Hoover Model 800 Restoration!

[myvacsrock]

This was a fun one  

 

[myvacsrock]

Rebuilt the handle mechanism

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[myvacsrock]

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[myvacsrock]

This thing just purrs along the carpet..

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[hygiene903]

Another beautiful restoration! Excellent job, Kyle!
Jeff

 

[mivintagevacs]

That turned out awesome! Nice work. These really are beautiful machines. I love the details on the hood and bag.

 

[myvacsrock]

Here is a quick video!

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[huskyvacs]

Looks good! I like how the headlight looks on these models. It has a nice soft glow to it. I have a 300 with a headlight too.

 

[paul]

Looks spiffy now - nice job!

 

[vacmadman]

You've done it again!

As always It looks fantastic, well done Kyle amazing work indeed!

Jim

 

[lesinutah]

Nice

Very nice vacuum.
What year was this model made. I'm far from a kirby expert but it looks before 1950s bit not positive.

 

[tolivac]

NICE!!And it has a headlight that shines on the area you are vacuuming!Also quieter than most new vacuums.Too bad these are no longer made!

 

[huskyvacs]

Hoover Model 800 came out in the 1930's I believe. And the 700 was 1920's.

 

[paul]

According to the service manual page posted on VL thread 13491 Hoover USA's model 700 was produced 1926-29, and its model 800 1933-35.

Thanks to former contributor, vac_whisperer, who was kind enough to post it for our reference.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

That was a great specimen

of the "art deco" phase.

 

[huskyvacs]

Thanks Paul for forwarding that info. I never knew the exact date range. Crazy they only sold them for a couple years each. These days you see the same vacuum model sold for a lot longer than that.

 

[human]

That is simply stunning!

 

[hoover800abcd]

Where to purchase belt

Hi! I have the same exact model, but I can not find a belt for it. I am new to this hobby, and could use some help. If anyone has any advice, that would be great. Thanks!

 

[2011hoover700]

@hoover800abcd eureka rd belts or hoover 44783 are good options.