rugsucker
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my former Hoover Convertible Mo 66
Glad to see it in a new home with someone who can give it the attention an early Convertible deserves.Great restoration work!!
As to the stiffness of bag and bellows some materials on certain brands,models and even variation of models will age differently regardless of amount of use.As above many products may help.I would choose to use a top fill later bag assembly with a micron bag for use and keep the older for historic display.Unlike Eureka they could be changed quickly with no tools.
Any model can have changes over time.I have a Hoover bulletin that states the hose length was changed after the Mo 65 was in production.It seems the early 66 had the emblem with clear plastic over it as on 65.And the later 66 had the fold down bag hanger.From trade ins I have seen over the years it seems the notch cut in the metal tube for hanger can lead to cracks at edges that will worsen and leave the handle looking like a Eureka Victory back saver handle.The same type problem was also on the first Elux Discovery with notches in handle tube for fold down cord clips.
As to the bag it was as found but could be from other model as above.I spent part of Thanksgiving sorting more metal base Convertible and found at least 4 more Mo 66.The others have various problems.One from a smokers home!At least one with upper handle changed when upper handle broke as above.These may be a source of older green bag or motor if interested.
As to most of my stuff being in "terrible mechanical shape"---Many of my vacs are rare because the original quality was such that they developed problems years ago leaving few in any condition for collectors.Any offered will have what I hope is a simple,complete,accurate description of actual condition with pictures of many different areas and a reasonable price considering rarity and condition.
Brian,Happy Hoovering.If i can help with additional parts let me know.,Jimmy
Glad to see it in a new home with someone who can give it the attention an early Convertible deserves.Great restoration work!!
As to the stiffness of bag and bellows some materials on certain brands,models and even variation of models will age differently regardless of amount of use.As above many products may help.I would choose to use a top fill later bag assembly with a micron bag for use and keep the older for historic display.Unlike Eureka they could be changed quickly with no tools.
Any model can have changes over time.I have a Hoover bulletin that states the hose length was changed after the Mo 65 was in production.It seems the early 66 had the emblem with clear plastic over it as on 65.And the later 66 had the fold down bag hanger.From trade ins I have seen over the years it seems the notch cut in the metal tube for hanger can lead to cracks at edges that will worsen and leave the handle looking like a Eureka Victory back saver handle.The same type problem was also on the first Elux Discovery with notches in handle tube for fold down cord clips.
As to the bag it was as found but could be from other model as above.I spent part of Thanksgiving sorting more metal base Convertible and found at least 4 more Mo 66.The others have various problems.One from a smokers home!At least one with upper handle changed when upper handle broke as above.These may be a source of older green bag or motor if interested.
As to most of my stuff being in "terrible mechanical shape"---Many of my vacs are rare because the original quality was such that they developed problems years ago leaving few in any condition for collectors.Any offered will have what I hope is a simple,complete,accurate description of actual condition with pictures of many different areas and a reasonable price considering rarity and condition.
Brian,Happy Hoovering.If i can help with additional parts let me know.,Jimmy
