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Last but not least A switch back to uprights for what I call Electrolux's, "Don't Let This Happen To You." Their horribly designed, loud, extremely heavy, poor performer and overall failure, the Electrolux upright. Kitschy for the collector but a monster for the typical "homemaker" it was...

Almost forgot............ The Hoover Dimension 1000. IMHO the best canister Hoover made. And yes, I can live with the noise and pulling it around corners! A little bit clunky but a fabulous performer on all types of carpet.

This sells itself.......... Pretty incredible isn't it? What else can you do this with that is currently on the market? "Air-Way.........Sanitation to the nation since 1920."

Another shot Look Ma, no hands!

The Air-Way New Century Currently called the "New Century" by Air-Way this all metal bodied vacuum is truly the "best bang for the buck". Incredible power with an 11 amp motor, great hose and power nozzle with beater bar. Using the filtrete bags you are cleaning machine! Great retro deco look...

Air-Way 88 Mark II Beautiful turquoise Air-Way that had a long production run. Started with the "88" and the upgraded to the "88 Mark II with a larger motor and optional power nozzle available. Famous for it's extra long hose, an Air-Way feature! "88" was made 1958 to 1972, the 88 Mark II was...

The Considered by some to be the last "real" lux, it was the last to have a metal body. Great machines that are well built. With the new flexi hose and upgraded brushroll for the power nozzle it is a very good performer. Debuted in the late 80's, I think.

Next the 1205 Newly styled by Electrolux after it's takeover by Consolidated Foods, (Sara Lee), it debuted in 1968 and was made until 1972. This power nozzle is from the middle of the production run. Thousands are still used daily all over the world. First lux to have a plastic evacuator--bag...

Turquoise G The wonderful newly styled turquoise G with an early power nozzle. Note, it only says Electrolux on the nozzle, the later ones has the words "Power Nozzle".

Now for the up close and personal......... The Electrolux 60, post WWII, millions made. This has the optional "companion" too holder, optional cord winder and optional wheels Kind of monster to pull around but still works great. Built like a Sherman Tank, designed to last several lifetimes!

The Canisters Here they are: Lux 60, G, 1205, Ultralux, Air-Way Mark II 88 and the current Air-Way Sani-Clean.

Now that we have focused on uprights....... I think tomorrow would be a wonderful day to keep this thread alive with some great canisters! We have seen so many uprights that we can't forget the canister sisters too. I just got in from flying, (St. Thomas, wooohooo!), and am fried. So, tomorrow...

Happy to reply.......... The Royal and Hoover have found new homes and with folks from this site that have an appreciation for vacuums. Thanks to one and all!

Thanks Tom I consider you and Jeff the "Hoover Experts" so to pass the test with your kind words is very appreciated. I guess in hindsight, the 150 is rare. Maybe because I have seen so many of them, I forget about the true numbers that are out there. And Tom, I have to add that the 63 and...

Whoops! Looks like I was a little behind the times on that last post--thanks for the clarification.

Great pictures It is wonderful to be able to put names with the faces! Thanks for posting the great photo album. Looks like the washer boys of the NE were up to some good clean fun!

What? Pete, Please explain. I think that all means something good!

Year Pete, I think it is from the mid 1980's but I'm not absolutely sure.

Full bag indicator I'm going to count on my vacuum gurus to correct me if I am wrong on anything! The "full bag indicator" was more of air flow indicator. On the 150, at the base, if you remove the bag from the bake-a-lite housing/hood, there is a small round hole on the right side just above...

ribnit and 150 data David, Yes, the 61 has a ribnit type of bag. The pattern is verticle and goes about 2 inches of rib and 2 inches of smooth alway the around the bag. The part that says, "Hoover", vertically, is smooth. Since the 150 was produced for 3 years, I'm not really sure I would...