Thread Number: 27181
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover Convertible Broken Handle Repair |
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Post# 304308   11/2/2014 at 23:34 (3,462 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky)   |   | |
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Ok, here's an unusual fix needed. The actual handle on this convertible has snapped on one side. What would be the best method to fix it? Or can it be repaired. I wanted a convertible for so long and it took me forever to get this one and then this happens. So upsetting! Any help or ideas are greatly appreciated.
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Post# 304310 , Reply# 1   11/2/2014 at 23:47 (3,462 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)   |   | |
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Post# 304311 , Reply# 2   11/2/2014 at 23:51 (3,462 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky)   |   | |
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Post# 304312 , Reply# 3   11/2/2014 at 23:56 (3,462 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)   |   | |
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Post# 304313 , Reply# 4   11/3/2014 at 00:02 (3,462 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky)   |   | |
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I thought about brackets and bolts but there is no way I would do this to this machine. I can't bring myself to make such a beautiful machine look so nasty. It would be difficult to find the parts to fix it. Convertibles are non-existant around here. Looks like it's time to retire it and just keep it around for collection.
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Post# 304314 , Reply# 5   11/3/2014 at 00:04 (3,462 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)   |   | |
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Post# 304315 , Reply# 6   11/3/2014 at 00:10 (3,462 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky)   |   | |
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I would greatly appreciate that. The vac shops here don't have much for Convertibles either. If you need a bag and belt, they've got it, otherwise you're out of luck. This is a model 1010, with the metal base. I used the machine regularly and loved it. It was heartbreaking when I realized what had happened. I have been collecting Kirbys and Eurekas forever and always wanted a Hoover in my collection. I actually bought this machine from a guy on this site a while back.
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Post# 304316 , Reply# 7   11/3/2014 at 00:21 (3,462 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)   |   | |
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Post# 304348 , Reply# 8   11/3/2014 at 08:06 (3,462 days old) by Marks_here (_._)   |   | |
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Post# 304386 , Reply# 9   11/3/2014 at 11:07 (3,462 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 304392 , Reply# 10   11/3/2014 at 11:21 (3,462 days old) by Marks_here (_._)   |   | |
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Post# 304404 , Reply# 11   11/3/2014 at 11:44 (3,462 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky)   |   | |
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I had lifted this one by the handle to move it over when I was moving a bookshelf into the house. It was sitting in my way and I had the heavy load in my hands, so I gently picked it up by the handle and scooted it over and sat it down...I paid no attention until later when I went to use the machine and noticed it looked strange. The handle and bag looked twisted. Then I realized what had happened. Sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. Never will I make that same mistake again! 😣
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Post# 304414 , Reply# 12   11/3/2014 at 12:07 (3,462 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 305738 , Reply# 13   11/11/2014 at 01:00 (3,454 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky)   |   | |
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Just a little update...a temporary fix until a new handle bail is found. I was tired of not being able to use my convertible. A brace, 2 screws, and two nuts. It's not the prettiest thing in the world but it makes my beloved Hoover alive again.
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Post# 305739 , Reply# 14   11/11/2014 at 01:06 (3,454 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 306067 , Reply# 15   11/13/2014 at 15:48 (3,452 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 306070 , Reply# 16   11/13/2014 at 15:53 (3,452 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky)   |   | |
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Post# 306076 , Reply# 17   11/13/2014 at 16:46 (3,452 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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That fix does look good. |
Post# 306170 , Reply# 18   11/14/2014 at 16:35 (3,451 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 306182 , Reply# 19   11/14/2014 at 17:13 (3,451 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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I think I know the story. There was a halloween party and witches costume involved... |
Post# 306249 , Reply# 20   11/15/2014 at 16:16 (3,450 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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