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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'...

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...

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...

No doubt everyone's seen the non-electric bellows vac called the Success. More accurately the Success Upright. (see photo #1) But, I was surprised to learn there's also a Success Canister. (see photos #2,3,4,5)

A different context in its day I totally see the racially insensitive nature of this particular ad. But, back in the day, Black peoples' lives were VERY limited, unless they possessed some extraordinary talent. Even then, white societies' bias lurked just beneath the surface. For middle to...

Hi Kevin If you're at a PC, on your keyboard, press Ctrl while tapping the "+" key next to the number grid. The resulting enlargement might get fuzzy or pixelated, tho. Don't forget to return it to the original size (Ctrl and "-") or (if its like my computer)every other site you go to will be...

Some here may already be aware of this site. Its a fascinating place to spend time. http://vintageadbrowser.com

Nice Job compactc9guy Beautiful Blue Much more vibrant than the 50's pastels. There ain't a prettier one on the planet!!

Congrats!! I love that first pic with the sunlight beaming off the handle. You must work in advertising!

Welcome Nicolas There isn't much in the past posts to help you. But a countryman (User Name gsheen) seems very knowledgeable regarding SA Hoovers of that era. Check old post #25068. Then click on "gsheen" from the thread to access his file. That might include an email address. Or, give a shout...

To keep or not to keep... I would either make it the latest member of the collection, or keep it for parts, or sell the best parts on Ebay. Even if you sold it fully restored , do you disclose the torture it went through to require restoration? If you "Told" (probably the right thing to do)...

Hey EVM I emailed partswarehouse.com and they sent back a request for the following data: Part #, or a description of the part Manufacturers Name Model # Send this to: [email protected] I'm sure they'll have what you need. Frank

Can't quite make out the model/part #s on the tag