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And here we have it Too bad this thing is nickel plated; not much can be done about the finish. But, full motor restore and a total electrical rip out. Resoldered into the motor, new runs and all good to go!

Soldering…

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Looks like an Ohio Tuec

From the one and only John Gregory.. The best resource for all things Hoover... THIS IS DEFINITELY THE MYSTERIOUS U4017 OFTEN CONFUSED WITH THE U4035 FROM THE SAME SERIES .....IT WAS FROM 1972 AS A PROMOTIONAL MODEL IT WAS DONE IN CEYLON YELLOW HOOD AS MODEL U4035 FOR TRUE VALUE HARDWARE...

Actually.. That bag is original contrary to what many are telling you. That’s a “C” line cleaner, and a low end model at that. There were two models outside of the 1076 that used that bag. One with the grey color scheme, and the other with a yellow color scheme, no headlight. Same hood...

I have another one It is in holding and will be restored soon Send me a message if you would like it when it is complete [email protected]

Like James I also do everything by hand. Removing all scratches/gouges and buffing to a factory new shine. Always comes out lovely. Takes possibly a little longer, but controlling is all in my hands ;)

Brandon… I cannot agree more. The constant bitching of any price on anything from the above is relentless. FYI- you just sound bitter.

Stunning! Enjoy it and cherish it! She’s a very rare vacuum.

I’m with you, James… On the Facebook groups especially people seem to be petrified to wash the old bags. I have a crazy amount of original Hoover bags and all have been properly washed. It’s necessary for your vacuum room not to smell like filth! Last week this stunning 725 bag, which is one...

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I have years of experience doing so Your hood is actually incredibly mild, and would come out beautifully in my hands. Think it over.

Send it my way... I’ll gladly sand it down and buff it out for you.

It springs to life So when I received it the wires to the motor were completely gone. After some soldering I was able to save her! Here is the first glimpse of the Thor springing to life and sounding like new after a full motor rebuild! Cosmetics and final handle rewiring to come in the...

Trust me it’s definitely chrome plating Photos if extra parts attached as well. Obviously not plated.

The Hurley Thor Upright I bought was a fraction of a fraction of the cost of that hand vac... so I’m good. :) However, my Hurley Thor will be for sale post restoration!

It is indeed pot metal.

If you need more... I probably have a hundred of these. The abusive bull^%$# followed by the cycle of bidding and not paying to many, many vacuum collectors becomes a bit... exhausting. This has happened to myself, Joey, Alex, Jeff Parker, Alex Braun, the list goes on and on and on. I...

Just to clarify.. This is Kent’s store. Not everyone knows who “Kent” is. I surely didn’t until very recently. But if anyone can help, he can. https://ebay.com/usr/kirbyfans