poconovacman
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A fully serviced Convertible, the beautiful bagless Platinum Series that John so graciously gifted to me, and a fabulous new SteamVac that I purchased tonight at an unbeatable price.
Meanwhile on Drinker Street.......
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poconovacman
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If anyone is interested in seeing the SteamVac, I'll be posting the unboxing thread over in Contemporary!
suckolux
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Wonderful pics and tour.Looks like a great time and machine.
beko1987
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Brilliant, a proper service!
kenmorekid
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I haven't had a chance to talk to Rob Shore since he got back, but did u get the Lux, Kirby, and hose for your kenmore I sent with him?
poconovacman
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I did, and they're fabulous! Thanks Mike!
vacu-finder
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Hoover U4119
What did he charge you for all that work on the yellow convertible..?
My guess is around....................
Armature: $40.00
Top bearing: $20.00
Brushes: $15.00
Belt: $4.00
Cloth Bag: $30.00
Labour: $26.95
Brush strips: $20.00
Brush roll bearings: $15.00
Total: $170.95 + Tax......
What did he charge you for all that work on the yellow convertible..?
My guess is around....................
Armature: $40.00
Top bearing: $20.00
Brushes: $15.00
Belt: $4.00
Cloth Bag: $30.00
Labour: $26.95
Brush strips: $20.00
Brush roll bearings: $15.00
Total: $170.95 + Tax......
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Bags for your Kenmore
I found 3 Kenmore 50651 bags in my collection today, do those fit yours?
I found 3 Kenmore 50651 bags in my collection today, do those fit yours?
kirbyloverdan
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John Gregory
is an amazingly kind friend and I am so glad to see him on here .
I still must get some time to visit his store again .
He is Mr. Hoover NO one has more knowledge about Hoover than John Gregory
Great machines there Matt
Dan
is an amazingly kind friend and I am so glad to see him on here .
I still must get some time to visit his store again .
He is Mr. Hoover NO one has more knowledge about Hoover than John Gregory
Great machines there Matt
Dan
poconovacman
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Vac-U-Finder,
I do believe I stated in my above postings that John Gregory would not take payment for the work and parts done to my machine. He is truly a wonderful friend. So your assumption of price total, while probably accurate for any other vac shop, does not hold to my machine.
I do believe I stated in my above postings that John Gregory would not take payment for the work and parts done to my machine. He is truly a wonderful friend. So your assumption of price total, while probably accurate for any other vac shop, does not hold to my machine.
vacu-finder
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"I do believe I stated in my above postings that John Gregory would not take payment for the work and parts done to my machine. He is truly a wonderful friend. So your assumption of price total, while probably accurate for any other vac shop, does not hold to my machine. "
Ok,,,,,,then why did he do it, just curious..?
cheers,
Ok,,,,,,then why did he do it, just curious..?
cheers,
kirbyloverdan
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Why did he do it ?
Deeb ,
I guess your not use to kind hearted people doing stuff just because .
Why does there have to be a cost involved ? Sometimes a simple thank you is worth more than money itself .
Give unto others ...
Better to give than receive ...
Dan
Deeb ,
I guess your not use to kind hearted people doing stuff just because .
Why does there have to be a cost involved ? Sometimes a simple thank you is worth more than money itself .
Give unto others ...
Better to give than receive ...
Dan
vacu-finder
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WHO YOU CALLING deeb.?????????????
kirbyloverdan
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read your
profile that's what it says is your name
Dan
profile that's what it says is your name
Dan
durango159
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Favorite Convertible?!?!
It's a very nice looking Convertible that orange one. My Convertible knowledge is NO WHERE near to that of my canister vacs. My interest is the sound of a 4.3 Amp motored model. Many of those hoods, as seen on that Kmart model come with a 4.8Amp HP motor. While I like the sound of the 4.8, 5.0 and 6Amp motors, it's SIGNIFICANTLY different from the 4.3Amp. The 4.3Amp motors I've heard also sound different from the typical 420 Watt Convertible models as found in a 1070, 69 or other earlier models. The 4.3 brings back childhood memories in my head of the 1st VACUUM I EVER USED!!!
In trying to find a 4.3Amp motored model, I am design and color fussy! There won't be pinks, purples, teals, ultra light colors, completely white, flower patterns or other off the wall things in my collection!!! Even that tan/ cream colored Decade 80 that I previously owned, had to go!! The all white cloth bag equipped Hoover Elite from early 90's nor all white JC Penney model would never be in my house!!! I like darker, brilliant colors: Deep Navy blue, Forest Green, Red. some oranges, some yellows. I like my Cinnamon Hoover Celebrity because it is a childhood vac that sounds cool!!! If it was a Deep Navy blue, that would be AWESOME!!! Wish my Celebrity IV Elite had the same shade of deep blue that's on the metal base, all over the machine!! The lighter sky colored teals don't appeal to me as much. Now a dark red Hoover Guardsman canister looks cool-- like a Hot Rod sort of color.
Additionally I'm much more privey to the headlight equipped models, and round all metal handle with the flip switch. I like the sound of the flip switch, and find the all metal round handle, more comfortable than the rubber end cap grip. The hood on the headlight models above is good, along with Ranger hood and some of the single piece hoods. I don't like the style hood that comes on a 67, 68, 69 style machines.
Now the window display Red hooded Convertible in Reply 33, looks terrific, though the bag is plain.
I have no idea what model the first Hoover Convertible I ever used was. My parents got rid of the machine when I was about 8 years old too. I recall that it was like a mint green hood, that I'm fairly certain was a single piece. It did not have a headlight. The bag was white, but my parents also had the machine converted from a Type C to Type A bag, so the bag on the unit as I knew it was most likely not original. The handle was a round metal , with flip switch. From what I've seen, it most closely matches the machine that Fred, HooverCelebrity, poses with as his profile photo. Though, I'm not certain as I've never been able to find one in real life anywhere!!
Matt, I'm so glad that your Convertible is doing well now. Thank you for thinking of me!!
***Fred I hope you don't mind as I copy and paste that photo below! The machine in use here most closely matches what I've seen so far as the first vacuum I've ever used. That one or the mint chocolate chip ice cream colored green directly behind you with white/green pokodot bag, except that the machine my parents had was definitely a round handle, not rectangle. I have no idea what model number or motors are in either of those machines.
It's a very nice looking Convertible that orange one. My Convertible knowledge is NO WHERE near to that of my canister vacs. My interest is the sound of a 4.3 Amp motored model. Many of those hoods, as seen on that Kmart model come with a 4.8Amp HP motor. While I like the sound of the 4.8, 5.0 and 6Amp motors, it's SIGNIFICANTLY different from the 4.3Amp. The 4.3Amp motors I've heard also sound different from the typical 420 Watt Convertible models as found in a 1070, 69 or other earlier models. The 4.3 brings back childhood memories in my head of the 1st VACUUM I EVER USED!!!
In trying to find a 4.3Amp motored model, I am design and color fussy! There won't be pinks, purples, teals, ultra light colors, completely white, flower patterns or other off the wall things in my collection!!! Even that tan/ cream colored Decade 80 that I previously owned, had to go!! The all white cloth bag equipped Hoover Elite from early 90's nor all white JC Penney model would never be in my house!!! I like darker, brilliant colors: Deep Navy blue, Forest Green, Red. some oranges, some yellows. I like my Cinnamon Hoover Celebrity because it is a childhood vac that sounds cool!!! If it was a Deep Navy blue, that would be AWESOME!!! Wish my Celebrity IV Elite had the same shade of deep blue that's on the metal base, all over the machine!! The lighter sky colored teals don't appeal to me as much. Now a dark red Hoover Guardsman canister looks cool-- like a Hot Rod sort of color.
Additionally I'm much more privey to the headlight equipped models, and round all metal handle with the flip switch. I like the sound of the flip switch, and find the all metal round handle, more comfortable than the rubber end cap grip. The hood on the headlight models above is good, along with Ranger hood and some of the single piece hoods. I don't like the style hood that comes on a 67, 68, 69 style machines.
Now the window display Red hooded Convertible in Reply 33, looks terrific, though the bag is plain.
I have no idea what model the first Hoover Convertible I ever used was. My parents got rid of the machine when I was about 8 years old too. I recall that it was like a mint green hood, that I'm fairly certain was a single piece. It did not have a headlight. The bag was white, but my parents also had the machine converted from a Type C to Type A bag, so the bag on the unit as I knew it was most likely not original. The handle was a round metal , with flip switch. From what I've seen, it most closely matches the machine that Fred, HooverCelebrity, poses with as his profile photo. Though, I'm not certain as I've never been able to find one in real life anywhere!!
Matt, I'm so glad that your Convertible is doing well now. Thank you for thinking of me!!
***Fred I hope you don't mind as I copy and paste that photo below! The machine in use here most closely matches what I've seen so far as the first vacuum I've ever used. That one or the mint chocolate chip ice cream colored green directly behind you with white/green pokodot bag, except that the machine my parents had was definitely a round handle, not rectangle. I have no idea what model number or motors are in either of those machines.
rugsucker
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Great Hoover store,
Great Hoover ads(some very rare),expert Hoover service,genuine Hoover parts,great selection of new Hoovers,genuine Hoover supplies,great vintage Hoovers!!- and then---do I see something in use that would have come with a DTD canister that uses a pan of water???--Just kidding.One of my most useful bench tools that is used all day,every day is from one of the most not useful vacs of all time.(extra long stair hose from Regina)
Great Hoover ads(some very rare),expert Hoover service,genuine Hoover parts,great selection of new Hoovers,genuine Hoover supplies,great vintage Hoovers!!- and then---do I see something in use that would have come with a DTD canister that uses a pan of water???--Just kidding.One of my most useful bench tools that is used all day,every day is from one of the most not useful vacs of all time.(extra long stair hose from Regina)
vacu-finder
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profile that's what it says is your name
Lol.....no its Dean.. not trying to offend anyone, I was only asking about the cost to rebuild obviously I missed interpreted the post..
Lol.....no its Dean..
not trying to offend anyone, I was only asking about the cost to rebuild obviously I missed interpreted the post..
suckolux
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Wish my Vac shop offered this level of complete professional service! They are very nice and of help, but more into replacing motors.Sad.
kirbyloverdan
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Sweeper central
Is run the old fashioned way with an owner that has a true passion for one brand .
It's the upfront personal touch that makes the difference and has kept this store open for many years .
Dan
Is run the old fashioned way with an owner that has a true passion for one brand .
It's the upfront personal touch that makes the difference and has kept this store open for many years .
Dan
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