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I'd just use a hand sewing needle and thread, but just taking the extra bit of time and care as to not damage the bag even more.

Thank you. Yep, there's something about cleaning up old neglected vacuums to like new condition. :)

And that's it! I just need to order a new brushroll and a pack of belts and she's all ready to go!

After ~ *Sorry about some of the pictures flipping onto its side!* Anyway, freshly cleaned motor back into the chassis and, before I forget again, the rating plate. Again, correct me if I'm wrong, last 4 digits - 1182, Nov, 1982?

Seeing how the yellowing wasn't terrible I decided to hand sand it. Here's a 50/50 shot.

After the motor had been cleaned, a bead of sealant was placed on the fan chamber. And, my fix for the lettering on the bag. Unfortunately it didn't turn out as neat as I had hoped, but hey, you don't really see the imperfections from a distance.

Now onto the motor ~ Iv'e never seen so much carpet fluff in a dirty fan motor before! Also, very dry bearings which I packed with grease. The fan could also do with replacing soonish. it's not in terrible condition but not in its best state, but good enough to do for now.

Meant posting these earlier... Unfortunately, the Hoover logo and "Top fill bag" lettering had worn off which I didn't notice in the listing. But was easily fixed, which will be shown soon. Also, a few of the VERY deep gouges, bit of strain showing on the bag holder, and slightly yellowed hood.

After prodding and scraping out the thing I removed the hood, and then the motor. 

Because... I was greeted with this, which at first I thought was an ants nest. Turns out nothing was alive in 'it'(thank god) Can't tell if it was an ants nest, or it's just bath salts. Also, a penny just chilling in there, which quite frankly can stay on the outside table!

Very warn brushroll. After removing the sole plate and brushroll, I decided to quickly flee outside...

And being dismantled. Never noticed this before, but the cut outs on the handle looks a bit like a very chilled out and happy face, Lol.

Bag out and handle removed.

Had a god awful potent smell of fecal matter and barn smell.

Hmm.. Not as well packaged as I'd of liked but ah well, she's still intact and I've had much worse packaged machines. Even the postman joked "No guessing what it is!" Aye, I know love now you'll know me as the weirdo on the street who collects old vacuums!

So, while browsing the Land of eBay  I discovered this ol' gal for a buy it now at £19.95 ($25.72). I Couldn't pass again! (A few years ago I passed on another Turboilite which was being sold for dirt cheap and locally and  have regretted it ever since.)    Anyway, she was in much worse...

1. Slowing down could be most likely the brushes are worn, 2. Noisey/loud could be bad/worn motor bearings 3. Noise could also be a worn fan. (not sue if its an upright or not, sorry, don't have a lot of knowledge on American vacs)

Tada! All finished. Well, technically. I still need to remove the paint scuffs off the emptor. I misplaced my surgical spirits/rubbing alcohol :/

Time to rummage around the parts box. Forgot some of the bits I had in there!

nearly done! Unfortunately I scuffed up some.of the paint but no biggie as its not going to be seen.