A bit about the background ... The Hoover UK Junior Deluxe model 1346 was introduced with extra features in 1967 and sold alongside the standard model 1334. Mechanically it was identical - including the 2-position height lever. The 1334 was discontinued in 1969 when the Hoover Dirt Searcher model 1354 debuted. There were several different versions of the 1346 before it was succeeded in 1970 by the 1346A, which had a four-position "Height-Right" wheel and different color schemes - pistachio green and white from 1970-72; and navy blue and white from 1972-75. Various special editions were built in the late 1970s based on the 1346A, but the model U1012, which replaced it in 1975 with its easier-to-empty dustbag, was the deluxe model. The US version was called "Lightweight Cleaner" and had model changes at the same time as the UK; but different model IDs and color combo's. The model 1348 is our version of the 1346A. Thanks for posting.
Just caught a glimpse of the seial number which dates it to April 1971 - exactly the same age as yours truly. By the look of it, once you have given it a full restoration, it will look just as great as the 1354a Dirtsearcher you recently restored. I often find that the dirty vintage cleaners usually look the best after a clean. It would appear that dirt seems to act like some kind of a preservative. :-)
I have the same but it needs work. The switch is stuck on, needs brush strips, a medallion, cable and the original plasticised bag has paint on that didn’t wash off.
Another great video :) I'm a fairly young vacuum collector too, from Yorkshire, just a quick question, I have a hoover Junior, orange and brown, how would I go about dating mine? 😊😀
A bit about the background ... The Hoover UK Junior Deluxe model 1346 was introduced with extra features in 1967 and sold alongside the standard model 1334. Mechanically it was identical - including the 2-position height lever. The 1334 was discontinued in 1969 when the Hoover Dirt Searcher model 1354 debuted. There were several different versions of the 1346 before it was succeeded in 1970 by the 1346A, which had a four-position "Height-Right" wheel and different color schemes - pistachio green and white from 1970-72; and navy blue and white from 1972-75. Various special editions were built in the late 1970s based on the 1346A, but the model U1012, which replaced it in 1975 with its easier-to-empty dustbag, was the deluxe model. The US version was called "Lightweight Cleaner" and had model changes at the same time as the UK; but different model IDs and color combo's. The model 1348 is our version of the 1346A. Thanks for posting.
Such a great sensation when you use these classic Junior Cleaners. Hope you get that motor sorted out !!!
Yey, she's going to live! Poor thing was sat in my loft for over 10yrs. I can't wait to the old girl clean and shiny! Good luck! ☺
Just caught a glimpse of the seial number which dates it to April 1971 - exactly the same age as yours truly. By the look of it, once you have given it a full restoration, it will look just as great as the 1354a Dirtsearcher you recently restored. I often find that the dirty vintage cleaners usually look the best after a clean. It would appear that dirt seems to act like some kind of a preservative. :-)
Very nice, I look forward to see it running! :)
Very nice!
I have the same but it needs work. The switch is stuck on, needs brush strips, a medallion, cable and the original plasticised bag has paint on that didn’t wash off.
When are u going to do a video on your hoover commercial dualproupse vacuum
Another great video :) I'm a fairly young vacuum collector too, from Yorkshire, just a quick question, I have a hoover Junior, orange and brown, how would I go about dating mine? 😊😀
it looks really small