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Post# 2689 10/18/2006 at 16:22 (6,570 days old) by air-waycharlie  (USA) |
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When we were at the Midwest mini-meet this past weekend, I made some copies of pictures that I thought were interesting. So many people have inquired about the first power nozzle that Air-Way ever used, (after the demise of the two motor uprights), that I thought I would post a picture of it. It was made by Hamilton Beech and was adapted by Air-Way under the direction of Don Clark. It was not sanctioned by the higher powers of Air-Way. This picture is from promotional literature. Remember, Air-Way at this time was way behind in launching a power nozzle so this was just too much overkill. 
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Post# 2691 , Reply# 1 10/18/2006 at 16:39 (6,570 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA) |
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Next...........
Don Clark then moved onto a Eureka power nozzle that was really a complete Eureka upright model 1205 with a wood brushroll similar to the "disturbulator." This set up was clunky and again overkill. When the higher powers at Air-Way found out what Don had done, he nearly lost his career with them. However, it did stir them to then make their own power nozzle which was a very good cleaning tool at the time. The Eureka power heads came in tourquoise to match the Mark II 88 and in gold to match the Mark V. The power heads made by Air-Way came in both colors as well and all of these units have been seen at different times at VCCC conventions. 
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Post# 2692 , Reply# 2 10/18/2006 at 16:45 (6,570 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA) |
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One last pic
This diagram is very intersting and has lots of information. Someone has added the prices so you get a good idea of the cost of different Air-Ways throughout the years. The Dirtmaster was a VERY low production number item and very few still exist. I have seen Tim Fuller's and Stan Kahn's. Chuck Chatham also has one. These men are all members of the VCCC too. Keep your eyes on the lookout for a Dirtmaster--if not for yourselves, then for me! The Dirtmaster was the last two motor upright Air-Way made. It was over engineered and not a good performer. It is still an aesthetically appealing vacuum. 
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Post# 2696 , Reply# 4 10/18/2006 at 17:04 (6,570 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA) |
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The Dirtmaster | ||
| Post# 2697 , Reply# 5 10/18/2006 at 17:10 (6,570 days old) by swingette () | ||
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heres another. 
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| Post# 2699 , Reply# 6 10/18/2006 at 17:41 (6,570 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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The 1st powerhead...... Has a definate square hood Convertible look to it lol!!! Seamus | ||
| Post# 2748 , Reply# 8 10/19/2006 at 12:56 (6,569 days old) by sukething () | ||
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I am the proud owner... I have one of the Mark II 88 the tourqouise one with the Eureka power head. But didnt they get sued for that? David | ||
| Post# 2772 , Reply# 11 10/19/2006 at 19:17 (6,569 days old) by swingette () | ||
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now im still pretty new at all this VCCC stuff, but i think these Airway *Monster-Vacs* should be a permanent fixture at all conventions! (lol) | ||
| Post# 2830 , Reply# 14 10/21/2006 at 11:29 (6,567 days old) by converto-skip () | ||
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Chad The ABCp/n was the Compact p/n that was made by Whirlpool. Here is mine with my Compact c5 
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Post# 2834 , Reply# 16 10/21/2006 at 15:18 (6,567 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA) |
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The Dirtmaster
Tom, I should have known better than to say two motor when referring to this model! I lump it in with the others due to the kind of similar look and time frame. Yes, it only had the one motor with the two fans. Most people that I have talked with, including Tania, who I consider kind of an Air-Way, "guru", think the Dirtmaster was not a very good vacuum. You may be one of the lucky ones that has a better performer. Mike Rogers also concurred with their less than stellar performance. According to a few other Air-Way folk, they were also known to have a high repair record. I do know the story of the Air-Way/Hoover lawsuits, (you and I have discussed these many times), and we had quite a discussion earlier this year on the AW forum about that story. Many vacuum folks had no idea of the history between those two companies. Very interesting to say the least! Michael in Bozeman: I have the tourquoise Mark II 88, (my grandmother's 3rd Air-Way), with the matching Eureka powerhead. I will post a picture tomorrow. Fred Nelson has a gold version that he acquired from Tom. Tom has many Air-Ways and I hope he will post pictures of his. | ||
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Post# 2914 , Reply# 19 10/23/2006 at 14:59 (6,565 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA) |
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St. Louis mini-meet
Tom, I am disappointed that I will not be able to be there to see your vacuums. I did get to see them once before a few years back with Fred. December is a horrible time for airline employees to travel as everything is starting to be full and we only go if there is a seat available. I'll take your work on the Dirtmaster as I don't own one. The only one I've ever seen running was Tim Fuller's and it must have had the baffle problem. One of these days I'll see yours and check it out first hand. I'm glad you and Derrick will take pics and post them. That will be great. | ||
| Post# 281238 , Reply# 20 5/20/2014 at 18:58 (3,799 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere) | ||
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This PN resembles a Thermax PB3, Rug Doctor V-10 & RinseNVac PB-850 Power Brushes
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| Post# 281244 , Reply# 21 5/20/2014 at 19:26 (3,799 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
Hi Air-Way Charlie. | ||
| Post# 281281 , Reply# 22 5/21/2014 at 01:02 (3,798 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS) | ||
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Post# 281285 , Reply# 23 5/21/2014 at 03:39 (3,798 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC) |
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Yes,would like to know what happened to the former Air-Way site-please let us know-inquiring minds want to know!Is it another vacuum builders site? | ||
| Post# 281314 , Reply# 24 5/21/2014 at 11:18 (3,798 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Hi tolivac.
A few days ago I came across three newspaper clippings that were sent to me back in the Summer of 06. Before I post these, I want to give you a brief history of the factory.
The Air-Way Electric Appliance Co. was located in Toledo, Ohio, and owned by two bothers, Pratt and Clarence Tracy. They made washing machines, and radios and perhaps other things, but it's their vacuum cleaner that they were famous for. What most people don't know is the man responsible for that vacuum cleaner. We all know that Air-Way introduced the first disposable bag, but few people know that it was the brainstorm of Dr. Daniel B. Replogle of Toledo, Ohio who patented his upright vacuum cleaner in 1916. The problem here was who was to manufacture it. Sometime around 1919 he turned to Pratt Tracy, and the result was the Air-Way home sanitation system which appeared in 1920. The factory was located at 1501-07 W. Bancroft street (at the corner of Auburn Ave), and produced the Air-Way until the late 1950's, I think the exact year was 1957. After it ceased being used for making vacuum cleaners, it was passed to other owners, then lay vacant for ten years. According to the three page article I have, and will post later today, the fire that engulfed the building was on or around July 28, 2006. I also have the paperwork from the United States patent office, and the Trade-Mark information that I'll also post. | ||
| Post# 281319 , Reply# 25 5/21/2014 at 13:08 (3,798 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Hi tolivac. | ||
| Post# 281320 , Reply# 26 5/21/2014 at 13:10 (3,798 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Air-Way, | ||
| Post# 281321 , Reply# 27 5/21/2014 at 13:12 (3,798 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Hi tolivac. | ||
| Post# 281322 , Reply# 28 5/21/2014 at 13:14 (3,798 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Air-Way fire. | ||
| Post# 281324 , Reply# 29 5/21/2014 at 13:16 (3,798 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Air-Way fire. | ||
| Post# 281325 , Reply# 30 5/21/2014 at 13:17 (3,798 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Air-Way fire. | ||
| Post# 281326 , Reply# 31 5/21/2014 at 13:20 (3,798 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Air-Way, | ||
| Post# 281327 , Reply# 32 5/21/2014 at 13:26 (3,798 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Air-Way. | ||
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Post# 281388 , Reply# 34 5/22/2014 at 01:57 (3,797 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC) |
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Good info-the orig site was destroyed by a fire-didn't Air-Way move to Alabama during their final years?What happened to that site? | ||
| Post# 418910 , Reply# 35 1/21/2020 at 20:54 (1,726 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
Diagrams | ||
| Post# 418913 , Reply# 36 1/21/2020 at 21:21 (1,726 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Go for it Les. | ||
| Post# 473087 , Reply# 37 9/4/2024 at 10:51 by dirtmaster37 (Ypsilanti, Michigan USA) | ||
A little Airway Building History, just brought to my att....
Read up, Rather interesting info. Someone had to fill this in, that's one of us. Tania Maybe? I can't imagine some weird dude in his mother's basement knowing all of this information to put here as a data steno clerk for Mapapedia LOL. It jibes with what many have pieced together over the years tho.
Fin. CLICK HERE TO GO TO dirtmaster37's LINK | ||
| Post# 473088 , Reply# 38 9/4/2024 at 11:12 by dirtmaster37 (Ypsilanti, Michigan USA) | ||
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And the info on Air-Ways Last Factory | ||
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