen since they were new! You NEVER see that hose clear any more. |
Post# 173614 , Reply# 34   3/17/2012 at 02:35 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173615 , Reply# 35   3/17/2012 at 02:42 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173616 , Reply# 36   3/17/2012 at 02:45 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173618 , Reply# 38   3/17/2012 at 02:52 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173621 , Reply# 39   3/17/2012 at 02:58 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173623 , Reply# 41   3/17/2012 at 03:03 (4,394 days old) by danemodsandy ()   |   | |
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I just realized it's three in the morning here! I'll check in with this thread tomorrow to see how things have progressed. |
Post# 173624 , Reply# 42   3/17/2012 at 03:05 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173626 , Reply# 44   3/17/2012 at 03:32 (4,394 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC)   |   | |
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You have inspired me to recondition my pn,, the same one. I have the exact model of Lux. I have 2 questions. 1. Where did you get the "Perfect" type lux vac bags? 2. Where did you get your hose from? |
Post# 173627 , Reply# 45   3/17/2012 at 03:44 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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That is great that you have a great Electrolux. I just love the aqua blue decals against the gold being a special model, especially since there were only around 20,000 total produced and find it very intriguing. Sounds like you do have a PN4 which is also an excellent PN. I was'nt sure I would be able to complete this Golden Jubilee, but am very greatful I was able to find the pieces and parts to do a restoration. The PN2 is probably the most simplistic of all the power nozzles but it is nice to see a break down. Glad it was of use. I remember trying to figure out how to get the sole plate off the bottom of a PN2 and after the fact realizing you had to take the top off first to release the "catch" from inside with a flat screwdriver. It's the small things sometimes. :)
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Post# 173630 , Reply# 46   3/17/2012 at 03:52 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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The Perfect bags I did an internet search on and different online stores have them at different times. I have not seen the Perfect bags in person in a store though as of yet. The last box I bought on Amazon a week ago. The hose I found on Ebay almost a year ago. I had to really search for the tan/beige as most I see are the gray. Wish they made them in blue as well. May have to get a newer model blue hose and change the ends. :)
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Post# 173632 , Reply# 47   3/17/2012 at 04:05 (4,394 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173637 , Reply# 49   3/17/2012 at 05:04 (4,394 days old) by kenkart ()   |   | |
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I think a PN-2 was the finest power nozzle ever! |
Post# 173672 , Reply# 50   3/17/2012 at 11:14 (4,394 days old) by BrianKirbyClass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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WOW, what a beauty! Sure brings back memories! The Golden J was one of the first Lux's i was ever in love with and is my favorite of all the models!
My Grandma bought one new in the Spring of 1976,,,it was evidently one of the last Golden Js, before the Super Js came out. It is the exact same machine you have. I know she gave around 400 dollars for it. I used the heck out of that machine over the years,Grandma's house was one of those big old 2 stories with 4 bedrooms upstairs, all with wall to wall carpet, and a huge carpeted stair case. The Golden J and i spent many hours up and down those stairs! It really was a serious work out vacuuming that whole house, and the Golden J never missed a beat! It was Grandma's only vacuum for over 15 yrs. It finally got to be too heavy for her to carry up and down the strairs, so i got her a Lux Discovery upright for the upstairs, and she used the Golden J for the main floor. When Grandma went to the rest home in the late 1990s, and we went to clean out the house to get it ready to sell,,,you can be sure the Golden J came home with me after cleaning that huge house for the last time! Its now settled into quiet retirement, and gets used occasionally. The motor is a little tired now,but still has that Electrolux smell. I would restore it, if it would come out as nice as yours, but i think ill keep it the way Grandma left it. Thanks for the memory! |
Post# 173680 , Reply# 52   3/17/2012 at 11:53 (4,394 days old) by danemodsandy ()   |   | |
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If you name your vacuum cleaners, as I do, you might consider the moniker I gave my Model L, which is a late one, and the same color as your machine: Goldielux. |
Post# 173713 , Reply# 54   3/17/2012 at 15:21 (4,394 days old) by sanifan ()   |   | |
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I discovered mine is a Super J, not a Golden J. There are some scuffs and marks, but not nearly as bad as I recalled. It will clean up well! Thanks for your inspiring restore. |
Post# 173741 , Reply# 56   3/17/2012 at 19:31 (4,393 days old) by rainbowjoel (Dexter NM)   |   | |
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It's beautiful Tyler! I admire your work! |
Post# 173781 , Reply# 57   3/17/2012 at 21:41 (4,393 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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That is a great story. I used an Electrolux 1205 and a Hoover Convertible Special to vacuum the five bedroom house I grew up in once a week. I remember using the 1205 with the power nozzle and crevice tool on the two sets (front and back) split entry carpeted staircases. All three bathrooms and the kitchen were even carpeted. No wonder I love Electrolux and Hoover to this day. They were my best friends. :)
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Post# 173783 , Reply# 58   3/17/2012 at 21:48 (4,393 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173784 , Reply# 59   3/17/2012 at 21:50 (4,393 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 173791 , Reply# 60   3/17/2012 at 22:00 (4,393 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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.......and found it on Ebay about a year ago. I was so lucky that it was in MINT condition and was able to disinfect the inside and use heated air to immediatley dry it with no damage. I think it is too bad that Electrolux did not include these wands with all of the units. I have fond memories of the cord coming off the sheath, but was always pinching my hand and was more awkward to connect than the direct connect. You are right about the hoses being costly costly. You'll find a telescoping wand. :)
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Post# 173792 , Reply# 61   3/17/2012 at 22:03 (4,393 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 174022 , Reply# 63   3/19/2012 at 00:55 (4,392 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 174059 , Reply# 64   3/19/2012 at 14:18 (4,392 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Thanks for the kind words. It is very satisfying when you work on one of these yourself. As long as you have the basics of a good canister and nozzle, smaller parts are readily available and it is a lot of fun to order things and have them arrive to replace say a handle or a wheel, a wand or cord, etc. I personally don't have a shop equipped for dent removal or larger proper painting, and think these great vacuums should not be shipped if it can be avoided, but certainly appreciate the offer. Thank you very much ! I have tips that have helped me such as using Clorox wipes to clean off paint marks and stains and using a Magic Eraser to get plastic and matte trim such as guards looking fresh, using automotive wax to bring the luster back to aqua platic trim and metal polish to brighten and shine metal body and nozzle pieces that have no deep sratches. It really is a personal enjoyment. Would love to have my own shop. You never know :)
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Post# 174060 , Reply# 65   3/19/2012 at 14:21 (4,392 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 229708 , Reply# 66   4/23/2013 at 15:55 (3,992 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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Why don't the newer Electrolux metal tank electrified hose have "TOP" marked on machine end coupling like the old hose did? |
Post# 229885 , Reply# 68   4/24/2013 at 20:12 (3,990 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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I know the hose will work when inserted either way. Most of the generic new hoses to fit Electrolux have the words "patent pending" but not "TOP" as on the original braided hose. I have researched this to no avail. Would like to find more info on the subject. My original 1205 manual mentions about inserting with care to make sure the "TOP" is inserted up as well.
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Post# 229887 , Reply# 69   4/24/2013 at 20:24 (3,990 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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The 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee was model 1210. The original attachments were a white with a beautiful white braided hose with gold and turquoise braided accents. Not sure about the gold hose you saw. I have never seen a Super J with a decal on the PN 4 that came with them, but it would have looked good. Salesmen had extra 5oth Anniversary decals for the PN 2 so it's not completely impossible. Thanks again for the compliment.
Below is a link to a video of someone taking an apparently NIB never used Golden Jubilee out of the box. It shows all the original beauty of this great Electrolux. CLICK HERE TO GO TO pnluxconvlvr's LINK This post was last edited 04/24/2013 at 21:30 |
Post# 229897 , Reply# 70   4/24/2013 at 21:30 (3,990 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)   |   | |
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Hey Paul;
the 1205 hose was blue with a white tracer, blue parts 1205J (or golden Jubilee) hose was white with blue and gold tracers (the reason for this was that the Blue model L was still being sold so the hose pattern could be used with it too - hence the blue) white parts. Early pn2's still had the dark blue elbow then it was changed to white to match the vac. 1401 (Super J) 1st hose was white with blue and gold tracers same as the GJ, then they changed to yellow/gold with white and blue tracers. White parts. The first PN4's had a chrome cover while the last of the run had a gold cover. |
Post# 229953 , Reply# 71   4/25/2013 at 12:33 (3,990 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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Post# 229995 , Reply# 72   4/25/2013 at 18:33 (3,989 days old) by Paul (USA)   |   | |
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Re: Reply #69...You're welcome for the compliment. Thank you for the 411--including the link.
Also, I thought the Golden J's model ID was 1205J--not 1210. Can you shed some light on that one?
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Post# 229996 , Reply# 73   4/25/2013 at 18:37 (3,989 days old) by Paul (USA)   |   | |
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Thanks for the information--'preciate it. That cleared things up for me!
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Post# 229997 , Reply# 74   4/25/2013 at 18:46 (3,989 days old) by Paul (USA)   |   | |
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Re: Reply #71...thanks!
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Post# 230001 , Reply# 75   4/25/2013 at 19:58 (3,989 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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When looking up various parts and history, model 1210 is specified even though the motor and a few other parts is shared with the model 1205. I'm sure model number 1210 was denoted due to other differences from model 1205 such as trim. 1205 J is a new designation for me. You can do a search of model 1210 and find parts, and I included a history link below. The inside stamp on my Golden Jubilee says just model 1205 so go figure. :) Great machine!
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Post# 230002 , Reply# 76   4/25/2013 at 20:00 (3,989 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)   |   | |
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