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Amazing time capsule I wonder if you were bidding against the Hoover Historical Center? (they might make you an interesting offer)

Its just like evolution Most pre-electric pneumo-vacs had a dust tube that went less than a foot into the dust bin. Most early electrics of any make, upright or hand-held, had a bottom fill system without a dust tube. When the idea of disposable dust bags came along, the same old design of...

Hi vcollector5 Try craigslist, for one. So far all the sellers I've dealt with have been very nice and okay with boxing and shipping after receiving my 'cost + S/H' money order. Goodwill's always a decent source, especially for late model vacs. See shopgoodwill.com Etsy might be another option.

From 1908-1913 Sears opened Catalogue Distribution Centers in all the cities mentioned on the nameplate. As well as their main store in Chicago, of course. The Seattle department store opened in 1925, which seems about the right era for this vacuum style (assuming Seattle was the newest of the...

I think its a matter of server space Like Vacuumland's "Manuals & Literature" are outsourced to another site.

Looks like a rare one, Glen Does it have a motor or is it a friction sweeper? Also, if you could find a patent number and/or serial number that might pinpoint when it was "born".

Hey andrewshark1995 A page at ehow.com recommends several methods just hit the link below, or go to: ehow.com/how_8140963_remove-dried-paint-rubber.html It sounds like nail polish remover may also remove some of the rubber, too! http://ehow.com/how_8140963_remove-dried-paint-rubber.html

Hi Singerman Try my link in thread #35261. Its an ad posting site from which you could take some nice screen shots for downloading. That is if you don't need the actual physical vintage ad from an old newspaper or magazine.

Beware of chemical cleaners Even simple rubbing alcohol or dilute Simple Green may dull some plastics. Instead try vegetable oil. You may want to test it on an accessory made of the same plastic first. Put your nozzle/PH in a pan or safe place in case of drips. Pour vegetable oil on a folded...

Parting is such sweet sorrow But what about never having loved? I've tried for 4 different non-electric pneumatic sweeper vacs over the past year on Ebay and other auction sites. Been nipped at the wire in the last second on each one! (I'm beginning to think there's a conspiracy!) LOL

Hey Phaeton Check out past post Vintage #2541. Its an Apex "which way" tho, and not an MW.

I totally see your point vacuumdevil They seemed to relish the idea of unsolicited testimony praising their products and those of their manufacturing partner. Perhaps they viewed it as positive to have this freelance advertising on such a popular video site. But, I take it you are not...

Hey vacuumdevil In the U.S. a private company (whether their stocks are "publicly held" or not) is pretty much a dictatorship. They need only comply with business law, and to some extent employment law regarding ethical practices. Companies will uphold the CEO's and major shareholders'...

Sorry for your loss, E.D. I take solace in the fact that I'll be reunited someday with my pet friends who've gone before me. Your Harley's in good hands right now. Frank

Hi huskyvacs, You might try finding a friendly dealer or repair shop guy. Manufacturers treat them a whole lot better than the general public. They could order the part for you as if they're needing it for a customer repair job. Find out Hoover's wholesale charge to the shop, then throw in a...

Ships FedEx You may wind up paying twice, if not thrice the price once shipping and handling are figured in. Buying from a local vac store will probably cost less overall. Plus, you get local parts and service.

Sorry for your trouble, sptyks Nowadays, with advanced laser printers, check washing, and counterfeiting, anything paid with paper is suspect. My last Craigslist purchase, the guy wanted to have the Postal Money Order verified as genuine before he'd deal. The old...

When I had my cat Lovebug, I used to feed her Fancy Feast. She had Roast Lamb while I had fried hamburger!

I pulled this off a craigslist posting. The guy restores old TVs and radios but is too busy to tweak this one.

That looks like a Doty I've got one in very good condition. Just need to re-sheath the hose between the nozzle and dustbin. I got mine off Craigslist for $60 + shipping. They appear now and then on Ebay for $40 - $100 depending on condition, but they go quick. Your friend's Doty would...