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Thread Number: 45251
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Another Hoover Portable! |
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Post# 468726 1/15/2024 at 15:17 by JustJunque  (Western MA) |
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Hey, all.
I got a very unexpected surprise today. That's kind of a silly thing to say. Aren't ALL surprises unexpected? Anyway, I stopped by the in-laws', and sitting in the driveway was their orange and brown Hoover Portable, which I thought they threw away years ago! They stumbled across it somewhere, in the garage or basement. And, knowing that I'm into vacuums, they decided to give it to me! The first thing one notices is that it's filthy. And, the first job I was going to do was to remove the old bag, which I expected to be full. To my surprise, I opened it up to find that there was no bag! And, it had been used that way. The bag compartment is full of sand and crap, from the vacuum's last job as the car vacuum. It does still have the pre-motor filter in it, so I'm hoping that kept most of the junk out of the motor. While my first turquoisey Portable is a model 2210, this one is a 2201. Maybe one of our resident Hoover experts can tell me how that breaks down. They appear identical to me, aside from the colors. They even both have cord winders. This one has had a rough life, it seems. But, I'm hoping it still runs well. It's going to take a TON of cleaning, that's for sure! At least it's all there, and they didn't throw it away, like I feared. The lid fits a little wonky, and doesn't feel "right" when you open it. I don't see anything broken on my initial inspection. Enjoy one pre-cleaning picture.
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Post# 468727 , Reply# 1 1/15/2024 at 15:21 by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Wow, beautiful machine. | ||
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Post# 468729 , Reply# 2 1/15/2024 at 16:18 by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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They are basically the same. | ||
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Post# 468730 , Reply# 3 1/15/2024 at 17:08 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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It's funny. The first vacuum I remember my family having was a Portable. But, the lid was that gold color. I always hoped to someday own one like it. Well, I now have two Portables, but neither is that color!
That's okay. I like both of the colors I have. It would just be neat to have one just like Mom had. Ironically, Mom's didn't have the cord winder either, and both of mine do. Pumpkin would be a good way to describe this color. And, orange and brown are the colors of the high school in our town! Maybe that's why the in-laws bought this one, way back when. Man...that textured surface on the lid sure makes it a bugger to try to clean! | ||
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Post# 468731 , Reply# 4 1/15/2024 at 17:12 by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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There's a reason it is textured. | ||
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Post# 468732 , Reply# 5 1/15/2024 at 17:31 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Post# 468751 , Reply# 7 1/16/2024 at 13:58 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Thank you, Paul!
Your ability to dig up information always amazes me. Right off the bat, the rear wheels on both of mine appear to be the same. It's a little difficult to read, especially on the dark brown of the 2201, but I believe the power ratings are the same on both. I'll attach a picture of the inside of my 2210. It always struck me as odd that the panel in front of the cord winder is orange. I figured it had been replaced at some point. But, it may have been John who told me it may very well have come from the factory like that. If Hoover had some extra orange parts laying around, they would put them to use. Also kind of strange, that panel in general is not present on my 2201. It doesn't really look like it's missing. It just looks like it was never there. | ||
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Post# 468753 , Reply# 8 1/16/2024 at 14:54 by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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It is textured | ||
| Post# 468756 , Reply# 10 1/16/2024 at 16:59 by Paul (USA) | ||
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After thought ... I would have thought that the 2210's tools would be pearl white like the hose and base. The dark seal griege ones may further indicate the end of the model's production run. | ||
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Post# 468758 , Reply# 11 1/16/2024 at 18:29 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Paul,
Thanks for the laugh! The possibilities are nearly endless!
I just came in from clearing snow. The older I get, the more I dislike everything about winter. So, I needed a chuckle. I was surprised by the dark colored tools on that one too. I know nothing about the history of that one. That was a thrift store find from some years ago. It's also crossed my mind that maybe the previous owner had more than one of them, and kind of swapped out some bits and pieces. And then, I suppose it's always possible that the factory just had more brown tools to use up. The in-laws are doing some weeding out, and they said they're going to keep their eyes open for any vacuum tools or anything. I'll have to mention manuals too. I don't know that they're the type to keep them though. They're definitely not the type to read them. So, who knows. The manuals may have gotten pitched when the machine was brand new. | ||
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Post# 468763 , Reply# 12 1/16/2024 at 22:25 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Also, John...
Thank you for the information about the textured lid! I was starting to worry that you were going to leave us with a cliff-hanger! I don't remember if I ever asked you. Is my 2210 the same as the one in your avatar? If so, I'd be curious to know if the on-board tools on yours match the light color of the hose. | ||
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Post# 468765 , Reply# 13 1/16/2024 at 22:35 by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Avatr? | ||
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Post# 468779 , Reply# 14 1/17/2024 at 09:56 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Post# 468800 , Reply# 16 1/18/2024 at 15:35 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Just got back around to taking a closer look at the lid, and it's not good.
The plastic is broken on both sides of the lid, where the screws go in to attach the metal hinges; for lack of a better term. I'm not going to get into trying to repair plastic, so that's something I'm just going to have to live with. I'll just open the lid very gently. Unless someone has an orange lid they're willing to sell! | ||
| Post# 468801 , Reply# 17 1/18/2024 at 18:06 by Paul (USA) | ||
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Pictures could spur some ideas. | ||
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Post# 468811 , Reply# 18 1/19/2024 at 12:47 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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The best I could do with a picture.
You can see where the mounting point is broken where the lower screw goes. It's the same on the other side.
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Post# 468812 , Reply# 19 1/19/2024 at 12:52 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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I also have a question about cleaning the hose.
I realize it's a non-powered hose, if that's the right term. In other words, there's no electrical wiring running through it. So, I was thinking I could just soak it in some soapy/detergent water in the set tub. But, what about the attached metal part? Is it okay to soak that as well?
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Post# 468813 , Reply# 20 1/19/2024 at 14:18 by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Yes, it's ok to soak the hose. | ||
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Post# 468815 , Reply# 21 1/19/2024 at 14:34 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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