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Near perfect model 62 at Goodwill? quote.Found an absolutely stunning near perfect Hoover 62 at the goodwill today. It just so happens to be formerly owned by another collector on the site. Looks hardly used. Incredible restoration job. I am curious why would a mint model 62 hoover in...

If it's blowing dirt out check the rubber seal where the body of the vacuum meets ( attaches )the metal part that attaches to the bellows. Or you tape job is not to good. It's hard to patch a bellows. Also there is a clip that goes on the top of the bag to seal it.

I also have a model 62. It's my favorite Hoover. It has a really great sound when it's running. I bought it 35 years ago for $2.35 at a house sale.Back then you could get all the parts you needed. But now it's a problem. The bellows you are going to have to hunt for it, also roller brushes and...

If your model 29 is like my model 62 You might want to look at where the handel assembly is riveted to the main vacuum housing. the rivets may be wore loose allowing it to slop around. I had to drill the rivet out and I replaced it with a screw and nylon lock nut. screw head from inside the...

I don't know why ? I also have a model 62. Everybody here says good things about them and they like them and desire them but if you ask were to get the roller brush's or outer bags or bellows or if any body has parts it gets strangely quiet. I have had mine for about 35 years and back then I...

Hello Logan It's nice to see a young man like yourself have a genuine interest in things mechanical. A lot of young people today are totally absorbed in their I phones and computers never to discover how cool it is to build or repair something with their hands. You can learn a lot about many...

Grease adapter Great idea to make the tool to grease lower bearing. I will have to try it. Bill,

I was recently at my local vacuum shop ( yes I am still lucky to have one )and looked at a Sanitaire comercial upright for curiosity. It did not look much different than my mid 1960's Hoover convertible. It was fairly expensive but the actual construction was very similar. My question is? Is a...

Super Sweeper A lot of the older homes from the 1910's 20's 30's and some into the 40's had onle one electrical outlet per room with a octopus of cords plugged into them like Ralpies (Christmas story). On a hoover convertable your only talking 2 or 3 wraps extra on the handle I found sometimes...

I clean all parts as best I can and spritz on un scented Frebreeze on all the parts. Bill,

Replacement cord Brian, when you replace a cord the replacement is probably going to be an aftermarket cord. What I usually do when I replace a cord is get a 30 ft. cord. The original is like 20 ft. long.The 30 ft. cord lets you vacuum a lot more area without removing and plugging back in...

Yes I think I will pick up a new Hoover cloth bag for it. I have a lot of vintage items that I like and want to keep and have learned over the years to buy NOS or reproduction replacement parts for the wear items or things that naturally deteriorate with age. Bill,

Hello Brian, I am also partial to Hoover convertibles and have several that I use for regular use.I also collect antique radio's. Primarily a Zenith man but I have other brands also. So I do( understand ). Those are great vacuums I have a model 69 that when I finished going over it it ran so...

Thanks for the informative replies. The little vac found a good home. I think I will stick with the cloth bag. How long does a cloth bag usually last in daily use conditions? Are the cloth bags still manufactured or have they been discontinued? Would it be advisable to pick up a couple of spare...

Hello, I recently aquired a Hoover orange and raisin brown commercial porta power vacuum model S 7065 - 060 and serial # 049500177894 with 7.4 amp motor including attachments. It is in mint original condition looks to have been used only a few times. I have a few questions about it as I have...