I found a $5 Hoover!

[LuxGuy85]

Hey Guys, Sorry I know I have been absent, but school is kicking my butt. I have four classes total and have already completed two not even a month into my semester so I am pretty proud of myself. As you guys know I have been looking for a hoover to add to the fleet and I found one. $5 find and works like a champ and is in good shape just havent cleaned it up yet! Btw this is my fav color so stoked!

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Congrats! Enjoy!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

That's our boy!!

I've been wondering where you went. Glad you're above ground. Enjoy your Ranger...everyone must have one, maybe two.

 

[LuxGuy85]

Thanks!! Yes I am above ground for now, do not know for how much longer though lol.

 

[raycarter]

Excellent Find!

I have the same Hoover cleaner in my collection. That is model U4423, styled in Olympic Blue and
Oyster White. For only five dollars, a cleaner of that quality is a steal! Glad it went to a good home!


Here is my production sample, made in March 1988.

 

[kirbykid63]

Really nice find

I have successfully removed scratches from my hoover hoods with the use of several fine grades of sandpaper and wet sanding.My hoover guardsman on ebay came out like new.

 

[stricklybojack]

Great score!

My favorite feeling in this sport of ours, nabbing the diamond in the rough...

 

[LuxGuy85]

Thanks Guys

I agree the thrill is def in finding them and how much you give for them. I have used Acetone from the home improvement store and it pulls the scuffs right out. I am a bit scared to try sandpaper!

Tristan

 

[xraytech]

That is a very nice Hoover Tristan, very amazing for $5. I hope you like it.

BTW I like the table next to the Hoover in your pic, I have a 4 piece table set just like it in my game room

Sam

 

[rms2192]

Hoover vacuum

Nice find!!!! Great deal for $5.00!!!

 

[guardsman69]

from 1986 to 1989 that model was hot

i sold hundreds of u4423s in that period and most arestill on the road and i am still servicing them....i still even have my original one at home....my u4423 had the metal bottom plate and the model was transitioned to a black plastic bottom plate with the foam seal in early 1988....still an exceptional hoover convertible

 

[swiveltop]

Really nice Hoover find,Congrats on finishing your classes,Get all the education you can, as my grandmother always said "it's something no one can ever take away",I wish I had taken more of her advice,it's never too late though.

 

[durango159]

Nice Find and glad you reappeared Tristan! Nice Hoover. What motor is on that one, I'm curious?

 

[squarehandle]

Nice Find!

Beautiful machine for $5, can't go wrong!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

While the Ranger hood is not my favorite

style,  I have, I believe,  as Jackie Kennedy would say, "one in every color". You know you must.  I've given them to people, as well.  One went to my aunt (had a 70 also). Gave one to an old friend.  He sold it.  Sadly, both the vacuum and the friend are gone now, as well as my aunt. They have a very bright light and lots of power with those high performance motors.  We'll have to find you a nice set of tools now.  

 

[guardsman69]

there are at least 30 ranger style hoods of color

i am surprised you did not get the cleaners back from those who had passed....

 

[gottahaveahoove]

There are several which I do not have.

I don't need them, either.   If one comes along,  great.  If not,  mine will suffice.


  There are other machines to find along the way.

 

[guardsman69]

i have seven different colors and i love them all

the range hood is the most timeless and richest looking full hoods

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Back in November 2006, One of my mother's friends gave me a Kirby Sentria with the standard attachments and with the Carpet Shampoo System attachment. He bought it in August 2006 for $1500. I just wanted to let you know what I got for Christmas 2006.