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    Simplicity 7 Series

    try to load pics just gave it a quick clean & spin. It's drying ready for new bag
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    Simplicity 7 Series

    Got one today! Hi Everyone, Checking in to see if the S 7350 is worth repairing & adding to my slimmed down collection so its got to be really good. Guess its worth it with the good motor Motor purrs but handle is cracked. Have to get to looking it over & seeing what it need sbut for $20...
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    Riccar 500 Any Comments

    They backed out I went to pick it up They had not tried it When they did they said they wanted to keep it as it was the best vac they ever had Oh Well
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    Riccar 500 Any Comments

    Bump Entry level Riccar msp is $300 It is white so I guess its the R500. I haven't checked it. Says its dirty but comes w some hepa bags Arrrgh Like I need a another vac.. Wood brush roll plastic bottom plate Must be worth $20?
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    Riccar 500 Any Comments

    Would it be worth to invest $20? I have a 8955
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    Riccar 8955 Platinum Find

    eeehbee item 261213924438 8955 for $140 ends in 3 hrs handle realease doesn't work? i didn't know the handle released OK with long hose but shipping is $55 even to me & we are both in California...
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    Well, I think I'm going to buy a new Tacony Vacuum

    Wow 7850 is really nice but I got my 8955 for a great price Look at the size of thzt motor. I'm stocked to clean mine up a bit & take her for a spin... Whoopie! I too have a royal old metal & they are very good machines. Very manuervable better than the riccar but I think I'm going to give...
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    Riccar 8955 Platinum Find

    Thanks. I found a Riccar a while ago One of the gray hotel or some sort one but it had a problem with some plastic part breaking I could not fix Can't remember what. Yours is nifty too but I'm happy to have grabbed this at $18 with senior discount. LOL I always clean those hoses in all my...
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    They just keep coming....

    Great Machines Nice presentation Hey looky lots of Riccars
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    Riccar 8955 Platinum Find

    Thanks has all tools good brushroll & overall v g shape Bag was a full riccar c 15...bit on the stinky side so I'd like to wash the hose if I can try to detach it from the vac. Heavy machine///Yeah Inside bag compartment was pretty clean. Can't wait to use it some more but made another bag...
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    Riccar 8955 Platinum Find

    Drats Just ordered 6 bags. They are genuine riccar C 15 Glad its a good machine Got to be on top of comps with modern vacs most of them chinese junk Its ser # 9A0096542 12 Amps Thanks 4 the info
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    Need Sunbeam Bags?

    I had a Challeger Ugly Betty Joke gift from Charles who snuck it in my car on ome of his great vac salvage days.
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    Riccar 8955 Platinum Find

    Goodwill grab & I did run over grab it & run!!! LOL Works great Getting some bags & belt. Looks like a nice machine. Wondering if any one has experience with it. I'm thinking of adding it to my top line. Its a newer model listing for about $700 Quite a nice find
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    great hoover convertible u4007 video

    Love the sound of these I have a green U 4307. Thinking of selling.
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    My new Eureka Chrome Top

    Foiled "Tushey'" Guilty of having a U Erreeka moment! Yes I can get down with the words which was carthartic with this outburst as it has been a while since I was so moved. Guess wrestling with that bag removel got me worked up. LOL I'm not sure if I think vacs are he's or she's but that's...
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    My new Eureka Chrome Top

    Love the brushroll Vibra groom 1 replacement $50 I knew she was special but had no idea it was that old. True old vacs are hard to find. This is one of my best finds only second to a mid 50's Hoover upright in blue. Loved the deep roar of the motor. This motor has a nice deep sound too. Have...
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    My new Eureka Chrome Top

    I love her It was love at first sight when I spotted her standing stoically in the goodwill. I ran over & put my arms around her scooping her up so that no one else could claim my precious find. Challantly I plugged her in to hear the roar of her heart beat Mmmmmmmmm she purred & it was music...
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    My new Eureka Chrome Top

    Got one too Clue is Eureka Williams Bloomington My chrome top is model C 2005 Too bad my chrome isn't as nice
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    Nasty vac spa session in progress

    I had a red elite from 1998. Didn't like it esp the rectangular ducts always got clogged & it was a hassle to clear. Also wasn't a great pusher or groomer so off it went on craigslist.
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    Help Comemercial Eureka Upright Dirt Bag

    Guess this should be moved to Vintage Vac Couldn't believe the vac was that old Cool
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