|
Thread Number: 38206
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Could anybody tell me about my JCPenney-branded Hoover Convertible? |
[Down to Last] |  |
| Post# 406781 , Reply# 1 3/16/2019 at 20:36 (1,860 days old) by Superocd (PNW US) | ||
|
Oh, here are my two other projects, coming to a close... Just have to do a final polish, a little bit of final assembly and wait for the bags to dry... | ||
| Post# 406784 , Reply# 2 3/16/2019 at 20:51 (1,860 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
Hey
I didn't see vents but imagine Bondo or body work on fiberglass. I would use clear silicone very light texture. After it sets you could paint if it's discolored. Make sure paint is matte. If not painting just see how it looks with one coat of silicone if needed apply more. This will solidify the plastic and strengthen it.
You like red and black ala heritage and avalir. Les | ||
| Post# 406786 , Reply# 3 3/16/2019 at 21:08 (1,860 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
penney's convertible. 
im pretty much the only collector who has been interested in history of specifically JCP branded (or penncrest machines) youre the first collector ive ever seen to have this model. it was made in only 1974.
with only internal hoover documents to 1972, i only have catalogs to base the rest of the information off of. i dont even know model numbers because the penney's catalogs didnt list them. far as top bearing plate, unless the one existing sounds like its blending ice cubes, just oil it. its a waste of money to replace it unless the top bearing is trashed. convertible carbons were the same reguardless of model, that wont matter. post photos of the handle. these are extremely rare cleaners, unless you plan to paint match it with automotive paint, dont mess with it. penneys colors were very specific and it will look like crap with a redone handle that doesnt exactly match.
View Full Size
| ||
| Post# 406797 , Reply# 5 3/16/2019 at 23:00 (1,860 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA) | ||
For the cracked plastic, take the cover off and superglue it from behind so you won't see it from the outside. If possible, GENTLY press the broken piece to make the crack a little wider, and fill it with super glue. Gorilla gel super glue is usually my go-to, but dealing with a crack, you may want the liquid version to ensure it gets into the crack. Immediately wipe any excess off (have ready a dry paper towel and one lightly damp with acetone, in case the glue has started to dry), mostly from the outside as that's the important part. Make sure the crack is held totally closed together for about 60 seconds while it dries. If you did it right, you'll never notice the crack from the outside.
For further strength - again working from the back - lightly sand the plastic with about 150 grit sandpaper, just to rough it up. Get some JB Quick Weld (or your preferred epoxy glue) and build up a good size bead around any weak areas, and especially over the super glued cracks. That should give at least some reinforcement, and again, you won't see it from the outside. Before doing this, make sure nothing sits against that plastic area from the inside of the machine, because the addition of JB weld might interfere with something. | ||
| Post# 406798 , Reply# 6 3/16/2019 at 23:08 (1,860 days old) by broomvac (N/A) | ||
 | ||
| Post# 406820 , Reply# 7 3/17/2019 at 14:26 (1,859 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
|
handle
i can tell from that handle those arent scratches. , use turtle wax rubbing compound with a blue scotchbrite sponge VERY aggresively. then wipe off and buff with a terry cloth. those "scratches" will disappear. those are scrapes of furniture varnish and come off easily. also use the terry cloth and rubbing compound on the hood until you can see yourself in it, itll look brand new. the method to clean the handle also works on cleaning crap off the bumper. itll look new again too
| ||
| Post# 406941 , Reply# 8 3/19/2019 at 13:58 (1,857 days old) by DesiredName (Utah) | ||
 | ||
Post# 406945 , Reply# 9 3/19/2019 at 15:01 (1,857 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
||
Those bag designs, I believe, were | ||
| Post# 407176 , Reply# 10 3/25/2019 at 08:20 (1,851 days old) by Oreck_XL (Brooklyn, New York 11211) | ||
J.C. Penney Dial-A-Matic
In the catalog photo I can see a J.C. Penney Dial-A-Matic to the right of the convertible. Does anyone know how many different variations there were of the J.C. Penney branded Dial-A-Matic? I have a non-power drive model with brown exhaust cover/bag door white base, and I've seen a vault power drive model in chocolate brown. Were there others?
| ||
|
Post# 407247 , Reply# 12 3/27/2019 at 10:33 (1,849 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
||
|
I dated someone years ago who swore by Bon Ami
At least something good came out of that whole ordeal.
I use it on the stainless steel sink, the porcelain sinks, toilets, shower, tile. It is recommended by Corning, etc. I don't think it has EVER scratched anything. Yet, it does a very nice job cleaning this old place, (dubbed the Pristine Palace by some) Mike Gravelin, are you there????? I always use it on Hoover Convertibles, (handle, base, hood), etc. I have cases of it in the 'basement'. | ||
| Forum Index: | 
| Other Forums: |
|
|
|
|
|
Comes to the Rescue!
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}