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Oh Dave! I remember that thread! Makes ya wonder why people don't use common sense. My garage sale find is in MUCH better shape. I'm still going to need to do some disassembling to get it good and clean.

Question answered Well, I think I just answered my own question. A look at Ebay sellers seems to indicate that the tubes are not interchangeable. But for a mere $50 bucks, I can upgrade the entire assembly (including emptor) to one that breaths more freely. I guess its like my Diamond G. Not...

zip tie It's definitely missing the zip tie straps. I'll examine the fill tube more closely tomorrow. Does anyone know if the crush proof style fill tube from later G models will fit this assembly? Are they the same diameter? If this one needs replacing, I think I'll upgrade if it fits. Dave...

This looks like it This looks like the brush roll. Kind of expensive! http://www.totalvac.com/parts/R98B7064.html

Emptor I was talking about where the fill tube attaches to the emptor and also to the assembly that connects to the paper bag. Sorry about not being clear!

A friend called me from a garage sale the other day and told me she found a Kirby G4 that was being sold for $20. She wanted to know if I wanted it. I said, "Offer them $15 and they've got a deal." Well, she just brought it over to me. Not much wrong with it either that a little spit shine won't...

Lube Fred, do you use sewing machine oil to lube a brush roll? I've used that on an old Lux power nozzle and it seems ok. But I don't use it that much either. BTW, the guy finally emailed me and I have a green one coming sans the power nozzle! YEAH!!!

Pretty Cool I started the original thread when I found the green machine on Ebay. I could kick myself for not purchasing one in time. By the time I got around to it, they were all gone. So I emailed the guy about other models. He said he would check and get back to me, but he never did. Now I'm...

Take the Bus I'd take the bus to Lincoln! What a rare find, and for $20!

Miele Uprights Is your rating for Miele uprights based on the Panasonic designed and built models or the new German designed and built models.

Sandy is right! Well, Sandy is right about the brushroll. I placed an aftermarket brushroll on my Tristar power nozzle and it did ok. However, I just installed a genuine Tristar brushroll and I can honestly say that its performace is far superior to the aftermarket item. First, it is much...

How often do you vacuum? I vacuum everyday. Dogs. I'm afraid I would find a Rainbow a nuisance, since I vacuum that often. Filling the water basin. Emptying it. Cleaning it. I think that would get old. I'd go with the FQ, if I had a chance to buy one. Just a thought.

Rug Rat The best hand held turbo brush that I've used/owned is the Rug Rat. It works better than the powered brushes like the Electrolux Sidekick, especially when its hooked up to my Tristar.

Everyone Needs One Shadow! You can't get rid your Model XXX. Everyone needs THE definitive vacuum cleaner of the 20th Century!

Royal Upright The vacuum I remember from Hazel is a Royal Upright. I don't remember seeing her vacuum with it. She just hauls it through the house from time to time.

Eureka F & G Do Eureka F & G bags have a fill tube that's built into the bag?

Ditto Dittos to that! Sandy is always very helpful to me, an able teacher, and a great enthusiast!

Hose look The hose in the photo does look different. It appears to look like a 1205 hose.

Hazel Some of us are old enough to remember the sitcom Hazel with Shirley Booth. What was her vac of choice?

LOL! Dave, you should write copy for Royal's advertising! It does sort of remind me of Al Borland (Tim Taylor's side-kick) on Home Improvement! LOL!