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    It was a good weekend. Hoover 62 and 28

    Near perfect model 62 at Goodwill? quote.Found an absolutely stunning near perfect Hoover 62 at the goodwill today. It just so happens to be formerly owned by another collector on the site. Looks hardly used. Incredible restoration job. I am curious why would a mint model 62 hoover in...
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    Member Intro and Hoover Model 62 Questions (When was it made?)

    If it's blowing dirt out check the rubber seal where the body of the vacuum meets ( attaches )the metal part that attaches to the bellows. Or you tape job is not to good. It's hard to patch a bellows. Also there is a clip that goes on the top of the bag to seal it.
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    Member Intro and Hoover Model 62 Questions (When was it made?)

    I also have a model 62. It's my favorite Hoover. It has a really great sound when it's running. I bought it 35 years ago for $2.35 at a house sale.Back then you could get all the parts you needed. But now it's a problem. The bellows you are going to have to hunt for it, also roller brushes and...
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    My latest eBay purchase is finally here!!!

    If your model 29 is like my model 62 You might want to look at where the handel assembly is riveted to the main vacuum housing. the rivets may be wore loose allowing it to slop around. I had to drill the rivet out and I replaced it with a screw and nylon lock nut. screw head from inside the...
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    Hoover 62

    I don't know why ? I also have a model 62. Everybody here says good things about them and they like them and desire them but if you ask were to get the roller brush's or outer bags or bellows or if any body has parts it gets strangely quiet. I have had mine for about 35 years and back then I...
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    Favorite Vacuum

    Hello Logan It's nice to see a young man like yourself have a genuine interest in things mechanical. A lot of young people today are totally absorbed in their I phones and computers never to discover how cool it is to build or repair something with their hands. You can learn a lot about many...
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    Hoover Convertible 66

    Grease adapter Great idea to make the tool to grease lower bearing. I will have to try it. Bill,
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    A new Sanitaire VS. old Hoover convertible?

    I was recently at my local vacuum shop ( yes I am still lucky to have one )and looked at a Sanitaire comercial upright for curiosity. It did not look much different than my mid 1960's Hoover convertible. It was fairly expensive but the actual construction was very similar. My question is? Is a...
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    Greetings All from a First Time Poster

    Super Sweeper A lot of the older homes from the 1910's 20's 30's and some into the 40's had onle one electrical outlet per room with a octopus of cords plugged into them like Ralpies (Christmas story). On a hoover convertable your only talking 2 or 3 wraps extra on the handle I found sometimes...
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    Deodorizing Vacuums

    I clean all parts as best I can and spritz on un scented Frebreeze on all the parts. Bill,
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    Greetings All from a First Time Poster

    Replacement cord Brian, when you replace a cord the replacement is probably going to be an aftermarket cord. What I usually do when I replace a cord is get a 30 ft. cord. The original is like 20 ft. long.The 30 ft. cord lets you vacuum a lot more area without removing and plugging back in...
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    Hoover Commercial Porta Power

    Yes I think I will pick up a new Hoover cloth bag for it. I have a lot of vintage items that I like and want to keep and have learned over the years to buy NOS or reproduction replacement parts for the wear items or things that naturally deteriorate with age. Bill,
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    Greetings All from a First Time Poster

    Hello Brian, I am also partial to Hoover convertibles and have several that I use for regular use.I also collect antique radio's. Primarily a Zenith man but I have other brands also. So I do( understand ). Those are great vacuums I have a model 69 that when I finished going over it it ran so...
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    Hoover Commercial Porta Power

    Thanks for the informative replies. The little vac found a good home. I think I will stick with the cloth bag. How long does a cloth bag usually last in daily use conditions? Are the cloth bags still manufactured or have they been discontinued? Would it be advisable to pick up a couple of spare...
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    Hoover Commercial Porta Power

    Hello, I recently aquired a Hoover orange and raisin brown commercial porta power vacuum model S 7065 - 060 and serial # 049500177894 with 7.4 amp motor including attachments. It is in mint original condition looks to have been used only a few times. I have a few questions about it as I have...
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    Electrolux Model XXX Info Invitation

    Are these early pre war Electrolux motor filters available anywhere? Bill,
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    Hoover model 62 and 26 roller brushes where to get?

    Thanks for the replies HooverCelebrity and BVAC6, thats about what I expected the answer to be. I picked up my first model 62 Hoover in 1980 and had the foresite to buy extra replacement parts and brushes at that time for it. Then I came upon another a few years later. (they are blue and a light...
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    Hoover model 62 and 26 roller brushes where to get?

    Hello again. Still looking for information about replacement roller brushes for hoover vacs. I know there are a lot of big time vacuum collectors here that have restored vacuums for years or owned vacuum repair businesses. Are you just out of luck period when you need roller brushes for a old...
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    Hoover model 62 and 26 roller brushes where to get?

    Hello, anybody with any input regarding these roller brushes. I know this must be a issue for a lot of collectors of vacuums. If they are not available what do people do to restore these common vacs and the more obscure brands regarding roller brushes? Thanks Bill
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    Hoover model 62 and 26 roller brushes where to get?

    I have two 1952 Hoover model 62 convertible vacuums that I use for my daily vacs. Would anyone know where I could buy some roller brushes for them? also I have a 1937 model 26 hoover vacuum my 90 year old Aunt gave me I would also like to get a set of new brushes for it. Anybody out there have a...
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