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    Peculiar Arco wand central vacuum

    Old roommate was checking out a house today and came across this little cute central vacuum. I've never heard of the brand Arco wand. Anyone have any possible details on history?
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    My hoover 434 Constellation for sale in Nebraska

    My old roommate is selling my hoover Constellation 434. Amazing condition. Great buy. https://omaha.craigslist.org/hsh/d/omaha-hoover-434/7357545418.html https://omaha.craigslist.org/hsh/d/omaha-hoover-434/7357545418.html
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    Spotted : strange McAllister canister

    Just crossed paths with this strange and complete accessorized McAlister canister vacuum. Anyone seen one of these before? It's tiny and very very heavy Also a lovely speed queen ringer In omaha Nebraska for those wondering
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    Sanitronic win

    Just won this sanitronic for $13 on goodwill. Should make for a fun easy quick restoration. Not sure if it's much original anymore but it looks to be in good shape. My first non d80 sanitronic Kirby finally I really need to have a house with some carpet in it. I have many uprights and no carpet...
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    Exceptionally rare Hammond organ find

    In addition to that Lincoln mark viii we picked up, I had originally gone to see this organ. It is a 1939 aeolian-Hammond BA player organ with an equally rare cx20 tone cabinet. It will be in my living room tomorrow! They made just about 200 of these and only about 12 are known to exist...
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    Lincoln mark viii lsc

    Well went to look at some Hammond organs and that turned into an amazing outing at a famous Vegas estate of cars and pipe organs. In the mix of things we saw this neglected old Lincoln mark viii lsc sitting on the ground with its sad aired out suspension Well made an offer and it's ours for...
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    Constellation 454

    Found this with an old friend on my vacation back home in Nebraska. Constellation 454. Not bad for $10. In great shape with most attachments and caddy. Hes going to restore it and sell in future. Some other random sightings as well from today.
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    Biggest home project - updating old Conn organ.

    Warning! Contains classic Conn carnage   Been working on the biggest project I've taken on for electronic work.    I picked up this late 70s Conn 652 theatre organ on the curb outside a church in Los Angeles were it sat for quite some time. My partner and I loaded it into the back of a...
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    Parents new Rainbow

    Well my parents got talked into a new Rainbow. Honestly didn't know they had a new one since the blue e2   They seem to love it. My dad was hard to convince but likes the filtering with water.     How are these? They said the monthly payment plan is pretty astounding. 
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    Electrolux model 60 (LX) motor suggestions and other Electrolux questions

    Hey all    My Electrolux LX is missing its motor.   Does anyone know of a source for a replacement?   I don't mind if it's a modern replacement with more power as long as it doesn't scream too much.   If there appears to be anything else missing, let me know. I have never owned...
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    I'm back in a new town and a great haul

    Hello all! It has been quite a bit.   No longer in omaha nebraska. I live with my partner in Las Vegas Nevada. Been here about a year now.    When I moved, I downsized everything and didn't bring anything except my bare essentials.    We live here now with a decently large car...
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    Get ready- rare original Hoover bags hoods and handles coming soon

    Will be selling some rare vintage Hoover parts on eBay soon. Will post auction links when I get em up Hoover convertible 65 original bag. Original hood, lens and trim. Original handle in excellent shape. Hoover model 63 mint original bag. Original hood and lens in outstanding condition...
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    1942 zenith and other radio projects.

    Just picked up this 1942 zenith 10s669 radio. I picked it up for a good price based on how lovely and original the radio is. I'm not going to touch the cabinet other than cleaning and waxing a bit. The real restoration is to pull the chassis and do a complete rewire, recap and new resistors...
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    It was a good weekend. Hoover 62 and 28

    Found an absolutely stunning near perfect Hoover 62 at the goodwill today. It just so happens to be formerly owned by another collector on the site. Looks hardly used. Incredible restoration job. Picked up my model 28 today with a new old stock cord. Can finally start the restoration.
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    Hoover 28 restoration project

    My newest project is this 1949 Hoover 28. Has original bag. Backwards though hah Just picked it up. Few scuffs but nothing that can't be buffed out of the hood. No cracks or gouging. The base is scuffed with paint but should clean up very well. Bag will be carefully hand washed...
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    My rainbow collection grows

    Picked up an E2 blue to add to my collection today. This makes two rainbows in my current collection. My 3rd overall e series I've had since collecting. This one must have been sold only as a straight suction machine as no power nozzle or electric hose was included in the box. It's pretty...
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    Latest vac- Kirby 512

    Just picked this beauty up from a local friend. 512 in sanitronic colors. Original boxes attachments and manuals! I am very excited to polish this baby up! More pics to come soon
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    New fan score

    Picked up this lovely graybar fan today while downtown at a thrift shop. Very nice condition. Runs excellent. Appears to have been redone at some point. New wiring. Oscillating model as well. More pics to come.
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    Hoover bag cleaner

    Caught sight of an old Hoover bag cleaner today at a thrift shop. Don't see these every day. Appears to be a model 750 motor unit.
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    Free sentria found.

    Couldn't pass up the offer on a free Kirby sentria complete with attachments and shampooer. It was clogged up pretty good and is pretty tarnished and a few deep scratches. But hey why not.
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