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Thanks Karl: Yes, I've restored an army of Hoovers ranging from the vintage 1919 model 102 through the Concept One. I've also had my way with several pre-Classic 1CR Kirby's. That is the vast majority of what I've worked on over these past several years. There's also been a smattering of...

Handisacs can be emptied and reused multiple times (three to six times approx.) depending on how clogged the pores become with fine dust and the integrity of the filter paper, seams, etc. Genuine Hoover Handisacs, aka type-W bags have out-of-production since the mid 1980's and, to the best of...

Aw Shucks!

I have a few I can part with This is a NOS (New-Old-Stock) replacement clip that is in all ways identical to the original from North Canton. It has a "JAPAN" sticker on it which means it has to be at LEAST thirty years old. . . It has been quite some time since this type of low-tech part was...

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Clip doing its job on a 61

I do believe you are looking for a 46119AY Closure Clip. And I have what you seek!

Repairing those bags! I've done it successfully several times. It is just a matter of carefully cutting open the seam that forms the pocket for the spring. You need either a seam ripper and/or a good pair of straight blade manicure scissors. Once the seam is completely open, remove and...

I do believe that is a model 1330

Total Scam It's not a doll house vacuum, and its not even old. I've seen those all over UK Ebay for just a few Pounds. This bottom feeder is deliberately trying to make it look like a real vacuum by posing it on a novelty mouse pad that looks like a Persian rug. I've already flagged it as...

Possible Double Post - If So, So Sorry! Thanks Charlie! Who knew Blondie was such a trail blazer in product placement? I should have rented that first movie before I tackled my 150 quintuplets. Of course, all the bags would have ended up upside-down and backwards.

Thanks Charlie! Who knew Blondie was such a trail blazer in "product placement?" That first sequence reminds me a bit of what I just finished with my 150 project.

Nice Find! And it should clean up nicely! Yes, the bag is original as is the agitator. No, it does not use a convertible belt. Convertibles use belt 49258 which is very slightly thicker and smaller in circumference then belt 44783 which is correct for the model 61 and nearly every other...

I'm just sorry I didn't notice the auction in time to put in a bid!

Match that converter! The models: 1, 300, 450 and 475 all share the same converter. The 425 is alone in its glory! Walter: The comings and goings of rubber handle grips on American Hoovers is, to me, one of the great mysteries of the universe. For instance: 25 YES; 26 YES (I think); 27 NO; 28...

L-shape converter This bend made it much easier to pull the cleaner along by the hose rather than dragging it perpendicularly to the direction of the wheels, or around in a circle.

Other Converters, THE END Flip-side . . .

Other Converters, continued Again, from left to right: "Button-on-Tools" (older style) for 541, 543, 575, 700, 725, 750, 800, 825, 900, 925. This model also serves as a blower adaptor. "Button-on-Hose" (newer style) for 541, 543, 575, 700, 725, 750, 800, 825, 900, 925. The blower adaptor is a...

Other Converters, continued The flip-side . . .

Other Converters, continued From left to right: 425, the only flat-belt Hoover until the Dail-a-Matic 305 25, 26 and 930. This is the only Bakelite converter that I'm aware of. Conversion of the 425 and 305 require removal of the bottom plate.