Must say myself......I'm pretty proud of these two.....

[crevicetool]

I brought two machines to the convention this year after not having rebuilt one for over two years. The first one is this Westinghouse Mobile-Speed gotten from the NC57 pile. It was begging to be rebuilt. Pretty standard as far as body work and paint was concerned, but I rebuilt the tools this time too, and I have never had to paint plastic. I am proudest most of the decal. I'll post another thread about this, but it came out rather well.

 

[crevicetool]

rear view

 

[crevicetool]

Lux model "S". A generous gift last year from Mr. Fred Nelson. Pretty standard here too - except from the get-go, I had problems with the paint and had to re-do it a few times. Even with that, I had a towel wrapped around it for transport to the convention, and the heat and towel wrinkled the UN-cured paint under the rear motor cover. I'll fix it at a later date.

 

[crevicetool]

side view....

 

[electrolux~137]

WOW! Gorgeous, both of them!!!

Think you can work your magic on this?!

 

[portable]

Ewwwwwwwww

Charles - a truly terrifying item. I would never let it into my house. It LOOKS like it must smell bad........

Rick - I cannot BELIEVE that beautiful Westinghouse. I had never seen one up close. That is just stupendous. I had heard rumors of your great rebuilding skills, and this is sure a testament to them. Absolutely fantastic. The Electrolux E is fantastic, too. You really have a great skill.

Are there 2 different versions of the Mobile-Speed? Two color sets?

 

[electrolux~137]

John, believe it or not, that Electrolux with Leprosy was on eBay!! It was one of those "rair ventage Elektirlox vackuumme sweaper" listings...

You can see more here:


http://www.137.com/invasion

 

[petek]

Wow Rick they're very pulchritudinous

 

[luxg]

I can attest first hand after seeing and using these machines that the pictures don't really do them justice! I doubt that either looked this good new out of the box. The best part is that they both run great! Fantastic job Rick!

 

[constellation86]

Amazing job Rick!
They are beautiful.
You should start on my Kenmore just send me your address...
Nicholas

 

[constellation86]

Just needs a little wiring.

 

[constellation86]

I'm sure you can get a new belt at walmart.
Ok last one.

 

[vinvac]

Rick,

You should be proud...a new hair style...and that vacuum...

I could not beleive the difference...seeing the pictures of before and after...you are truly an artist!!!

Morgan

 

[thevacuumman]

Wow that Lux and Westinghouse are beautiful

 

[portable]

Hi Nick -

Is that the Kenmore that came out of Kyle's shed? That poor thing is a real wreck! Crevice Tool to the rescue!

 

[fairfax88]

OK, I'd like to have,


the Air~Way restored before you send it home to me!-Lol
Rick,you really do great work...

 

[hamiltonbeachbo]

Rick,
Your restoration work is incredible.
I absolutely love your attention to detail.
I think Terry is right, they look better than when brand new.
Your work is very inspirational.
Thanks for sharing.
Really sorry I missed convention this year .... looks like everyone had a fantastic time!
Pat

 

[constellation86]

No I found the Kenmore in a scrap metal pile behind my Dad's shop. Not sure how it got there.
Nicholas

 

[compactelectra]

Charles

I've seen Rick's work where he restore to brand-new condition a machine worse than that AF! Rick - some pictures? Wasn't it a Westinghouse tank?