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Windtunnel, Hoover I would have to speak up in support of Eureka Prince and his experience with Hoover Windtunnels. I have used (until the past 2 years) a windtunnel, as a second to my Kirbys for daily, weekly use. I have recommened them to friends and family. All bagged, and with heavy...

Brad I have had 2 Kirbys rebuilt at the factory in the past 5 years. A dual 80 and a Classic 1CR. The Dual 80, I wanted to be exactly as orginal. It had an almost new org. green shake out bag on it. So when I got the acknowledgement letter before they worked on it. I asked about 50...

I have to say Guy's I am a Kirby/Lux guy all the way (depending on my mood). I have had the budget model Lux L's and now Classic series for years. I do sometimes use the power nozzle. Than I have my Factory rebuilt Dual 80, with a zippered green replacement bag from Kirby. Had a heavy...

John You are such a tease! Advertising great cannister machines like Tri-Stars/compacts and No Hoses to use ! Or pictures to show ! Norm

Like Your Style , John Great response line. You didn't tell a lie, now did you ? In a way, you are always pitching Hoovers of many decades to Vacuumland people,as well others ! Right ! You did Good.. Glad you noticed the display of the decades of Electorlux and Electrolux Areus ! two...

Have o Agree, KenKart ! I had a good Commerical business in my Vac Shop in the 80's. Saw a lot of worn out VG II's that needed to be completely replaced. VG I's that got beat up on hitting thresholds and uneven hard suffaces. I really liked the way the Distrubulators cleaned. Plus the hum...

Answers from the Past ! First for Ben, The top of the line cleaner (SC688) had the the First Generation VG I in it because it was made of Stainless Steel ( not Chrome covered Alumin ). The Helicol (SP) Steel, like an air plane propeller. With Sealed Steel Ball Bearings. Which always...

Agreed with John and Pete ! @ John Long, the 707 is one of my favorite Hoovers, among all of my Favorite Kirby's. Yes, it is like a model 28, a must in any collection. Especially among Hoover Collectors. Agreed Pete it is a very different color and look, but it purrs and cleans,So well ! Norm

Awesome Ben! The Roto matic Eureka was your mothers? Wow ! My sister had the Sister that was badged for Singer. Always liked the Blue and/or Green Eureka model better because they had the handle at the Hose connection to the machine. Plus the attachment clips on the sides of the machine...

JOHN, Takes the Lead ! Have to say John you have the High points for this Game ! Now Rob on the other hand, best watch where he walks with the Face Book Collectors. It could get messy ! Norm

Lynn Your Hoover Constellation, would be about the years of 1962-64. I remember well, how absolutely schocked I was when a favorite aunt bought one new. She had traded her (my beloved) Model 28 Hoover upright and attachments in on this cleaner when I was. Well let's just say in High School...

OH MY ! Where is Crevice Tool, when we need him !

Tom I have heard people say in the past. Having never tried it my self. That spray painting with a Kirby sprayer is not the best deal. Due to the presure, or force of air, is Not as good as it should be. Now this was back in the days of Kirby 500's. I had heard of guys of spray...

Compact Sales in the Lake Erie Region ! I know I have posted this before, as well as my personal experience. One more things one might think about the issue of the c-5 and c-6 over lapping. It is very possible. To help sell more Compacts the new buyer wrote notes of wonderful praise on...

Personally Drove a C6 and ABC Guys I have to tell you, as much as I so hate to ! Not because your thoughts or statements are Incorrect. You are all right on, almost. Facing my 65th birthday on this friday the 6th. I must confess, that very good family friends and neighbors. Had the...

Metal Wand End ! Tyson When I say metal wand end. It would be a metal, curved wand end. NO plastic hand grip ! I'll show you when we have a spring time mini meet, hopefully in Ashland. Norm

Joe, your on top of the problem ! Tyson Joe has got you on the correct track. There are gold org. Classic bags out there. I just had a Kirby Classic Factory Rebuilt 2 years ago. It came back with a brand new gold cloth bag. Minus the Patch ! So Gold Classic Bags found in the future, will...

You can be sure it's a X X X , OH that's G E 's YES, Tyson It is a lux XXX. The hose of course is a replacement, but it is a Lux made replacement, from the 70's. The org. would have had a metal wand end. The hose would have been gray with a black tracer in it or some variation of that. All...

The Base of the Cleaner looks like a reg. Aerus Upright Seriousely, it does, it has the headlight look, plus the angle like a PN 5 . Just looks likes a soft bag rather than a hard body ! Just my reaction to looking. Norm

thanks Dave All the pics and stories are great as always ! Norm