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There aren't many machines I lust for. It's just not my thing, but..... There are a couple I would LOVE to own that I have only seen fleeting glympses of and NEVER one in person: Air-Way Dirtmaster Kenmore Imperial "bug eye" upright ~Tim J.

Interesting! When I saw this I had to mention that I tried out the same thing with my constellation. The only difference is I used a Celebrity power nozzle and hose. After a bit of coaxing (and some Dremel work) I affixed a constellation end onto the Celebrity hose. I then installed the...

Hey all, I've just aquired a Hoover Model 29. I don't have alot of really vintage vacs, but this one was only $10. It's in overall good shape. The cord is brittle and needs replaced, but otherwise it's ok. My question is concerning the brushroll. There's others here who have more...

Still looking for a hose or hose end. Any condition hose, any color, as long as the machine connector end is still good. Thanks! Tim J.

Thanks for the link. I did see this one, but it is for a top-mounting Constellation and I'm pretty sure it won't fit a side-mounting. Still looking, thanks! ~Tim J.

Hey all, I am needing a side-mount Hoover Constellation hose. I mostly need the end that hooks into the machine. I will consider either just the hose end or an entire hose. Please reply if you can help. Thanks! Tim J.

After some re-evaluation, I can salvage the hose I have for the Constellation. What I need is an end piece that hooks into the vacuum. The one on the existing hose is shot. So if anybody has an extra hose end piece for a side-mount Constellation, I'd be grateful. Thanks Tim J.

Hey all, I'm needing a hose to fit a Hoover Constellation 454. This is a side-mount machine not top mount. In decent shape but doesn't have to be mint. If anyone has an extra, let me know! Thanks! Tim J.

Also another item needed: I was also in need of a hose to fit my Constellation 454. Decent working shape. Looking for an extra you have lying around. Thanks! Tim J

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a Hoover Celebrity to mess around with. I would like a later model such as the IV. As long as it has a powered nozzle. Condition and color is not an issue. It doesn't need to be mint museum quality. Dents, scratches, and dings are ok. Just as long as it works...

I had one of these. It was a nice vac and the only thing I didn't care for was the drab green/grey/brown paint job. The cord winder worked perfectly and the cloth cord was mint. It had a two speed switch that worked great and even the original headlight bulb worked. I didn't use it because...

I bought an old Royal with a red and black bag for 3 bucks at an estate sale a while back. It's crown and Royal logo on the bag were in perfect shape, but the bag was pretty dirty. So I washed it in the washing machine, as I've done to other bags before. After it came out, most of the...

I got an older-style black Oreck XL for $10 at a garage sale. It runs great and for 50 cents more I got about 20 new bags. I like it because it's easy to maneuver and it grooms the carpet. It's not a deep clean machine, but it makes the rug look great if you're having company etc. I can use...

My dream machine isn't old either. Oh, how I lust after this machine! the SEBO Felix. ~Tim

I did a Legend II conversion on my Classic III. I used a Heritage emptor and fill tube, etc. and a Legend II zipper bag. It works out great. I use the Micron Magic bags in it. I also did a conversion on my Dual Sanitronic 50. I know some purists may gasp, but I did it anyway. I used a...

I've had that happen. I put a new one on my Classic III when I replaced the brushroll and it seemed excessively tight. It took a little effort to turn the belt lifter. This may be because it's brand new. After some use, it usually loosens up and the lifter is easier to turn. Come to think...

That brown and tan Eureka Challenger is kind of interesting. I doubt I really need it though. ~Tim

Running It's alive!

All cleaned up! It's a model 235 and I have no idea how old it is. Maybe early 50's? It was filthy dirty, but cleaned up well. It's not made of shiny metal like Kirbys. It's some sort of 'galvanized' grey-looking metal. The cord has been replaced and so has the end plug, but I'm not going to...

It Works! I really had no doubt it would. It doesn't work great, but good. It has what I would call a 'dry' sound. Like something needs lubricated. It's going to be display anyway, so that's not a concern. ~Tim