Well, ten hours and counting...the BIG vacuum pick-up NC run!!!

[crevicetool]

This is the view from the front seat towards the rear of the van. As you can see, I boxed myself in pretty well!

 

[crevicetool]

The first five boxes are appliance parts, starting with the taller stack toward the garage is all vacuum stuff, except for the manuals in front of everything.

 

[crevicetool]

More.....

 

[crevicetool]

More....

 

[crevicetool]

Hoses.....

 

[crevicetool]

That's it for now. There was no way in the world all that stuff was gonna fit. I'll be making arrangements for a return trip. There are some exiting machines coming!!!

Rick

 

[crevicetool]

Exciting. Tired, I guess

 

[luxg]

Oh my GOSH Rick, you weren't kidding!!! Anyone need a hose??

 

[vacman117]

If there is a Constellation 82 hose in there......somewhere, and if it is not needed, will you please let me know? Thanks,
Chase

 

[aeoliandave]

Holy Cow, Rick, so much more than expected! All those boxes of mystery parts and wands for days. We don't even know if those are all extra hoses, yet...inquiring minds must have patience. Rick deserves a long sleep-in before an extensive photo inventory.

Terry , I think you should ride shotgun on the final vacuum trip...surely you can balance a couple of vacuums on your lap all the way back to Snellville.

Anyway, I'm playing 'Name That Hose' for now...

Dave

 

[vinvac]

Rick...

You should have rented a U-Haul....LOL

Looks like a lot of great parts, vacuuums, ect.

My collection has to start thinning out...the area designated in the basement is at it's max...the neat freak in me won't allow them to be all over the house. Besides the fact that Mark would hurt me...LOL Seeing your pictures..reminded me...

Hopefully you will find some great parts for some of your rebuilds.

Morgan

 

[electrolux~137]

Yes, I too view this treasure trove with mixed feelings.

On one hand, I would have been right there doing the same thing were I in your shoes. The "thrill of the hunt" -- imaging what rare and glorious treasures await my probing hands. (Hmmm, sounds like a proctological exam gone awry ... uh, never mind...!)

On the other hand, I view my present very messy predicament and my mind is shouting "NO MORE VACUUM CLEANERS!!!" Oh, wait ... that wasn't my mind shouting, it was my partner Arlee (same old refrain). But actually, I'm starting to feel the same way.............

 

[arh1953]

Since I don't have an outbuilding, and a roommate with numerous posessions, I can't do anything here, even though I did a lot of things anyway. I hate being held prisoner in a toxic situation.

 

[camelotshadow]

Wow, Sorry you have to make 2 trips
guess a uhaul would have been the way to go.

You can sort out the manuals & hopefully get rid of some of that as I think the guy said they are mostly appliance not vacuums manuals.

 

[crevicetool]

Second round.......

Leaving right now for the machines! Once unloaded and (with daylight available).....I'll take some pictures!

See ya later.
Rick

 

[collector2]

Wow that is quite a haul. Congratulations

(Sits drooling over the Lewyt parts) Hope the machine is there that goes with them.

Doug

 

[luxg]

Rick today is going to be an exciting day!! The parts were fun I know but having pictures of the machines will be even better. Have a safe trip and keep us posted. Terry

 

[air-waycharlie]

Man Rick,

You are one energetic guy!! Whew, I am impressed. I was flying on your last run and I guess I'll miss you on this one too.

Safe travels and we will await your pics!

Charlie

 

[crevicetool]

I hope to post pictures of the machines...

this weekend after they get organised. In the mean time here's some pictures of the store that we got them from, and some nifty things inside.

 

[crevicetool]

Yesteryear's.

The building was built over a hundred years ago. It was a hardware store from 1945 until 2004.