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  1. bvac6

    Someone Please Help Me!!!!!!!

    Wow Very cool, very old, very obscure. Excellent find!
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    Hoover model 102 needs helps! Please!!!

    It's certainly resurrect-able, patience and delicate cleaning.
  3. bvac6

    Thrift Store Rescues

    I grabbed these beauties up yesterday. The Elites bag was so full it had burst, also has a broken retainer under the hood on the fan side. The Oreck smells of cat pee so it's getting a good spa. Someone wrote 'donated to MDA' on its hood. Any tips on removing permanent marker? Other than their...
  4. bvac6

    Bissell Powerforce Commercial?

    I've heard these are so-so in the home so I cant imagine how well they do (or don't) in a commercial setting...
  5. bvac6

    NIB Regina Housekeeper Plus

    I couldn't pass it up on Ebay. I just love these! My grandmother and mother both had one. Enjoy the pics! The lady looks pleased as punch to be using her new Regina!
  6. bvac6

    Circa 1977 Montgomery Ward SP8000

    Wow, cool machine but ridiculous pricing.
  7. bvac6

    Two New Vacuums...

    That poor Kirby was in a dumpster!? I'm glad you rescued it!
  8. bvac6

    New Member

    Welcome! Welcome to the group! You'll meet a lot of great people here and learn much! There are fantastic resources her to help you restore those 'diamonds in the rough'. My collection is mostly pre 70's, going back as old as 1909. You've got some challenges ahead of you with that haul. But...
  9. bvac6

    Need help identifying this OLD upright

    It could be a very early Bee Vac, but could it be a Torrington?
  10. bvac6

    R.I.P---Joan(leisurelady65)

    Very sad, she seemed like a lovely person! THe few times I interacted with her she was always friendly and pleasant.
  11. bvac6

    Tornado Carpetkeeper, Panasonic Rebadge?

    I've always thought private label commercial machines were worth collecting. This ones neat. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tornado-Carpetkeeper-Vacuum-Cleaner-For-Parts-or-Repair-Runs-/162362323415?hash=item25cd8c71d7:g:7~EAAOSwnHZYfp3i
  12. bvac6

    Kirby Classic F and G Setup

    I'm curious about this. I've seen several F and G bag conversions and I've heard tell that there is a significant loss in performance with those. If so, why is that? I enjoy the Classic 3 I have but I don't enjoy the dust leakage from the shake out bag set up. Id like to hear thoughts on this...
  13. bvac6

    I am selling vacuums!

    Too bad about not shipping, there are several there I'd love to have!
  14. bvac6

    unusual items found when opening up vacuums

    I once took apart a Hoover Elite and when opening up the fan chamber, I discovered that there were so many small finishing nails embedded in the chamber itself it took on the appearance of a porcupine! They were also all over the fan itself! I had to cut and pull each one out to avoid being...
  15. bvac6

    Poor Fantom...

    I love F and Go Eurekas, I wish they were closer!
  16. bvac6

    Poor Fantom...

    Cool, where was this treasure trove?
  17. bvac6

    Hoover Armature Help.......

    How's this?
  18. bvac6

    Hoover Armature Help.......

    I think I may have one sitting around. I'll check when I get home from work.
  19. bvac6

    Kirby Classic 3

    For only 6.99 I couldn't pass it up! As far as I can tell it's all original!
  20. bvac6

    Profile delete

    Just email the webmaster.
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