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Cameron, I remember by looking at the above pic, there definitely was a hose you could slide onto the metal tube that extends from the bag housing. It was a good 6 feet. I can't remember anything about the wands but there was a floor brush and a crevice tool. Can't remember if there was any...

The Advance upright also had, (I think), an attachment kit that went on the hose that separated from the base. The brush roll was a great design because it provided a, "no gap", sweeping motion. I'm glad bags are still available. Maybe one day I'll find one of these. The shampooer was called...

Great Vacuum! I had a carpet cleaning business in the 1970's and used Advance machines. The CarpetTwin vacuum was a terrific machine. It used a cloth shake out bag or disposable paper bags. It had two brush roll sizes if I remember correctly--the 12" or 14" depending on your cleaning needs...

Bud... I noticed that too. Makes one wonder. If bidding I would ask the seller about that. Charlie

Hans, looking forward to seeing you! I really don't need to add to my collection but who can pass up this opportunity? Charlie

Mike Rogers........... For some of us that have been involved with the VCCC and Vacuumland for 20 years or more, Mike Rogers was somewhat legendary. A long time member of the VCCC and former board member, Mike was one of the most knowledgeable members we had. He had been involved in the...

Very sad....... Glenn was also a member of the Lambda Car Club International and Todd and I used to see him at many LCCI grand invitationals Not only was he a wealth of information on cars but vacuums too. It was so nice to meet someone who shared two of the same interests. He had some...

I got 4 vintage uprights that I am thrilled about. One is surprise birthday present for my partner and two were vacuums I thought I would never have again as I owned similar models in the past. Since I flew in, the vacuums are being transported to Wisconsin with friends and will be shipped to...

Hose The blue tracer would indicate a 66 hose. I just used one today. The 77 was green with a red tracer.

Let's not forget the Bison and what a stellar performer that was. Quiet, easy to use and lightweight............NOT! It lasted about 5 minutes.

What would have been interesting is if Hoover, (while it was still really Hoover), did a retro line of machines. Old machines in new colors. Like the 150 in Neptune Green or 825 in the same red used on the 29. The newer machines could have incorporated current technology making them lighter...

Adam......... One of these days you and I may very well meet at the conventions either at Tom's or the VCCC convention. After visiting the museum, we spent several days at a car show in Lebanon, MO and on Sunday visited a long time member of the VCCC. We all agreed that we enjoyed the...

Thanks Rick! It is a labor of love. I've significantly reduced my collection so it is far more manageable and easier to keep, "pristine".

Gotta love the Singers and Air-Ways pictured together..........

Two former VCCC past-presidents, (and their spouses), Tom Gasko and myself, Charlie Watrous, had a long awaited reunion at Tom's Vacuum Museum in St. James, Missouri, yesterday, July 20th. Three hours flew by as we reminisced about years and days in the past. About past conventions, members...

Oh my John, that could be taken as a bit salacious! However, the 69 does fit in ones hand very comfortably with it's cushion grip and the balance is very nice. From what I have heard, the 69 is popular with collectors and somewhat sought after.

Andy, I used strategically placed outlets throughout the living room! (And held my breath that a circuit breaker would not blow) Thanks for the nice comments.

Since it was so unbearably hot in Charlotte today, I decided to have a Hoover spa treatment center this afternoon with some of my favorite clients. Posed for glamour shots from left to right are: the 150, 28, 63, 64 Citation, 67 and 69 If the weather stays like this, I will have to have...

Tom, it's carrot curls and cheese whiz!

Wish I could be there to see some of the wonderful friends from the past like Ken, Hans and Frank. I'll be with you in spirit. Tom, as you know I will be there around the 3rd week of July. Save a few things for the stragglers that can't be there for the festivities!