Grabbed a Hoover

[rivstg1]

The collector in me overruled sensibility and previous allegiances with other vac brands. I saw Hoover celebrity ( round tank ?), celebrity and this blue model. The canister Celibrity was super condition but I’m not a fan. No one else wanted it either it seemed ( last day of sale is 50% offf). 420 watts ( dont see an amp rating). What years was this made? I see some possible service stamps though

I tore it down and cleaned it all up and blew it out. The belt is way too loose so I put on a decade 80 belt but it’s too small, a strongman competition this should not be . I couldn’t get it one. So out the old one on for the meantime. What belt does this require ? Same as the Model 61?

What made me pull the trigger was all the accessories that came with it! Pretty cool I thought .

I wonder what can one use to polish the plastic ? I tried what I had which is plastics lens restorer but I didn’t observe much of a difference on the area I chose.

 

[brando_husky]

Nice find. I have two model 63s. Great vacuums and so quiet.

I think a model 61 belt fits. A convertible belt is too small

 

[huskyvacs]

I have no loyalty to brands, I like variety in my collection, but I naturally gravitate towards Kirby and Hoover.

That is a great classic Hoover, and in excellent shape. The bag looks like it got feasted on by an entire moth colony, but if you take it to a seamstress or garment sewing shop they should be able to fix up the holes cleanly.

I am not sure if they made the plastic on these with actual plastic or if it was still Bakelite, so be careful with polish. I would take the hood off and test polishes on the underside of the hood first to make sure they don't damage it.

I have heard several people on here recommend Turtle Wax ICE, and officially Kirby refurb centers use Flitz on their metal and plastic parts as a final sealing wax.

 

[rivstg1]

Does anyone know where to direct me to buy new brushrool strips? these are too worn down

not bad for $7.50 for 8 bags, vacuum and attachments, right??

@huskyvacs. thanks!!!!

 

[human]

Nice save!

For $7.50, I think you pretty much stole it. You can definitely afford to do a little work on it for what you have in it.

 

[hygiene903]

Congrats On A Nice Find!

And a great deal, especially with the attachments! Usually the cleaner or attachments by themselves cost much more than what you paid for them together. I have one too, and it is one of my favorite Hoovers!
Jeff

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Great machine

Great idea.
Enjoy!

 

[rivstg1]

to improve the look

so, does anyone have recommendations for making the plastic ( I assume) motor cover look better? aka...polishing it I assume?

 

[rdwdcp]

Nice Vacuum