Vivtage GE Canister Vacuum Model V13C1 UGLY

[electrogirl]

Good luck Alan, I hope you win it, then we can follow your progress on restoration. Plus, with all the experts on here, you will be able to get a lot of advice and tips.

 

[ian88]

I think you've got a good chance of winning the auction tbh, Alan.

I mean, to most consumers it's "old crap" and to collectors, those of whom aren't aware of your interest in it, it's rust speckled and grimey and as such won't be worth more than what you're bidding.

Just a guess of course.

 

[arh1953]

You are both right. I hope if not a restoration per se, I can do a good clean up and respray job.

 

[ian88]

A good clean up and respray is all it needs from what I can tell

 

[crevicetool]

I couldn't resist......

With only eleven hours to go, I decided to go ahead and bid on the UGLY unit. I bid $300. 00 so I'll be sure and get it. I don't need any of the tools, though, so will most likely just throw them away. Can't wait to get started un-Ugliyinging!

 

[crevicetool]

LOL

Got my fingers crossed for you Alan!!!!

 

[arh1953]

I knew that was a joke, that would have to have been gold-plated to warrant a $300.00 bid! The current trend would be to sell each piece until you end up with about $1000.00! LOL. Thanks for the encouragement, it looks at the moment like I got it!

 

[electrogirl]

I am keeping my fingers crossed for you. Will be fun to see if you win! You'll have to post plenty of pictures once it arrives, and throughout the beautification process.

 

[electrogirl]

This is even uglier...

Take a look at this! they have been trying to sell this vacuum for a long time. Originally it was on auction for .99 with no takers, then they tried to sell it in their store for 8.99, now it they are trying 3.99. Unfortunately it isn't worth it when you figure the cost of shipping.


http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-50S-HOO...egoryZ12QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

 

[petek]

as stated "just right for the vintage collector" LOL

 

[arh1953]

That is OOGLY!! Gross me right back to the stone age. Even Crevicetool would be flummoxed by that abomination! Ick ick pew pew pew! Well it does have its hose end, they said no accessories! Maybe Rocketwarrior could make a spaceship out of it.

 

[ohio_tuec]

Hoover Constellation 86

Yeah, I've seen that Constellation for awhile now. I don't think anyone can ever turn that junker into a jewel again. What puzzles me is how did the suction inlet get so badly worn away?

 

[electrogirl]

I would only tackle this one on if I either found it our for trash or got it for under 4 dollars at a thrift store. It is even missing its power cord from what I can tell in the photos.

 

[ian88]

Any clue as to why some idiot chopped the hose off?

 

[arh1953]

I am the proud owner of the Ugly GE! I paid for it about a half hour ago. Updates pending!

 

[vacuumkid3]

Nice job! I hope you enjoy it! Now...I have a question: do I have the same one? I think mine says VIIC2 on the bottom, but I am not sure of this. However, it looks the same. Here's a picture.

 

[electrogirl]

Way to go Alan!!!! I am so happy you won the auction. I can see you had to endure a "fierce" bidding war for your gem. please provide us with plenty of pictures and updates.

 

[electrogirl]

Next auction for you Alan is that lovely constellation I posted here with the hacked off hose.

That is a great picture of Kyle's GE, you could use that as an example for your restoration. Looks like the your GE might have the lettering worn away, but hard to tell in the eBay photos.

 

[petek]

Sort of looks like a propane tank for the BBQ doesn't it LOL

 

[electrogirl]

LOL Pete, yes it does look like a propane tank, perhaps if Alan were to fill it with propane, he would get his black and flames effect.