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Hoover 376 Since I’ve never seen one of these posted about on the forum, and this was the only thread with even a mention of one, I wanted to share I’ve found one. With the lovely help of a super nice collector. Here we are mid-restoration of this beautiful 376!

Thanks, Mike! I actually needed a new housing. The spring was fine, but someone let the handle slam forward too many times over the years, and eventually it sheered through its own housing! So, I needed a new one. I found a used one for a few bucks.

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Enjoy! :) Just waiting on final nozzle parts.

Be it red or blue, this is absolutely the USA equivalent in canister popularity. As far as general vacuum popularity, not too sure.

Repairman, You’ll soon see that lovely little machine come into my shop for a full rebuild. I didn’t buy it, but a friend did.

I had no idea the Hoover Model 700 was Stan's favorite. It's mine as well, and it's one of the few that will never leave. It's essentially a perfect vacuum! (For the time) I never got to meet the great, but I love hearing the stories about him!

This has been a really nice tool to have I was given this in probably 2006 before I even knew what it was from a vacuum store going out of business. Mine is just slightly different than Owen’s. The tips are obviously the same.

Thank you for the nice post! The Singer version of the vacuum with the speed switch in the handle will be coming up soon for a restore :)

Two words: wet sanding It’s the only way

I believe more often than not people just straight up remember things incorrectly…

For that piece, whatever someone will give you. $25, $50, $75… they’re all legitimate offers.

Same

Sucks2BYou Those factory rebuilt Hoover Special models are definitely more common than the originals (and worth far less) simply due to the materials used. The original bags, cords, and bumpers on the first gen 105s simply broke. The bags tore, the cords ripped, and the bumpers fell off. The...

PS Lane is an awesome guy. If anyone has interest in buying from him (like I have) I wouldn’t hesitate.

I don’t have any 305s left… But I do have some of these if you’re interested.

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1970 Hoover Convertible 704-01 Will be refurbished prior to sending out Wet sand hood Rebuild motor and brush roll New bag, new belt Everything is intact and original.

1990 Hoover Innovation Soft bag Gorgeous condition with no issues