1970 Hoover Junior Dirtsearcher 1354A - Restoration

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Hello all, Alex here again, not posted here in a while, however I have a new vacuum to show you.

Earlier this week I got a Hoover Dirtsearcher off ebay, cost £35 deliveried, which wasn't a bad price, considering it is in very good condition.

Here are some before restoration photos.

 

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Dirty!

 

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Not too dirty under the cover...Seen worse!

 

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Full motor service.

 

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Motor all cleaned and back together but...

Had to replace the front bearing with a new one...It was a bit worn.

 

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Sanded down the brushroll, ready for a respray...

I like to get my hands dirty!

 

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Much better!

 

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All parts washed...

The bumper as well as the rubberised lower and upper cord support are missing off this photo, they were drying on another towel! Lol.

 

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Bag washed and drying.

 

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Time to put everything back together! Lovely and clean now!

 

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Finally...


After a few days work, here is the end result, I am really pleased with it. Successful restoration!

 

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360° swivelling upper cord hook...



It was a deluxe feature on the Dirtsearcher...It was a fixed metal hook, on the standard Junior. The rotating cord hook on the Dirtsearcher was more convenient, all be it, not as sturdy, since it was plastic and not metal...Miraculously, mine isn't cracked or broken!

Needless to say, the lower cord hook, both on the Dirtsearcher and standard Junior is a fixed metal hook.

 

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Of course, the stamped metal Hoover medallion!

 

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The four position "Height Right Control"

 

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That is how the headlight connects if you were wondering...

Also, a view of the fan chamber and reverse side of the front cover plate...This plate was removed for the installation of a new belt or for attaching the cleaning tools.

 

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Rating sticker...


As you can see, the Junior Dirtsearcher was rather enegry efficient at only 275w!

It can also be dated from this rating label, this Junior was manufactured in July 1970!

 

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The rear of the machine...

 

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Genuine Hoover bag! Of course!


The outer, vinyl bag unzips and can be released from the top bag support, to give you full access, in order to replace the inner, disposable paper bag.