My Hoover 119!
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Now here is where I would normally post a picture of it all back together and ready to test out, but only I can't.
Why? Because when I went to put the handles on I discovered that the nut for the upper handle has gone missing.
I had it last night with all the other bits and pieces but when I went to get it today it was nowhere to be found. I've searched high and low but to no avail.
As a result, I am completely clueless as to how I am going to get this cleaner going. Any suggestions?
Why? Because when I went to put the handles on I discovered that the nut for the upper handle has gone missing.
I had it last night with all the other bits and pieces but when I went to get it today it was nowhere to be found. I've searched high and low but to no avail.
As a result, I am completely clueless as to how I am going to get this cleaner going. Any suggestions?
Panic over! I finally found the missing nut and have assembled the 119 and rewired the plug (plus fitted a 3 amp fuse to replace the 13 amp in there - big surprise) so tomorrow morning I'll test it out for the first time.
The dilemma I have at the moment is when I come to re-paint it should I spray it the same colour silver it currently has or try to return it to gold, bearing in mind I'd never be able to reproduce the original decals on the belt cover?
I haven't even tested the motor yet though, so I suppose I'd better wait until I do that before thinking too much into it! Knowing my luck it won't even run.
The dilemma I have at the moment is when I come to re-paint it should I spray it the same colour silver it currently has or try to return it to gold, bearing in mind I'd never be able to reproduce the original decals on the belt cover?
I haven't even tested the motor yet though, so I suppose I'd better wait until I do that before thinking too much into it! Knowing my luck it won't even run.
mjm0424
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I have a few of these machines. They are one of the best little workhorses I've ever seen.I do maintaince work on apt complexes,& have one in almost every building I work at. They are the BEST for stairs,& what a backsaver,compaired to using a canister vac.I've never worked on one that didn't have all of the dirt by the electrical works,when I got it.Good luck on your restoration. Gold or dark brown would look good on the base.As for selling them-I would wait,who knows what they will be worth in the future? I have many vintage pieces in my home,&quite a few vintage vacs. I have one friend who is constantly ragging at me about clutter. I tell him to shut up because this is my retirement.His 401 may tank,but my hoover #65 will still be worth something.
I have a few of these machines. They are one of the best little workhorses I've ever seen.I do maintaince work on apt complexes,& have one in almost every building I work at. They are the BEST for stairs,& what a backsaver,compaired to using a canister vac.I've never worked on one that didn't have all of the dirt by the electrical works,when I got it.Good luck on your restoration. Gold or dark brown would look good on the base.As for selling them-I would wait,who knows what they will be worth in the future? I have many vintage pieces in my home,&quite a few vintage vacs. I have one friend who is constantly ragging at me about clutter. I tell him to shut up because this is my retirement.His 401 may tank,but my hoover #65 will still be worth something.
