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    I scored at a thrift today!

    I put this drive into my G5 and it works, but it is reverse happy. It won't go forward unless you push it really hard. I'm going to adjust the two screws backwards just a little bit and see if that helps. It also needs a new cam actuator.
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    I scored at a thrift today!

    America's Thrift Store, Gardendale, AL.
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    I scored at a thrift today!

    I got this unused Kirby Sentria II Tech Drive today for only $2.99!
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    A variation of the Electrolux 1205

    What a coincidence! Just today, I got a smooth finish 1205 at the thrift store store for $12.
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    KIRBY SOFT GREY BELTS 500 SERIES

    Just use a knurled belt on a G series machine for a while and then your belt will get nice and stretched. That's what I do and it works fine.
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    Help Please with 1C 3C and R model Kirby Vacuum Manuals

    Check Kirby's website.
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    I Can't Take This Woman Seriously

    Today on General Housekeeping... I thought this would be appropriate. http://https//m.youtube.com/watch?v=P_K3uWwqOqg
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    Hoover Concept One or Sanitaire?

    Pardon me for going against the norm, but I prefer the feel of cleaning with a Sanitaire. It just feels like a superior machine compared to any of the later Hoovers. And it's easier to service, too.
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    Any news on the 2015 VCCC Convention?

    Bump Any info yet?
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    Show us your commercial/heavy duty vacuums!

    From left to right on the front row - My 1999 Sanitaire from The World's Longest Yardsale, my 1990's SSS rebadged Eureka from the dumpster, and my Eureka Heavy Duty that I got at a thrift store years ago. The Sanitaire will be going to the VCCC convention in St. Louis this year for the...
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    Tornado Carpetkeeper Upright Vacuum

    Tornado Hi-Lo Carpetkeeper I saw an ad once for the Tornado Hi-Lo Carpetkeeper machine. It looked very much like a Panasonic Jet-Flo. I've never seen a machine like that in pictures or in person.
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    Parade o' Vintage Panasonics

    My 2 Panasonics I have a Jet-Flo MC-6220, and a Jet-Flo MC-6337. The latter doesn't get used much because it has a really bad brushroll problem.
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    Any news on the 2015 VCCC Convention?

    I'll be there all right! My first Convention was in Cleveland last year, and it was worth every penny I saved. I had a blast!
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    Any news on the 2015 VCCC Convention?

    I'm chomping at the bit to get every sliver of information I can about the 2015 St. Louis Convention. One question I have. I am aware of two Crowne Plaza hotels in St. Louis, one in Bridgeton, and one in Clayton. Which one will we be staying at?
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    I am dying for the new Rainbow!

    I don't have a working Rainbow at all... I would so much love to find a clean, working D4 that won't break the bank. The only working water vac I have is my Hyla NST.
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    Who vacuums in the dark???

    !!!SAVE THE WESTINGHOUSE STREETLIGHTS!!! If they are real Westinghouse Silverliners, I will take a few off your hands! I REALLY WANT A SILVERLINER! The picture is of a Westinghouse Silverliner. Oh and by the way, I'm sorry they're putting in all that LED junk. On Lighting Gallery we all hate...
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    Who vacuums in the dark???

    Really, John?? I never would have guessed!
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    Who vacuums in the dark???

    I don't think it's bright enough Maybe a Westinghouse Silverliner with a 400 watt mercury vapor would be better suited to this vacuum. I've got plenty of light bulbs to go around, though.
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    Who vacuums in the dark???

    This is what you get when you combine a vintage all metal Eureka and a 70 watt high pressure sodium streetlight.
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    Kirby G4 Walking Backwards

    I don't think polarity matters on AC. Take the transmission out of the machine and on the back, right above the shifter, you will find three screws. Don't adjust the screw in the middle. Try unscrewing the screws on the right an equal amount. In the photo look closely at the mass of black...
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