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Wow!  They are kind of rare...but not $200 rare! 

Very nice!  I love the Wards power mates.  I own a light brown model that I got from Kenny Loveland. 

I love the DS80.  It's one of my favorite models from Kirby! 

That Regina looks like a very thoughtfully designed vacuum.

Your first step is to get a multimeter and check the cord for continuity by turning the meter to ohms (Ω).  If the cord checks out OK, then plug the female end into the vacuum and turn the power switch to the on position.  Check the male ends of the power cord for continuity.  If the needle on...

I think that's a great idea!  Westinghouse is such an iconic brand, with a diverse line of consumer, commercial, and industrial products.  I love the idea of collecting and therefore preserving an important part of American history. 

Very nice Convertible!  Love the brown color scheme!  

I paint Kirby trim all the time using SEM plastic/vinyl paint.  If you have any questions, please let me know. 

Jeff rebuilt my Grandmother's Model L for me several years ago and did an excellent job.  It came back running and looking like brand new. 

Give this guy a try.  He does good work.  http://www.vacuumman.com/canister.html

Wow!  That's really Boss!

Stripped screw heads can be a pain; however, there are ways to deal with them.  The best thing I've found is a tool that taps down onto the screw with a hammer.  Once it gets seated into the screw head, it can then be turned.    If you have an amp meter, you can check each segment on the...

Nice find!  I'm VERY jealous!  LOL!

That really is a VERY nice Hoover! 

Very cool!  Did Eureka produce other models where the tools were stored like his Penncrest model?

@ James The model on the left is a 510...

The vacuum on the right is an all original 511...

The answer is NO.  The diameter of the Kirby bag collar is larger than the Hoover bag adapter.  The bag will probably blow right off.  

Yes, the Hoover Constellation is very quiet too.  In fact, when people are at my house, looking at my vacuum collection, I always pull out the Constellation and fire it up.  After seeing it in operation, they begin to understand that I can be FUN to collect vacuums!

The Electrolux Model XXX and Model G are definitely two of the quietest for me.  However, add the power nozzle to the Model G and the decibels go through the roof!