Hoover Convertible Model 707, newest restoration!

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cosmetically and mechanically serviced. i love the wild offbeat colors this thing has! VERY 1970's! got it for $45 on ebay. i was the only bidder. first pic is it in pieces before i serviced the motor bearings.

Will

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after servicing. all shined up like new! runs amazingly. who ever had it before me had the motor serviced. i just cleaned up the carbon buildup on the armature, and lubed the bearings.

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Nice Job!!!!

Looks like Hoover is growing on you. If you are not careful they will multiply very fast.

Nice restoration!
 
thanks guys. ever since ive seen them here i HAD to have one. far as hoovers go, i like the offbeat crazy colors and bags. this one i just couldn't do without.

Will Hemb
 
Very nice find and unusual looking makes it better..
although I agree with John, to my eyes the color combo is hideous looking. I guess I'd call it the ugly duckling model LOL
 
She's one to keep that's for sure!

I see you use 3-In-1 oil on your Vacuum Cleaners. So do I, and I find it works great on the brush roll bearings.
 
thanks for all the kind words ya'll. it really does run great after being serviced. convertibles are much easier to cosmetically restore than a kirby. don't get me wrong i like Kirby a ton, but its much messier to make it look new. sad part is, with the 707, i offically have no more room for vacs. yet there i still want a robins egg blue connie 86, and i still have a dual sanitronic 50 for my collection that will be quite some time before i actually have it in my house! (it's at a friends where my vac business is).

Will Hemb
 
I did notice in your video. . .

that the motor was running on high speed. It is supposed to be running at low speed for vacuuming carpets and high ONLY when the hose converter is connected. You should recheck the speed actuator and set it to low speed. Otherwise, it looks very nice!
 
Agreed with John and Pete !

@ John Long, the 707 is one of my favorite Hoovers, among all of my Favorite Kirby's. Yes, it is like a model 28, a must in any collection. Especially
among Hoover Collectors.
Agreed Pete it is a very different color and look, but it purrs and cleans,So
well !
Norm
 
chris i did switch the speed switch wire connections to the motor when i took it to a friends house to play with tools on it. i noticed the speed went low when the tool converter shoved in. was a simple fix, but glad i caught it, or it woulda burned up the motor after prolonged use like that under the load of the brushroll at high speed!
 
Hoover Model 707 Motor Hums, But Doesn't Turn

I just joined today, so please forgive me if I am not posting in the correct location.

I disassembled the vacuum and checked for obstructions - none were found. I reassembled it and it ran fine; but only for several minutes. After that, it was back to just humming, but the motor wasn't turning.

Any advice on what the problem might be, or how to go about diagnosing the problem, would be greatly appreciated.

My Mom has had this since new and would hate to have to get rid of it.

Thanks.
 

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