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Thread Number: 31043
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
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Post# 343038 2/6/2016 at 20:38 (2,994 days old) by vacuumlad1650  (Wauponsee, IL) |
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I got to thinking today. How many people here use Vintage (or at least pre 1995) vacuums as a daily driver/Go-To vacuum? I have 5, My Electrolux XXX For the above floor (LOOOOONG Hose), my Electrolux Lx for Nostalgia (fitted with aftermarket wheels so i can use it on bare-floor without mother getting upset), my Electrolux Silverado (Good on floors and rugs, but hose is too short for above floor), my Electrolux Diplomat Lx (Go-To canister since its so light) and my Electrolux Epic 3000 series upright. Its the only upright I really like! I always mix my other vacuums in now and then, but these are my main vacuums. What do you use?
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| Post# 343052 , Reply# 2 2/6/2016 at 21:46 (2,994 days old) by UniversalDave1 (Gardendale, AL) | ||
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| Post# 343056 , Reply# 3 2/6/2016 at 23:19 (2,994 days old) by CoffeeCanMan (Ferndale, MI) | ||
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| Post# 343057 , Reply# 4 2/7/2016 at 00:07 (2,994 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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| Post# 343058 , Reply# 5 2/7/2016 at 01:29 (2,994 days old) by paulinroyton (Royton, Lancashire) | ||
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Electrolux Z170 Been using my Electrolux Z170, nice and light. | ||
| Post# 343059 , Reply# 6 2/7/2016 at 01:49 (2,994 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
Well, none of them are exactly "daily drivers". They're more like monthly drivers, if I'm lucky. Yes, most of you couldn't stand to walk into my house. Sorry.
That said, my first-in-line go-to is my Kirby G5, which is from 1996 or 97. I don't feel like getting up and checking the serial number to say for sure. Second to my G5 is the Electrolux 1205. I really like the Super J, but I just always seem to reach for the "Blue Beastie". Yikes! I've had that that thing for almost 12 years and it never had a name until just now. And for the record, it's my only vacuum that does. It's surprising how little I use my two Kirby Gsixes. I guess it's because the G5 sits out in the bedroom and the Gsixes are tucked away in a closet with my Super J. Come to think of it, that probably also explains why my 1205 that lives in the laundry room is my number two vac. | ||
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Post# 343060 , Reply# 7 2/7/2016 at 02:27 (2,994 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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 ~ For tanks & canisters, I cycle through all my machines (but mostly the Electroluxes) except for the very oldest ones that are fun to play with but not so much good for cleaning.
For uprights & power nozzles I rotate my Kirbys, Electroluxes with power nozzles, my customized Eureka upright and sometimes the Eureka that used to belong to Ellen DeGeneres!
Here are 20 of my favorites (that's the most that will fit into one posting!!). | ||
| Post# 343064 , Reply# 8 2/7/2016 at 07:40 (2,994 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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Post# 343065 , Reply# 9 2/7/2016 at 08:48 (2,994 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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| Post# 343069 , Reply# 10 2/7/2016 at 09:26 (2,994 days old) by mchmike (West palm beach fl) | ||
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These are my daily drivers I switch between the two by full bag . For fun I have a tan g and a turquoise g.
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| Post# 343072 , Reply# 11 2/7/2016 at 10:52 (2,994 days old) by citroenbx (england) | ||
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| Post# 343074 , Reply# 12 2/7/2016 at 10:59 (2,993 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 343080 , Reply# 13 2/7/2016 at 11:44 (2,993 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 343093 , Reply# 14 2/7/2016 at 13:37 (2,993 days old) by paulinroyton (Royton, Lancashire) | ||
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Electrolux Z504 Hi Chris. I also love my Z504. | ||
| Post# 343100 , Reply# 16 2/7/2016 at 14:25 (2,993 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
 And this beauty has been my daily driver for the last few weeks. It is my 1988 Kirby Heritage II Legend. Not only is she beautiful, but she is the most quiet to run. I do rotate my vacs so I'll probably be switching over to my Kirby Sentria soon. The Sentria is the easiest on my back because she has Tech Drive and maneuvers as if she is floating on a cushion of air. | ||
| Post# 343111 , Reply# 18 2/7/2016 at 16:20 (2,993 days old) by pinkge (Indianapolis,Indiana) | ||
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Daily driver.... mine is my 1955 GE pink roll-around.Still works and cleans very well. | ||
| Post# 343130 , Reply# 20 2/7/2016 at 21:13 (2,993 days old) by toastermike (Milwaukie Oregon) | ||
Here are my daily drivers- I use the 1990 Kirby Legend II on the first floor on a regular basis. I enjoy the relaxing sound it makes, and although it is heavier than all of my other vacs, it glides smoothly almost effortlesly when adjusted correctly. I use the two Royals mostly upstairs. The middle one is a 2028 built in early 2002 and is one of the last US made. The 880 on the right was made in April 1983. I was lucky to find it in nearly mint condition at my local Goodwill Outlet store. It is very lightweight to use but powerful with its 4.5 amp motor. I try to rotate my other uprights that are mostly Royals. When I need a canister I usually use my Filter Queen Limited Edition.
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Post# 343134 , Reply# 21 2/7/2016 at 21:26 (2,993 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Depending on my mood/personality of the day, | ||
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Post# 343135 , Reply# 22 2/7/2016 at 21:28 (2,993 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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This one | ||
| Post# 343136 , Reply# 23 2/7/2016 at 21:35 (2,993 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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John - I am curious about the shape of the motor hood on the Convertibles of the late 1970's. The one in the left in your first pic seems to have a very wide headlight and flatter "nose" than the version where the hood profile reaches out right to the front corners of the hood with a smaller headlight lens. Is it my imagination? Were there two versions of the sleeker one-piece hood? If yes, which came first? I actually love the profile on that generation of Convertibles! :-)
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Post# 343137 , Reply# 24 2/7/2016 at 21:36 (2,993 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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| Post# 343150 , Reply# 25 2/8/2016 at 02:20 (2,993 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 343152 , Reply# 26 2/8/2016 at 02:36 (2,993 days old) by Vintagevaclover (Athens, GA) | ||
I like to alternate 
Between several of my favourites:
-the red Hoover Concept One I just got -a Hoover Dial-A-Matic -a Kirby DS-80 -a Hoover Model 29 -an '80s Sanitaire Blue-Line -a commercial Hoover Decade 80 -a blue Hoover Ranger Convertible -a Hoover Model 67 Convertible -and my Hoover Legacy 730 (no on board tools) I also have a new Sanitaire Quiet-Kleen with an on board hose that the housekeeper uses when she comes because I don't really like her using any of my older machines and that one is easy to use, does an excellent job, and most importantly, bombproof lol. I also love to get out my commercial Hoover U7037 to use from time to time but it's really to big and heavy for everyday use. | ||
| Post# 343159 , Reply# 28 2/8/2016 at 10:21 (2,993 days old) by paulinroyton (Royton, Lancashire) | ||
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Electrolux @Turbo 500 Hi Chris. I love the Electrolux 500 range vacs. I have a 502 & 506. They have all outlived my Miele upright vac that fell to bits. Cheers Paul | ||
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Post# 343160 , Reply# 29 2/8/2016 at 11:19 (2,992 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Yes, Brian | ||
| Post# 343161 , Reply# 30 2/8/2016 at 11:40 (2,992 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county) | ||
When I'm not using my central vacuum, I often use my 1996 rainbow performance edition.
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| Post# 343190 , Reply# 32 2/8/2016 at 17:08 (2,992 days old) by Vintagevaclover (Athens, GA) | ||
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SOME of my Hoovers | ||
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Post# 343208 , Reply# 33 2/8/2016 at 22:29 (2,992 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Austin, | ||
| Post# 343215 , Reply# 34 2/9/2016 at 00:44 (2,992 days old) by Vintagevaclover (Athens, GA) | ||
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Thanks John! | ||
| Post# 343290 , Reply# 35 2/9/2016 at 16:32 (2,991 days old) by icee (Indiana) | ||
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| Post# 343295 , Reply# 36 2/9/2016 at 17:22 (2,991 days old) by computerman768 (Metro Det, Michigan) | ||
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Sanitaire S650A with Vibra-Groomer I (mid 80s?) | ||
| Post# 343299 , Reply# 37 2/9/2016 at 17:54 (2,991 days old) by Vintagevaclover (Athens, GA) | ||
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That's almost identical to my Sanitaire!! | ||
| Post# 343965 , Reply# 38 2/14/2016 at 02:51 (2,987 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
The Electro-Hygiene 903, Kirby Classic III, and Electrolux G probably get more use at our house than any other vacs. However, the others do get used too. When I'm the one who vacuums, I usually pick one at random. And by the way, I do have the power nozzle for the Lux G, it just wasn't in the picture.
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| Post# 343971 , Reply# 39 2/14/2016 at 04:53 (2,987 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan) | ||
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Vibragroomer Nick, I had an early 1980 Similar to yours. It had the VG 2. | ||
| Post# 344011 , Reply# 40 2/14/2016 at 10:51 (2,987 days old) by iheartG5 () | ||
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Ive been using my 1970 Dial-a-matic model 1176 as a DD. Built like the hulk & the color combo always catches my eye. My Kirby G5 & 2007 Hoover constellation (pearl white) have been my daily drivers for the last 8 and a half years.
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Post# 344045 , Reply# 42 2/14/2016 at 17:14 (2,986 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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| Post# 344074 , Reply# 43 2/15/2016 at 03:12 (2,986 days old) by compactc9guy (Bathurst NB) | ||
My dayly driver is 
My beloved Compact Electra IEC C9 . My grand mother had one in the past final got my hands on my compact in 2012 .No problem since day 1 , i replace the motor filter , cloth bag , paper bags .Restored and rebuilt the Compact Turbo -Brush new motor,new cord,new brush roll and bearing and belt . Cant complain about it tons of suction great air flow long cord and hose metal construction .
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| Post# 344173 , Reply# 44 2/15/2016 at 15:58 (2,985 days old) by RainbowD4C (Saint Joseph, Michigan ) | ||
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| Post# 344240 , Reply# 45 2/16/2016 at 05:57 (2,985 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan) | ||
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Sony betamax, or old vhs recorder? Is that one on top of the console television? | ||
| Post# 344320 , Reply# 46 2/16/2016 at 21:48 (2,984 days old) by compactc9guy (Bathurst NB) | ||
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| Post# 345803 , Reply# 47 2/29/2016 at 15:28 (2,971 days old) by kirbyezee1914 (Rochester, N.Y.) | ||
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| Post# 345819 , Reply# 48 2/29/2016 at 17:17 (2,971 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
Mine has recently changed! Was the dc 18 cause its easy and never has broken or the handheld. But I dug out my Legend 2 Heritage and am learning how to work it to just skim the surface or I can't move it and my Silverado, not saying its my best or easiest, but it makes me happy to use it! Darn Miele I trip over the cord or hose all the time. NO thanks
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| Post# 345834 , Reply# 49 2/29/2016 at 19:36 (2,971 days old) by CharlesKirby66 (Manteca, CA) | ||
Suckolux So glad you're using your Kirby!
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| Post# 345882 , Reply# 50 3/1/2016 at 04:59 (2,971 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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I just brought in My early Automatic F Electrolux, I love the sound of it, and also have been using my 63 Royal Pony.
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| Post# 345908 , Reply# 51 3/1/2016 at 08:26 (2,971 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 345925 , Reply# 52 3/1/2016 at 09:14 (2,971 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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With the room rugs, if just kiss the surface, on pull back it lifts and holds the rug for about 2 feet! Pretty sure that means its getting all the crap! I used a G7 recently I tuned up for a friend, few inches it dropped it. I THINK?? the different beater, 4, not 2, there was less contact with mine,between brushing it could hold longer? Could feel mine beating, hers not so much. and it was in great shape.Mine does have the upgraded white fan, I think they were a match there?
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| Post# 346047 , Reply# 53 3/2/2016 at 10:55 (2,969 days old) by Ian (Dorking) | ||
Tooooo many gorgeous machines to feast upon in this thread! Interesting to see your daily (weekly/monthly...) "drivers". Thought I'd share mine (pictured with a few old friends) - I never thought of it as a classic really, but yep - about 23 years old so...
It's an Electrolux Contour in jade and I've never even thought about replacing it; does the job, tools are on board and ready to go, plus readily available paper bags. What's not to love, as they say..? Oh, I thought I'd also show my two cylinders and a wee baby that must have fallen out of a Hoover nest... (it's a tape measure!) | ||
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Post# 346095 , Reply# 54 3/2/2016 at 23:38 (2,969 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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One of these Celebrity's tend to get used fairly regularly on my rugs. Usually within every 2 weeks I like to hear the sound of a Celebrity run!!
Sometimes a PowerMax nozzle might be attached, some times a Quadraflex power head might be attached but 90% of the time it's that units genuine power nozzle running on the machine!! | ||
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Post# 346096 , Reply# 55 3/2/2016 at 23:42 (2,969 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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Decade 800...
Since getting this added to my collection in the beginning of January and having it fully repaired just a few weeks ago, it has run on the rugs numerous times!!
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| Post# 346243 , Reply# 56 3/4/2016 at 09:42 (2,968 days old) by theosterizer (Costa Mesa CA) | ||
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Electrolux Golden jubilee This wonderful electrolux canister that i acquired for only 5$ is my daily driver for when i really feel i need it
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| Post# 346307 , Reply# 57 3/4/2016 at 15:50 (2,967 days old) by lovelux () | ||
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Model LX This is what I use as my weekly driver. Sometimes, I use the Model xxx too. | ||
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Post# 346310 , Reply# 58 3/4/2016 at 16:09 (2,967 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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| Post# 346313 , Reply# 59 3/4/2016 at 16:28 (2,967 days old) by lovelux () | ||
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Yes - both cord winders are working great. Thanks for asking. | ||
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