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Well, on a Royal Pony to be exact, lol. Even though I had promised myself no new vacs until I pared the collection due to space and financial constraints, it was too good to pass up! I have wanted a Royal tank ever since I was in the 4th grade, our school librarian bought a Dirt Devil broom...

I have a hoover model 5131 polisher/shampooer, and I have the shampoo brushes, but can't locate a source for the polisher brushes. I think I have located a source for the felt pads and holders, but I'm not sure. Does anyone have a spare set or know of a source? They need to be the older...

Well guys, finances and a friend in need decided I needed a roommate, so it looks like I need to clear out some space. I contacted a local collector, but haven't heard back from him, so here we go.. Make me an offer, purchase or trade if you see anything you like. I know for sure that I am...

The vacuum gods smilled on me earlier this week, when I found a complete Kirby heritage, for only 15 dollars. I called the lady and told her I would take it, and when I picked it up, not only was it complete, but it had the full old style nozzle, like the Classic or Tradition! I had never seen...

I cant beleive it. Found an Oreck XL at a yard sale Saturday, in very nice condition, still with all the paperwork for only 3 dollars, so figured what the heck. I had always thought Oreck was a fairly poor performer, especially going by what was said on the site, not to mention overpriced. I...

Ok, I love my Compact, and it is basically my daily driver for all above floor cleaning, but has anyone else noticed that the adapter Compact used for attaching the wands to the powerhead, combined with the generous length of their wands, makes it a bit awkward in use? Granted, I am short, (5...

I have a chance to get an Electrolux for a reasonable price, I just had time to glance at it, but it appeared to be a model AE with the powernozzle plug added. It is behind the pile in the graveyard at the shop, but I wanted to check some things with you guys first. How is the suction on these...

This is so sad. Decided to work on the F&G Eureka's today. Out of the 4, (1 brandywine, 1 big bad orange BOL, and 2 blue), 2 of the motors are totally shot, and 2 are probably repairable. Which means I must choose which 2 to repair, argh.. I know the brandyine will be fixed, its soooo...

I have 2 Compacts, and right now both are suffering from a similar issue. The first is the C-5, the floor nozzle is stuck to the end of the wand, and seems intent to stay there. The other is a flower power C-8, and the 2 wands are stuck together, again with no intention of ever separating. I...

Ahh, look at them, all lined up and waiting their turn in the spa, so calm, so patient....

Ok, I know you have all been waiting, and now that I have got rested up, and uploaded all the pics, I'm ready to share a little bit of my trip to see Jim (rugsucker). From outside everything looks so calm and unassuming...

Just got here at Jimmy's, (rugsucker), Vac Shop. OMG! I dont think I have ever seen this many vacs, in one place, in my entire life!! Pass the smelling salts, I'm getting the vapors.. Looks like I'm first here, ya know what that means, na na na na na! Lol, seriously, If I took all I wanted...

Went rummaging deep in the graveyard at the shop today, and found a Lux XXX, and Lux G, both in very good condition. With a bit more digging, I even found most of the tools for the XXX, including the elusive white bristle dusting brush! Both Lux's are now at my station waiting to be rebuilt...

I know I am going out on a limb here, but does anyone have a set of the clear/glitter Compact attachments they would like to sell?

Ok guys, I replaced the 3 main motor bearings in my Rainbow D4, and love love love it! It was good before, now it is great. So much quieter and stronger. But I'm wondering, what about the bearing in the powerhead motor? I cannot find a source for them online anywhere. Has anyone else...

Ok guys, I offered it for trade and that didnt work out, so here ya go. Hoover Concept 2, self propelled, free to whoever wants it. You can pick it up, or if you pay the shipping, I will send it to you. Works perfectly, one taped spot on the cord. If no one wants it, I'm sending it to the...

Does anyone know how to remove the brushes on one of the compact polishers? And if the belts which go around the brushes are still available? I received one today, and the rubber friction belts are pretty worn.

Well boys and gals, the amazing has happened. All those prayers and offerings to the great vacuum gods must finally be paying off, lol.. Monday I was visiting a friend's mom, and when the subject of vacs came up, (as it usually does when I'm around, lol), she mentioned she had a Rainbow that...

Up for trade, my concept 2. Works great, and fun to play with, but Im just not a Hoover kinda Boy. Never cared for the whole beater bar thing. Would prefer a canister, Electrolux or Rainbow would be great, but accepting all offers.

Does anyone have a Rainbow/Rexair in decent shape they would be willing to trade? I have a Hoover Concept 2 Electronic, in very good shape except for a spot on the cord wich has been taped, and a Kirby G3 with the attachments and the shampooer, along with the manuals, which I would be willing...