I posted some pics over on Vacuumland. The finish is unique. Please pardon the pre-clean picture!
Guy
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Found a "Golden Hoover"
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washernoob
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WOW!
That is a VERY VERY rare hoover. You scored big time with that.
Only around 2,000 were made I believe. They are worth some money!
Yours is in decent shape too! The hoods on these early convertibles were made out of a soft plastic and the heat of the motors warped them. Ive seen far worse!
EXCELLENT find. I am in awe! Keep it! It is definitely not something you find every day.
That is a VERY VERY rare hoover. You scored big time with that.
Only around 2,000 were made I believe. They are worth some money!
Yours is in decent shape too! The hoods on these early convertibles were made out of a soft plastic and the heat of the motors warped them. Ive seen far worse!
EXCELLENT find. I am in awe! Keep it! It is definitely not something you find every day.
programcomputer
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Golden Anniversary Convertible 1958
Hey Guy,
Im a former member of vacuumland, and keep around here @ AW because its well moderated, and kept up by a heck of a guy, who doesn't tolerate nonsense, and etc, despite the fact that I love large appliances as well. But I digress. I keep fairly backwater even here, but came up to bite when I saw your post. Hope you dont mind my little tome here
As a collector of vacuum cleaners since 1987 or so forward, and as Brandon has informed you, you indeed have a uncommon Hoover Convertible there, and even more so that it's a Canadian model also correct? I personally find the word RARE overused and out of context. A steak is rare to me, not a appliance. Uncommon or unique maybe, but rare...well an Air-Way DirtMasteR......LOL
These were made in batches of a hundred at a time, along with the more common (at that time) regular models 65 and possibly 66, during the 1958 production runas promotionals for the companies 50th anniversary, and were sold and or giveth away as the company deemed fit. This continued until the promotional was over, and IIRC 2,000 units seems to be sounding right to me as well, as a final total, with no more that 5,000 being made im 98 percent positive of.... Ill have to check on that.
Hoover DID run a fairly cool promotion that year to housewives across America, and presumably Canada as your machine suggests that it was being offered there too; to find "the OLDEST Hoover", and those who HAD the oldest Hoover's submitted were given a brand new Golden 65 as a trade for their old one. I know the promotion exists as I have seen the paper ephemera about the whole shebang, but to my knowledge unless Fred knows, or another vacuum guru informs, there is no record of WHAT was traded in during the promotion, and or if the consumer was even allowed to KEEP their old machine.
Can you JUST imagine tho WHAT was offered up for Hoovers judgement back then tho? I Mean the thoughts one could have Model o's, Seniors, 105's, Babys etc are just simply delicious!!!!!LOL
As was stated to you, the Hoods on the early 65's was made of a softer plastic compound which wasn't able to withstand the heat of the motor at all well, and hence the warpage that your machine is displaying, as are many that are still out there. Mine came to me with a warped hood, and early wide top Convertible bag that was GOLD as the color of the base, with white letters, that I found to be painted somehow as the bag originally inside was a pink 65 bag. Fred Stachniks to my knowledge has the original bag on it, which was a creme white like the hood, with gold stenciled letters. (May we see your gorgeous Golden 65 Fred???) The material used for these bags, wer also fragile, and tis not common to find many 65's that have their original bags, let alone the Goldens. Yours has a much later 1970's Convertible bag on it that to me at least shows the former owner TRIED to make it look like it should be there. I was fortunate years back to find a NOS Golden 65 hood that was in plastic and included the gold metal strip that surrounds the headlight lens. I knew then that this machine was meant to be kept, and to this day I still have it.
Finally at the 2008 Convention that I attended @ N. Canton, and Canton Ohio for Hoover's hundredth , there were at LEAST four, possibly five Golden 65's there. I can think of two people off the bat that had one there. Fred S. and myself. Another was featured at the Historical Center, and another owned by a former member who was a host of the event.
Hence their NOT rare, but fairly uncommon. There are some out there, and always more to be had. Like you just in the right place, at the right time. That is exactly how I found mine fifteen years ago.
Good luck with yours, and happy Hoovering.
Chad
programcomputer
Hey Guy,
Im a former member of vacuumland, and keep around here @ AW because its well moderated, and kept up by a heck of a guy, who doesn't tolerate nonsense, and etc, despite the fact that I love large appliances as well. But I digress. I keep fairly backwater even here, but came up to bite when I saw your post. Hope you dont mind my little tome here
As a collector of vacuum cleaners since 1987 or so forward, and as Brandon has informed you, you indeed have a uncommon Hoover Convertible there, and even more so that it's a Canadian model also correct? I personally find the word RARE overused and out of context. A steak is rare to me, not a appliance. Uncommon or unique maybe, but rare...well an Air-Way DirtMasteR......LOL
These were made in batches of a hundred at a time, along with the more common (at that time) regular models 65 and possibly 66, during the 1958 production runas promotionals for the companies 50th anniversary, and were sold and or giveth away as the company deemed fit. This continued until the promotional was over, and IIRC 2,000 units seems to be sounding right to me as well, as a final total, with no more that 5,000 being made im 98 percent positive of.... Ill have to check on that.
Hoover DID run a fairly cool promotion that year to housewives across America, and presumably Canada as your machine suggests that it was being offered there too; to find "the OLDEST Hoover", and those who HAD the oldest Hoover's submitted were given a brand new Golden 65 as a trade for their old one. I know the promotion exists as I have seen the paper ephemera about the whole shebang, but to my knowledge unless Fred knows, or another vacuum guru informs, there is no record of WHAT was traded in during the promotion, and or if the consumer was even allowed to KEEP their old machine.
Can you JUST imagine tho WHAT was offered up for Hoovers judgement back then tho? I Mean the thoughts one could have Model o's, Seniors, 105's, Babys etc are just simply delicious!!!!!LOL
As was stated to you, the Hoods on the early 65's was made of a softer plastic compound which wasn't able to withstand the heat of the motor at all well, and hence the warpage that your machine is displaying, as are many that are still out there. Mine came to me with a warped hood, and early wide top Convertible bag that was GOLD as the color of the base, with white letters, that I found to be painted somehow as the bag originally inside was a pink 65 bag. Fred Stachniks to my knowledge has the original bag on it, which was a creme white like the hood, with gold stenciled letters. (May we see your gorgeous Golden 65 Fred???) The material used for these bags, wer also fragile, and tis not common to find many 65's that have their original bags, let alone the Goldens. Yours has a much later 1970's Convertible bag on it that to me at least shows the former owner TRIED to make it look like it should be there. I was fortunate years back to find a NOS Golden 65 hood that was in plastic and included the gold metal strip that surrounds the headlight lens. I knew then that this machine was meant to be kept, and to this day I still have it.
Finally at the 2008 Convention that I attended @ N. Canton, and Canton Ohio for Hoover's hundredth , there were at LEAST four, possibly five Golden 65's there. I can think of two people off the bat that had one there. Fred S. and myself. Another was featured at the Historical Center, and another owned by a former member who was a host of the event.
Hence their NOT rare, but fairly uncommon. There are some out there, and always more to be had. Like you just in the right place, at the right time. That is exactly how I found mine fifteen years ago.
Good luck with yours, and happy Hoovering.
Chad
programcomputer
Wow...
You are a wealth of knowledge, Chad. I really was going to not go back for it. I have "nicer" looking convertibles at home I told myself. Glad I did.
Wish I knew the real history of this particular machine. I found it in "small town" Ontario at a St. Vincent de Paul store. I'm sure that in other thrift stores, they would have tossed it out.
Thanks for the information!
Guy
You are a wealth of knowledge, Chad. I really was going to not go back for it. I have "nicer" looking convertibles at home I told myself. Glad I did.
Wish I knew the real history of this particular machine. I found it in "small town" Ontario at a St. Vincent de Paul store. I'm sure that in other thrift stores, they would have tossed it out.
Thanks for the information!
Guy
programcomputer
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How did I find a hood....
Years back from 2002-2004, I was a branch manager for a Hoover Factory Outlet #7295 in Howell Michigan. I had access to many stores in our division including the main Factory Service Center in Southfield Michigan. I found the hood up on a top shelf in a murky tinted plastic bag with a paper tag on it of like AE-01232 or something like that. (P.S. Thats NOT really the order number). This store, was moved from the original Grand River Avenue location that was started in 1929, and was moved in 1978. Hence MANY an NOS piece was still in the new store until it closed a fall ago.
I was being nosy, found it, transfered that part to my stock, then paid for it thru my channels. Come to think of it, it did NOT come with the gold metal surround, as that was a separate piece, and I used the old one from my original hood.
AND the best part is that, Hoover molded the hood in that creamy white as a replacement item. It was available to my knowledge up until very recently in several zone repair offices. Prolly all in a dump someplace now tho. YAy for TTI.
I have seen many a 65, 66, 67 and 68 with a white replacement hood over the years. Initially I'm sure that Hoover molded the replacements in color, then later in white, that could be spray painted to match the old color. I have seen a few in that manner over the years also. A white hood underneath, that was spray painted either a close or totally off color to KINDA match OEM.
So thats how I found my hood. Am I lucky...yeah I guess so. Thanks for the kind remarks guys. I appreciate it.
Years back from 2002-2004, I was a branch manager for a Hoover Factory Outlet #7295 in Howell Michigan. I had access to many stores in our division including the main Factory Service Center in Southfield Michigan. I found the hood up on a top shelf in a murky tinted plastic bag with a paper tag on it of like AE-01232 or something like that. (P.S. Thats NOT really the order number). This store, was moved from the original Grand River Avenue location that was started in 1929, and was moved in 1978. Hence MANY an NOS piece was still in the new store until it closed a fall ago.
I was being nosy, found it, transfered that part to my stock, then paid for it thru my channels. Come to think of it, it did NOT come with the gold metal surround, as that was a separate piece, and I used the old one from my original hood.
AND the best part is that, Hoover molded the hood in that creamy white as a replacement item. It was available to my knowledge up until very recently in several zone repair offices. Prolly all in a dump someplace now tho. YAy for TTI.
I have seen many a 65, 66, 67 and 68 with a white replacement hood over the years. Initially I'm sure that Hoover molded the replacements in color, then later in white, that could be spray painted to match the old color. I have seen a few in that manner over the years also. A white hood underneath, that was spray painted either a close or totally off color to KINDA match OEM.
So thats how I found my hood. Am I lucky...yeah I guess so. Thanks for the kind remarks guys. I appreciate it.
washernoob
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Cool!
Wow! Lots of info!
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to find a nice pink 65. The gold is different, but really cool. I like the pinks though.
The dark base and white hood of the gold 65 is an interesting contrast that I have yet to really get used to!
I would love to see a pic of that 65 with the new hood and trim!
Wow! Lots of info!
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to find a nice pink 65. The gold is different, but really cool. I like the pinks though.
The dark base and white hood of the gold 65 is an interesting contrast that I have yet to really get used to!
I would love to see a pic of that 65 with the new hood and trim!
programcomputer
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1958 Hoover Golden Anniversary Convertible Promotional
A few shots of my machine as requested...
A few shots of my machine as requested...
programcomputer
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1958 Hoover Golden Anniversary Convertible Promotional
1958 Hoover Golden Anniversary Convertible Promotional
1958 Hoover Golden Anniversary Convertible Promotional
programcomputer
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1958 Hoover Golden Anniversary Convertible Promotional
1958 Hoover Golden Anniversary Convertible Promotional
1958 Hoover Golden Anniversary Convertible Promotional
programcomputer
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1958 Hoover Golden Anniversary Convertible Promotional
1958 Hoover Golden Anniversary Convertible Promotional
1958 Hoover Golden Anniversary Convertible Promotional
programcomputer
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1958 Hoover Golden Anniversary Convertible Promotional
1958 Hoover Golden Anniversary Convertible Promotional
1958 Hoover Golden Anniversary Convertible Promotional
washernoob
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CHAD!!!!
WOOOOOW!
That is just stunning! That bag looks so cool! Oh what I would do for such a neat looking vacuum.
The white hood still throws me off a bit though.
What a fantastic example as well. That bag is just fabulous!
WOOOOOW!
That is just stunning! That bag looks so cool! Oh what I would do for such a neat looking vacuum.
The white hood still throws me off a bit though.
What a fantastic example as well. That bag is just fabulous!
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Hey Chad-
I'll try to get pictures of mine within the next few days...
I thought I had some on my computer, but am not finding them at the moment.
And There were around 20,000 of them made -- I think it was in batches of 500, maybe? I'm not totally remembering that either. But there were 20,000 of them in total, that I'm sure of.
~Fred
I'll try to get pictures of mine within the next few days...
I thought I had some on my computer, but am not finding them at the moment.
And There were around 20,000 of them made -- I think it was in batches of 500, maybe? I'm not totally remembering that either. But there were 20,000 of them in total, that I'm sure of.
~Fred
programcomputer
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There were around 20,000 of them made
Fred,
Thank you for letting me/us know. I wasn't honestly sure of the production sequence, nor the total. I do know however that you have probably the nicest Golden out there, and a pic or two would be nice to see.
Thanks
Chad
Fred,
Thank you for letting me/us know. I wasn't honestly sure of the production sequence, nor the total. I do know however that you have probably the nicest Golden out there, and a pic or two would be nice to see.
Thanks
Chad
Thanks for showing
us yours! Terrific bag! Can't wait to see Freds!
Guy
us yours! Terrific bag! Can't wait to see Freds!
Guy
programcomputer
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Thanks for showing us yours....
LOL,,
Not at all a problem. I do like sharing my machines and what I know, and what I dont with others. Its what makes clubs great. I do have to say in response to the above it does take some getting used to to the colour scheme that Hoover used for the Golden Anniversary Fiftieth Promotional.
I suppose that they are just that, designed to be gaudy and brash, a celebratory thing to commemorate a history that would last nearly IMHO another 50 years. Of course if you look at many other items available in 1958, gold and white WAS a chosen colour scheme in certain cases.
Take this 1958 Edsel for example in Aztec Gold and White, one of 70 color combinations offered, but MANY that I have seen are painted this way. Im not sure that gold was really popular on appliances, but gold trim was. And gold furniture, clothing and on and on....
LOL,,
Not at all a problem. I do like sharing my machines and what I know, and what I dont with others. Its what makes clubs great. I do have to say in response to the above it does take some getting used to to the colour scheme that Hoover used for the Golden Anniversary Fiftieth Promotional.
I suppose that they are just that, designed to be gaudy and brash, a celebratory thing to commemorate a history that would last nearly IMHO another 50 years. Of course if you look at many other items available in 1958, gold and white WAS a chosen colour scheme in certain cases.
Take this 1958 Edsel for example in Aztec Gold and White, one of 70 color combinations offered, but MANY that I have seen are painted this way. Im not sure that gold was really popular on appliances, but gold trim was. And gold furniture, clothing and on and on....
programcomputer
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My bad
I totally forgot the 70's and HARVEST gold. Why is beyond me, but it was a different kinda gold than the ones featured on the Edsel and the Hoover....LOL
I totally forgot the 70's and HARVEST gold. Why is beyond me, but it was a different kinda gold than the ones featured on the Edsel and the Hoover....LOL
hooverwheelaway
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Thanks for being patient!
Finally had some time to grab a few pictures...
I think I got this either in 2004 or 2005. I saw it on eBay, and "had to have it..." Super glad that I bought it. It is all original, however the hood was replaced at some point -- as the hood doesn't have the words "handle release" and "high / norm" heat stamped in it as the original would have.
The gentleman who I purchased it from told me that an older couple had brought it into his shop in the early 80's, and traded it in for one of the green and white PowerDrive Concept One cleaners... as this was getting too heavy to push. So, he took it on a trade and had it ever since.
Thanks for the compliment, Chad! It is definitely one of my most prized cleaners.
I heard a story once that a collector saw one in a vacuum store or thrift store -- and passed by it, because they thought it had just been repainted, as many vacuum stores did when they rebuilt cleaners. Then another collector who knew what it was swooped in for the find.
I know of at least 8-10 of these that are in different members collections...
~Fred
Finally had some time to grab a few pictures...
I think I got this either in 2004 or 2005. I saw it on eBay, and "had to have it..." Super glad that I bought it. It is all original, however the hood was replaced at some point -- as the hood doesn't have the words "handle release" and "high / norm" heat stamped in it as the original would have.
The gentleman who I purchased it from told me that an older couple had brought it into his shop in the early 80's, and traded it in for one of the green and white PowerDrive Concept One cleaners... as this was getting too heavy to push. So, he took it on a trade and had it ever since.
Thanks for the compliment, Chad! It is definitely one of my most prized cleaners.
I heard a story once that a collector saw one in a vacuum store or thrift store -- and passed by it, because they thought it had just been repainted, as many vacuum stores did when they rebuilt cleaners. Then another collector who knew what it was swooped in for the find.
I know of at least 8-10 of these that are in different members collections...
~Fred
