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So appreciative that you demonstrated them! More than just pics, it's such a cool thing to be able to hear the motors, see the bag inflate, look at the gorgeous details like the little red Hoover (bakelite?) emblem above the light that is illuminated...   What a treat!   You really know...

Off the charts! That is one bad ass machine!    It is amazing that it still works after so many decades.. and the body and wooden attachments' condition is stunning!   Those sparks you can see from the brushes is a combination of artistic and scary as hell!   I wonder if it was...

Awesome! Thanks for posting that video!

Awesome!   Maybe you can find an original hose on Ebay.   Be wary of scams.. sometimes things don't arrive as described..and you have to return.    Bill

Gorgeous! Boy does that look almost mint!  I love my two Gs, one in teal and another in brown/beige.  They have great suction for an older machine and are easy to pull around and use for over an hour without overheating!   Try these HEPA cloth bags, they work very well and fit perfectly...

Wild guess... Is it the Kirby with the main carpet nozzle attached?

Thanks Brian! I got a visual!  Perfectly understood from a great description!

Novice question... What is the difference between Straight Suction and Direct Air?  I think classic Royal uprights and Kirby's are Direct Air.  So what categorizes Straight Suction?

Owner's manual doesn't list ingredients. You're right, most likely it was toxic earlier on.   But let's hope they changed the formula by the 50s!   And, yes, other brands like Lewyt had similar attachments. [this post was last edited: 8/26/2018-13:26]

Here you go.. Gorgeous,  thoughtful,  and useful attachments from my favorite brand!

Just added one to my collection yesterday! Great thread for a classic, guys!   I'll need to provide him some TLC, but all in all, in good condition!

Mystery solved!

pre-motor filter I would say it's important.  I remember the pre motor filter getting slightly caked with light colored dust over the period of a few months use.  I think because the paper bags back then were not hepa type.  If you can get hepa type bags, then it might be okay.  otherwise...

Beautiful!  I remember mine had a pre motor dark color foam type filter around the circular motor intake.   I found it for you... see link.    Enjoy using the vacuum.   It ws my first new vacuum purchase as a teenager...

Beautiful!  I remember mine had a pre motor dark color foam type filter around the circular motor intake.   I found it for you... see link.    Enjoy using the vacuum.   It ws my first new vacuum purchase as a teenager...

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Since we're on the subject... Here's another mystery crevice tool.

That's awesome! Lucky boy!    

What's your budget? Do you want a refurbished classic machine or something new?  What other types of flooring do you have that the new machine will have to contend with?   Looks like a gorgeous new home, btw.  Congrats!

Interested in the Silverado if you still have it. Hi Grant, I'm in SoCal near Los Angeles... Modesto is MUCH more beautiful.. congrats and enjoy!   I emailed you today about the Silverado.   Regards, Bill