Need Help Repairing Air-Way Chief

[vacuumman]

I recently purchased a very incomplete Air-Way model 35 Chief and I need help bringing it back to its former glory. 


Based on the pictures, I can tell that the machine is missing:
Handle
Switch
Cord
Brushroll
Bag
Side Cover for Belt


Am I missing anything else?

Does anyone have any of these parts? If not, do you know what kind of brushroll has a similar width and could be modified to fit the machine? I may be able to 3D print adapters to make it fit.

Also, if you own an Air-Way Chief, can you take a picture of the underside of the cleaner and the brushroll ends?

Thanks.

 

[dysonman1]

This is the brush roll. I removed the rubber beater bars because they will break after all these years if you leave them attached.

 

[dysonman1]

This is the belt cover.

 

[dysonman1]

The Chief and the Zephyr twin motor models (the Super Chief is hanging out on the other side of the room).

 

[vacuumman]

Brushroll

How long is the brushroll?
Also, do the end caps on the brush rotate or do they lock in?

 

[lesinutah]

The

Caps will lock into the end of the grooves. The end caps on brush rolls will never usually spin. They stabilize the brush roll. Imagine hitting a rock the brush roll would come undone and cause havoc.

 

[bikerray]

This is what the Air Way brush strips look like before and after rebristling.

 

[vacuumman]

Brushroll

Does anyone have a spare brushroll they're willing to sell?

 

[phaeton]

I do not know is this might be of any use to you vacuumman?

I have no idea of why I remembered where this brushroll was. It is 11-3/4", this just the round aluminum and 12-3/8" from end to end where I believe the bearing caps would go that are missing. Check all pictures closely and you might ask Tom - dysonman1 or one of the other Pros on Air-Way.
I am in Los Angeles and my email address is on my member profile.
Good luck, Peter

 

[vacuumman]

Phaeton

I sent you an email about the brushroll.

 

[dysonman1]

I pulled out all my extra pieces to the airway chief. These were cleaned and buffed 20 years ago and have been sitting in storage since. I know I have the brush roll and bearings in a different box.

 

[vacuumman]

Dysonman1

Does that cord have a power switch attached to it?

 

[dysonman1]

Yes, the cord has the power switch attached to it. I have a HUGE box of very vintage brush rolls going back to the 1912 Hoover Senior. It's heavy, and on a shelf, so I'll need one of my friends to help me get it down. I'm sure the brush roller for my air-way that's in pieces (those pieces were buffed) is in there. I'll show you what the bearing/brush holders looked like.

 

[vacuumman]

Are you willing to sell some of these parts?

 

[vacuumman]

Bearings

I was able to attach the brushroll using two of the Flanged Sleeve Bearing with 1/4 in Inside Dia. and 3/8 in Outside Dia. from Grainger. The fit is not exact and there is more vibration than I like, but the brushroll does turn decently. A Hoover Quadraflex belt fits fine. Now all I need to do is get a handle, cord, and bag.

https://www.grainger.com/product/12...l&gucid=EMT:10101010:SKU:CSM-348&emcid=NA:SKU

 

[myvacsrock]

I have a spare handle and bag. I would just use a black cord for your cord… bonus points for using a woven wrapped one.

 

[vacuumman]

Myvacsrock

Do you have any pictures of the parts?

 

[vacuumman]

Myvacsrock

I am interested in purchasing your spare handle and bag. You can contact me via the email address in my profile.