my new Hoover model 105

[1926700]

ok..i got this 105 th summer. it was in decent condition, just needed a little love. it is a NON rebuilt Model 105. most that i see are the Special that were redone in the 40's....although this one says special also, i read that ewas just to disingish it and make clear that it was not commercial. gave the motor a freshg coat of black paint, and same for the handle. and gave the base a good cleaning and some work with Mothers.....i need to make a bag for this.....butt that will happen in due time...

 

[1926700]

=)

i went on ebay and invested in a new cloth covered cord, and a reproduction plug. i think it made the the whole machine look more authentic.

 

[1926700]

and one more pic for good luck....

and to show the paint job...and also, its so cool that i have a example of the pre Hoover made motor, and also a 541 with the Hoover made motor=)

 

[eurekastar]

That's really wonderful!  Is that cloth cord NOS or does someone still make those?  Can't wait to see it with a bag. 

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Looks good

 

[brandon_w_t]

WOW! Love it! The cord suits the machine very well!

 

[athanasius80]

Nice. Robbins & Myers motor. The 105 and all other pre-700 machines were supposed to have come from the factory with a dull aluminum finish, but I've never found one that hasn't been shined up over the years. Pretty machine!

 

[1926700]

well.....

i like that satin finish....but this one needed a little shine to look good.....the finish was kinda really dirty. so you gotta do what you gotta do. i wanted to leave the original metal alone on this one, since ive repainted my 541

 

[jimbeckwith]

Model 105

Beautiful machine! Until the advent of the model 541, Hoover had the following name designations for their models from largest to smallest: Senior, Junior, Special, Baby. Every special model that is a factory rebuilt machine (at least that I've ever seen) are all marked "Previous Model Reconstructed at the Hoover Factory".

 

[vacumaniac]

Nice!!!!! Love the cord!!!! Do you have a link where to get those?

 

[1926700]

hey there.....

i wanted to let you know, i got the cord on Ebay. i searched cloth covered reproduction cord, and you have to pick through till you find something rather correct for your project. i guess its still made for lamp collectors, and is also sold for appliances....its sold bi the foot, so i orders 10 foot. that's just enough to play with the machine....but i feel like i should have ordered more...but oh well..=)

 

[brandon_w_t]

SUNDIAL WIRE!!!

My hero of a store. Lovely cords and plugs for sale.

http://www.sundialwire.com

 

[tolivac]

Sundial wire would also be of interest to lamp and radio collectors who need the cloth insulated cables.