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Hello Greg! I don't think the distance of the holders is anything to be concerned about. It will be a pretty close fit. I would consider replacement of the bearings in the vacuum as well so long as you will have it apart. Another possiblity is that the armature is shorting out, if you have a...

Would a customer back in the day have been able to send in a vac to Hoover for a rebuild? Similar to Kirby?

So, in the picture I have attached... would this mean the vac was rebuilt August of 1934?? If so, that was pretty soon for a rebuild I would say!

Wow Jeff!!!! Thanks for the insight into this!!! I was very curious about the "Special" program and how it worked. I will post pics when it is all cleaned up!

Yeah for that price you would think it should have held up... Are you sure you are turning the correct way on it? I would also check the hole in the armature because if it did that to the screwdrivers, I am worried that it may have done something to the hole....

It is the same way up to the Omega for the fans. The Classic 1CR still used the old fan removal method I believe.

The top one definately is too flimsy to hold up to that, and I bet the one that bent is aluminum plated as well. If you have a steel pin that would work, other wise use an old ice pick if you can find one as they were made to withstand a lot

Yeah, you gotta use a really hard piece of metal for it, as you found out, anything less will break/bend. Make sure you are also turning the fan the correct way when removing it... They can be a real pain in the neck to remove, just keep trying!

Ughhhh. That is not going to be easy. The screw that was in there was "Smashed" and the end flattened out to keep it in. With an anvil and lots of brute strength you may be able to fix it. For the fan, you should see a small hole in the armature if you look through the side vents. I use an old...

Actually, the green convertible was picked up a few weeks ago on my way home from work. It was in the garbage!!!

what about the cord? It seems rather thick.... it may be an older replacement??? Other than needing as cleaning, the cord is in great shape!

powers up, bearings sound a bit dry, but I suppose that is to be expected.... Is this the original bag?

Happened to see across the street from my house there was a sign for an estate sale. Decided to take a stroll over as it was so close, walked in the garage, saw a Lux XXX in the basement for $12.00 but seeing as though I have several, decided to pass on that (though on Sat whatever is left will...

Hello all! Was working on an Airway 88 I picked up and I must say they are probably the easiest vac I have ever worked on. That being said, when I removed the fiberglass looking round disc that was directly below the metal bag basket, and above the motor, it literally fell apart. Does anyone...

JHG... awesome tip on the vinegar!!!! I shall try that!

That sure is slick looking!!!! I have a D2 in my arsenal that I have been thinking about taking on... But it sounds like those motors are a bear!!!!

I really like the Dual 80!!!!! Here is mine that I just got done sprucing up BTW... If you are looking for an extra motor shroud with the plate on it I may have one... Send me a message and we can figure something out perhaps

Very nice score!!!! And the price really cannot be beat! Enjoy it!!!!

kirbykid.... The reserve is what I feel is a very fair price... both for me and the buyer... it is a bit higher than where it is currently, but not out of sight

The 1C is going to go to a new home... will it be yours? It will be hitting the ebay auction block!