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Jeff saw the box all sealed up in the basement and stated that he would open it up. I said he could if he wanted but that he would suffer the consequences. 'Nuff said, the box is still sealed and waiting for you.

Ida
 
Further checking........

Greg N.,

After putting "my people" on this further, we have found that Ms. Smith now resides at 2625 Piedmont Road in Atlanta and is believed to be approx. 24 years old. Her feedback has some..... not so good things. Maybe we can add to that.

Thanks for the news and see you Friday.

Ida, I'm proud of you and Agnes. Idle hands are the hands of the devil. You would not want to ruin the surprise would you? (I just hope it is still alive after being in the box for more than a week and shipped up to St. Charles.)
 
YAY!!! What a beautiful Electrolux...congratulations Fred!! I love the styling on the Model G machines. And that commercial Hospital G is my ultimate dream Electrolux!!

Charlie, maybe we can use the fact that the "crooked seller's" address & other information has been posted on a public forum accessible to everyone to get her moving!! :)
 
The Surprise...?

So, is this surprise going to wait to be opened until all parties arrive from surrounding areas?

~Fred
(Always the last to arrive)
 
Mike

They repainted the machine and buffed up the aluminum ends. The other rebuilt silver G I have must be a later one because the ends are painted as well. This machine is somewhat more original in that the original had polished aluminum ends. Much classier. I checked and the machine has no indication of power rating. Perhaps someone else out there can answer that question. All in all a powerful and quiet machine.

Fred
 
Model G's had 565 watts of power--all info should be on the bottom in the area around the front swivel caster.

Also on Ebay right now-item # 4452921117- a Hoover model 700 that has a plate on the front saying factory rebuild.
 
I Love a Mystery

But hate to be scammed! I just checked and the return address on the label I have is the Church St address in Decatur GA. Definitely shipped from San Francisco, however. I am sure of this since I tracked it through the USPS. Here is the first email response I got through Ebay after I asked where the third machine was:

"Yes, I'll check on the status and get back with you later on today. I'm not sure why, but Fedex had a of my boxes sitting there. Some had labels, some didn't. They allowed me to go through some items and pick them up today. I have to determine who they belong to. I can comfortably believe one of them is yours though. I'm glad you received two (USPS) at least. I'll get back with you later on today with a tracking number or insight. Thank you!"

If she was sending via USPS why were they at FedEx? Here is her second response:

"Yes, for some reason they had six of my packages with the labels removed. I've picked these items up and I'm resending them out today. You will most definitely receive a tracking number this evening now that I have all items back in my possession. It's crazy they sent me a letter stating they some of my packages. When I went there the first time I was able to visually seem them in a cage but the person in charge told me to come back so that I can search and retrieve. It's strange, but I'm glad I do not have to file loss claims and can just correct. I pray for your patience while this item catches up with you. Thank you so much!"

Now let's see if she follows through. I really was hoping to get this third machine to give away at our gala gathering this weekend.
 
mystery box

Fred(s)
Why are we all so worried about Helen's mystery package???

I already know whats in there... its her make-up case with a selection trowels and enough spackle to "smooth things over" and "fill things in"
I imagine she'll have the cement mixer arrive on Saturday.

Must look our best this weekend!
 
I told Helen that if that is what she wants to do, then I would order a large cement mixer to arrive around 4:30. I'll have the wheelbarrows ready to haul the cement to the garage where we can "fill in the cracks" Oh boy, Jeff, we are going to be in trouble over this one!
 
Hoover Special

The original "special" was the Hoover Special model N from 1916 and would become the 102 with some updates in 1919. This "Special" became the standard Hoover we know today. You had the "Senior" a very heavy machine related to the original model and a "Junior" version of this "Senior" model also a very hefty gal indeed. These were dropped in the late teens in favor of the more lightweight "Special" models and the "Baby" models that were even lighter weight. Somewhere in the 1920's, Hoover began their rebuild program where they would take in a trade and rebuild it for sale. The dealer's were happy because they had an alternative to "that's too expensive". Instead of buying new, customers could buy a rebuild at a lower price. Tools were also remanufactured for these models. A friend of mine has a model 60 "Special" that has been retro fitted with a model 61 handle. The 1940's machines are out there labeled as "Specials", you just have to keep your eyes peeled. Somewhere in the 1930's they began stamping the date the machine was remanufactured with a month and year. If you have a "Special", look near the model number and you will see the stamping in the housing of the machine. The whole remanufacturing thing did go the way of the steam locomotive because new models were introduced in the 1950's that covered the "Specials" price range like the model 115 "Junior" from 1948-1953 and the new "Lark" that was introduced in 1953. There was also a little known model called the anniversary cleaner model 634 that was a cheaper alternative to the more expensive model 63 having some fewer features. Then the Convertible line introduced a cheaper model that revived the "Special" name for their entry level machine. Hoover also quit building the "Baby" around 1923 so really nothing cheaper was really available until the early 1930's. During the depression, the "Special" filled that niche at the lower end of the product line. They were all every bit a Hoover because they beat as they swept as they cleaned!

--Tom
 
Do they still

rebuild vacuums? (Electrolux that is.) I have a Super J that I would like to have rebuilt. Does anyone know the cost?
That G is a beautiful machine. How much do they cost? Can you still get them? I'm a big Lux fan. Glad to see some of their older models being preserved. Tim
 
Electrolux (Aerus) Doesn't Rebuild Anymore

Pity. I think that the G shown above was one of the last ones. They used to have a whole line of rebuilts L 1205 and G - at least those are the ones shown in my instruction manual for rebuilt machines. There are folks out there that do it as a business - see link below. I just don't know what the quality control is, and how much of the rebuild is with original parts.

http://www.vacuumman.com/canister.html
 
Elux destroys their trade ins

At least thats what one dealer told me not too long ago. They'd rather sell a new machine and get rid of the "obsolete" stuff
 
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Electrolux stopped rebuiling older machines in the mid eighties. Kirby will still sell a remanufactured machine.
Bobby in Boston
 
I have a few G's but none are as nice as that rebuilt Lux one.didn't know Electrolux rebuilt and resold machines-At the local Areos dealer here-the policy now is to DESTROY those oldies and trade ins!!!How stupid.I don't deal with Areos anymore because of that.
 
Jeff,
The one I remember (model 60?) had "Hoover Special" on the hood in front of the headlight, a small rectangular plate. And the bag was a "Hygien-i-sac".
Bobby in Boston
 
That would be about right Bobby. I've seen a couple model 60 rebuilds.
Hygenisac was later changed to Handisac.
 
I Must Live Right!!!

I got home today and found a notice of attempted delivery of the third machine from Ms. Smith. I'll swing by the post office tomorrow AM and pick it up. I just hope everyone else get's theirs.
 
Hygienisac

i was lucky; my ebay Hoover 61 came with its manual. it also calls the paper bag by that name.
 
Hygenisac

useless fact:

Depending on the vintage of those model 61 manuals, the bag could be referred to as either a hygenisac or handisac. Later manuals called it a handisac.
 
Yes, Miss Agnes Gooch, (aka Jeff Parker), we must attribute this lovely quote to you.

In addition, I've have the hump removed from my back just to look my best for the evening. Even the wart on the tip of my nose with the three hairs has been planed off just for the event!

Why with any luck, I'll even be able to duck and run just in time to miss the house being dropped my way too. Not to mention the pail of water being tossed as well.

The only thing that comes out of a Helen Lawson show is Helen Lawson and that's ME baby. Now get out of my way 'cause I've got a man waiting for me. (It seems I'm the only one in the whole gang at Tarantula Arms for that matter.)

So you up north on Friday and for the entire weekend, it might be best to always back away from me...................
 
So Helen my dear...

If I'm always to back away, what shall I do with the package thats HERE for you?
 
Calling Agnes.......

Agnes dear,

I can only guess that the package must be a self liposuction machine.

Well, I'm off to the cement factory so they can start working on all the cracks, crevices and broken off parts. After all, I do want to look my best!
 

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