A Hoover PortaPower joins the hoard

[justjunque]

Here we go again! Does it seem like I’ve been acquiring more vacuums since I said I needed to thin the herd, and not add any more? It feels that way to me.
This one, which I’m assuming is circa 1980s, I give myself a pass. It’s one that was owned by family, who no longer wanted it. I can’t let any vintage vacuum go to the dump, if I can help it. Plus, it’s little. It won’t take up too much space!
As you can see, it hasn’t been pampered. It was the garage/car vacuum for many years. Who knows…maybe since it was new.. I can’t even read the data tag, to see the model number. I don’t know if that will clean up, or if it’s just gone.
Also, you might be able to see that the strain relief has come out of its spot. I don’t know if it’s broken, or if it can be secured back in there. I’m pretty hesitant about opening up the housing to try to fiddle with it. Especially, since I seem to have ruined the nice Panasonic canister that I just got. When I tell you that I’m not mechanically inclined, or that I’m all thumbs, I’m not exaggerating.
My hope for it is to get it cleaned up as best I can, and maybe track down the rest of the bits and pieces that would have been with it. All I got was the hose and crevice tool.

 

[fan-of-fans]

Looks like it should clean up ok.

“Track down the rest of the bits and pieces”

Isn’t that always seem to be a project for us that collect vacuums? I’m always on the look out for missing attachments.

 

[fan-of-fans]

I forgot to add, nice Amana washer. That console reminds me a lot of the newer Speed Queens, which I believe are based on those of course.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Barry,

What you have found is the model S1049 QS (Quiet Series) version.

~Ben

 

[justjunque]

Thanks, Cole.
I don't know how well it's going to clean up. I think it's going to be quite a challenge to my abilities.
The washer has served us well since we bought this house about 14 years ago. The previous owners left all of the major appliances for us. Unfortunately, the Amana is now on borrowed time. I guess they have a characteristic seal/bearing issue, and this one is going.

Ben,
Thank you for that. I actually just discovered the model number from an eBay listing.
And, from one of the ads you posted, I learned that the poor thing is supposed to be pastel grey. I don't think it's ever going to be that color again. It looks beige now.

One thing I thought I would have no problem finding new is the exhaust filter. Since they still make this vacuum in commercial form, I thought for sure the filter was still available. But, some initial online searches have come up empty.