You just cant pass up an original vintage Hoover these days

[brandon_w_t]

Well I was bit again. I had to take these two diamonds-in-the-rough home.

A very nice all original 65 in real dirty shape
A equally nice almost original Hoover 31 ( the handle bail is not original, but I have one!)


Both machines work. They will both be stripped down and cleaned up.


The 2nd picture is after a wipe down with a rag. The Hood isn't terribly warped on the 65, which is good!

 

[brandon_w_t]

A wipe down.

Going to take them apart and send the metal through the dish washer. Not the hood of course!!!

 

[kirbykid]

wow. i wish i came across nice vacuums like those at thriftstores. i only find junk and sometimes good but way over priced vacuums

 

[brandon_w_t]

Believe it or not,

This marks the SECOND time I have found both a 65 and 31 in the same place.


Here are the first two I had.... sad isn't it?

 

[kirbykid]

youve found those 2 twice????? i havent ever found either

 

[kirbykid]

totaly random question, do you have a hoover 33 that you need atachments for?

 

[brandon_w_t]

I appreciate it. I have had them in the past. Just not at the moment. If I find another, I will let you know.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

They'll look great soon!

Imagine the stories they could tell.  Excellent finds!!

 

[jmurray01]

Can't wait to see pictures when they're all restored.

There is nothing like finding a vintage Hoover... Or two!

 

[brandon_w_t]

Well I did some cleaning of the 65 today. Stripped it completely down and sent it through a bath of soapy water. Tooth brush and elbow grease, here is what came out.

Still some paint scuffs here and there that a nifty magic eraser will clean up.


Anybody know how to get a yellow stain off the bag? The bag is a little dark, and not as vibrant. Wondering if anyone has any tips on how to brighten it up. I washed it out, and lots of dirt came out, but still some staining remains. Its much more supple now that I washed it too.



All thats left is some mechanical work and touchup painting.

 

[brandon_w_t]

Opps! not the right picture.

 

[brandon_w_t]

You can see the yellow stains just above the handle bail.

 

[brandon_w_t]

I still need to shape the headlight trim a little better. Its not really in place at the moment, since I still have the motor disconnected, and needing to take out again for servicing.

 

[brandon_w_t]

She aint perfect but I love her!

 

[brandon_w_t]

The bag again, with more yellowing.

By the way, the zipper does fully extend, I just didn't pull it down since there is no bag in it yet.

 

[kirbykid]

is there a dent in the hood?

 

[brandon_w_t]

I see why the women loved this machine!

 

[brandon_w_t]

Kirbykid,

Its not dented. The early hoovers were highly prone to hood warping because of the very soft plastic that Hoover used to make them. The heat from the motor warped them over time. Thats why you often see cracked, or wavy hoods on models such as the 63, 65, 67, 68 etc.

It wasn't until the late 50s/early 60s that Hoover got it right.

 

[kirbykid]

ahhhhh okay