Filter Queen saved from the trash.

[luxlover]

im thinking of just going with the plain crome look or just leaveing it and finding another origional pn to go with it at some point because i SUCK a painting lol


on another note ive got an attachment ring for the top yesterday

 

[kirbylux77]

Kevin- Just so you know, it's NOT a painted marbled brown finish. What I was referring to when I said it was a "marbled finish" is on the raised part of the hood where the headlight is, there are two strips of the same "marble" applique that's on the Filter Queen's tub, & the hood is made of brown plastic.

Dylan- If I was you, I would just leave it alone. Instead, I would just keep my eyes peeled for a matching PN for a good price. Then, if this PN is still in good shape, you could always sell it on Ebay or in the classifieds. And by the way....thanks for your comment on my Filter Queen I posted above! It was in pretty good shape when I found it, besides needing a new blower basket, dusting brush bristles & the rubber on the wheeled caddy replaced.

Rob

 

[luxlover]

i think im going to do that ive took an old filter queen power switch and modifyed it so i could turn it on and off, i got rather annoyed haveing to turn the vacuum off everytime i needed to turn the pn off for a second lol

and no problem its so beautiful what year is it?

 

[Real1]

Rob...

that's not at all what I meant. I realize it was probably an <a name="start_18540.204362">applique....something like that usually is unless it's real camo. My idea was to 'forge' the look somehow with paint(s). I also said I really wouldn't have any idea how to do it exactly because painting isn't my strong suit. Finding chrome paint for plastic though, is easy enough.</a>


 


Kevin

 

[kirbylux77]

Dylan:

I don't have an exact year....Health-Mor didn't have information for models that old when I inquired....but was told it's from the early 1950's, like 1951, 1952, 1953. Unfortunately, the motor date wouldn't hold much clues....although I just replaced the basket & didn't check it out, I can tell from the blower exhaust that the motor is a replacement, which makes sense considering it's age & that it was still being used in the garage & to clean out cars when I found it.

Now, the powerhead you have....that would be anywhere from 1996/97 to 2002, as this was used on 2 models, the Filter Queen 70th Anniversary & Filter Queen Limited Edition. I have heard around here & other sources, like YouTube & Facebook, that the Limited Edition model with this PN was discontinued in 2002. There are 2 ways to date it....you could go by the serial number on the bottom plate, or if your PN motor still has it's original Ametek info sticker, the date of production should be on there.

Kevin: My apologies for the misunderstanding. I thought that you were thinking the "marble" finish was painted on. I did not realize that you knew the "marble" finish was an applique, & was merely thinking that perhaps if you had more experience it could be re-created through paint somehow. I will give you credit, though....at least you realize painting isn't your greatest strength, & best not to try it.

Rob

 

[dysondestijl]

majestic

i have a FQ majestic triple crown in red. i love it, the PN is quite quiet, but it's missing the hepa black filter thing. i got it for only £20!!

 

[Real1]

His .....

original pic had '<a name="start_18540.204506"></a><a name="start_18540.204362"><strong>applique' written all over it. But now that I think of it, there are lots of printers out there duplicating original print stickers like that. But...it gets sticky with copyrighted stuff; some printers care, while others don't.  I don't really understand the distinction unless a company objects. For example, a printer will make me all the original stickers for a TroyBilt tiller and I can also get all the original stickers for a vintage Raleigh ten speed bike on eaby. However, I've had T-shirt companies refuse to print any brand/company logos on a shirt. I'm sure it all makes sense to legal eagles somewhere, but not to me.</a></strong>


 


<strong>Kevin
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