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  1. K

    Childhood Household Vac Acquired!

    When I was born We had A General Electric swivel top model 815-AVC Which was the first canister type vacuum GE made, Mother bought it new in 1952, the hose and wands were worn out and when I was about 2 or 3 she got another GE which was of course no where near as good as the original, in...
  2. K

    The beautiful Tri-Star/Compact models

    Oh but they ARE When compared to the big tank type cleaners being made in the 40s with runners,
  3. K

    Wanted: 1975 Kenmore 116.2591 Canister Vacuum - 3rd from TOL model.

    MAKE SURE YOU EAT LUNCH AT RIDGEWOOD!!!! No trip to Jimmys would be complete without going there!!!!BEST BBQ on earth!
  4. K

    My favorite machines

    Oh yesThere is A AirWay 88 with wheels AND runners and the chrome rug master, it was one of Mike Hays machines.
  5. K

    My favorite machines

    The Kenmores Are from the early 59s Ken Kart up thru 1962, which is the model 75 blue with dark trim canister, in the mix are several round canisters from the mid 50s,a Pink 56 Ken Kart, a 58 Lady Kenmore on the cart with the VERY FIRST power nozzle introduced, a 57 Horizon a 59 Horizon, a 58...
  6. K

    The beautiful Tri-Star/Compact models

    Compacts Are some of my very favorite machines, My Mothers first cousin had a C-6 when I was a kid and I was always fascinated by it, I have been using mine this week at the new house.
  7. K

    My favorite machines

    Ihave Got to straighten it all up, but im about to get things like I want them
  8. K

    My favorite machines

    With a bunch of Kenmores and a few others
  9. K

    More vacuum room pictures

    Re Royal Is a model 975 from 1963, I have a matching Pony tank from the same year that is all chrome.
  10. K

    More vacuum room pictures

    Well....Now you have me curious, I cant figure out which one it is!
  11. K

    More vacuum room pictures

    I bought that At a estate sale of a man who had a small vacuum shop, got the attachments and box but not the vacuum, a 512 I think, that kit has shampoo, sweet air and several other things in it.
  12. K

    More vacuum room pictures

    I'm getting it like I want it finally. Finding stuff I didn't know I had. The Eureka pics were requested I got this from Fred S
  13. K

    Vac Store Clean Out/Downsize

    I need one of those 272Eurekas The handle is broke on mine, I will try to get up in the next week or so
  14. K

    Vac Store Clean Out/Downsize

    Hi Jimmy, I have been so busy I haven't had time to come up, but I will try to soon.You might have a few things I need
  15. K

    Does anyone know this Kenmore canister? Straight suction rounded model

    about 1063 or 64, I have one but mine is pale pink and green, 5011 bags, these are made of fiberglas and plastic with a general electric motor that is not serviceable,the motor is actually cemented together
  16. K

    Rainbow D4, D2 and E - Opinions Wanted

    A Rainbow Is a lot of work, but a D2 is a really well built beautiful machine, the hammertone bronze/brown base and chrome top with brown trim is really stunning, You should have no problems dealing with one, there are a few basic rules, you MUST wash and dry the pan and clean the separator...
  17. K

    Question after Lots of Particle Tests

    I dont really worry If a Automatic f or g Electrolux kept a clean house in the 50s and 60s, its good enough for me now, a cloth bag like a old Kirby etc will be dusty if you don't empty it every time you use it, which if done correctly is a messy proposition,i think a Filter Queen is about as...
  18. K

    POD Apex 603

    Yes But with a backward revolving brush
  19. K

    POD Apex 603

    603 Had the sealed motor, the much more common 601 was like any other upright.
  20. K

    No More Vacuum Collectors Convention

    Well, We can sure Have one here I bet!
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