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    Rear tube part for GE/Eureka bagged upright

    Cord Hook Cutting the hook off and gluing it onto the old part may be possible, but it will most likely require an extremely strong glue.
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    Rear tube part for GE/Eureka bagged upright

    Would it be possible to cut down the tube from the Volta or will that make the cord hook too low?
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    Introduction and a Repair Question

    I have a junker 1-CR motor unit. It's been sitting outside for several years, and the motor won't turn on, even though the headlight does. However, it has the original switch. I also have an original handle with the plastic piece you need. If you are interested, please send an email to the...
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    Vacuum Searches

    Have you seen any Air-Way uprights for sale?
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    Sweeper Vac!!

    The Sweeper-Vac uses a worm gear to turn a pulley underneath the motor housing, and an exposed belt turns the brushroll. The brushroll can be turned off via the switch on the back, but if it is turned off while the vacuum is running, the gears can get stripped. If the vacuum was in better...
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    Looking for Air-Way Upright bag, switch, and handle

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has a spare bag, power switch, and handle for a vintage Air-Way upright that they're willing to sell. If you have the parts, you can send a message to the email address in my profile. Thanks.
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    Need Help Repairing Air-Way Chief

    Myvacsrock I am interested in purchasing your spare handle and bag. You can contact me via the email address in my profile.
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    Need Help Repairing Air-Way Chief

    Myvacsrock Do you have any pictures of the parts?
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    Need Help Repairing Air-Way Chief

    Bearings I was able to attach the brushroll using two of the Flanged Sleeve Bearing with 1/4 in Inside Dia. and 3/8 in Outside Dia. from Grainger. The fit is not exact and there is more vibration than I like, but the brushroll does turn decently. A Hoover Quadraflex belt fits fine. Now all I...
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    Looking for Dual Sanitronic

    I'm looking for a machine that has to be restored, but still in working condition.
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    Looking for Dual Sanitronic

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has a spare Dual Sanitronic 50 or 80 they're willing to sell. If so, please let me know. Thanks.
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    Can someone find info on these vacs?

    The red vacuum looks like it's made from a coffee can Hoover, and the vacuum with the TV is made from an Air-Way Sanitizor and a straight suction upright. Based on the seller's description, they seem to be art pieces of some sort. However, the real question is if any of them actually function.
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    Putting 1CR Speed Switch onto Tradition

    Would it be possible to put the speed switch from a Kirby Classic 1CR onto a Kirby Tradition so that it can use a Sanitronic head? Thanks.
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    Need Help Repairing Air-Way Chief

    Are you willing to sell some of these parts?
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    Need Help Repairing Air-Way Chief

    Dysonman1 Does that cord have a power switch attached to it?
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    Need Help Repairing Air-Way Chief

    Phaeton I sent you an email about the brushroll.
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    Need Help Repairing Air-Way Chief

    Brushroll Does anyone have a spare brushroll they're willing to sell?
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    Need Help Repairing Air-Way Chief

    Brushroll How long is the brushroll? Also, do the end caps on the brush rotate or do they lock in?
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    Need Help Repairing Air-Way Chief

    I recently purchased a very incomplete Air-Way model 35 Chief and I need help bringing it back to its former glory. 
 Based on the pictures, I can tell that the machine is missing: Handle Switch Cord Brushroll Bag Side Cover for Belt 
Am I missing anything else? Does anyone have any of these...
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    Kirby Company sold to Right Lane Industries

    If what this letter says is true, the main takeaway is that Right Lane currently intends to keep Kirby production in the United States.
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