Dorothy Truccano's Model 305 Hoover

[alexb1186]

This is an exceptional score I got at a sale a couple weekends ago that Fred about pissed himself over.  I originally went for a 50's rounded Kenmore canister in the dolly/cart (which I got, photo to come later) but since the guy who ran the sale knows me well he had a couple more in the back bedroom, one being this 305 plus tools and a 4057 Pickle convertible.  The cord on it was original but dry rotted to the point the machine wouldn't turn on so I ended up rewiring the handle and installing a generic black cord.  The bag is perfect except for a tiny 3/4 inch repair job near the bellows but hardly noticeable.

 

[alexb1186]

Before shot of agitator

The agitator cleaned up beautifully but it needs new strips

[this post was last edited: 11/9/2011-17:13]

 

[alexb1186]

The other loot that day

The Kenmore is currently at the spa but it runs great and the other Hoover needs some glue on the bag hanger.

 

[portable]

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<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">That is a great Model 305, and the bag is original too. What a score that you got the attachments and the box. I love the Kenmore, too. That model is rather rare. - John</span>

 

[henry200]

Congratulations!

Alex, you scored big time!  The Convertible is cool, the Kenmore is wildly awesome, but the 305 OMG is almost too good to be true!  My most-loved aunt had a 305 and it's been a life-long obsession to find one for myself.  If this one turned up for you maybe there is still hope that I will find one too. 

 

[goadie12]

Wow very nice I like the kenmore veery much. Zach