My Columbus straight suction vacuums, MK111 and B12

[gsheen]

I found this B12 ( one on the right) main unit a few days ago, It had no base but runs. What was nice is that a few weeks ago I found the suction base for this machine in a scrap yard, while going to pick up a old Hoover. I had started to clean the base up.

On the left is my MK111, I have both the polisher head and suction head for it, Now to find the hoses. I plan to give them both a full restoration in the next few weeks

 

[gsheen]

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[singingrainbow]

Neat!

Wow, any idea how old those are? I'm sure they will look great after a full restoration, such an interesting design!


Scott

 

[gsheen]

I am not to sure probably the 40 from the research I have done. Dave Watters has one as well I think his is between my models and is from the 40's