New additions to my collection

[nubz3760]

I recently got a hoover convertible and a Royal commercial upright. Ironically, both machine's model numbers are 1030. The Hoover was very dirty and the hood was broken and spray painted. The Royal's bag had a few tiny holes that I patched and also needed a good polish. Luckily, some helpful collectors were able to help me locate an original hood for my convertible. Here are some before and after pics of both machines.

 

[nubz3760]

Heres a pic of the royal before I polished it

 

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A closeup on the royal

 

[nubz3760]

Heres a picture of my convertible with the new hood

 

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This is what the royal looks like after a good polish. Soo shiny :-D

 

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Group shot. Tell me what you guys think.

 

[cb123]

Life after death

Great restorations!

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Nick,

I may have not much interest in this machine as I would your two older Royals, I'd at least like to see your "screamer" 1030 Royal in action on YouTube. As a 10 amp motor, it will outdo even your 1984 Stark-branded 880 (4.5 amp).

Going by the housing, it appears to be a 2001 model.

A replacement brush roll for this machine is part #2673273000 and a replacement belt is #1672260001 if needed.

~Ben

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

1988 Royal 660

Nick,

I'm wondering if you have any interest in this 1988 model Royal 660Z Commercial upright?

~Ben

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Heavy...648?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item48528d9888

 

[hygiene903]

Agreed!

Nice finds Nick, and great job on the restoration!
Jeff

 

[nubz3760]

Ben, the royal is indeed loud but very VERY powerful. Even with the height all the way up and a good half inch above the carpet, it has no problem lifting my plush carpet against the nozzle.

As for the 660Z you mentioned, I really only bought a commcerial 10amp with shakeout because sometimes I just want to feel the power haha. If it were a lesser amp machine, I would rather have a household model because I like the colors better.

 

[nubz3760]

almost forgot

I will also try to upload a video of these two machines in action over the coming weeks.

 

[vacuumman206]

very nice looking machines. I never cared much for royal uprights till I recently got some. and I would certainly not be the first to say those things are cleaning tanks!!Ranked somewhere on the list of beastly vacuums I'm sure.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

1991 Royal 9700 Classic

Nick,

I wonder if you'd want to bid on this 1991 Royal Classic 9700?

~Ben

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-9700-...300874129391?pt=US_Vacuum&hash=item460d7edfef

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

1988 Royal 887

Nick,

Here's a 1988 model Royal 887 for your consideration. It has some replacement trim on it, though (2025/2028 bag, to name but one).

~Ben

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRE-OWNED-R...300873009451?pt=US_Vacuum&hash=item460d6dc92b

 

[nubz3760]

Ben, I actually am bidding on that 970 haha

 

[nubz3760]

9700 sorry

 

[nubz3760]

video time

So, as promised, heres a video of my Royal 1030.
The video of my Hoover Convertible will be up later.

Tell me what you think.

 

[nubz3760]

And here is a video of the Hoover