Hoover 612 refurb 1940s/50s

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I got this in the same joblot as the vortex and the Turboboost but due to work have never really had the time or energy to do anything with it, anyway here it is, it needs a lot of work doing to it but Im sure I will be able to do something with it.

 

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a side view

 

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unfortunately the bag is a generic replacement but hopefully I will be able to make my own.

 

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Underneath is a sorry state

 

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A closer view of the brush roll.

 

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belt cover removed.

 

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Removing the hose adapter end, this allowed tools to be inserted into the cleaner via the side.

 

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removed.

 

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Removing the motor cover

 

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Removed, exposing the motor.

 

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Rusted cables.

 

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The handle release spring.

 

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Removing the motor.

 

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The fan exposed strangely enough no major damage.

 

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Everything fully removed.

 

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And into the bath everything goes, I couldn't help noticing this little spider at the bottom of the bath.

 

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Now to start on the motor

 

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Motor strip down.

 

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strip down