too many VACS--who wants what??

[rugsucker]

I hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend,maybe in a special place.I was in The Place Of Which We Do Not Speak(part vacuum warehouse,part Collyer bros memorial)starting some much delayed organizing.After years of vacs as a business &hobby,buying loads of tradeins with good modern and parts machines and a few vintage mixed in as well as vacs from out of business or deceased dealers it is somewhat Unspeakable!Anyone want to continue next weekend?--First,Floor-a-Matic,I found a better blue Elux L cw hiding between a 50s Singer can & Lewyt if you still need.--also,Montgomery Ward fans get ready for 3 rare canisters on EBay.(Hint,not one is Eureka.)Anyone up for a road trip?If you like vintage vacs bring a large cargo area and a relatively small amount of US currency.Do you like areas with interstate access,rivers,lakes and mountains?That would be here!Do you also like vintage cars at weekend cruise-ins?that would be here!(More on cars separtely.Cruise-in is every Sat.The BIG car show is July at nearby Borla Industries--QUALITY exhast systems.)The vacs range from Apex to Hoover Z with Much in between.Duplicates and large quantities of FQ,GE,Elux,Hoover & MORE need a new home!The dumpster is 50 ft away,the scrap metal yard is 1 mi,how far away are you??Any interest??

 

[kenkart]

Jimmy!

If one of those canisters is a steel wheel Apex, save it, I will buy it or trade you something, same goes for a Eureka/Wards Upright. Hans

 

[kenkart]

And Dont Forget!

RIDGEWOOD BARBECUE!!!

 

[rugsucker]

Vacs & BBQ

Steel wheel Apex-NO.MW/Eureka ur-YES,very limited quantity,various conditions,1 very plain,others more deluxe.Add about 20 more to your want list and bring a truck!--Ridgewood is close to closing for week vacation.We now have a closer BBQ that has meat and sandwich that seems equaly good(but different as all are)but fries and beans only very good,not great and no homemade blue cheese.

 

[alexb1186]

I know you have a Power-Mate II in there, I need that for parts!

 

[rugsucker]

Power-Mate II

Do I know how you know?If the dark grey that can be used without vac & hose as an electric broom style I only have the one.Think it is missing the headlight lens and was never able to get cord for pn only use.It is to nice for parts and would be one I would most likely keep.I do have many pre 5055 style Kenmore including green,blue,white,very few early 60s,very,very few late 50s.Also 5055 type.Who will be first with a truck??

 

[convertiblekid]

ill take

do you have any convertibles or parts?

 

[rugsucker]

Hoover Convertibles

YES!So,do you want 2 digit ser no,metal base with aluminum model plate,later metal base,small hood,big hood,plastic base(small or big hood),household,commercial,parts machine at 0-5$,better machine at 5-20$,super nice at $$??.There is probably at least one example of most Convertibles in various conditions.Several gold & blue plastic base that were dept store models,and more and more.Do you want 1 or 10 or 100?Do you need outer bags,hoods,hoses,etc?Keep in mind not everything is organized.Some things I can find in 3 minutes,others may take 3 weeks!Also I can be reached at most times at 423-543-7900 as I live and work in the same 2 story downtown building in our Mayberry-like town.

 

[rugsucker]

too many early Kencarts

Part of my attempt at organising is to group similar vacs together.I had 1 early Kencart in the attic,1 on aisle 3,and there should have been 1 in the northwest corner behind the Australian Hoover and some floor polishers.However the corner had 3 and a half.Do they breed in the dark??These are the bullet type with tool rack with straps.Some are missing tool rack and need paint which could be an opportunity for custom color 'monster vac'.Most need new homes.The dumpster is 50 ft away,the scrap metal yard is 1 mi,how far away are you?

 

[ge1969]

Hey! Would you happen to have a red and white Hoover Constellation that you'd sell? I'd be willing to pay shipping to zip code 30549. Thanks, Trg

 

[fan-of-fans]

Too bad I don't live close, I really like green Kenmores!

 

[xraytech]

Do you have a nice model 68 Hoover Convertible?
How about any JCPenney/Penncrest badged Hoovers.
Also interested in Convertible outer bags

 

[rugsucker]

too many VACS

red/white constellation-Only have 1 which I would probably keep.Do have extra red/white Portable and many other Constellation.---green Kenmore-Probably have good,better,Sears Best versions as well as a green/yellow economy that was remake of early 60s style.Some Powermates & hoses.---nice 68 Convertible-not sure if I have duplicate--Penncrest Hoover-Have the 1 that didn't sell on EBay recently and a later plastic base,brown/white,in less than great condition that is under layers of Kirby,F-G Eureka and Convertibles.

 

[rugsucker]

too many parts

I meant to add--Conv outer bags-May have a few new replacement bags in various colors possibly labeled Dustcare.Also some used bags,some should stay on machine,others are separate.--I should have said'2 digit model no'above.

 

[vintagekitchen]

parts..

any chance you have some compact attachments? hopefully the clear/glitter ones? *fingers crossed*

 

[rugsucker]

Compact

Compacts-Maybe a dozen.Tools in general-Relatively few.Glitter tools-Maybe a very few.Don't get hopes up for a complete set but sorting is by no means complete.Want to come help organise?How far away are you in KY?I will later consult,not GPS,but a paper atlas.If you like cars dont forget weekly cruise-in!

 

[vintagekitchen]

Its about 250 miles for me, not sure I could afford the trip and the all the stuff I'd like to buy, lol.. But getting to dive in and sort does sound tempting..

 

[rugsucker]

Compacts & MORE

Kevin,Looked at my atlas.I know 3 routes close to you.1 might save some miles.2 others could bring you by either large antique mall or very good weekend flea market.So if a trip might fit into your summer and you want to Do It With A Lewyt,or want your vac to be a Vax or believe that AirWay in the Best Way-PUTPACM.(pick up the phone and call me-423-543-7900)I have a general idea that most vacs are $0-$20,unless we get in the corner with RollEasys,Convertovacs,Gold 65 Hoover,RCA Whirlpool,etc.Also be ready to request avove mentioned BBQ or Korean or home cooking(but not mine) or steak & seafood at glass wall resturant hanging over lake.

 

[vintagekitchen]

Trip down..

I could probably make it toward the end of this month, if I am very very careful, lol.. I will take a closer look at the budget and see if I can squeeze the trip in. I sooo want to come down now!