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    Hoover 105

    Today I got a Hoover 105 Special for $5. I would like to clean it up, obviously not to use but I do want it in good order. I know nothing about it except it's a special and it is from 1919. Since it's a special I assume it was rebuilt. It has blue paint on most of it. Would that be the rebuild...
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    THE NEW KIRBY IS HERE

    New Colors, "50 Shades of gray" lol.
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    I got one of my dream machines today.

    Today I bought an early Kirby Tradition with a metal fan and headlight safety switch for $20. It's in bad shape but won't be any trouble to clean up. Unfortunately, there is the replacement safety switch installed. However, all of the hardware for the headlight switch is still in place...
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    Eureka Airspeed Zuum

    .. Here is a link to the zuum on eureka's website... It also never loses suction! http://www.eureka.com/en-US/Products/Uprights/Uprights-AirSpeedZuum-AS5203A.aspx
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    Eureka Airspeed Zuum

    A couple weeks ago, I was at target and the airspeed zuum caught my eye. It is really neat looking. Well last night, I went and bought myself one. It is an awesome vacuum! There is actually metal in the handle, which was a pleasant surprise. It deep cleans very well and empties easily. The...
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    Vintage eBay thread #2

    Nice... convertible 728... love the bag! http://www.ebay.com/itm/330656781756?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1287
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    Rainbow Powerhead Bearings..??

    Kevin... Try going to ABC vacuum in Glasgow. They could probably hook you up. A man and his wife run it and they're super nice. I've been able to get just about any vacuum part I ever needed there. (Make sure you tell him you're a collector) P.S. I live in Metcalfe County, so we aren't very...
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    Who likes Rainbows?

    .. The thing that gives rainbow their ability is airflow! I have heard people say before that air flow cleans, not suction. For example, I have an SE with the box style PN and it doesn't have the greatest suction, but I know it is getting my carpet clean because of the huge amount of sand and...
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    My new Kirby 508

    .. And as far as parts for your 508, Bill(a007kirbyman) has great service. I recently ordered Kirby parts from him and was extremely satisfied! :)
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    My new Kirby 508

    .. The Kirby sentria is the MOST reliable upright, according to consumer reports. Their reliability rankings are accurate because they get their data from an annual product reliability survey.
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    Electrolux XXX Suction

    .. My AF is more powerful than my xxx.
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    XXX motor...

    pic.. In this picture, the motor has been twisted.
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    XXX motor...

    .. Judging by Charles Lester's website, my xxx is the 1939 version.
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    XXX motor...

    I think mine is early, since I'm almost positive this ring bracket is bakelite. I can take a picture and post it tomorrow.
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    XXX motor...

    .... I just don't see how it will be able to come out. the metal plate between the motor and fan won't clear that bracket. Is there some way to get to the suction end and take the fans off first?
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    XXX motor...

    Well/ I have the screws taken out of the motor and all the spacers out. So the motor will move around a lot. The big black bracket around the perimeter of the motor seems to be keeping it from pulling out. Problem is, The black bracket seems to be stuck, even though I have taken the screws out...
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    XXX motor...

    I was using my xxx today and it sounded strange. I put my hand over the end of the hose to feel the suction, and the machine slowed down and started squealing. I turned it off. I know the bearings are bad, because the back one is dry and the balls in the bearing are smashed looking. I have taken...
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    Kirby G3 brush

    Since.. you have a dog, I'd recommend the best cloth bags. They will hold more pet hair and stop all the odors.
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    Kirby G3 brush

    The pet owner brushroll has stiffer bristles and it deep cleans better!
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    Rainbow updated their website!

    Finally! :) http://rainbowsystem.com/
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