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workshop overload. Hello Doug, .....and I thought my workshop was a bit full!!!! I noticed in photo 4 of 5 that amid the pile of hoses a few dusky pink pvc and wire Kirby hoses. I really could be doing with say; 2? Any Hoover convertible/ uk Hoover senior 652 dust bag bellows? Will these be...

Hello Folks, Could anyone supply (sell me) a pink/red pvc type hose? Regards, Walter, Shropshire, UK.

Hello Folks, Does anyone have a pink/red Kirby hose going spare? Regards, Walter, Shropshire, UK.

I think ....it looks like a 'spinney' brand type of budget machine sold through the catalogues during the late 1950's until around the middle of the 1960's. Similar cleaners were supplied to department stores such as lewis's between the 1950's/early 60's. The plastic hose on yours would...

You could .... try a special car body paint supplier. I did, I took the body of a 1334a along to them; the result: a very accurate colour and high quality fine.....although not cheap!!! it's a possibility. Regards, Walter.

.....or a Hoover bag slide for a commercial junior bag. Can somebody sell me one. Regards, Walter, UK.

Hello Folks, Once again a close friend has struck lucky; he has acquired a 541 with the original santeen bag and smooth running motor for £10.00 pounds sterling.....I think I may have to kill him!!! The bag material is torn where the hooks of the spreader are attached. Can anybody give advice...

lux 91 and normal. Hello Doug, I remember the 91 coming out,but not the precise year? All will most probably be able to tell us. I may have a floor/carpet nozzle for it, if I have would you like it? about a year ago I won, on ebay,a norvac nb50; it was only ten miles down the road. Mine...

Hi Matt, interesting, thanks for the info . Hope the hangover didn't take to long to clear!!! Regards Walter.

Hello Folks, The height adjustment assembly on my ranger is missing its crucial tension/retention spring, can anybody sell me one? Regards, Walter, Shropshire.

senior moments Hi Mike 'Senior moments', such a nuisance!! My friend in wales has a good example Mary Ann. A friend found it for him on eBay. It was the very first model of cleaner his grandmother bought when her house was connected to the mains in 1935/6. It was good to meet you at Al's...

Gentlemen, .....I think AL is more than likely correct. His knowledge of the brand is clearly much more comprehensive than mine; I am always pleased to learn something new. Is their a link between the 'Mary Lou' and the 'Mary Ann'? Regards, Walter.

it was made by...... Dudley appliances which was a manufacturing division of CWS (co-operative wholesale society) in Dudley, West Midlands for bustler towards the end of the bustler vac companies days circa 1955. Dudley appliances made all sorts of domestic electrical appliances including an...

correction I meant 'pre-war' not 'post-war'.

Z29 Hello Doug, Was this on eBay uk last month from a seller who also listed a z16 and 25, if it is then your photo definition is far better. From the size of the rear covering (it looks fixed i.e.screwed) and the cast one piece flex connection/switch would suggest it was a Swedish junior...

1224 That was the very colour scheme of the 1224 my Mum had, her mother in law gave her £25 as a wedding present and mum bought it just before my parents moved into their first house in 1957. It was finally traded in in 1975 in part exchange against a mid range hoover freedom cylinder vac in...

Hello UK folks, Would any of you good folks happen to have a spare height adjustment mechanism spring that I could purchase? Regards, Walter, Newport, Shropshire.

Hello Gary, You really struck lucky there, well done!! NO BEARING PLAY.....I'm green with envy!!! Regards, Walter.

370 bag value Hello Hooverdude, The whole equipment appears to be in very good and complete condition and if you were to put the whole package up for sale/auction then the value could only be arrived at from the final bid / selling price. Although early 370 bags are rare I personally think...

Early, Kirby 508. If only they still made them like that now; they would probably sell far better over here in the UK!!! A truly beautiful machine, l had the chance to try one (a 240 volt UK version) and it was most impressive. Cheers, Walter, UK.