Thread Number: 34066
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Kenmore MagiCord ReStore Steal! |
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Post# 369216   3/25/2017 at 19:56 (2,560 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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I went to the ReStore today and found this little Kenmore. It was only $2 and my mother said yes. I was suprised that it worked, and even more suprised that it had the PowerMate and that worked too. Once I got into it I started to notice problems. The hose had tiny slits near the handle, and the connector at the base of the PowerMate had a small crack. The brush is also kinda toasted. I plan to restore this machine. Anyone know when this was made, and where I can find bags? Also, what kind of paint should I use on the handle and nozzle. I think this was a steal for such a great machine.
Adin |
Post# 369227 , Reply# 1   3/25/2017 at 22:55 (2,560 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA)   |   | |
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Post# 369237 , Reply# 2   3/26/2017 at 07:10 (2,559 days old) by kenkart ()   |   | |
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64 -67, Those hoses are easily found, they used them for many years, the PN might be a easy fix. |
Post# 369241 , Reply# 3   3/26/2017 at 07:46 (2,559 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Good. I got it out of fear it might have been dumpstered. If it was a cheap crappy PlastiVac, I would've passed it right up. The average consumer doesn't want an old, beat up vacuum that smells like musty old grandma basement (This one does!) . They want the new shiny Dyson. I bet the person who got rid of it will regret it in a year, when their PlastiCrap breaks. I put dirt down on my test rug, and it sucked it right up, even with the split hose. From what I hear, these hoses were prone to splitting. Do you know where I can find attachments too?
Thanks, Adin |
Post# 369246 , Reply# 4   3/26/2017 at 09:05 (2,559 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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