I've tried sharing video's here but it will not let me download them....why? So here is a link to my YouTube video.
My Kenmore Automatic video
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Pictures taken during restoration
I had to repair the linkage on this old girl, it has a unique front wheel set up of 2 sets of front wheels. 4 in the front, and two in the back. The front wheels would self adjust going from a smooth floor to carpeting, giving it's name "Automatic"
I had to repair the linkage on this old girl, it has a unique front wheel set up of 2 sets of front wheels. 4 in the front, and two in the back. The front wheels would self adjust going from a smooth floor to carpeting, giving it's name "Automatic"
Way more stylish than the hoover models that were on the market. I would have got one of these back then.
I have seen many over the years. My favourite is the imperial bug eye model but in spite of the many over the years I have never seen any tool sets.
They must be rare as anything.
I am sure dysonman has one or two though.
I have seen many over the years. My favourite is the imperial bug eye model but in spite of the many over the years I have never seen any tool sets.
They must be rare as anything.
I am sure dysonman has one or two though.
Kieran
Kieran,
Yes I did buy this on eBay but the seller first had it as local pic-up only. I contacted the seller, but he wasn't interested in shipping it, but after a few months they relisted it at a higher price, and did offer shipping, so I bought it. It took two Kenmore's to complete this one.
Pictured is the Kenmore I used to complete this automatic. I used the handle and bag from the one on the right to complete it so it's not all original, but I don't care it's a good looking vac. I might replace the cord with an older style cloth covered cord in time. It has a Kirby cord on it now that matched the handle color perfectly. It's hard to find these with the handle grip intact.
Side Note: I worked on my two Kenmore's at the same time. Also pictured is the Automatic and the Imperial together. [this post was last edited: 4/28/2021-09:18]
Kieran,
Yes I did buy this on eBay but the seller first had it as local pic-up only. I contacted the seller, but he wasn't interested in shipping it, but after a few months they relisted it at a higher price, and did offer shipping, so I bought it. It took two Kenmore's to complete this one.
Pictured is the Kenmore I used to complete this automatic. I used the handle and bag from the one on the right to complete it so it's not all original, but I don't care it's a good looking vac. I might replace the cord with an older style cloth covered cord in time. It has a Kirby cord on it now that matched the handle color perfectly. It's hard to find these with the handle grip intact.
Side Note: I worked on my two Kenmore's at the same time. Also pictured is the Automatic and the Imperial together. [this post was last edited: 4/28/2021-09:18]
dysonman1
Well-known member
I have a tool set, complete, for these Kenmores. The converter slides in from the back like a Hoover Convertible. It uses the same tools as a Commander, but without the rug nozzle.
madman
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Serpentine belt for a bumper, nice idea.
