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I have a newer shop vac from 2016. The big one with the bar handle and large wheels. I use the filter and the bag at the same time. This is what the manual states to do as well as shop vac's instructional videos. Know why? You're picking up large and sharp debris - wood splinters, nails, screws...

Gorgeous Electrolux! I have this same model too. These older model L's were rebuilt by Electrolux and for security and to prevent fraud, would be repainted in whatever the current color was for the main line of new "J" canisters at the time of production. As a result depending on when they were...

Yes, pneumatic cleaning vacuum, Blow air onto the floor and then have the machine suck it up. Looks like this was a demonstration between "the old way and the new way" and they were doing some kind of product review or op-ed that must be lost to time. This photo is actually rather creepy...

If you have short pile or have an area that gets lots of food crumbs you can get a motorized one. I'd never use one as my sole vacuum myself. I have a more advanced one for outdoors to do my driveway. i have tons of antique ones I pick up if I can find them cheap. I've only ever seen them...

I've seen them come up for sale many times, but no way to pick them up. Usually people want a fortune for half a piece of scrap they had sitting around for decades. They are 240V which can run on your dryer outlet or service line. There are many different brands and models. There are ones with...

Great find!

The smoking is oil burning off the motor windings, which is hazardous. You have to take the motor apart completely to re-grease it, and that's with grease, NOT oil for a machine this old. And NOT WD-40 either, that is not a lubricant oil. I would never use any kind of cleaner or degreaser, not...

Also as collectors it is our job to preserve and maintain these machines. I mean who else is gonna take care of and shine up Garry Vac. lol :)

Maybe something they make the filter out of had a reaction to the water? Starch makes water foamy.

I have one of these too but it's in pieces. Seller was parting it out and I had to buy all the pieces individually and put it back together. And then on top of that one of the wheels busted in half in shipping (thrown in a box with no packaging). I need to figure out how to glue it with a good...

I wouldn't say a liar per se, just making a bunch of ambitious dreams. All kids do that. You get passionate about something, set out to do something about it, and find out it's way bigger than you and you move on to other tasks in life eventually. @mark40511 The appeal in them is purely...

Vintagehoover posted a guide here way back in 2008, but it might be difficult to interpret when you've never done it before. I think it's related to old Hoovers that have threading holes in their brushroller bar, but the process should be similar. I learn easier with videos. Make sure you use...

Glad you like it! I'll have to look for one next time I have some extra money.

I have tons of vacuums that I need to restore that I get from every imaginable place. I do not spend more than $50-60 so often whatever I an get ahold of for that price is completely cooked from years of neglect. Two of the worst ones I can think of off the top of my head are this Dirt Devil I...

They work fine as long as you have realtor grade carpet. They do not have an adjustable floor height lever so their achilles heel is too thick carpet or rubber backed carpet. They are most at home on low pile and medium pile nylon weave carpet. They have great airflow, but poor noise...

You can use a plastic welder to fix cracks.

If there are any ACE Hardware stores in your area try looking there, worth a shot. My ACE is long gone now but when they were open, they were still selling BroomVac bags and Roommate filters!

@ kwalsh97214 Definitely fully restored these sell for a lot of money. You can get junkers for a lot less. I've got 2 of the rarer Kirby models for less than $60 each. Just keep your eyes open, ask around, and you might find one when you least expect it! For me the best deals always...

Killer find! Incredible piece of machinery. Make sure nothing happens to it. If it has to be removed, you can put it on one of those old fashioned railroad luggage trolleys and it can live on there. It looks like a pneumatic vacuum more than a suction vacuum. They would generate pressure and...

May 2002. It's 22 soon to be 23 years old so would be vintage. That's a nice find! It does certainly look like the last of something, it's got that cheap "slap a name on it and sell it" kind of deal. It's worth the $20, looks like it's all complete and in really good shape too. A lot of vacuums...