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I haven't mentioned this yet, as I was afraid I'd get a box of junk in the mail, but thanks to a heads from a friend, I was able to snag a Hoover model 105 for just $10! It was too far to drive so I convinced them to ship it. The photos weren't great, so I wasn't really sure what I was getting...

I haven't mentioned this yet, as I was afraid I'd get a box of junk in the mail, but thanks to a heads from a friend, I was able to snag a Hoover model 105 for just $10! It was too far to drive so I convinced them to ship it. The photos weren't great, so I wasn't really sure what I was getting...

Lately my collection had taken on a life of its own and has started to reproduce. With that comes a lot of dirty cloth bags to clean. I first vacuum out the large debris, then wash the bags in slightly warm water with Woolite Delicates Care and let them hang dry overnight. In the morning I set...

Stupidly, I sold my Vac-U-Tronic Tester last year because I wasn't using it, now that I've been working on stuff more I decided to find another one, which I did. They are useful for measuring suction and also bringing up a vacuum that hasn't been run in a long time on partial power. I got it...

Over the weekend, I randomly stopped into a vac shop to buy some compact bags after discovering the antique car parts auction I had driven 1.5 hours to get to was actually next weekend. I got to talking with the proprietor about old vacuums (not surprising) and before I knew it he invited me...

I was looking at getting some new bags for my compacts, will the cloth filter bags and paper bags made for tristar machines (such as those found on eBay, etc) fit the older models? They appear to be the same size, but wanted to check with the experts before buying. As far as the motor filter...

Looking for 1 or 2 of these, I found some nice bags for a few of my coffee cans but have no way to install them!

A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of showing my 65 Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe at Eyes on Design, an invitation-only design based show at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford estate in Grosse Pointe Shores, MI. To my supreme delight, I was just 1 car away from one of the 4 1963 Chrysler Turbine...

I was re-arranging my machines this afternoon and thought it would be fun to do a little photo shoot. Not all of them are restored, and there are a few missing (not at home) but you get the picture. Enjoy!

After the dust has settled from my recent acquisition frenzy, I'm finding myself in need of a few original Hoover bags. Does anyone out there have any spares for sale or know of any? I need a bag and appropriate bag hanger for my 543, a bag for my 300, and a bag for my new 450. The 825 could use...

I never thought the day would come, but I think I may have been unknowingly converted to Hooverism. I expect a gang of angry Kirbys to corner me in the dark recesses of my basement any day now... I've always been a devout Kirby enthusiast, and never paid much attention to other brands. Well...

I'm in search of a nice Packard vacuum cleaner to display with my Packard car. Complete with a nice bag preferred, attachments would be a bonus. If anyone has one for sale, let me know!

My partner came home from spending the day with his mother and grandmother and said "I need you to take a look at something". So he brings down this Eureka...one of the most pristine looking, unrestored vacuum cleaners I have ever laid eyes on. This vacuum has been in daily service since 1969...

I know its a long shot, but I would love to find a black belt lifter for my 505. It's such a nice machine, it's a shame for it to have the wrong belt lifter. If anyone has a spare stashed away...name your price.

I'm having trouble determining if my 510 should have a black bakelite Emtor tray or the later gray plastic kind. My 505 and 508 both have the bakelite trays. What model did they start using gray? I have both types of trays, but I'm not sure which is technically correct. The 510 in question is...

Well I finally had time to finish my 505, it came out great! I'm glad to finally have most of the indoor projects done now, my next project as spring approaches will be getting my 1926 Ford Model T back on the road. Here are a couple of photos of my 505, 508, and 510. I still need the correct...

I have 2 Rex-Air model Bs and a Rainbow model D for sale. The rainbow and 1 of the Rex-Airs have their hoses and tanks, the 2nd rex is missing the tank and hose but would be good for parts. These all need to be taken apart and cleaned/serviced as the bearings are all dry. Also included with the...

'Twas the morning after Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, except the pink aluminum West Bend percolator. The coffee beans were ground by the KitchenAid A-9 with care, In hopes that fresh coffee soon would be there; When out in the living room there arose...

Just wanted to share the fruits of my weekend labor: Photo 1: 90th Anniversary Hoover Ornament featuring a woman using a Suction Sweeper Photo 2: Christmas tree wrapped in Noma "saucer" bubble lights from 1948 and vintage blown glass bulbs dating from the turn of the century into the 60s Photo...

I needed a break from working on my Hoover 725 last night, so I pulled a Kirby 513 off of my "to do" shelf and quickly dismembered it to begin cleaning. When I pulled the armature out, I discovered a bit of a surprise. What appeared to be a member of the widow family had made a little nest in...