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    My first Hoover DAM

    Just like the one mom still has! I took it apart, cleaned it up, new belts, brushes, agitator bearings, bag (someone put a Y type bag in it) motor runs good, power drive still works (got a spare just in case) eats dirt like there's no tomorrow. Came with the manual dated 1973. Check out my...
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    More machines for sale

    That's a... Beautiful Caddy, always loved that year!
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    More Hesco finds

    Are you sure? It caries the same part # as the one in the DAM IPL. It sure looks like it would fit. I hope it will - I paid over $100 for it. I believe it fits in a variety of Hoover products with power drive. It's not geared backwards or something, is it?
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    More Hesco finds

    Found this at Hesco for my newly acquired Hoover DAM, kind of disappointed it is made of plastic and assembled in Mexico, but so is my VW! And god only knows why they leave off the other wheel! It's a brand new 13 year old power max power drive for a DAM and a variety of other Hoover models. I...
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    NIB from November 1974.......

    Nice Hoover Find Nice find Seamus!
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    Company called "VCP" (Possible generic parts for Kirbys)

    VCP Stands for Very Crummy Parts, do not use them, and yes Hesco is the best place to get hard to find parts, they won't lie and tell you they have a part and keep your money!
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    thick plush frieze carpet

    It's called Shag, baby! And yes it will, just crank that right hand pedal all the way to the floor!
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    Darth Vader's Hoover Decade!

    Thanks I have been having a lot of fun creating custom Hoovers and I hope to bring some of them to the convention in June, can't wait! P.S. I sent my Eddie Bauer edition Decade to my sister in Phoenix, she loves it.
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    Appliance shop pic, with a vaccum that needs identified

    Could it be A Royal? Nice pic Doug.
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    Darth Vader's Hoover Decade!

    Darth Vacuum Here it is, I was delayed by a brand new black main body part that I broke two motor screws in (should have greased them first) was able to get one out but not the other, so that got trashed. Used a base from a U4381-030 and got er done!
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    Battleship Row

    Then the Japanese.. Attacked with their cheap all plastic vacuum cleaners!
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    Another Hoover Decade find

    I would be... Very interested in one of the Supremacy's please let me know what you would like for it via email, Thanks.
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    Dial-A-Matics

    Just found out My mom still has hers from the late 60s, I thought she trashed that thing years ago! Will get photogs next time I'm in Vegas.
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    Darth Vader's Hoover Decade!

    This will be his bag: A nice commercial top fill bag with zipper.
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    Darth Vader's Hoover Decade!

    And this will be the hood: I can hear DV's theme music already! Took the hood from a C1631 removed the label and swapped the blank panel for a lens.
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    Darth Vader's Hoover Decade!

    I am creating yet another Frankenhoover in my evil laboratory, this time Lord Vader would be proud (I am such a geek!) This will be the handle: Black grip with red accent and chrome handle, I could not find a black power cord Hesco was clean out!
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    Star Vacuum( Alex )

    How does one Operate that thing?
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    Another Hoover Decade find

    Power Surge Wiring Hope this helps Super-Sweeper: (I made this from spare parts) P.S. the dot on the back of the switch above the terminals is the top or the Off position. Also remember to separate the terminals with the partition inside the handle.
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    HOOVER U4411 vs BRAND NEW SIMPLICITY SYMMETRY

    Nothing cleans carpet Like a Hoover Upright, my friend!
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    Another Hoover Decade find

    That bag Seems to match with many different color hoods. I found a bunch on Ebay.
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