Early Christmas Present. Need some help with it though

[collector2]

You might say that I got one of the best Christmas gifts possible Friday. As most of you know one of my favorite brands is Goblin. Several months ago I had arranged a trade with a friend in England (Si) of a Canadian Electrolux ZB55 for a Goblin Triumph. The Triumph arrived in the mail Friday and I'm extatic. I do need some help with it though as I'm missing the small nozzle and sprayer and the exhaust coupler was broken. More below but for now, here's my latest aquisition.

 

[collector2]

The Triumph (model 46) was the step down model of the Ace (model 55). They were made from 1945-49. Both machines shared the same general body style, motor and parts, but as you can see from this picture, there were a couple of differences. The Triumph lacked the chrome bands and decorative embossing on the end covers. It also has a front skid rather than front wheels like the Ace. The Ace had a woven material covered hose while the Triumph had only a cloth hose and the rug nozzle on the Ace had delux features of a swivel elbow and a control which concentrated suction in the center of the nozzle when engauged.

 

[collector2]

Unfortunately the bakalite exhaust coupler was broken in shipment. Does anyone happen to have a spare???

 

[collector2]

The other two parts I'm missing are the sprayer and small nozzle (as pictured here from my Ace) Note the Goblin name and logo embossed in the sprayers glass. Anyone have spares?

 

[caligula]

Repair

There is a stuff called Gorilla Glue, it works wonders. Simply follow directions on the bottle. When this stuff dries it leaves a white residue, which you simply peel off and you won't even know there was a break.

It is amazing.

Alex Taber

 

[collector2]

Hi Alex:

Thanks - I wondered what would work on the bakalite. Unfortunately I dont have all the pieces

Doug

 

[aeoliandave]

I recommend mending Bakelite only with Cryogenic...Chrysalids...Crannberries...Cyanoacrylamide...Oh, you know - CrazyGlue!

I am not kidding. The mend ends up forming a bond stronger than the surrounding material, much like Hot Hide Glue acts with wood to wood repairs. Crazy Glue bleeds into the micro pores of the Bakelite without adding an extra layer between the fragments, which is the big problem with any other adhesive, including china weld. Unless you have access to a Museum's Restoration Shop jigs and tools to hold the pieces in precise alignment The fragments will not fit together perfectly and the repair will be lumpy.

Adhesives like Epoxy, etc, are very difficult to remove after the fact - ask any China Repair Shop - whereas a rubber based glue removes easily but doesn't hold very well. White glue is White glue and should only be used for Crafts. Wallpaper paste is for wallpapering and Hot Hide glue is for furniture.

Test fitting the Bakelite Fragments it is easy to see how perfectly the pieces must be made to fit.

Doug, I would repair your Bakelite piece only with crazyglue. After the glue has dried and set - about 5 minutes - it is a snap to scrape and polish out the overspill on the surface cracks, leaving a repair that is visually pleasing and barely detectable at close range.

If you want to experiment with Gorilla Glue, try it on something else to discern if its properties are suitable for bakelite, please. I honestly don't know what Gorilla glue is for or what its composition is.

Dave

 

[crevicetool]

The only work I've done with Gorilla glue is repairing some assemble it yourself particle board furniture. The stuff expands! Somewhat like that spray insulation. So it might now be suitable for this application.

Nice machines Doug!!!

The machine on the left, the one with all the straps around it, looks like a locomotive to me!

A lot of shiny parts though.

Rick

 

[watsonw]

exhaust coupler

Hello Doug,

I've just looked in a box in the garage and guess what I found...a complete coupler from an early 55, would that do ?
if so email me with your address details and I will find out the postal charge.

A friend and I like goblins. He has aquired a small pre-1920's varnished box electric type and is currently negotating with somebody for what we think is a 'MARVEL'


Regards, Walter.

p.s. hope I can get my 'RELIANCE' fans to balance !!!!

 

[collector2]

Hi Walter:

Just sent an email off to you(and forgot to put down my address so I'll send another). Thanks for the help

Doug