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A few of you may remember me posting a thread about my grandma buying a new vacuum. I want to thank you all for your input and opinions. In the end, she decided to go with a Carpet Pro, because it seemed most like her Panasonic. Its the model CPU-75T. The box...

We should all know modern vacuums are not my area of expertise unless we're talking Kirby's, lol. But my grandmas Panasonic took a dump and isn't working anymore. She wants a new vacuum. These are her specifications: No canisters like Electrolux, Rainbow, etc., and can't be overly expensive, lik...

I went to run my beloved Trad today, only to find out it wouldn't turn on! I turned out the safety switch was cracked. I took it off and found this: None I the wires were connected in the first place! Only the green and yellow wire would return to their places if I replaced the cover.

I was watching a rerun of American Restoration, and they had a man being in an old Rexair to be restored. He said it was used by the army, and only about eight remained in the world. Anyone for anymore info on this?

So I was wondering about...how long exactly has Oreck been around? What was their first model? What about some more of their early vacuums? And pics would be AWESOME. Thanks!

So I really, really wasn't sure what forum to put this in. I figured since most of my sweepers are "vintage" by the sites guidelines I would post if in here. Here goes. This is missing a few vacs. Mainly ones that were in the shop being repaired. These are the Sanitaire SC888, Oreck XL(I have...

I'm really exited to finish up the resto on my Hoover 825, and it will probably be my new daily driver. However, I need a new belt for it- the one that was in it was all cracked and stetched. What kind of belt would be safe to use in it?

So, after my 3-month hiatus to focus on things like other hobbies and school, ive returned to vacuums. And, to kick it off, I made this amazing find. You probably all know how long Ive been looking for a coffee can, and so now I an scratch it off my list. I got it when I went to a little Kirby...

...And I'm very exited. I'll keep updating with my progress, so I won't have to make a seperate thread when I'm done. :) Wish me luck on my second restoration project! (the Sanitaire is a 1986 model, so I posted it here)

Alright, so I was at the local goodwill, and I saw a red fairfax, with most of the attachments. But heres the kicker: it was $249. I am going back tomorrow to see if it will be half off, but stil, is even $125 worth it? (I'll trey to snap a picture o it while I'm there, if the vacuum is still...

Hoover T-Serieses? Ive been saving up money to get one and just wanted some opinions before I got one. Thanks. :)

Alright, so I read in this book I have about vacuums that some of Jim Kirby's first vacuums were like Rainbow/Rexairs, they were filtered with water. Exept they were hand pumped. These are very interesting; does any body have one of these, have any info on these, or have any pics of...

Hey, I know this is a stupid question, but since I have no Convertibles of my own, (in fact, the only fan-on-the-floor-bag-in-the-back vacuum is a Sanitaire, which is my current resto project)   The bag adapters look the sam to me- so has anybody tried this?

Okay so I was in town at JC Pennys and I wandered off(like I usually do lol) and found a Bionaire vacuum.     I thought Bionaire just made fans (We have one)   It looked like any other plastivac and it looked pretty generic. It looked real cheap but it had a pretty hefty price tag...

I found this picture and cant find any info on it. Do any of you know what it is?

Some of my Kirbys have the UGLIEST age spots on them- and polishing alone doesnt take care of them.   Any suggestions?

If you could pick an THE BEST Electrolux made, or your favorite, after 1980, what would it be? Epic 6000 for me.

If you could pick the BEST Electrolux made, or your favrite made, before 1980, what would it be? XXX for me.

Today I heard of an excellent rust remover- Coca-Cola! I am wondering how well it will work- Ill probably try it out on the rust spots on my Sanitaire first. (Its my "lab rat" vac. LOL) My only worrry is that it will get all sticky and impossible to come off. Any input?

Okay guys- ive been thinking about this all weekend. Did the Legend II have the dumpout-bag option? I know that dumpout bags were an option up to the HII but wasnt sure about the Legend.