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Here is a strange bird I found this afternoon. I am not affiliated with the seller or the auction in any way, shape or form. Just a neat looking Kirby...

Hey Buddy. I'd like to get the tools that were supposed to go with this machine (which I bought over six weeks ago) that are included in the sale. I only got the vacuum , hose and PN. - but NO attachments- nothing pictured. Stuff happens, I get that. I would like to have my tools. The tools...

Hi there. Do you have any Tristar/ Compact machines or their tools for sale? thanks, Derek

So. This morning I was taking out the trash, and next to the bin was a Simplicity Symmetry vacuum cleaner. I dropped off my trash and walked back to my house with the Simplicity. The only thing wrong with it was a clogged lower hose ( go figure). I thought that was a nice stroke of good luck. I...

Here is an oddity. Someone is selling an interesting filter queen on Ebay (not me). This one has an industrial, army like case, a fiber hose that looks more like an exhaust hose than a standard model 200 hose, a three wire grounded cord and some different fittings. I wonder what this was...

Hi everyone. I'm selling my 1966 turquoise Penncrest/ Hoover Shampooer polisher. Here is the link to its eBay auction. I thought I'd pass the info along. Thanks, Derek. P.S. If anyone has any questions, feel free to get in contact with me and I'll do what I can to get you an answer...

What the...........850 for a G4? Geez, $850 for a G4?? *which I'm imagining coming equipped with tarnished castings, pet scent and mismatched parts* I'd better hurry up and buy two before they realize what a good deal that is. Doh.... Smithers, fetch me my coin purse!!

Hi there. That looks like a late 70's-very early 80's Filter Queen Model 31. You can find the model number by removing the twist cap on top (under the handle-where the blower port is) and printed on the bottom of the blower port ( it's a ring shaped metal label) will be the serial numbers...

Hi friends. I just finished watching this film about Hoover on the internet. It's an old company film- there is fantastic footage of the Hoovers being manufactured and tested, in one scene there is a brand new Pink Constellation being tested with a suction gauge- Who wouldn't want to make...

Hi Fantomfan, The model 31 FQ metal cone will fit your model 500. If your 500 has the original metal cone, they can be easily sanded, painted and made to look like new. Most parts from the 31 will fit a 500. The FQ design from the 500 to the late 31 are pretty much interchangeable. When I...

Filter Queen Princess 3 ( I rebuilt one for my church) does a pretty good job. Also a rebuilt Tri-Star CXL/ DXL will be good for what you want. I'd recommend putting on a longer cord (50 foot) and possibly upgrading to a Sweep n Groom power nozzle. The old Compact/ Tri-Star is one tough...

My random thought this afternoon: Why do we collect vacuum cleaners? Some of us like new models, others (myself included) like vintage models. Why do you collect vacuum cleaners/vintage appliances? * To quote the Coffee Talk character played by Mike Meyers...."Discuss, discuss amongst yourselves"*

I'm interested in your Compact if it's still for sale. [email protected]

Compact/ Tri Star turbo brush Hi Compactc9guy, Yes, the 4 row brush roller does make a huge difference! I recently installed a new neck, cord, belt and brush roll in my 1998 Tristar PN (Model 2-101, black base and the geared belt). I ordered the power nozzle parts directly from Tri-Star- the...

Thanks for the info. I did just that. I cleaned out the cloth bag and instead of a Simplicity F bag, I cut a Genuine Eureka F&G bag in half (I had a couple laying around) That works pretty good. This is my go-to vacuum when I don't feel like setting up the Rainbow. These Eurekas were really well...

Here's another favorite of mine: "Rare" Filter Queen/ Hoover/ Lux etc. attachment - usually a de-mother or a sprayer, the seller states they have no idea what it does and sticks a 50-100 dollar price on it. I laugh when I see those on Buy-It-Now eBay listings. Or my other favorite.....Spray...

Hi. I have a circa 1958 Eureka Model 860 Canister Vacuum Cleaner. Will the Tri-Star/ Compact C bags work in this machine? Funny story about this vacuum. I am its second owner. It was bought new in about 1958 by my neighbor Mr O. He was a WW2 vet who kept his house and cars immaculate. He would...

With the launch of the Kirby Avalir and other new models, I am wondering if Rexair-Rainbow is going to be launching a replacement for the E- series? What do you think? I use a single speed E-series 2nd generation (circa 2003-4) and I am well pleased with it. I have seen the new black E-4 series...

I've decided to liquidate my collection. I am moving cross country and do not want to lug my machines with me. I am starting out with my fully loaded Classic O. My question is How would I ship this monster? Is it possible to double box both packages in to one big box with a separate box for...

Thank you Alex. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.