during my weekend-I stopped and saw "Mr.Cotton" the area junk man and vac guy-besides me.I bought from him a "Universal" canister vac-It has a blue "Bomb" shaped body-cloth blue hose.It has chrome sled runners and chrome body fittings.It has a blower opening on the back.no attachments came with it.The motor runs great.It has a cloth bag something like an Electrolux triple x.Anyone heard of these??Its a neat looking "Retro style" "Atomic Style" machine.
Ayone heard of "universal"
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mrcleanjeans
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Sure,a kewl machine.They also had the Jet-99 in the mid-50s,a very Compact vacuumish look, yet with a square body that was fun also.
Sure,a kewl machine.They also had the Jet-99 in the mid-50s,a very Compact vacuumish look, yet with a square body that was fun also.
is it like this one on Doug Smiths website?
Does it have a manufacturers name because Universal was the brand name of small appliances from Landers Frary & Clark
Does it have a manufacturers name because Universal was the brand name of small appliances from Landers Frary & Clark
Petek:Thats it-looks like the one in your link to the Doug Smith site.Yes there is a sticker on the bottom that says something like theLanders,Frary, and Clark.I was trying to remember that but when I saw the name in your entry-that was the maker.The machine I have is in pretty good shape-just needs cleaning and polishing-it doesn't have the attachments.I love the chromed sled"skis" on mine.the Charlie Lester website also shows one.
Thank you for the info guys-the "Universal" vac is becoming less of a mystery.
And coffee percs and waffle irons etc etc.. I believe GE bought them eventually and kept the Universal name going for a little while longer though only on the small countertop appliances
mrcleanjeans
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And the famous James-Universal dishwaser
And the famous James-Universal dishwaser
...and garbage disposals....
ounds like "Universal" was just as the name implies-they made anything besides vacuums.After GE too 'em over-what next?Guess it went to Black and Decker?
golittlesport
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I have a blue Universal tank vac like yours. My Dad's parents had one too, which is why I wanted one. They are cool looking vacs. Enjoy yours. Universal seemed to be a popular brand on the east coast. I recall seeing Universal stoves growing up. I've never seen a Universal upright vac, although I know they were produced.
I am going to look thru my old Better Homes & Gardens magazines and American Home Magazines that I have from the 50's maybe there is an ad for Universal machines in them.Would like to see the Universal upright.
