Almost every vac you wanted,but didn't get for Christmas,

[rugsucker]

Should you convert to a Convertible?

There will be more outer bags and some repair parts.Never mind looking for Waldo,can you find the Hoover from Australia?

 

[electrolux137]

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Hey Jimmy, as you're digging around for stuff, if you happen to come across the brown [not the gray one] plastic cord halo for the 1984 Electrolux Special (Economy) Model and the off-white cord that attaches to two screw-terminals behind the cord winder, would you be willing to send these my way? Thanks...

 

[rugsucker]

Elux Special halo

Yes.Some sorting has begun on bags & attachments.Later parts such as halo.Most Special vacs are gone but there should be misc parts.(Will any want correct color genuine hose for display even if not to use daily??)There is probably a brown Special box.The brown halo had 2 slightly different versions that used 2 different screws.Either should work.

 

[oldskoolguy]

Looking for a certain convertible...

I lost my Kmart Hoover convertible because some guy at a vacuum store ended up throwing it out without my knowledge. It’s same one as the brown convertible in picture number 7, but has the hood style of the convertible in the lower left hand corner in picture number 6. Also curious what the straight suction cleaner is in the same aforementioned picture.

 

[electrolux137]

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Thanks Jimmy... I didn't know there were two different types of halos; that doesn't matter to me, as long as it will fit.


 


I have a Special in beautiful condition. It came with the cord winder which I don't like on that model so I want to replace it with the halo.


 


I don't need a hose. After taking these photos I found a perfect, original hose.

 

[eurekaprince]

Is the Australian Hoover the one with the step on power button at the bottom of the handle?

 

[gregvacs28]

I don't know Charles, doesn't the "deluxe" connote having a power nozzle?

You might have to throw that box out and wait for another 40 year box to randomly show up to package that adorable Olympia Special.

In my <span style="text-decoration: underline;">vacuum collecting career</span> I've had probably 3 of these special vacs in the Olympia and one Silverado special, but none of the Jubilee specials.

I like them without either the winder or the spool. They look like minis of the full size automatic versions. I just wish the Specials had a parallel handle like the full-size versions.

Went to that thrift store where they had the Special a month ago, on Saturday. When I was checking out the vacuums I found a chrome Electrolux wand without a price on it. Whoever bought the vacuum must have forgot it. I wanted to buy the wand to go along with my Christmas gift Marquis, but weirdly the store clerk was afraid to sell something without a price on it.

 

[ge1969]

Hey Jimmy! Just wondering, looking at pics 17 and 18 in the first group, love the blue/ chrome Shetland, and would you happen to have one like the others in that same picture in red? Also, in pic 18, is that a Sunbeam Challenger? Lastly, do you think you might have hoses and tools for the vacs I mentioned, along with a set of copper wands for a G.E. Roll-Easy? Thanks, TG

 

[ozhoover]

Hey Jimmy,

Ok I can't spot the Aussie Hoover but can see the UK Power Plus in pic 6.

Now do you have any Penncrest or JC Penney Hoover made machines?

Thanks
Mark

 

[rugsucker]

replys

--Australian Hoover is in pic 6 and likely same as British.A local customer went down under for a high paying construction job,brought household items back and could not plug Hoover into US outlet.We then traded.
--oldschoolguy-May have 'your' Hoover or at least do have more outer bags and hoods.Straight suction is probably Health Mor by Royal.
--ge1969-Have several similar Shetland canister but probably not red.They had great colors/styles and design with many features that were added to deluxe models but not so great quality/performance.As of yesterday have found about 6 Challenger(painted,flowers & woodgrain).Do have many hose/atts for above and Roll Easy but first need to match up with vacs they came with.Want to do Sunbeam soon after Bissell, Vorwerk & Viking.
--ozhoover-Blue/white JCPenney is in pic 6.Also should have a dark orange with box top bag.

 

[rugsucker]

Does your house--

--need Westinghouse?

 

[countryguy]

Jimmy,

I am looking for the wands for a Lewyt Big Wheel....would you happen to have any in your stockpile of vac accessories? also maybe the bare floor tool?

Thanks

Gary

 

[bnsd60m9200]

before people jump on buying stuff from jimmy

most none of the machines he has have left work (cut cords), require alot of restoration to get them running (broken/missing parts such as switches, brushrolls), and he charges a premium because theyre "hard to find". (mostly anything not hoover, kirby or eureka)

granted what i was looking for i knew the issues coming into it and knew it was going to be basketcase to make functional.

if youre expecting pristine, clean running machines from what jimmy has left, you will be in for a shock. most of the machines he has are very dirty, moldy or full of dead bugs. he has LOTS of good attachments, parts and hoses that are in decent, but require significant cleaning (bleach or heavy soak in hot simple green) to actually be usable. DO NOT expect what he has to be "user ready" if you go pick his store in person.

he is not as rushed to git rid of machines as he makes you think. if you know its not easy to find, he wont let it go for a cheap price. be aware of this upon a visit. also wear clothes you plan on getting dirty, and bring gloves and your own water to drink.

i dont know if he cleans up shipped items or not, this is strictly speaking in store picking.

 

[rugsucker]

Gary,

Will probably have wands,not sure about floor brush.

Will,
To begin to answer some of this I would recall trips to vac stores where I was in danger from ice and weather as well as possible carbon monoxide and myself and others had a great time with interesting finds.
With as many vacs as I have from collecting as well as the store there is a range of conditions from parts vacs to very good.The above pictures(many more to follow)will show that it is what it is.Part of sorting is to separate good from bad with hopefully collectors at one end and dumpster & scrap metal yard at other.
"-in for a shock-"Don't be!As with the above WHouse any can request pictures and description.
"-not in rush-"Yes I am!2 buildings with 2 electric bills, 2 water bills, etc is one to many.I have 3 potential buyers for an EMPTY building and that is what it will become in 2020!!
"-charge a premium-"There is MUCH here that can be from $0.00 to $20.00.recently 3 truckloads went to a local vac dealer who wanted them at NO charge.Mostly plastic,bagless dept store vacs but also Kirby Heritage,Elux Discovery and more.If a vac routinely sells for $30-$70 on EBay should I sell same or similar vac for $1.50???If a vac sells for $340.00 on EBay(selling price not just asking)and I have same or better should I sell mine for $3.75???
"-cleans-shipped items-"Before my EBay seller died shipped vacs were cleaned,described and pictured as they can be now with no complaints.
Jimmy
423-268-4841

 

[RugPileDial]

Do you have any of the following:
Kirby power cord gray with red ends
Kirby power cord white with brown ends
LX Belden power cord
LX chrome cordomatic with original plug
LX tool companion
Electrolux white bristle brush attachments ?
Thanks again for your help with my Sears Broom Vac search!

 

[2011hoover700]

Hi I thought I'd add to the list the singer self propelled twin fan and of the decade 80 bags if you have any I need 1 with an air freshener dispenser.
Thanks again for all you do.

 

[rugsucker]

Jeff,

Kirby cords-not likely
LX parts-probably
Sears broom vac-I have many Sears bags that may include for this broom.I don't think I have seen more than 1 of these in 30 years.The most common Kenmore colors at this time were shades of tan,green & blue.

Damien,
Have a very few twin fan models,some attachments but probably only 1 self propelled.
Air freshener-Have not had many but might be at least 1.Hoping to find outer bags for Convertible and F & G style Eurekas this weekend.
Jimmy
423-268-4841

 

[RugPileDial]

Thanks Jimmy,

Would you like me to wait to hear from you, or should I call you in a few weeks to check? Maybe I should have a package of those bags that fit the Sears broom and prepare for the vacs appearance. Jeff

 

[RugPileDial]

Jimmy,

I just attempted to email you at [email protected]. Undelivered message came back. Would you be willing to email me a copy of photo of Sears catalog showing broom vacs? Then I can use that photo to post “wanted” thread to attempt to locate one of those. I guess one cannot copy photos from VacuumLand or at least I couldn’t figure it out. Thanks, Jeff

 

[rugsucker]

423-268-4841--

--Do not EMail,do not voice mail.423-268-4841 will allow communication as with the person who asked for WHouse pictures.Phone is on in early morning until between 5-9PM when it is turned off.Will be happy to answer any vac questions unless I am already talking with someone or in car.I can also text.
Jimmy
423-268-4841

 

[2011hoover700]

Good morning Jimmy I don't know if any of them eureka f&g outer bags are vinyl but I prefer them and I forgot to add to the list granted you happen to have 1 a shetland floor polisher with a tank and a headlight. If the shetland I mentioned has a flat handle I would prefer that but I'll take any handle as long as it has a tank and headlight.
Also feel free to offer me anything that would otherwise end up being tossed or scraped.
Hope to actually visit you soon.

 

[phaeton]

Hello rugsucker,
Any thought on the vacuum that I wanted to buy from you?

 

[rugsucker]

Damien,

Didn't get to sort F&G bags yesterday but did find 3 more Sunbeam downstairs to join those upstairs.Also found 2 gray Special halos so may be closer to finding brown that Charles needs.Will soon separate 2 brush polishers as to Hoover and non Hoover.Also some brushes.Would be great if you could come down perhaps on way to visit relatives in NC.
Pete,
GE is still here,still available.Will be making more time for vacs until most are gone.
Jimmy
423-268-4841

 

[phaeton]

Thank you

Hi Jimmy,
Thanks for the information.
Good luck,
Pete

 

[kloveland]

Jimmy has some neat things! I got a nice sunbeam upright and early Regina housekeeper when I was there.

 

[rugsucker]

"Sunbeam upright/early Regina Housekeeper

Should be at least 1 more of each.

 

[RugPileDial]

Thanks Jimmy! It was fun talking to you on the phone and thanks for taking the time to look for my LX accessories.

 

[rugsucker]

14 vacs left today--

--including the orange bag Royal commercial.

 

[rugsucker]

As I said above--

--I would have more to say in Jan.I am starting'Vacuum Store Clean Out 2020'with more information and pictures.