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The Hoover 150 is my favorite.

http://thevacuumcenter.com/genuine-rainbow-3-to-2-wire-conversion-cord-p-5752.html?CAWELAID=222237780 I hope this helps. this is the one I bought a couple of years ago so I could use my 'Gold D' with the power nozzle and hose from my D3. Justin

For a long time I have wanted to connect an older Kirby(say a D80) to a Filter Queen. If I do I will post pictures and maybe a video too. Justin

YES!!! Yes, I have an adaptor for my 'Gold D'. I know I found it at an online vac shop, but I can't remember which one. I will try to find it and if I do I will post the address on it. I think is was like $15 or $20. Justin

I know from experience that some Kirby dealers did sell the Zip Brush WITH the G4 and NOT as an add-on. The dealer I worked for in the late '90's did that. I always thought that was fair. When I would 'check-in' the new vacuums as they were delivered I added the Zip Brushes to the box as I...

I have a question about deep cleaning. I own a 1205, I love it... but, it's not a deep cleaner. Are later models better? Of those who LIKE Electrolux/Aerus vacuums, which models are more powerful and will deep clean carpets? Thanks Justin

As far as I know the the bag top covers for the D80 were never printed on. The modle name was on the handle fork decal, but not the bag top cover. Justin

I use the Perfect bags in my Lux 1205 and love them. I don't think of them as all that pricey, not compared to genuine bags. They filter very nicely and seem to be well made. You should not have any problems with them. Justin

Yes, the outer bag on the Classic III is an after-market or 'bojack' bag. It uses Eureka type F&G paper filter bags. Many old Kirby vacuums were refitted with these types of bag systems in the late '70's and '80's. They are still available, but do not work as well as the genuine Kirby...

Love that car... The '71 and '72 Galaxys and LTDs are my all time favorite cars. I love them a bit more than the '80's Lincoln Town Cars and the short lived Lincoln Versailles. Justin (I'm also a 1972 model)

Question... Can you fill in the ELECTROLUX lettering with something so that the paint does not fill in the letters? Something like Elmer's Glue, maybe? Justin

My childhood memories... When I was little, age 4 or 5, my grandparents got the 'joy' of baby-sitting me very often. At that time they did not have many neighbors(now the farm house is surrounded by '80's built houses) and no kids at all. When grandpa was tired of playing with me he would get...

That looks so much like a US Electrolux. Does it use a Power Nozzle or is it straight suction? Nice color, too. Best of luck on the 'over haul'. Justin

I'd give just about anything for a Bison with attachments or one of the Com Vac commercial Kirbys to go along with my Super Vac 180. Justin

Go for it... I say go for it. I have many of my Kirbys rigged with mini emtors so I can use the HEPA bags. If you want to make an antique usable for YOUR needs, than that is all that really counts. Just make sure you are careful and don't do anything that might hurt you or damage your home. Justin

Oh, that brings back some happy memories. I LOVED when mom took us to Sears. I would run to the appliance section and play with those lovely black and red vacuums. I'd like to add one to my collection someday. Nice work getting your machine pretty again. Justin

I love Folex. I once used it to get black grease out of the pale grey floor mats of a rental car. Ever since then I tell anyone that asks me about stain removers to get Folex. Justin

broomvac and rainbowjoel- Thanks for answering so fast. I am really glad that I can put the Sentria brush roller into a G3 or G4. I'll be able to upgrade mom's G3 so it works as well as my GSix. She'll be happy and I will be able to do the same thing when I get a G4 to add to 'the fleet'. Thanks...

Well, the Sentria brush roller is amazing. I put one in my GSix and it improved the performance rather a lot. However, I don't know if it will fit in the G3/G4. I emailed another member of the forum weeks ago on just that question but have yet to hear back. I'm afraid I may have offended him at...

Leaving the water in the tank... Another reason to empty the tank after EVERY use... bacteria grows in warm, wet places... very quickly. My mom left water in her Rainbow a couple of times and after a day or two it stunk up the house, and left the Rainbow smelly for during use for a couple of...