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    changing the ends on vintage vac hoses?

    I have 3 beautiful vintage hoses that don't fit any of my machines. I'm wondering if it is possible to remove the existing metal pieces on the end that enters the machine and replace it with ends that would fit the 2 electrolux sleds I have that need hoses. The ends seem to be crimped on...
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    thanks to HOOVER 300 and REPAIRMAN!!

    Thanks to your advice, my Hoover 700 is up and running and in daily use. Ditto my little handheld Singer, which is mostly used for cleanup on my workbench. Have a paper bag in the Hoover, inside the cloth outer bag and will likely continue that way to preserve the outer bag. couldn't have done...
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    Cloth bags for two oldies.

    Looking at some of the posts on this forum has inspired me to get two of my old vacs out of the shed and bring them back to life and beauty. I've got a Hoover 700 upright that I found in the garbarge in Jersey City when I was living there 15 years ago. Also a Singer handheld H6 model, bought...
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    "Whirlwind" Cannister Vac - how do you remove motor

    I recently bought a "Whirlwind Cannister vac to add to my modest collection of antique vacs. It looked like the early Electrolux sled and I thought it might be an Electrolux knock off since Whirlwind was one of their trade marks. It came with a whole slew of attachments and a good hose - which I...
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