Lee’s Constellation 862

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

Still it’s not as bad as I expected it to be, the idea is to preserve the machine as much as possible.

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

Bag holder fixed back to the motor chamber cover.

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

Ratings plate fitted.

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

Motor mount on the inside.

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

Flotation ring attached to base canister.

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

I’m standing on dry land for the first time in years.

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

Clasp spring assembly.

What a pig to refit, need two pairs of hands to do this.

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

Motor cover vacuum chamber on.

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

Hinge pin reinserted and the locking c clip fitted, also a pig the c clip is so small.

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

Well what do you think of the new shocking colour.
Dose the pink bumper look O.K. with it.

Just need to rebuild the motor and fit a new flex.

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

Better lighting

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

front

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

I’m relay chuffed with this.

 

[appliancelou]

love hoover constelations

hi lee love your restoration job a true labor of love!! its so rewarding to bring something like these beautifull hoover constelations back to life again these are my all time favorite vacuums thanks so much for shareing the process enjoy!! lou

 

[twocvbloke]

I have to say, G.P.O. red doesn't really suit that vac, though on the positive side, I think you can get bright red flex that will match the colour, or you could just use a contrasting White cable...

You should go find a K6 telephone box and take a picture with that Constellation next to it...

 

[vacbear58]

Early one

Lee

I think the colour does not look bad at all From the serial number your 862 is a VERY early one, produced between September 1959 & January 1960

Al

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

Thanks Al

So the line up consist of so far.

Hoover Constellations
822 Ser HE90358
862 Ser HE13699 September 1959 & January 1960
867A Ser IB317930

Maytag Satellite
S3340001 Ser 010600003526

I know the colour would not be to every one taste.

 

[vacbear58]

Are you sure?

Lee

Are you sure that the 822 SN does not begin with the letters HD? If so your 822 would have been produced between January & June 1957, and going by the number closer to June than January

Al

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

Hi Al

It could be, the plate is in such poor condition you can hardly make out most of the print on it.

Lee

 

[hotpoint95622]

hotpoint 95622

New bearings bought today, cost £4.09.
Cleaned motor components and fitted new bearings.

Photo of the motor cover fan side, I had to drill out the old rivets which secured the bearing cover and oil seal, then had to drill them agene to allow the new rivets to fit.