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Well, Dan did purchase the 65 with the white replacement hood that he claimed was his grandmother’s from one of my good friends on eBay. I wouldn’t believe everything he said on here.

Does anyone know off hand what the cord length is for this model? U4503? I could measure it myself. I was trying to find a spec sheet for this model on here. The U4503 was a pawn shop find this morning. Like I really need it.

Morgan,   Thanks. Even though I wasn't at that particular convention I heard the story. I started attending the year after that.    Kenny

Jimmy, thanks looks like the CA did come with that hose. 

Alex, Thanks for the info. The CA had quite a few extras with it. Including the original hose. I'm not sure if the hose I'm referring to goes with the CA.

Thanks to Chad Cunningham who spotted this CA in an auction close to my house. I'm now the proud owner of a nice CA. I think it is a later one because the serial number is 1974. My question is about one of the hoses it came with. Any idea what it is? I was told it is a model F hose. See link...

Mike, That is really smart! Thanks for the info. I will try using an Oreck XL 21 fan the next time I need a fan for an Elite.

What about balancing of the fan? How would you go about making sure it's balanced?

That’s a pretty common model! I think I have around five of them in varying condition. To put things into perspective I just bought one at a thrift store a couple weeks ago for $30.00. Which is a tad more than I usually pay.. but I thought it was reasonable.

I used window a/c filter to make mine that is sold at Walmart for the filter and the muffler. I might try the shop vac filter later on. That sounds easier.

Yes, for a canister/tank I usually reach for an Electrolux. I just finished rebuilding a motor in a golden jubilee and 1205 (really both are 1205s) the motor was easily to rebuild, and the quality is there. Nice long heavy duty carbon brushes.

I've read the top part of the handle can easily come off. Mine had screw in it to secure it by the first owner. 

Barry, you can wash the bin and all of its parts. I don't know if they separate, I did my best with mine with a long toothbrush. I did take out the cleaner thing on the rod that slides up and down. 

I have one I found at a thrift store. The battery is removable and can be charged outside of the vac with the charger. Which is a nice feature. It doesn't have a lot of power but does have an aggressive brush roll and longer battery life while vacuuming. It does clean carpets well for a...

Rob.. so not true :) 

Yes, but I'd rather go back further in time.

I'm sorry to hear this. Fred did do a lot for the club!

600 dollar rule The IRS put it off another year and raised it to $5,000. Probably had a lot of pushback. I recently learned this myself...

My aunt and I went in together on a booth. My vacs are pretty reasonably priced. She would not go in on it to lose money.

Conquests were used in my elementary school in the early 90s. The orange and beige colored ones.