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Thread Number: 45443
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
The 1949 Rexair model B |
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| Post# 470450 4/4/2024 at 09:16 by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
This is my complete domestic Rexair model B. Made May 21, 1949 (all Rexair motors have their date of manufacture stamped into it). This came from a facebook marketplace ad. 3 1/2 hours drive each way. I have great friends. They surprised me with this lovely ensemble for Easter.
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| Post# 470451 , Reply# 1 4/4/2024 at 09:18 by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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The hose is still new. Completely sealed and not faded at all. I think the only attachment they used was the upholstery nozzle.
The motor was spotless. I greased the lower bearing, but did nothing else to it, as it wasn't needed. This motor (made by Black and Decker for Rexair) runs very quiet and powerful.
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| Post# 470452 , Reply# 2 4/4/2024 at 09:18 by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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The original owner's manual.
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| Post# 470453 , Reply# 3 4/4/2024 at 09:20 by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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The original box for the motor unit. Note it was NOT called a vacuum cleaner (even though it is). It's a Conditioner and Humidifier.
"King of the Air" is represented by a flying lion, truly a King of the Air.
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| Post# 470454 , Reply# 4 4/4/2024 at 09:22 by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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The "renovating utensils" (attachments) cost an additional $25. But, if you buy the machine tonight, we'll throw in the utensils at no extra cost.
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| Post# 470455 , Reply# 5 4/4/2024 at 09:26 by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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All Rexair serial numbers are consecutive. They only made one model at a time. My model B was one of the very last before the big change to the Model C in 1950. They started building model C in September of 1949 for launch in '50.
This Rexair is one of the jewels of my Rexair collection. Just wait for the Estate sale - too bad I won't be there to see the hair pulling, teeth gnashing, and infighting over these old sweepers. Ha Ha.
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| Post# 470459 , Reply# 7 4/4/2024 at 13:05 by Paul (USA) | ||
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Stunning! Congrats! Thanks for the background, too. | ||
| Post# 470464 , Reply# 8 4/4/2024 at 16:04 by EvolutionClean1 (Nampa, Idaho) | ||
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Well that Was disgusting, John 🤣 Why the heck does it matter who gets what once it's all said and done? | ||
| Post# 470473 , Reply# 12 4/4/2024 at 21:05 by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
Lol | ||
Post# 470474 , Reply# 13 4/4/2024 at 21:32 by luxlife  (Under a Pecan Tree) |
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I’m backing out of this one. Peace out! This post was last edited 04/04/2024 at 22:24 | ||
| Post# 470478 , Reply# 14 4/5/2024 at 09:05 by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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I have often wondered what will become of my collection. To that end, I have tried to get all the optional tools, owner's manuals, and brochures together with the machines. It will make it far easier on everyone, and whomever gets a particular machine from my estate will get everything that goes with it. In the past, there have been on-line auctions of collections, but they seem disjointed, as some people got hoses and tools that didn't go with anything they bought from the auction.
There are also many, many photographs of what should be with a particular machine. Like the Rexair model B above. I didn't spend all this time collecting vacuums for them to just be spread to the winds.
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| Post# 470480 , Reply# 15 4/5/2024 at 09:13 by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Nice | ||
| Post# 470492 , Reply# 16 4/6/2024 at 09:21 by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Oh Les:
I'm definitely haunting ALL the machines. Ha Ha Ha. The only thing I hope is that they all end up with people who admire and respect them like I do. BTW, my impending doom isn't likely any time soon, but tomorrow isn't guaranteed for anyone.
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