Thread Number: 32707
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Saw This Custom Convertible U4195 |
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Post# 358372   8/29/2016 at 15:09 (2,768 days old) by wyaple (Pickerington, OH)   |   | |
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And I have questions.
First of all, how old is it? The serial number is 00133886. Second, with it needing a new belt and headlight (I assume it has a headlight), is it worth the $20 asking price at Goodwill? Upon starting it up, the motor ran but had lots of grinding bearing noise. No tools are included. Lastly, what is that rectangular cutout for on the top left of the motor housing? Thanks for any answers you may have as I am unfamiliar with these machines. Bill |
Post# 358373 , Reply# 1   8/29/2016 at 15:32 (2,768 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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It has a strong, high performance motor. That 'cutout' was on many hoods, with the carpet settings visible through a little plastic 'window'. The cutout was in the mold. Some vacuum models, (a lot) didn't have the display, just having the colored plastic window there, unused.
It was a very popular machine ...late 70s into 80s My aunt bought one in 1981...it had been around a while. |
Post# 358384 , Reply# 2   8/29/2016 at 18:25 (2,768 days old) by wyaple (Pickerington, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 358397 , Reply# 4   8/29/2016 at 22:23 (2,768 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 358402 , Reply# 5   8/30/2016 at 07:19 (2,767 days old) by wyaple (Pickerington, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 358404 , Reply# 6   8/30/2016 at 08:22 (2,767 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA)   |   | |
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Post# 358409 , Reply# 7   8/30/2016 at 09:27 (2,767 days old) by wyaple (Pickerington, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 358413 , Reply# 8   8/30/2016 at 10:24 (2,767 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA)   |   | |
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Post# 358415 , Reply# 9   8/30/2016 at 10:49 (2,767 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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IF you collect HOOVER, it should be one of your 'must haves', because that RANGER is an iconic hood. IF the motor is not great, re think. I believe that if you collect Hoovers, some must haves are:
a 28, 69,707, at least one Ranger, a 1070, 1076, gold Constellation, the last (pumpkin and Seal greige), the very last (stainless steel Connie), etc..... I disliked the ranger when it was new. I have one "in every color", to quote the great Jackie Kennedy. But, if there ever were to be a fire, (God forbid), it wouldn't be the FIRST one I'd grab. I MUST get a British Ranger AND a Dirtsearcher. They are 'on my list'. |
Post# 358419 , Reply# 10   8/30/2016 at 11:21 (2,767 days old) by wyaple (Pickerington, OH)   |   | |
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in various form and colors throughout the 1970's very well. I looked at eBay and similar machines seem to sell for $50-$80, which I would think would put me close to being "upside down" financially on this particular example after a restoration. If I see the price lowered to $5-$10 in the coming days/weeks, I'll probably pick it up if it's still there. My Hoover collection so far is below.
Bill |
Post# 358426 , Reply# 11   8/30/2016 at 14:17 (2,767 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 358435 , Reply# 12   8/30/2016 at 15:12 (2,767 days old) by wyaple (Pickerington, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 358534 , Reply# 13   9/1/2016 at 08:02 (2,765 days old) by wyaple (Pickerington, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 358548 , Reply# 14   9/1/2016 at 12:45 (2,765 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA)   |   | |
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Post# 358631 , Reply# 15   9/2/2016 at 23:48 (2,764 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)   |   | |
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Nice collection Hoovers! That Ranger looked nice. If it was just a bearing issue then some grease in the lower bearing and replacing the top bearing plate--cheap, may have fixed it. Also combined with most likely dry brush roll bearings that probably didn't help either.
Love your Turbo Power 5000 S3612 and the Steamvac Widepath! I'll agree with others that the Tempo was very powerful! I liked it with the Hoover genuine original style brush rolls and not the CWP one that they started using. |