WHAT A FIND! LEWYT 88

[fantomfan57]

A couple of days ago, I responded to an Craigslist Ad where this machine was for sale. According to the owner, this vacuum was found stored in a family's Colorado Cabin. I was pleased at it's condition and lack of wear. With it came the Adjustable floor brush, 2 wands, a woven hose and the crevice tool. It is in exceptional shape. No rust or corrosion, the red felt is practically new...in fact the whole thing is in exceptional shape. Did come with a full bag, so I could see what they used. I emptied it an stored it in a zippered bag.

Missing are: the Upholstery brush, dusting brush and the bottom exhaust plug.

I will include pictures soon.

I was wondering if anyone has the missing tools and possibly the exhaust plug they would contribute to this project?

I did fashion a plug using instructions from another thread. I also chose the Eureka Mighty Might bags that need a bit of trimming (collar edges), but work wonderfully.

Let me know if you would like to donate, sell or barter for parts for other machines.

I love this machine, I made order the Holland Electro bags to have on hand.

Garry

 

[electrolux137]

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Great find! Would love to see photos of it. Lewyts were cute little machines, especially the big Wheel models.

I have two Lewyts, Models 40 and 44 both all-original and near mint. Here are some photos of mine and some other misc. Lewyt stuff.

There's a great history of the Lewyt here in the archives. See link below.

http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?15988

 

[dysonman1]

I have several packages of the real Lewyt bags if you would like them. Ten dollars (includes postage) for two packs.

 

[fantomfan57]

Lewyt Bag offer

Thanks, I would love a couple of packs of bags. Let me know how I may pay. I do use PayPal. My email address is: [email protected].

Thanks a million!
Garry

 

[fantomfan57]

WHAT A FIND! LEWYT 88 PICTURE

Sorry for the delay. I took several pictures, then realized I had to re-size them to be able to download. Have Windows 10 now and trying to figure out how to do certain things with it now.

Would welcome any offers of the missing tools: dusting brush, upholstery brush and bags.

Thanks all, great to have a place to share.

 

[kenkart]

That floor brush/ upholstery tool

Is a mid 50s Kenmore.

 

[fantomfan57]

Kenmore Floor/dusting Brush

Thanks, I wondered what it was. It is in pristine shape. If anyone is looking for one, let me and we can deal/barter.