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Thread Number: 44018
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
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| Post# 458577 , Reply# 1 12/14/2022 at 22:08 (499 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada) | ||
Nice find Garry! That AP200 looks to be in great condition.
The powerhead & wand are from the first Plastic Bodied Canadian Electrolux in this series, the AP100 from 1974. The same wand & powerhead was used on the metal bodied 89, but that model's wand & powerhead was a forest green colour. The powerhead was changed later in the AP100 run to the PN2-style that America had starting with the Golden J, but painted the color of the vacuum, with a metal strip over the front that said Electrolux in black lettering. This is what your AP200 & AP280 would have had. Also, the AP200 is a bit on the rare side - that model was produced when Electrolux Canada factory workers went on a strike, and the Super J was brought in to replace the AP200 for a bit. Be VERY CAREFUL with that wand - the plastic top half is known to snap & break easily. Also, I have yet to find one of those wands where the plastic isn't broken at the top of the wand at the back around the wand plug that receives power from the electric hose. You should also take it apart and replace the carbon brushes in the motor, they are probably well worn down by now. The Super J brushes available from vac shop suppliers will fit and work in that motor. | ||
| Post# 458587 , Reply# 4 12/15/2022 at 09:13 (498 days old) by fantomfan57 (Central Texas) | ||
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Thanks Paul, Correction, my red Lux-o-Matic is an 88, not an 86. So why ARE Canadian Elux's parts, hard to find? | ||
Post# 458588 , Reply# 5 12/15/2022 at 11:22 (498 days old) by Thevacomaticiec  (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada ) |
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| Post# 458596 , Reply# 6 12/15/2022 at 18:21 (498 days old) by Collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk) | ||
Here's a link to my page on the Canadian Electrolux's for your reference. I have all of them that they put out.
I do have quite a few spare parts for the newer ones as well. Doug smithcollection.altervista.org/el... | ||
| Post# 458601 , Reply# 7 12/15/2022 at 20:11 (498 days old) by fantomfan57 (Central Texas) | ||
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Cool, Doug, you have provided us with an extremely valuable resource. Let me thank you for your hard work to the benefit of us all. THANK YOU. | ||
| Post# 458608 , Reply# 8 12/16/2022 at 08:20 (497 days old) by Paul (USA) | ||
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You're welcome, Garry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For sure, Doug (re: Garry's compliment & gratitude). | ||
| Post# 458613 , Reply# 9 12/16/2022 at 13:01 (497 days old) by Collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk) | ||
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Hey Guys - thank you very much. I try to keep the stuff as accurate as possible. I do occasionally come across anomalies though. Eg the 2nd style of ZB55 was made from 1951 to 53. But I came across a version of it that is dated 1955. In doing research I found they re released it that year with the new colour parts as a special sale model for the drive month.
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| Post# 458624 , Reply# 10 12/17/2022 at 08:19 (496 days old) by Paul (USA) | ||
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You bet, Doug. Btw, was the '55 version of the ZB55 the one with integrated wheels? | ||
| Post# 458633 , Reply# 11 12/17/2022 at 14:59 (496 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada) | ||
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Doug - yes THANK YOU for all your contributions to not only Electrolux Canada's history, but the history of Canadian vacuum manufacturing before the late 80's when it all ended.
It wouldn't be possible for us fellow Collectors to be as well in formed about the histories of our vacuums if it wasn't for someone like you with your insight & knowledge. If there was ever a hall of fame for vacuum collectors, your name would be one of the first ones inducted for sure! | ||
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