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    Hoover Convertible model 263G

    Yes the 263G is over the UL symbol
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    Hoover Convertible model 263G

    Here's a shot of the bottom before I cleaned it up
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    Hoover Convertible model 263G

    bnsd60m9200 Then why does the tag over the rear wheels say 263G ???? The base just has Model with nothing after it
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    Hoover Convertible model 263G

    Found this at Goodwill for $7
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    Spare Royal Brushroll

    I got bored and tore out some of the bad bristles and replaced them on a spare brushroll for my older Royal Uprights (235C and 602)
  6. bikerray

    Royal Prince at Goodwill

    Someday my Prince will come... I found this at Goodwill for $5 The original box, paperwork, extra bags and attachments (missing the dusting brush)
  7. bikerray

    Clip to hold vacuum cord

    A couple of my Rexairs have that type of a clip
  8. bikerray

    Another one off the list...

    Looks like the bag is corduroy
  9. bikerray

    The Torrington Model B

    Stunning, Very Nice!!!
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    Royal 157 Hand Vac

    Forgot to add the shot of the brushroll in the Royal. If the staple fits the hole it's the right size. I make my own staples, since I live in Middle Earth it's Elven magic.
  11. bikerray

    Royal 157 Hand Vac

    Update I took about 5 minutes and replaced the missing bristle in the brushroll
  12. bikerray

    I accidentally bought another vacuum today.

    If you have a plastic bridge over the back of the motor instead of the metal casting you will have ball bearings at both ends of the armature. Sorry I can't remember if the started the plastic bridge with the Silverado or it was later. The rear bearing fits into the plastic bridge and there...
  13. bikerray

    I accidentally bought another vacuum today.

    I wanted to make sure we are talking about the motor in the Silverado. It uses the same motor as the Super J. If you look at the back end of the motor it will have a cap over the end of the armature. Under that cap will be a felt disk that has oil on it to lubricate the sintered bronze sleeve...
  14. bikerray

    I accidentally bought another vacuum today.

    The rear bearing is a sleeve bearing the front is a ball bearing.
  15. bikerray

    Royal 157 Hand Vac

    I finally got around to putting a new cord on my Royal 157.
  16. bikerray

    Vintage General Electric upright

    If you go to ebay and search on Hamilton Beach Vacuum Cleaner there are brochures for the hand vac from 1939 thru 1950. There is also a set of attachments for the hand vac in a stunning blue in the original box.
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    Vintage General Electric upright

    Here's what the brush strip should look like on the Hamilton Beach
  18. bikerray

    Vintage General Electric upright

    Where the bristle is missing, does the hole go into wood? Meaning that it is a wood roll with a metal covering. If this is the case the bristles are held in with staples.
  19. bikerray

    Did anyone see this on ebay

    Antique Wood Mold Form vacuum cleaner Kirby Westinghouse Hoover GE Electrolux Price: US $265.00
  20. bikerray

    ebay Hoover 305 !!

    You just noticed that? It's been on there for a while.
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