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Nice one, Jack I wonder if he'll ever think to check the video himself. He'll get quite a surprise! Good for you on asserting the copyright on your material too. It's time people learned that even if it's on the net, it isn't necessarily yours to use. Nick

I just noticed this tonight and thought this guy's dreaming ... $500 for an early Dustette ... or am I undervaluing the machine...

Autosol? Hi Seamus, Great results! You mentioned Autosol for cleaning up the paintwork. Which of their products do you use? The aluminium polish? I've found the aluminium polish works well on the hood plastics and buffs to a great shine once the hard work is done. I've practised on an old...

And here's the picture ... Sorry, forgot to put the link in the previous posting http://www.vacuumland.org/TD/THREADS/VINTAGE/8095.htm?1

Thanks everyone ... Hi, Thanks for all the responses. What a small world when you come half way around the globe, see a vintage vacuum on eBay, and then find you know the person who bought it. I've posted a picture in a different thread. It cleaned up very nicely indeed. Simon: you're very...

I've cleaned it up and although not quite as good as new, it looks pretty good, I think. The only problem now is that part of the handle release system is broken. There's a small guide roller which is meant to interlock with the release mechanism. It's been broken so that the only thing holding...

I finally found one on eBay and collected it today. It's in great condition, with the original vinyl bag. I haven't done anything with it yet. I just wanted some advice before I do anything rash. A few people have mentioned how delicate these bags can become. This one seems to have deteriorated...

Nana's Electrolux Hi Alistair, You're on the money. My grandmothers was the Z15/Z25. Your posting explains the colouring (and the grain) perfectly, and I recognise the faceted hose ring and rear cover. Cheers, Nick

Electrolux in Oz? Yes, we did have them ... from way back in the 1920's. I inherited by grandmother's in the 70's. It came in a huge wooden case containing all the attachements. The cylinder was covered in a green leatherette. I can't identify the cleaner in the clip either. It looks like it...

Is there more? That film was really interesting ... perhaps not for finding out how to make bags ... but interesting anyway. Is there anymore anywhere? A complete version perhaps?

Long-hosed DAMs? Hi Corey, What a beatiful collection! You've obviously devoted a lot of time to it and it shows. I'm curious about the DAMs in the first two photos. They appear to have very long hoses strapped over the handle. Is that a way of displaying the hose that came with the toolkit...

Parts Hi Bill, Thanks for the offer. I've replied to you via email. Just for the record, I've found a site in the US which will deliver to Australia. It's surprising how many US and UK sites won't deliver outside their own countries. I'm sure there's a market there if they'd gear themselves...

Thanks ... ... I'm just glad to have the help. I'll wait to hear back from you. Nick

Seamus Thanks for the offer ... I've sent you an email. Nick

Could anyone recommend an online store from which to purchase older Hoover parts? I'm after some brush strips and a brush roll for a model 65, as well as some other bits and pieces. I found two stores in the UK that listed the parts, but neither of them seems interested in replying to my emails...

Nice work ... Is that the original bag? The colouring looks as if it could be, but it looks quite different from the UK and Australian models.

Could somebody explain how you get the strips out of the roll? I can remove the end cap and central spindle, exposing the ends of the roll. I thought the old strip would just slide out, but it seems tightly stuck in place. I don't want to damage the strip as it a "donor" to be placed in a better...

Thanks for the update. I had a closer look at the weekend and couldn't see how a square button could be turned, so I assumed you were looking at a slightly different model. You're right about the powerdrive taking long strides. It's run away from me a couple of times ... luckily it stops dead...

Big Bag! Now that's the way I remember the bag on my mum's 612 when I was a kid. I have a 612 now, but somehow it's bag doesn't inflate in quite the same way ... that 28 is awesome

Turn-push??? I've been wondering why you have to hold your finger on that button to disengage the PowerDrive ... I hadn't tried a turning motion to lock it in place though. Thanks!!