This "sucks"... the Hoover And Other Vintage Vacuum Cleaners

[jamespowers]

Yes, in that era, the man was the bread winner of the home and Hoover knew this of course! And would encourage that the best gift for your wife was that of a Hoover cleaner!

Here's another great Christmas ad:

Ah, the good old days. That reminds me. I'll have to get the wife a new ironing board this Christmas.

 

[Forgotten Man]

Be careful my friend, I believe said "wife" is a member here too!

Under my roof there's only one person who does the vacuuming... that's me! I enjoy it, using these old cleaners is part of enjoying the collection! They are fun to restore and even more fun to use... at least I think so.

When comparing the '26 Hoover model 700 to the Packard, the Hoover makes the Packard seem like a Ford model T lol The age isn't far off between the two... the Hoover is 1926 and the Packard could be the same year seeing the last patent date is 1924. The Hoover is a more complex machine, bigger and powerful... the Packard is a non roller brush, straight suction model, an interesting piece, a unique machine but, it's no HOOVER!

 

[jamespowers]

Be careful my friend, I believe said "wife" is a member here too!

She is indeed and already knows what I think.

Under my roof there's only one person who does the vacuuming... that's me! I enjoy it, using these old cleaners is part of enjoying the collection! They are fun to restore and even more fun to use... at least I think so.

You enjoy vacuuming? Good. I'll expect you by at noon on Saturday for a demonstration.

When comparing the '26 Hoover model 700 to the Packard, the Hoover makes the Packard seem like a Ford model T lol The age isn't far off between the two... the Hoover is 1926 and the Packard could be the same year seeing the last patent date is 1924. The Hoover is a more complex machine, bigger and powerful... the Packard is a non roller brush, straight suction model, an interesting piece, a unique machine but, it's no HOOVER!

So you have the Cadillac of vacuums there.

 

[Forgotten Man]

Yep, the Hoover is a cadillac when it comes to Vacuums of the 20s and early 30s.

You find one, you buy one you'll enjoy it! It's just neat old stuff!

 

[jamespowers]

Yep, the Hoover is a cadillac when it comes to Vacuums of the 20s and early 30s.

You find one, you buy one you'll enjoy it! It's just neat old stuff!

That doesn't mean I have to vacuum though does it?

 

[Forgotten Man]

That doesn't mean I have to vacuum though does it?

Oh, you'll want to when you try it out once! I know I never liked to vacuum but, after you get something that's interesting, you'd enjoy pushing your new vintage appliance around the floor! It ain't so bad!

 

[jamespowers]

Oh, you'll want to when you try it out once! I know I never liked to vacuum but, after you get something that's interesting, you'd enjoy pushing your new vintage appliance around the floor! It ain't so bad!

So I can fool myself into thinking that vacuuming is fun. Die dirt! Die!

 

[Forgotten Man]

So I can fool myself into thinking that vacuuming is fun. Die dirt! Die!

Well pal, I've learned that most every little chore can become fun when using something old and interesting... but, that's just the way I see it.

 

[jamespowers]

Well pal, I've learned that most every little chore can become fun when using something old and interesting... but, that's just the way I see it.

I bet I could name a few that that doesn't apply to.

 

[Forgotten Man]

I'm sure you can! lol

 

[Forgotten Man]

Wow, this thread is now 8 pages long! I'm so happy that this thread about the HOOVER Cleaner has been as popular as it is!

Thanks to everyone that has made a contribution to making this thread SUCK!

 

[jamespowers]

Wow, this thread is now 8 pages long! I'm so happy that this thread about the HOOVER Cleaner has been as popular as it is!

Thanks to everyone that has made a contribution to making this thread SUCK!

It has been very informative. I'll definitely be on the look out for one of these in the future.

 

[Forgotten Man]

Swell! I'll send ya links to any I may find on eBay.

 

[jamespowers]

Swell! I'll send ya links to any I may find on eBay.

That will work. Make sure they will only go for $20.

 

[Forgotten Man]

That will work. Make sure they will only go for $20.

Man, if I could find one for $20. you think I'd be sending them to you? lol

Often they go for anywhere from $40. to $100. or so... so, yeah.

 

[jamespowers]

Man, if I could find one for $20. you think I'd be sending them to you? lol

Often they go for anywhere from $40. to $100. or so... so, yeah.

Well, I had to ask. But if you find one....

 

[Forgotten Man]

Say everyone who's paying attention to this thread, I'd sure like to see some photos of your Hoover's or vintage vacuums... let's hear some stories and maybe some history about some of the vacuum cleaners the comunity may have!

In the mean time, here's a link to a story about a kid who's all about vacuum cleaners... His name is Kyle Krichbaum and he's an expert cleaner collector! Even has a Hoover model O... the first Hoover!

http://blog.mlive.com/minorityreport/2008/08/kyle_krichbaum_vacuum_savant.html

I was about the same age when I started to collect lanterns and such.

 

[jamespowers]

Say everyone who's paying attention to this thread, I'd sure like to see some photos of your Hoover's or vintage vacuums... let's hear some stories and maybe some history about some of the vacuum cleaners the comunity may have!

In the mean time, here's a link to a story about a kid who's all about vacuum cleaners... His name is Kyle Krichbaum and he's an expert cleaner collector! Even has a Hoover model O... the first Hoover!

http://blog.mlive.com/minorityreport/2008/08/kyle_krichbaum_vacuum_savant.html

I was about the same age when I started to collect lanterns and such.

That boy really has it on the ball! Nice collection and an ability to fix anything at 13! :eusa_clap
Lanterns too now?! I just got in a Keystone Dark Lantern actually. Do we need to start another thread for lanterns?

 

[Forgotten Man]

That boy really has it on the ball! Nice collection and an ability to fix anything at 13! :eusa_clap
Lanterns too now?! I just got in a Keystone Dark Lantern actually. Do we need to start another thread for lanterns?

Oh yeah, Kyle is quite the collector... maybe I need to contact him and ask him if he has any lines on parts for my Hoover!


You know, I think I will start a thread just for lanterns! I have a healthy little collection of kerosene hot and cold blast lamps! I'll start the thread with one photo, and then I'll go home and take photos of some of the others I own and give a little history to them.

Good idea James!

Now, back to electric suction sweepers!

 

[jamespowers]

Oh yeah, Kyle is quite the collector... maybe I need to contact him and ask him if he has any lines on parts for my Hoover!


You know, I think I will start a thread just for lanterns! I have a healthy little collection of kerosene hot and cold blast lamps! I'll start the thread with one photo, and then I'll go home and take photos of some of the others I own and give a little history to them.

Good idea James!

Now, back to electric suction sweepers!

I'll add to that thread as well. The only one I could add here would be my Hoover Supremacy and that is a little too new.