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I'm no expert either, but that looks just like a regular brushed Amtek motor, only I don't see any wires running to where the carbons would be?

Your best bet is washing it gently in the sink, I've had disaster with vacuum bags and washing machines! Does that bag have the sticker logos on it? I know mine does, but mine's a ESP with the very early 1978 vinyl bag.

BEAUTIFUL and POWERFUL vacuum! Mine is in perfect shape, and I love the thing! I wonder if that Tool Garden still has all the plastic studs in place? That hose is in great shape!

We didn't get them until the DC07 in 2002, Charles    I know, right? Me of all people knowing this! 

Panasonic MAKES Kenmore, same models and everything, so it only makes sense their bags are interchangeable!     Sebo and Riccar and the like are all different companies, with different ideas and designs.

What happens if you undo the big screw? Inquiring minds want to know!     

Jump on it! Not literally....it'll survive if you do, though! 

@vacuumkid47, Just so you know, the vacuum in 'Who's minding the store?' Was a Hoover Convertible model 69!    GrandCentral, you might prefer a newer model than a late 1950s convertible, the hoods on those early Convertibles were prone to warping and self-destructing under the heat of the...

Yeah...That's not a good thing.....from the picture it looks like the fan is completely shattered.....   But don't worry! You can pop this baby open real easy. There's 2 screws that attach the hood to the base, look to the right and left of the bottom of the vacuum, you'll see them. Undo...

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makes me want to rebuild my DS-80!

Beautiful! Belts and bulbs can be found for these old gals at just about any vacuum shop 

Yep! It should work just fine! 

Royal Type A was discontinued some years ago, but it's just a DIRECT copy of the Eureka F&G bag, which can be found just about anywhere 

Pistol grip is my preference, less clunky and more lightweight

Saw one once, they were really quiet!

No problem, looking forward to it! Maybe you can take one of the old replacement tan bags and dye it to a deep orange? I'm not sure if they make white replacement bags  haha

As the saying goes, 'it's worth whatever somebody will pay for it!' 

Oh forgot to say, I think I used Wikipedia (it was third grade,I didn't know any better! ) and a great website by a member on here, Charles Lester. I'm pretty sure the domain on his site has changed but I'm certain I can find it. I'd be more than happy to give links and say what I know if you...

I know the whole story by heart but couldn't give dates, I did this report in 3rd grade!    If he has the time, John Long (gottahaveahoover) is our resident Hoover expert!