Mom's Hoover model 33...

This is what started it all. My earliest memories are of this vacuum. My parents bought this vacuum in December of 1963, for their brand new house which they moved in to in January of 1964. The vacuum(along with all the other furnishings for their new home) was purchased from Clydesdale's Furniture and Appliances in Ogelsby Illinois.
Long about 1973 the cleaner underwent its first overhaul, mom had broken the handle bail, in addition to that being replaced, so were the agitator brushes, switch, cord, and original snap bag.

The cleaner existed in that form until 1994, when I rebuilt/restored it to what you see here, using 2 donor model 33's that had been recovered from the trash.
Mom used it in this form through the end of 1999, it was too heavy for her to push any more. She tried and rejected an Oreck, and a Dial-A-Matic power drive before opting for a Hoover Elite Soft-n-light, which she is still using today.

The old 33 is now in my possession and it is one of my most treasured vacuums. The base/hood/agitator/fan wheels are original. The 1994 rebuild included a new armature and carbons in the motor, as well as the handle/bail/switch/cord/pedals/bag from the donor 33's.
All parts on the cleaner are from model 33's, so in a sense its still original. The lost part is the set of 3250 cleaning tools mom also bought with the cleaner, and she used the s**t out of them. Somewhere the hose and tools were tossed, and all that remains today of the attachment set is the box.
Thanks mom, for taking such good care of this cleaner, as its probably my most cherished vacuum, and a piece of childhood.

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[jsbach120]

When you replaced the armature did you use one for a high-performance motor or did you manage to track down one for a standard performance machine?

[hoover1060]

I used a standard one, I used two junk model 33's to restore mom's machine.

[jsbach120]

@hoover1060 Any idea if one for a 64 would work? That's the only I've been able to track down a part number for.

[hoover1060]

A model 64 armature would not work, the shaft is too long.

You should be able to use just about any Convertible armature.

[hoover1060]

no, you'd need a high performance field coil too.

[MoparHemiPower]

Also, do you have any Spare Hoover Medallions, as the one on my 33 is Dented BADLY and I can't find one anywhere. :( BTW, if you watch my 593 Video, you will see my Model 33 in it... ;)

Later Jeff!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

James C.

[hoover1060]

Thanks for the nice words. I'm sorry though but I don't have any spare parts.

Let me refer you to the VCCC website, there is a collector there named Charles Richard who is THE Hoover expert. I am quite sure he will be happy to assist you with whatever it is you're looking for.

[laplata507]

very nice. My first vacuum memorie was of a Hoover Dial A matic. Hoovers just have a soothing sound. Also a Hoover Convertible model #4003 that my grandmother had

[laplata507]

very nice. My first vacuum memorie was of a Hoover Dial A matic. Hoovers just have a soothing sound.

[Brandotuomikoski]

I just got a model 33 in original mint condition. The cord is still pearly white! No holes, rips or missing pieces in the bag either.

Is this a rare vacuum? I dont see many of these around. Its a beautiful color.

I have 4 soon to be 5 convertibles now! They are growing on me!

21 vacuums. 15 hoovers! :)

[jsbach120]

Won't putting an armature from a high performance motor in a older Convertible cause the motor to run at a higher RPM?