Vacs I'm looking to get rid of.

[amtraksebo1997]

A few years ago, I got my first trash find vacs. I found a compact Panasonic Jet-Flo, a Kenmore Magicord canister vacuum, a Montgomery Ward (Eureka) canister vacuum, and a Eurka F&G upright vacuum. The ladder two I'm looking to sell or get rid of. The Mont. Ward is in very bad shape, with weird black stuff in the bag compartment, a frayed cord (I haven't tested it as a result), and no bag. It came with tools, but I wish to keep those as spares. The Eureka F&G worked, however the motor was smoking, and is missing a bag, belt, and the screws that keep the outer bag on. I'm looking to make space for other vacs that I want to get, and I'm willing to let these ones go. However, I'm not sure if I should sell them, or toss them. I'm a bit worried that they may have been used by whoever previously owned then to pick up asbestos, then again, I could just be paranoid. What should I do?

Edit: Oh yeah, I forgot about this about the Eureka upright, I think one of the screws on the bottom of the head fell through one of the grills on either side of the fan when I tried taking it apart, and I think it's still there, whoops lol.

 

[paul]

Please post close-ups of the manufacturers' ratings stamps or stickers.

I've learned to hang on to unwanted/non-working cleaners if I have space or to give them away on Craigslist or whatever. But tossing them is often later regretted. Sometimes you develop an interest in something as you discover more about a brand or a model. For example, I never used to be into Eureka until I read positive VL comments and backgrounds about them. Another thought is you or someone else may find/have similar cleaners that you can combine to make useful ones. You could also disassemble them and sell the parts if you can spare some time. One more possibility is to check out how-to videos and repair them (having someone double check your electrical rewiring if you're inexperienced) with online or vac store parts. I recently purchased parts for a salvaged Hoover Convertible and Eureeka F & G from a local longtime vac shop for under $10.

 

[amtraksebo1997]

Paul

You might have a point, but right now I'm kinda just looking to make space for vacuums I really wanna get. For example, I'm really fixing to get an old Maytag Windtunnel Self Propelled and/or Windtunnel Canister. Not the greatest vacs out there but still pretty nice IMO. Anyways, here's the ratings stickers:

 

[paul]

So the 1432D was manufactured the 38th week of 1991 according to the serial number's first 4 digits (the earlier 8-digit s/n's weren't coded to my knowledge, although some in that era had date dials stamped in the plastic), and the SP586A appears to be a 1977 model - guessing that by the 77x. The harvest gold color is another indicator.

Yeah, so both are hard to find.

 

[paul]

I get the space issue and lack of interest in the Eureka (yeah, I do know how to spell it) and MW.

As for "not the greatest vacs out there" - that's subjective. If you're into Windtunnels go for them and dismiss any critics; although I've never personally read such comments on VL unless pro's and con's of a model are being discussed.

I hope you're able to shorten your wish list soon!

 

[amtraksebo1997]

I kinda knew that, because I haven't been able to find any photos or videos of them online, but thanks for dating them Also, even though they're pretty rare, they're in such bad shape, and I'm not really good at fixing vacuums, so I kinda don't want them. So yeah, besides, I'm not really into vacuums older than the 1970s-1980s. But again, thanks for dating them.

 

[amtraksebo1997]

"not the greatest vacs out there"

I kind of got that from Preformance reviews aka vacuumdevil and his videos repairing and fixing them. Here's one of them:

 

[paul]

Glad to give you some more advertising info.

Performance Reviews has experience for sure, but "beauty is still in the eye of the beholder." Sometimes even just a color, time period, or recollection can cause an interest.

I'd still recommend storing the 1432D and SP586A until you find someone who wants them. The 1432D could be made more compact by removing the handle (store the nut and bolt in the handle fork).

 

[paul]

Some more info on the 1432D ...

Most vintage Eureka vacs included a model number and letter type, or variation of style or mechanics. The 1432 had several: A, B, D, E, & F.

Here's a 1991 catalog page posted on another thread:

 

[amtraksebo1997]

Well, that's a neat catalogue, and I think mine was one of the base models. I think that because it has no headlight, and no Virbra-Groomer. If I were to get an F&G upright, I'd want it to be a Sanitare commercial one with a Quick-Kleen fan chamber, one that takes disposable F&G bags, and one with just a curved handle, and not the looped handle.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url...vfe&ved=0CAwQjhxqFwoTCJiCxPnJn_wCFQAAAAAdAAAA

 

[paul]

Yeah, the 1432D is definitely a base model. They're especially suited for carpets and rugs that aren't heavily trafficked or are farther away from entrances such as upper and lower levels. Those older cleaners were meant to be repaired rather than many that have been marketed lately, so hopefully you'll find someone interested in doing so.

I understand your desire for a Sanitaire. That commercial line has had a good track record since its debut in 1972, and the features you mentioned are advantageous.

 

[amtraksebo1997]

Paul

I'd say the disposable bag is a neccesssity!!! As well as the quick kleen chameber, too!

 

[adiostoreador]

I’ve been looking for that model of upright but I am looking for a type B

 

[amtraksebo1997]

Would you be ok with a type D?

 

[adiostoreador]

I most definitely would but right now I’ve got a lot of life changes going on with a layoff I’m a part of so need to cool the spending a bit before I go about getting new cleaners/projects.

 

[amtraksebo1997]

Don't worry, I probably wouldn't sell it for much, because it's not in very good shape. maybe 5 or 10 dollars.