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Thread Number: 41354
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
1937 Electrolux Model 30 |
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Post# 438513 2/11/2021 at 01:35 (1,163 days old) by electrolux137  (Los Angeles) |
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 ~ Here's my 1937 Electrolux Model 30, complete and all-original! This model in various iterations was made from 1937-1954. Originally it was called the "Model 30." At some point the name was changed to "Model XXX." There are many differences between the first and last version, some minor some major. Note the beautiful woven hose in which the weaving was opposite from the later models -- dark gray background with light gray XXXs as opposed to light gray background with black and white XXXs. | ||
| Post# 438519 , Reply# 1 2/11/2021 at 08:38 (1,163 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
That is a beautiful machine. The XXX and LX are two of the most beautiful pieces of industrial design. My grandparents had one that was still in regular use up into the mid '90s. I have no idea what happened to it. I wasn't into vacuum cleaners back then or I would certainly have grabbed it. But that machine most likely led me to the appreciation I have today for classic Electrolux canisters. If I had a bucket list machine, that would likely be it.
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| Post# 438524 , Reply# 2 2/11/2021 at 09:43 (1,162 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 438528 , Reply# 3 2/11/2021 at 11:43 (1,162 days old) by johnnyb59c (13240 n 3980 rd dewey oklahoma) | ||
I have a couple to compare
this is the 1939 and 1949- mine might not be as nice as some but I'm proud of what I have-and the kids love 'em!(I even have a couple short videos with them playing with the "bacKum kweenos")
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Post# 438530 , Reply# 4 2/11/2021 at 12:01 (1,162 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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~ Jason, thanks for the photo comparisons. I'm working on a detailed comparison of all the aspects of the 1939 and 1949-1954 models. While I think the 1949 model is more beautiful and streamlined, I do like the original for the sake of its having been the first.
Tom, yes, this is the machine you sent me in 1993 or 1994, with a few things added over the years including the hose which I just recently found. It's one of the most prized members of my collection. | ||
| Post# 438545 , Reply# 5 2/11/2021 at 16:03 (1,162 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 438554 , Reply# 6 2/11/2021 at 17:36 (1,162 days old) by watsonw (Newport, Shropshire, UK) | ||
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Model 30 Charlie, Congrats, there is nothing quite like a complete and mint equipment. Regards, Walter, Middle of England, UK. | ||
| Post# 438558 , Reply# 7 2/11/2021 at 18:13 (1,162 days old) by Elecroluxmodel1 ( Schererville, Indiana) | ||
I am... | ||
| Post# 438562 , Reply# 8 2/11/2021 at 20:12 (1,162 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth) | ||
I'll throw in a few pictures of my Electrolux Model 30.
Mine has the Bakelite support ring. I also have a spare motor for mine as well as extra motor filters. Picture 1 shows the Bakelite motor support ring Picture 2 shows the back end of mine Picture 3 shows the front end of mine Picture 4 shows the spare motor with the Bakelite support ring | ||
| Post# 438588 , Reply# 9 2/12/2021 at 10:08 (1,161 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 438602 , Reply# 10 2/12/2021 at 17:29 (1,161 days old) by johnnyb59c (13240 n 3980 rd dewey oklahoma) | ||
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looks a lot like XII motor | ||
| Post# 438603 , Reply# 11 2/12/2021 at 18:11 (1,161 days old) by johnnyb59c (13240 n 3980 rd dewey oklahoma) | ||
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Charlie-
I did a rebuild on my 1949. put what looks like almost NOS cord winder and found I had 2 companions amongst the stuff in the shed I was digging through. I'm pretty well set up! I need to get a nice hose tho so I can use it lots of fun cleaning my room and feeding it 3d printer scraps and shredded paper with the hose removed and watch the stuff swirl around!
CLICK HERE TO GO TO johnnyb59c's LINK | ||
| Post# 438736 , Reply# 13 2/14/2021 at 15:49 (1,159 days old) by johnnyb59c (13240 n 3980 rd dewey oklahoma) | ||
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