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    In the market for a new Hoover shampooer

    Hoover Steam vac I have a Hoover All Terrain Steam vac It looks very similar to a Hoover Dual V steam vac. It is the best Hoover steam vac I have ever owned. It has such strong suction it even pulls sand out of the carpet. I am very impressed.. Dan
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    The Hoover 450 Saga

    Hoover 450 I have one of those. It is a nice machine however I can't use mine because the wiring inside the handle is old and rotten The outside of the wires are breaking off. I don't know how to go about rewiring it.. Any help would be greatfully appreciated... Dan
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    Lowrey Prestige Organ...

    Organ Music That was absolutely Beautiful... I wish I could play as good as you do. My mother always said practice, practice, practice. I have her organ it is a Roland Atelier AT70. Dan
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    Is my Kirby unwell?

    Yes I'm with Doug take it to the Kirby service center. Less hassle that way and fixed a lot faster. Dan
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    Is my Kirby unwell?

    Ultimate G skipping when I worked for Kirby in sacramento the factory had us change the gears on the transmission with the gears for a Diamond edition gears. Those are a little bigger and it stopped the Kirby from skipping or hopping. As for the clicking noise that is usally caused by the...
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    Did Kirby always seal the fan case......

    Sealing Fan Cases!! When I worked for the kirby distributor in Sacramento (Roseville) We never broke open the fan cases on the G series Kirbys, we always pulled the motor out of the back of the machine so we never had to reseal the fan cases.. Dan
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    Speaking of DeSotos

    Wow that looks almost like the 1961 Chrysler that we had when I was a kid.. Dan
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    I Need some vintage Kenmore bags

    Tom Gasko is A OKAY in my book... I have bought a couple of vacuums from him and your right they are way better then I hoped for. They are in Mint condition and like brand new... He is a great guy... Dan
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    Vintage Samsonite Luggage

    Samsonite Luggage I have the exact same set. It was my mom's The people that were cleaning out her house threw them out in the garbage because some of the lining was coming loose. I grabbed the whole 5 piece set glued the lining back in and they are as good as new. No dents, scratches or...
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    Electrolux XXX low suction

    Electrolux 30 The 30 that I have had kind of low suction (without the hose) so I was going to take the motor out and clean the fans. When I started to take it apart I noticed somebody had put the filter in backwards. So I turned the filter around and now the machine has really good suction...
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    Any Others Getting the call form Aerus/Lux

    the Aerus Dealer that is closest to me in Billings Montana I am not very happy with.I bought a new Aerus upright from them a year or two ago, and they have yet to call me to see how I like the machine. When I purchased my new Aerus Guardian Platinum I bought it from another dealer back east...
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    An Air-Way Super Chief is for sale...............

    Air Way Charlie I hate to see you move on away from the club. I have never personally met you but I have bought two wonderful vacuums from you. One is a new in the box Airway Centurion, and the other is a Kirby model 519 that you rebuilt. Those two wonderful machines have a special part in my...
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    Electrolux 2100 Problem (help needed!)

    Electrolux 2100 I have that same vacuum and the same problem. I suspected that dial had something to do with the problem. My 2100 will run for awhile if you lay it on its side...I gave up trying to take it apart though.. I will have to try taking the top off again.. Dan
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    Shark

    Well I am ashamed to admit I was flipping through the tv channels and I came across the new Shark lift away Infomercial. By the time the infomercial was over My old Kirby and I were rolling around on the floor laughing our A_ _ off What a joke that Imfomercial was.. Of course here I am a grown...
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    New Oreck!

    Oreck XL21 I used to hate Orecks, But I love my XL21. It is quieter than other Orecks. And it seems to clean really well.. (better then the old Orecks). even though I only use it for quick vacuuming through the house when company is coming over. But after their gone I have to get out the Kirby...
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    What do you think of the Kirby sentria

    I have a Sentria that takes the F bag. Mine just sits in the bathroom collecting dust. I have used it once. I like my Diamond Edition a lot better then the Sentria. I don't like the plastic handle, and I hate the new LED Headlight. Dan
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    New toy! Thanks to Will Hemb!!

    I have that Kenmore canister. Mine has a permanent cloth bag in it instead of the paper bags, I have never seen a permanent cloth bag for the canisters before. My hose is starting to crack though. I wonder if there is some kind of lubricant of some kind to rub on the hose to soften the vinyl up..
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    Appliances Score!

    Suckolux didn't they turn your montgomery wards into a two story Walmart?? If I remember right that is what it was. I used to just live down the street from it on ElCamino Ave.. I thought it was weird how walmart got shopping carts up and down the second story.. Oh the good old days.. Dan
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    So what is the story with Douglas Qwikut

    Douglas Brand I think is made by Scott and Fetzer(Kirby) I have a shopvac that is a scott and Fetzer product. I bought it in the mid 70's.. It has been a good wet/dry shop vac..
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    My Extensive Collection Part 4

    My Heart hurts for you I know how you feel about losing your sweet dog Kirby.I have lost quite a few myself from old age and it never is easy. I have my dogs in my prayers every night and know in my heart they are waiting up in heaven for me. And Kirby is waiting for you too. I will say a...
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