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  1. kirbyman65

    I kind of want to get a car wash vacuum for my collection.

    My local car wash just replaced their old car wash vacuums. The old one was picked up by a local hauling service. I did wonder if I could install one as well. I decided against it for a few reasons. First they are very bulky, Next they would be extremely hard to restore. People suck up...
  2. kirbyman65

    Oreck intellasheild bag

    Ok Thanks for the info.
  3. kirbyman65

    Oreck intellasheild bag

    Hello! I was wondering if anyone had this specific Oreck outer bag. There are a few in stock on ezvacuums.com, but I’m not willing to spend $70 on a random vacuum bag. I would really appreciate it if anyone could find one. Thanks -Jack
  4. kirbyman65

    vacs on tv

    Forensic files I was watching an episode of forensic files and a lady was suspected of murder. Investigators confiscated her vacuum and a pair of pants. I believe the vacuum was a bag less dirt devil MVP. They found fibers on the vacuum cleaners brush roll. I put the photo of what I thought...
  5. kirbyman65

    Wanted: Hoover Convertible

    Your welcome! I’m happy you found your childhood vac! I hope you enjoy it! -Jack
  6. kirbyman65

    Electrolux xxx suppressor

    Thank you!! It only took 2 minutes to fix my problem! bikerray I really appreciate it! I can finally use my Electrolux xxx in peace without having to worry about it exploding! Thanks so much -Jack
  7. kirbyman65

    Oreck XL motor

    Sorry It doesn’t seem to be working. I’ll just post some photos from eBay.
  8. kirbyman65

    Oreck XL motor

    Ok thanks! Here’s the link. -Jack https://www.ebay.com/itm/166948360628?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=cDHJb2HWRLC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=pr78GvS9Sze&var=466631862368&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
  9. kirbyman65

    Poor, sad Elite

    That's so sad! I'm sure you'll be able to find a new bag door, but it'll be hard to find one that matches exactly. I've seen other people do this on vacuums as well!
  10. kirbyman65

    Oreck XL motor

    Hello! I picked an Oreck XL 9100 from the trash. All I did was clean it and replace all the parts it needed (including the housing) The only other issue is the motor, it's completely shot and I'm not great at fixing them. So I found this one on eBay. Will this one work in my 9100? it looks...
  11. kirbyman65

    How does one retrofit disposable bags into pre-Tradition Kirbys?

    i don't think I've never seen or done that. I've heard people lining the bag in HEPA material. Here's the thread about that. https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?37494
  12. kirbyman65

    My Kirby 562

    Nice! I love those old Kirby’s! It also seems mostly complete. How’d you find it? I’d love to know!
  13. kirbyman65

    Wanted: Hoover Convertible

    I FOUND ONE! I was so excited to tell you this! It's the exact same...
  14. kirbyman65

    Electrolux xxx suppressor

    After more research I have reason to believe its the suppressor. Does anyone know how to remove it?
  15. kirbyman65

    Another version of the Douglas hand vac

    It’s probably Just a rebrand of the Douglas, but I’m not sure. Could you post some pictures please? -Jack
  16. kirbyman65

    Electrolux xxx suppressor

    Hello! I just finished repairing my Electrolux xxx and I absolutely love it! I also Jerry-rigged it to use bags and filters. I was just wondering about the suppressor. I read a previous thread about it and thought to check mine, but I have no idea where it is! I think I found it but in the...
  17. kirbyman65

    Electrolux Lx and Lxi Marriage.

    "Do you take Mrs Electrolux LXi as your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?" (Electrolux Lx) “I do” -Jack ;)
  18. my 90's dirt devil hand vac

    my 90's dirt devil hand vac

    my 90's dirt devil hand vac
  19. kirbyman65

    What Are These Antique Attachments?

    I was thinking the same thing here's a good example.
  20. kirbyman65

    Looking to buy a vacuum cleaner for my model train club.

    I would get a used riccar, a bisslle power force bagged, or a hoover complete performance. The hoover and the bisslle don't have brush roll shut offs, that's the only issue...
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