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I've found this Royal 662 at the Goodwill outlet store a few years ago and bought it because it had a red shake out bag. It was made August 1988. I know that they usually have the traditional grey bag. The handle was bent, and I found a doner vac with the correct handle. I finally performed...

My Royal upright that has been my favorite to use is my 9700. It has the best balance power, quietness and pleasant sound from its 7amp motor, light weight and agility. It has the classic Royal look with nice features of some of the newer models. I like the red color, but I've always wanted the...

For many years I've hoping to find a nice Royal 231 canister for my collection, but they seem to be very rare. Last week at my local Goodwill Outlet Store I saw this one in someone's cart, unfortunate timing for me. I returned about 2 hours later, and spotted in in a bin of clothes! She changed...

After I lost my Royal 880 purchased new in around 1974, I found this 881 at a local thrift shop for $7.00. It was missing the belt cover but was in good shape. I spent many hours hand polishing it by hand. I found a belt cover and tried to wash the bag. The graphics literally dissolved and...

RESTORED 70 YEAR OLD KIRBY 5 years ago I found this 1949 Kirby model 509 at the local Goodwill outlet store for about $5.00, looking it's age, but with red trim and an aftermarket cloth bag. I began restoring it by dismantling it, removing the heavy scratches, and sending the aluminum housing...

Does anyone know for sure if the Legend II uses a 12v or 110v bulb for the headlight? Mike

Today I found this Eureka Rotomatic model 800 at my local Goodwill outlet store. I've seen newer Rotomatic's there a couple of times but they are always pretty beat up. This one was dirty but was free of dents and scratches, just a few very minor chips. When I learned that it could have been...

I know that this version of the Filter Queen M360 was the newest until the current red and black Worldwide Edition was recently released. Does anyone know exactly what years it was sold? I found this one at my local Goodwill outlet store complete with the tools, and in new condition. It has the...

I know that this version of the Filter Queen M360 was the newest until the current red and black Worldwide Edition was recently released. Does anyone know exactly what years it was sold? I found this one at my local Goodwill outlet store complete with the tools, and in new condition. It has...

I found an LED bulb to replace the bayonet base bulbs for Royal uprights that use the 120v bulb. The size and fit is identical to the original. The difference in performance is amazing! The LED is several times brighter and whiter, and fills a much larger area of floor. It is a Feit brand and...

I have a nice Filter Queen model 33 with a plastic coin on a chain celebrating 50 years (1928-1978). I assume it must have been built around 1978. Last weekend I bought a beautiful D33 at an estate sale. They seem the same except that the D33 has chrome ball casters rather than plain wheel...

Last weekend I bought this nice Filter Queen 360 at my local Goodwill outlet store for 69 cents a pound. I use the Limited Edition next to it regularly. In comparing the two I've found that the 360 is more powerful but also a lot noisier. The tube diameter of the tools is larger and the overall...

Last weekend I bought this nice Filter Queen 360 at my local Goodwill outlet store for 69 cents a pound. I use the Limited Edition next to it regularly. In comparing the two I've found that the 360 is more powerful but also a lot noisier. The tube diameter of the tools is larger and the...

Last weekend I found this beautiful Filter Queen 350 at my local Goodwill outlet store. It came with the original hose and wire attachment crown, all in excellent condition. The inside is nearly flawless. I gave it a complete cleaning and replaced the filters, and it runs great. It's very quiet...

I have a chocolate brown Filter Queen model 33 that seems pretty complete. It came with the wider floor tool along with the matching felt pad attachment. As shown in the pictures it has a short curved tube that swivels at the nozzle and is removable in the right position. I doubt that it is...

At the same estate sale that I found the Kirby 514, I also bought this Bee-Vac hand vac with a revolving brush. It's in excellent condition. Anybody know anything about these? I know the company made vacuum cleaners and other products for Sears until the 1950's. I can't find any other...

Last week at an estate sale I found a Kirby 514 in decent shape. I passed on it because it had an F & G conversion bag. I went back the next day to buy an original cloth hose for my restored 509 and original maroon boxes for the tools along with the polishing head. When I rummaged through...

I displayed my entire Royal collection a while back and thought I would do the same with my entire (and much smaller) Kirby collection. Left to right: 509, 560, Dual Sanitronic 80, Classic III, Legend II and matching Vacuette. The 509 and DS 80 are fully restored, and the others are in their...

It finally stopped raining here in Oregon, so I thought I would photograph all of my Royals and post them, newest to oldest; model 8400 (2005), model 2028 (2002), model 2000(1998), and model 9700 (1994).

Once again I found an excellent vintage vacuum at my local Goodwill Outlet store. This time it was a Compact C9 in gold, to add to my every growing Compact/Tristar collection (C2, C5, C7, CXL, MG1). It is in amazing condition for a 35 year old example with very few paint chips. The badge is...