Goblin Triumph

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I have composed a new thread for the 2 constellations.


Back to the Triumph.

Any suggestions for cleaning and polishing the chrome parts, most are covered with pitting which is expected to some degree.

 

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Front cover.

 

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I swear its like you try and find the most beat up rough vacuums you can find then make them look brand new where in tue world did u find the Connies thanks? Zach

 

[collector2]

Hi:

The Bakalite coupler can be removed from the end from the inside (Its made to unscrew). I used fine steel wool and metal polish on mine to clean it up.

Doug

 

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Thanks Doug, fine steel wool and some metal polish it is then, sounds good to me.
The bakelite coupler, I was a bit nervous at first, it was so tight I worried I could crack it, but then submersed it in some warm soapy water and it loosed.

Any ideas of what the fat rubber band is for, it much to big for a seal, I thought it might be like on the Hoover juniors, to hold a disposable bag in place?

Goadie12, Yes I find stuff which is past it’s best but thats the joy of restoring, I found them in a garden shed I have walked past hundreds of time in the last 20 years, a tree fell in the bad storms we had at the start of the week and opened up the view of the contents, I spotted the yellow and white one on a shelf in the window and went to see the owner, who was more than glad to part with it, on going into the shed I found the rose and white one on the bare ground inside as well. The rose one has been painted at some point with a grey paint with a brush.

 

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Hey Lee:

Yep - you're right. Goblin used paper dust bags inside the cloth bag as far back as the late 30's. The rubber "band" held them onto the spout.

Doug

 

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Spent a couple of hours cleaning the chrome and polishing the leather cover today.
Checked the motor while cleaning the motor cover, it is in good condition and needs nothing doing to it.

 

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Front cover, the chrome doses have some pitting but I think that it relates to the machines age.

 

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All nice and clean.
Over time with more polishing the paint spots should disappear slowly.

 

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Well that it for this one, just keep a look out for some tools.

 

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Before, it dose look better now comparing the photos.

 

[collector2]

Looks good - They are a great machine (but then I'm Biased - lol)