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    Hoover legacy

    the kenmore is a pansc ub8 belt i believe..i may b wrong ..its a bit larger..4 1/4 in...hvr 3 5/8 or a 4 in.... but im gonna pull the cover and look at its condition.
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    My newest daily driver...

    the dacron sock does a great job..we use it to also service vacs..alot of red clay here..sand,dirt....and god knows what else.....a simple tap and its clean.no need to remove from filter...soap water clean up once a week....but filter is clean aft 3 months of use...weve really ran it long and...
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    pile lifter

    so i wonder why the kirby houseing doesnt cover the fluffer all the way...would it not work better covered ...ive never used it b4 so i have no clue about it...but id like to use it.
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    Hoover legacy

    i mean im really happy with it....i just want the correct belt with a new b-roll...but i gotta wait till sat so......
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    My newest daily driver...

    i hate bagless anything really.not fond of cans to much...but w/ a dacron sock over the filter its a good machine. has done well....but also gets kept up well...but i wouldnt buy one. i love a good upright.
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    Another Kirby Legend II

    vacman117 so how about those pics.....i cant believe i never run across deals like that...its always that i just missed it or came and went....on sat a buddy of mine found a g5 at a grg-sale w no tools for 25 bucks...runs perfect...i wanted to cry...got that dizzy feeling....i drove by that...
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    My newest daily driver...

    kinda looks like a power max can...and the pn looks the same also....we have one at the shop thats not been picked up for a long time. is your can as good as the bagless wind tunnels....the one we have at the shop for any and all messes is pretty darn great...solid
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    How to (kind of) make a vacuum repair kit

    i like mine so i guess ill drop in another motor..that one thats in it now is the pits...i have a riccar supra quick 750w 4in motor to drop in it....i got the vac at the thrift store for a 1.60 i believe.
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    What is the best thing to use to remove scuffs

    one was in a red can and one in a gold.....i had a friend who worked for PPG and he said it was great on windshields...non maring on soft finishes either.....but cant remember what color can he said not to use.
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    How to (kind of) make a vacuum repair kit

    what type bags you got....pics? i have a cloth bag. kinda worn out tho....is your motor a power nzl type...or a reg looking vac motor?
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    Hoover legacy

    please do...now is this the new bag u put in it the day u got it. and i think ill get some of those erasers at wally on monday and give them a whirl...cause yours came out great. youve convinced me . mine doesnt pull like yours....didnt run across any b-rls at shop...a few used but gotta...
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    pile lifter

    ummm stupid question...what is and where is the drum? TORNADO makes some great stuff...or taconi isnt it? i couldnt begin to imagine what a trade in vac from a tool shop looks like...bet that thing is beat to death.or worn out. anybody have a pic of the HRTG2 with the carpet groomer head on...so...
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    What is the best thing to use to remove scuffs

    isnt there 2 diff kinds of BON-AMI..i know one is great for windshields...is that the one?
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    Hoover legacy

    very nice..looks great. so how long did it take you to get it where its at now.never tried those b4.
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    Another Kirby Legend II

    sounds good..ill check it out.
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    How to (kind of) make a vacuum repair kit

    dont forget an extendable magnetic pick up tool...a tru friend indeed. my douglas vac has a 2amp pn motor w a fan on it....not much in suction...never thought id see that...its gs elctric. kinda let down about it...have motor out..debating on putting another motor in or not. hows the suction on...
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    Another Kirby Legend II

    silicone is your friend...indeed...and i do love my hrtg2.. great vacuum that i almost got rid of.it was here that i learned that i had a piece of history...not a piece of junk. with some tlc and words of wisdom from the forum abroad youll have that kirby running great and looking good. no other...
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    Electrolux a fond moment.

    hi filterqueen83...enjoyed reading what you shared..i never really got into collecting or had intrest until a few years ago..so im fresh meat . but i see on the forum where people are responding from and when i see a state that i went to or lived in...i go back to all the fun and memories of the...
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    pile lifter

    thats a good idea never thought to look in used tool places.. i dont see anything really doing anywhere near as good a job as the lifter...i mean thats all it was made 4'' id think. id love to try one...but never had chance. i found my kirby pile lifter....but when i mount the housing its not...
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    How to (kind of) make a vacuum repair kit

    thats cool i have a douglas like that...whats the specs on yours...
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