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    Kenmore Ken Cart

    I have a Kenmore Ken Cart model 116.732. I'm wanting to find out if I can retrofit an old Electrolux model XXX motor to fit, as the fans look like an Electrolux model XXX's fans. The top fan has a nut that I'm unable to remove, I've tried heating it up with a heating gun and using an air...
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    An interesting experience

    Hey guys I thought you might like to hear my interesting experience I had at a garage sale this weekend, so I stopped at this garage sale and the lady said, Oh, my God! I've been waiting for you to stop by. I'm glad you finally came! I guess come to find out she evidently had other garage sales...
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    This weekend's estate sale finds

    Hi folks, here's this weekend's estate sale finds, didn't have to spend too much money on these vacs, true they do need some tlc but they're in good hands so enjoy the pics, I spent a total of $37.50 for all three vacuums. So without further ado-- here's some pics!
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    Free for the cost of shipping

    Hi guys. I thought I'd see if anybody might have a use for these backpack vacuums. They both run good and have good suction. They just need a little cosmetic cleanup and bags. I have a whole trashbag full of filters for the Nilfisk vacuum. The other vacuum is a Euroclean. I figure shipping on...
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    Update from Electrolux dude

    Hey everyone, just thought I'd update you all about my side job with Aerus, I'm doing very well. Have sold close to 13 machines now. When I've ran a little short on money at my regular job, the extra money from Aerus has helped me with my expenses such as house payments. So I think that Aerus is...
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    Some Advice needed

    OK. I'm thinking of running a service, sales and repair shop for Aerus Electrolux vacuum cleaners out of my home. I live in an area that has a population of close to 200,000 people. There is currently no one who is servicing the area in regard to Aerus Electrolux. I talked with an Aerus dealer...
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    Rare Compact?

    I picked up this Compact vacuum at the thrift store for $10.00. Beings the powerhead is blue is this considered rare? The vacuums' model number is a C-9.
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    Selling/Thinning down my vacuum cleaner collection

    I am selling/thinning down multiple machines in my vacuum cleaner collection. I just don't have time to go through the hassle of individually listing them on eBay. Nor do I have extra money to pay for eBay's seller's fees and high cost of shipping. I'm quickly losing interest in vacuums, I'm...
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    Nathan's New Score

    Here's some pics of my recent estate sale score. A very much like new Lux model G.
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    Euroclean HEPA Canister Vacuum Cleaner question

    OK I have a question regarding a EuroClean HEPACanister vacuum cleaner. I bought it in a pawn shop today for $39.99 which I think is a cheap price for it. It is a modelUZ932. I've heard that EuroClean is made by Nilfisk Advance. I've got a feeling that the filters are expensive Are they even...
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    Last Chance Offer

    This is my "Last Chance Offer" to sell my duplicate models of machines, from my vacuum cleaner collection. I have gone through them all and tested them and they are all running. There are mostly Electrolux's but I do have 2 or 3 old Hoovers, a Kirby Heritage, some Compacts & TriStars. Also...
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    Looking for good used Lamb Motors

    As mentioned in an earlier thread in the vintage forum I'm looking for 2 good Lamb motors for restoring my 2 Modern Hygiene. Tank type vacuums if anybody has any motors contact me by email : thetrain53 @gmail.com. Thanks. Nathan
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    Modern Hygiene restoration

    I picked up 2 Modern Hygiene tank vacuums at an estate sale and am wanting to restore them. Main thing they need are new motors. Will any 2 stage single speed Lamb or Ametek motors work? I may have to modify some due to the cross bar and rubber grommet.that holds the motors in. Thanks in...
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    Electrolux Epic 6500 for sale

    Hi guys I can't seem to get this vacuum to post on eBay so I thought I'd list it here first and see if you might be interested. The vacuum is an Electrolux Epic 6500 canister. I've checked it all over and cleaned and serviced the motors in the vacuum and powerhead. I'm asking $150.00 for it...
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    Some of Nathan's Recent Scores

    Hi Everybody, here's some of my recent thrift store scores. Enjoy the pics!
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    "Electrolux Vacuum-$100.00!"

    Such was the price tag on this Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner, a few weeks back, at a local estate sale. There was also a Kirby G-5 at the same estate sale, marked $165.00. I looked over the Electrolux, and as you can see from the pictures, it is not worth $100.00. I mean, the power nozzle plastic...
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    Some of Nathan's Latest Thrift Store Finds

    Hey, vacuumlanders, how is everybody doing? I know it's been awhile since I've posted, but I've been really busy. I've settled down now in my new place, in a smaller town--it's nice to be in a smaller town. Canyon, TX is about 13,000 in population, which is quite a change from 200,000 in...
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    Anyone heard of a Vortech Force?

    I recently acquired a Vortech Force vacuum, it says it was made in Italy, correct me if I'm wrong--but I think it says "Ghibil?" I'd have to double check, It looks to be similar to a Tri-Star/Compact. Sorry I don't have a picture of it, but was wanting to find out a little more about it, as to...
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    TriStar MG-2

    Hi, all, I bought a Tri-Star MG-2 at the thrift store today, sorry I don't have pics of it, but I was mainly wanting to find out how old it would be.
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    Vacuum Cleaner for sale

    I have a nice Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner for sale, and I thought I would post it here, before listing it on ebay, to see if any of you would want it. It is an Electrolux Epic 8000 canister/tank type model, it is in good working order. It comes with the power nozzle, dusting brush, 2 electric...
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