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    Westinghouse canister rebuild

    mopep,I may have similar complete WH vac but no separate fans.Others may know if fans interchange with other brands.Jimmy 423-268-4841
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    Shopping list for rugsucker

    Tom,Will be great to have you visit again.You should like Dollywood and surrounding areas and then come see the rest of east TN.I am finding nice vacs and parts as I move boxes of books that may interest you and your mid west collectors.Jimmy 423-268-4841
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    We documented a vacuum prodigy on our show!

    Elliott,For many reasons including those mentioned above yours could be the best ever made for TV vac video.It is always great to see vacs from NZ,Europe and elsewhere.You seem to already know what it took me longer to learn in that vintage Electrolux tanks and Hoover uprights can clean...
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    Eureka & Sears Brands Wide Track 4000 Series & 5085 Upright Data

    I seem to recall a Heavy Duty canister as above but with cord wrap on top over motor area.Possibly a longer cord?Very rare.
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    Shopping list for rugsucker

    cgross,I don't have time to explain and you might not believe but with a full time book store I have almost NO time for my former vac store & vacs & parts.I don't even have time to sort and throw most in dumpster.I probably have the Hoover parts and have seen misc lens recently and have a box of...
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    Sanitaire S490A -- Original Power Nozzle?

    I have genuine, original vac store display stands for above and similar models.Just some of many great vac items that need to go one way or another. Jimmy 423-268-4841
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    What Do I Have?

    One of the advantages of Electrolux is that many parts, attachments and bags can work with several models. The upholstery nozzle is from XXX or LX,cordwinder is from AE, floor nozzle from Mo G, crevice tool and hose are generic but should work well. For stuck nozzle stand wand up and use WD-40...
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    GREEN CONVERTIBLE HOOVER / SHELTON WET/DRY JET VAC

    JetVacSeeker,I have many Convertibles and very few shop type vacs.Will try to take a look but what I have the least of is time for vacs as i have a full time book store. Jimmy 423-268-4841
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    bags,filters,wands,hoses,attachments,etc and more going OUT.Final Warning!!

    I am working in 2 storage rooms this week and vac items that I or my few remaining customers don't need are going OUT! It is already too late too ask for this or that part to be shipped. If any are interested and within easy driving distance you could have a truckload of parts,cloth bags,paper...
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    Final year-vac store clean out

    Hello UPS,Goodbye vacs!--Collectors from west and north who have made my phone ring have gotten and will be getting some rare vacs.Collectors who don't make my phone ring may have their favorite vac end up on the scrap metal truck.Just started throwing away filters and vintage and modern paper...
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    To many restorations in 2 months

    I have same hand vac with box. Bag looks correct. Will try to look at mine later.
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    Final year-vac store clean out

    A collector came and uprights and more left!--This leaves me with very few older Kirbys and straight suction uprights.This number will soon be zero one way or another.Any other interest?Jimmy-423-268-4841
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    Final year-vac store clean out

    going!Going!!GOING!!!--I continue to not like my new phone,new Vacuumland and too many vacs in my building!I will continue to work with people who have called for vacs to be shipped.I welcome collectors to visit in person as at least one will do this week.Starting yesterday they will go one way...
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    Glad to be back in the Club

    "restart my collection"--I am working with 2 Kirby collectors,1 visiting in person and 1 to be shipped,and will still have much more that needs to GO for you and others.
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    How to vacuum a bowling alley

    I have reached out for years and told,showed and begged collectors to collect.The few that have come including one this weekend have gotten great items.A few others used UPS.A few more are waiting to be shipped and possibly 2 collectors are expected soon.But mostly I am ignored and only hear...
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