My new acquisitions....One American....one Hoo....

[kirbymodel2c]

<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi, Here are two vacuums and some Kirby bits I acquired recently.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">First we have a American Lincoln Super Sweep. It's cleaned up well. It's a shame about the scratches on the head.</span>


<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">It runs well. The bristles on the brush roll are long and in good condition. In fact it's in general good condition for a used commercial vacuum cleaner. It has a cloth bag inside the outer bag.

All in all a great vacuum cleaner.

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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Next we have a Hoover 262. I already have a 262 but this one is in better condition as the main body paint work isn't scratched. Also the top of the rubber handle grip has not perished badly either like my other one has. It runs nice and smooth as well.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">And finally I got a Kirby Heritage "Care Kit" The box isn't in great condition as I would of liked but at least I have one now.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hope you enjoy my pictures...</span>


 


<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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[gottahaveahoove]

Excellent HOOVER

fantastic condition for it's age.

 

[vintagevaclover]

Very awesome Super-Sweep! Those are very rare. How did you come about acquiring that one?

 

[Zombie]

I'm so glad that you were able to clean up the Super Sweep! I'm just glad it went to someone who will take care of it. I promise if I ever get around to making a trip to England, I'll stop by your shop.

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi,

<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi Austin, I bought it off John (Zombie) a few weeks ago. It arrived the other week and I've had chance to give it a clean so I could take pics of it to share.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">And Mr Long. I knew you would like the Hoover. I'm not sure why lol.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">John(Zombie) your welcome to pop in to visit me.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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[kc_kirby]

Congratulations James on the American Lincoln. I have one just like it that I acquired not too long ago. It has the same bag arrangement yours does.

Chad

 

[hygiene903]

Congrats Jim!

Both are beautiful machines, and yes, the Super-Sweep is a rare machine. The 262 looks perfect! I have the US version, model 26.
Jeff

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi Chad, Do you have the other commercial Kirbys?</span>


 


<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi Jeff. What years was your Hoover model 26 out?</span>


 


<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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[hygiene903]

Hi Jim,

There were 253,768 model 26 Hoovers built from 1938 to 1941. From where the serial number falls I believe mine was built in 1939.
Jeff

 

[kc_kirby]

James, I do not have any other commercial Kirby's. I would like to have the small head Comvac. I'm sure I'll find one some day.