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Post# 286654   6/29/2014 at 19:10 (3,560 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky)   |   | |
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Me & my grandpa were talking about the days .. And I brought up how he used the vacuum everyday.. He then told me the vacuum was in his basement in a pile of dirt because he no longer needed it ... Guess what I brought home? His Super J! I saved it just in time!
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Post# 286659 , Reply# 1   6/29/2014 at 19:26 (3,560 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky)   |   | |
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Post# 286700 , Reply# 2   6/30/2014 at 09:02 (3,560 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 286753 , Reply# 3   6/30/2014 at 23:30 (3,559 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky)   |   | |
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Works wonders! Clearly wonders! Thanks for this little secret!
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Post# 286779 , Reply# 5   7/1/2014 at 10:32 (3,558 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky)   |   | |
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Thanks for the clarification! After inspecting it last night, I did find that it was a golden instead. I found that I was able to use the same bags as the Epic which is style U so that's a plus! The attachments are currently missing in action, but probably will be found soon. I'm going to order a new hose soon and some bags. The motor runs very smooth and quiet, it really sounds amazing to be 38 years old!
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Post# 286781 , Reply# 6   7/1/2014 at 12:06 (3,558 days old) by Gr8DaneDad ()   |   | |
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U bags aren't correct for the golden J, C bags are. The U bag will work, but isn't a great fit and you will lose a bit of performance. |
Post# 286793 , Reply# 7   7/1/2014 at 13:56 (3,558 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky)   |   | |
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Post# 286843 , Reply# 8   7/1/2014 at 23:19 (3,558 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky)   |   | |
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Another couple good cleanings, its came a long way in my opinion! Before and After below! I find mixing Armour All with the baking soda does really well for the plastic parts and then going over the chrome with it after scrubbing.
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Post# 286938 , Reply# 9   7/2/2014 at 16:50 (3,557 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky)   |   | |
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I decided not to buy a new hose .. Instead I filled a bath tub full of water, poured in some washing powders (Cheer is what I used) and some extra baking soda for the chrome pieces .. And I have nice clean & smelling better hose I'm going to let it dry for several of days before doing anything with it. Since I wasn't going to pay $40+ for a new one.
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Post# 286943 , Reply# 10   7/2/2014 at 17:18 (3,557 days old) by marks_here (_._)   |   | |
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Post# 286976 , Reply# 11   7/2/2014 at 20:47 (3,557 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky)   |   | |
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Post# 286980 , Reply# 12   7/2/2014 at 21:03 (3,557 days old) by BrianKirbyClass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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Brad845, Good luck with your Golden J,,my Grandparents had one too,,its now in my collection.
BTW, not to change the subject, but isnt Harlan Kentucky where back in the early 1970s there was a big problem and strikes with the coal mines,owners and workers? Some people were even shot and killed over it? Some of the coal miners i think? I remember seeing a documentary about it,,called Harlan USA,,,i think it was. Not 100% sure,,its been many yrs ago, but i remember feeling sorry for the people involved that got a raw deal. Sure rings a bell. |
Post# 287183 , Reply# 14   7/4/2014 at 04:47 (3,556 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky)   |   | |
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Thanks for that Kevin, not sure where they got this hose, must have been a replacement they received after purchase.
Yes Brian, it happened in the 1930's. Its when they started unionizing the coal mines. Before when the coal mines owned the towns, houses, money, and everything else. The movie did come out in the 70's I believe, I have a great great aunt that is still alive that remembers a lot of it. My family have lived in this area for 174 years. |
Post# 287184 , Reply# 15   7/4/2014 at 05:08 (3,556 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky)   |   | |
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When I refer to the years my family lived here, they weren't dependent upon the coal mines. They owned their own land, homes, farms, and they lived off the land yes even in the 20's & 30's. The main individuals that were affected Brian, were the migrant workers from Russia, Italy, Czech, & a few locals.
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Post# 287451 , Reply# 16   7/6/2014 at 12:25 (3,553 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky)   |   | |
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Post# 288369 , Reply# 17   7/12/2014 at 09:48 (3,547 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky)   |   | |
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Post# 288385 , Reply# 19   7/12/2014 at 11:45 (3,547 days old) by DesertTortoise ()   |   | |
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Btw, $40 for a hose doesn't sound like a bad price to me. See what a new Kenmore hose fetches. Even used ones seldom go for under $50. |