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I recently aquired this Hoover Model 417 Cylinder cleaner from the 1950s in what appears to be pretty decent original finish and condition. I haven't yet photographed the hose or accessories. The hose is not original, pretty certain of that, since it's the white double-stretched variety. I seem...

I managed to find time this weekend to do a bit more work on one of my 425s, the one with the badge saying 'rebuilt by Hoover Limited at Perivale'. I'd already freed off a seized brush-roll bearing, regreased the brushroll and tested the motor, which still runs very well. However, the machine...

Does anyone know what happened to this company after 1950? ..only I have one of their spare parts catalogues from 1943, which has proved informative and interesting, as it illustrates a range of parts for different makes and models of cleaners. Apparently, the company had been in business since...

I got chance to Hoover the dining room with my 900 yesterday since dad, who usually sits there for most of the day, had gone out with my mum and sister, plus the dogs had been confined to the kitchen. There was time to clean up the dog hairs off the floor, in order to take some decent pictures...

I've recently won a Vintage Apex upright from the US dating from about 1920. Only thing is the seller is having trouble getting the upper wooden handle off the metal fork below and says he needs to do this to ship within suitable limits. I emailed him to say I'd give him some advice if he sends...