Jimmy....
I wanted to thank you sincerely for helping me refurbish this vacuum. I did not have the metal shaft to hold it in place, but was able to manufacture one and figure out how to keep it in place.
Because of your generosity, I have been helped. THAT is an example of what I hoped and continue to hope, this website is all about.
One last thing, Jimmy, I actually repaired the tool holder that snaps onto the top of this vacuum, buy custom cutting a plastic part from an older Kenmore parts vacuum. I will include a picture later. Not perfect, but works.
Thanks again.