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Hoover 700 Hello Charles, Well what can I say but, LOVELY,LOVELY and LOVERIER!!!! I have the next model on; the 725 (Canadian built) which is in near mint condition as is the carton of tools: the two extension tubes and crevice nozzle were still in the their brown paper envelopes when I found...

Austrailian crevice nozzle more of.. ...a cone for close cleaning without scratching/marking. First seen on the z30 of 1948, then the junior model electrux 48, z55, the junior model z60 to the z62 and finally the early version of the junior model z64 the senior model being the z65 until the...

Hints on stripping down and rebuilding GA70s …… I would greatly welcome!!! Thank-you in anticipation Gary, Walter.

1976 nilfisk GA79 ...had fisker and neilson introduced the circular exhaust diffuser and three way combination floor/carpet nozzle by 1976? I bought my GS80 in Feb 1992, just as well as not long after the new types were introduced; I think the TOTL model was called the 'king'. The company...

The Aunt's BNIB Z80. Hello Gary, Yes my 80 is that very machine. A very naught but very nice indulgence. I was eight years old when the 80 superseded the 65. I remember the 100 on the market but not the 80? Short production run (1967-9) when it was replaced by the first version of the 94...

Unimatic1140 Many thanks, most informative. A familiar story of british industrial revolution development and prosperity in the UK'S "town of a thousand trades". kind regards, Walter.

….Made in Birmingham, West Midlands, UK, 1930S-50S? Does anyone have any info/images? Regards, Walter.

Goblin Housemaid I remember Jenny Tomasin (Ruby in Upstairs Downstairs) on the itv tv channel ( circa 1976)advertising the hard bagged version of the machine. Poor Jenny, the acting profession did not treat her well.

Welcome. Hello, I don't think I have seen you posting on vacuumland before, if you are new to the site then welcome indeed. I had not long bought my first pc and signed up for ebay and paypal, 2007? when I spotted a near mint 62. your hose is just that bit better (envious!!) I stripped it...

lovely ...the model 37 is very similar to our uk deluxe GEC Birmingham made machine of the mid 1930s. Best wishes , Walter, UK.

its called a TROJAN. Its French made and was around during the interwar years.

Many thanks …...for that info, a bit more to flesh out the bones of my vac knowledge. Regards.

105 brush roller assembly You have done a lovely there Sir, does the 105 have the standard ball race bearings or did they come in with the 541? Regards, Walter. MIDDLE ENGLAND. UK.

unearthed photos. lovely, lovely and lovely!!!! Regards, Walter. UK.

dustette photo Hello Gary, Your dustette from circa 1956/8 (short production run) was to match the senior model 638(another rare beast especially in good condition) both of my runner dustettes are fitted the paper bag assemblies and I use the white fleece three layer heap type bags; they...

Well ......I really like the look of it and I am a picky devil!! Sensible tools, substantial brush roller, bag...you name it. Is it European in manufacture. LOOKS EXPENSIVE??

The 115/119 ....was by far the best hoover junior model ever made. I have two in my collection. I have fitted my daily runner with genuine hoover bearings, pulley, carbons and a qualtex armature. QUALTEX spares where available are by far the best. I have serviced/refitted many 119/1224 machines...

REBRISTLING. Hello, Looks like you have done a very good job, is it difficult carry out and what kind of bristle do you use? Regards from over the pond.

junior U1104 Anthony, A great and thorough job done, its reassuring to see that others are as fussy as myself. The 1104 was the last decent junior; knocked patches off the turbos. Well done. Regards, Walter, SHROPSHIRE.

hoover junior 1224 My Mother was given £25 sterling in 1956 by her future mother in law and it was used to purchase the new blue/cream coloured 119 renumbered 1224 which gave good service for over twenty years. I have two 119s (USA 115) in my collection one of which I have fitted with all...