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After a good oiling the bearings were whisper quiet so I'll leave it as is for now. Here are a couple pics of the assembled machine and the "Modernized Ohio" bag. That should be interesting to replicate. Thanks for the help guys!

The bag says "The Improved Ohio." Would that make it a model 5?

My bad. Here's the bottom of the impeller. Now is it screwed on or a friction fit?

Hey guys, I recently picked up a 1920s Ohio vacuum cleaner, and I'm trying to get the impeller off so I can service the motor bearings and clean the commutator. Can anyone help me in removing the impeller? Thanks! Chris

Thanks for the preliminary responses! The first set should be made up soon, and I'll ask what the price for production will be. I'll keep you guys posted.

I am having a local machinist make new wheels in black Delron plastic for my Hoover 725. If I had a batch made, who would be interested in purchasing them? I know they'll fit my 541, 700, 725 and probably the other prewar Hoovers. Thanks!

Well in 1926 a new Hoover 700 cost $75. In today's money, that be about $975 according to www.measuringworth.com. Of course, bear in mind that Hoover was a deluxe vacuum and there were cheaper machines as well as factory rebuilt machines available. Hope that helps!

It's almost certainly a 541 with a period replacement bag. I have a 541, and its wonderfully quiet.

Do you have the power switch for a Hoover Pixie 2800? christopher.rini at gmail.com Thanks!

I know who you can sell the bag to if and when you part it out.

I'm in.

Use whatever you can find that is a good polish for aluminium. Here in the US, we have Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish. It is designed for magnesium and aluminum car rims and works wonderfully on early Hoovers without scratching.

Details Sorry, its 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. The Hoovers were all upstairs. I remember a 450, a 725, and a 750. There was also a newer one, but I don't recall what it is.

I just cross-posted on AW, but there were about 4 vintage Hoovers here (450 Special, 725, 750 and I forget what else) plus gas stoves, a Monitor Top and a Servel fridge. 1325 W. Adams, Los Angeles. Not affiliated but trying to save old stuff from the dump. Thanks guys...

Still got it. How bout free + shipping?