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Meet Sheila, my "new" Filter Queen 350! This is an incredible machine, as I'm sure many of you already know. She came with casters and a wire tool caddy, both of which I set aside for the sake of convenience and because I think she looks cuter without them. I also supplied a dark brown hose...

Someone is listing a "possibly possessed" Filter Queen vibrator. No, don't look at me. Check this out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Possibly-Possessed-Filter-Queen-Vibrator-/262226395386?hash=item3d0de940fa:g:W-YAAOSw5dNWjGpo

The downsizing continues! Up for consideration is a set of attachments intended for the Hoover 700 and 725. It includes the original box (very worn at the corners). Inside are the black cloth hose, two-part wand set, crevice tool, upholstery brush, and connector -- all in fantastic condition...

I need to downsize and am hoping that someone here would be able and willing to care for these Apex vacuums as they deserve. My understanding is that Apexes don't come around very often! The first is an Apex upright, model 600, dating from around 1948 (I believe). The bag is original, as far as...

I need to downsize and am hoping that someone here would be able and willing to care for these Apex vacuums as they deserve. My understanding is that Apexes don't come around very often! The first is an Apex upright, model 600, dating from around 1948 (I believe). The bag is original, as far as...

I need to downsize and am hoping that someone here would be able and willing to care for these Apex vacuums as they deserve. My understanding is that Apexes don't come around very often! The first is an Apex upright, model 600, dating from around 1948 (I believe). The bag is original, as...

A recent eBay listing shows what appears on the outside to be a Filter Queen 350, but the model number says 500. Would it be reasonable to suppose that a FQ 500 motor has been placed inside a 350 shell? If that's what's happened, could there be any problems down the road? I'm tempted but am...

Only two pictures of this Hoover (Model 425?), for anyone who might be interested, but -- OH -- an early bag! Might be worth the price of admission just for that! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Hoover-Vacuum-/201424253881?hash=item2ee5d233b9

I just saw this listing on eBay for what looks to be a brush roll for either a Hoover Model 102 or the Baby 103. If anyone has either of these machines, it might be worth checking into this part. It looks like it's seen some use, but still...

Finally got the "new" Hoover 700 spruced up! It's pictured here on the left with my 725. I refashioned a black cotton Kirby 500 bag for it as well, so the two vacuums look as close to authentic as is practical. Must say that the 700 has tremendous suction and beating power; it runs circles...

I'm showing off my "new" Hoover 725! It needed a lot of Mothers polish, of course, and there are still some spotted areas that need work. I wanted to replace the tatty brown zipper bag that came with it, so thanks to a suggestion I found in an early post here, I put on a Kirby 500 black cotton...

Will the brush strips for a Hoover Model 700 also work with the 725? Thanks!

Just got one of these polishers from eBay -- another in a sequence of amazing Filter Queen attachments -- but it is missing the lambswool buffer. Does anyone know if these are still made to fit the polisher? I've tried the usual Google search but haven't turned up anything yet. I'd appreciate...

at the range of attachments for Filter Queens! Who knew there was a hair dryer attachment?! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Filter-Queen-Vacuum-Cleaner-Filtered-Hair-Dryer-Attachment-/141620668697?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20f93fe919

I have a nice older Filter Queen Majestic, model AN96, that has the plastic cone guard. Would it be possible, or even advisable, to replace that with a metal one from an earlier machine? Also, any ideas as to the date of this model? Thanks very much!

First of all, I'm new to this forum and want to say "Thank you!" for sharing fascinating information about vintage vacuums! I'm learning a lot already. I am intrigued by older Royals and have my eye on an eBay listing for an 801. The seller has posted (at my request) a picture showing the...