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My First Air-Way!
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Post# 300019   9/28/2014 at 14:41 (3,469 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)        

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Having a busy start to the school year, along with having 3 part time jobs (That includes my vacuum selling business), finishing Boy Scouts, practicing piano, and keeping up with vacuuming the house, I struggle to find enough time to buy new vacuums, ones that are special. Well, before the summer ended, I posted a wanted ad looking for certain vacuums, and wouldn't you know, somebody had an Air-Way 66 for $20! Of course, I couldn't brush that one off. Ever since I DIDN'T take that Air-Way that the vacuum shop offered me (I was ONLY interested in Fantoms 4 years ago), I deeply regretted that. Doesn't that happen to everybody? Well anyway, the seller was a very nice appliance collector, and he used to collect vacuums! He also had an Electrolux, and a 1940's Royal upright for sale. Unfortunately, I really need to stick to machines I am looking for.

Anyway, here is my Air-Way, and it's wonderful! Very well made, quiet and very good airflow! It came with extra bags, but they were the newer one layer paper bags, so I converted this to use HEPA bags. A am very pleased. I love vintage straight suction canisters! Once I restore my Hoover Constellation 858 and Lewyt, I'll take a "Family Photograph"
- Forgive the photo, I had the camera on a bad setting to take this photo.


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Post# 300023 , Reply# 1   9/28/2014 at 15:18 (3,469 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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What did you do to convert to HEPA bags?  Very nice find at a great price too!  Congratulations!


Post# 300024 , Reply# 2   9/28/2014 at 15:36 (3,469 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)        

That is a really nice find. I love air way canisters, there is just something about them that makes me attracted to them.

Finishing boy scouts? Tell me about it, I have been rushing this year to finish but luckily my eagle board of review is next monday. Good luck with yours, although it looks like you have a little more time than I did! (:

Cheers

Scott


Post# 300040 , Reply# 3   9/28/2014 at 17:27 (3,469 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)        
Hepa bags

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I took the top from the bag already inside the vacuum, and then I cut a Hoover Y bag's cardboard, so It would fit under the bag ring. Until I get a glue gun, I liberally tape it with scotch tape, to make sure there isn't any cracks/leaks. It was a perfect fit, with a Y bag, even though the bag sits in the bag chamber a bit funny.

Post# 300041 , Reply# 4   9/28/2014 at 17:29 (3,469 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)        
Good luck with your board of review!

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I am about 2 months away from having my Eagle completely finished!

Post# 300052 , Reply# 5   9/28/2014 at 19:41 (3,469 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        

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Wow,a fellow collector in your own area! See any cool old stuff?

 

Great find, by the way!


Post# 300062 , Reply# 6   9/28/2014 at 20:05 (3,469 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)        
There is a semi-original Kirby

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On craigslist. Probably between a 505 and a 510. It looks OK, but dirty and dull. Not worth $75 to me. If the price comes down, I might inquire about it. There is also an ad for a Hoover 29 and Electrolux xxx for $50, again, ok, but I already have an xxx. The 29 interests me, if It is still available in a couple of weeks, I might see if they'll separate them. Right now, i'm trying to "shine up" the machines I already have.

Post# 300066 , Reply# 7   9/28/2014 at 22:00 (3,469 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        

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I meant at the collector's house, but ok! tongue-out



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