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| Post# 48964 8/18/2008 at 22:53 (5,728 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
Yup, had a fine day's adventurous journey to Toledo and back. Went primarily to pick up the factory depot refurb & hammertoned 1947 XXX. Yes, it is what Charles surmised. Flat runners like a rapier blade cxross section, original cloth hose that DOESN"T LEAK, Aluminum wands, painted flip around floor tool and floor & dusting brush, one piece exhaust grill that 'submerges' when the hose is inserted. As for the rest...well, I yellowpaged all the thrift store addresses in Toledo area Sunday morning, loaded them in the Garmin GPS and managed to visit 6 of them, as well as the two Air-Way Factory sites. One exists, the other is indeed a field of rubble. Left to Right another Electrolux Shampooer/waxer model 2101A. Yellow Hoover Convertible for Pete. Nilfisk 500 watt 115 vac model GAE & hose. no wands or tools... Salmon Filter Queen 2 speed model 33 with power hose, cordwinder base and lots of tools, and a brown & chrome plastic FP pn. Hoover new Constellation model S3341 with hose & collapsing wand only. Tools & tool nozzle is missing. One shallow dent seen - easily popped out. General Electric Swiveltop model V14CII in clean shape. and up front - all the stuff that came with the 1947 refurbed XXX. 7 aluminum wands, two more good hoses and two flip-around floor tools - one is white & bannana yellow. (?) Easy traffic all the way down and back 75 & 94 - the commuter crowds were always going the other way. :-) Dropped in on Pete at 7:30 and took the Garage Door Shot. Drove home in thundering rainstorms, arriving at 10:30. Vacuums in the house. Now for a shower, some ice cream and pleasant dreams... Details later this week as its a horrendous 11 shows in 6 days workweek. Ugh. Davy batteries running low. 
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| Post# 48966 , Reply# 1 8/18/2008 at 23:00 (5,728 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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Where I found Pete's Converible... | ||
| Post# 48967 , Reply# 2 8/18/2008 at 23:07 (5,728 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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Close ups | ||
| Post# 48971 , Reply# 3 8/18/2008 at 23:13 (5,728 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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The XXX & the NILFISK.
TWO supple no-leak cloth weave hoses! I've never seen a Nilfisk and this just bowled me over. All aluminum that will polish up gleaming - no dents. Love the hose ends - thay have universal joint type ball & socket joints under the blue bands. No cord, unfortunately but I have an orphaned blue cord that matches the color. Anyone got a Nilfisk cord with the angled power blades? 
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| Post# 48973 , Reply# 4 8/18/2008 at 23:38 (5,728 days old) by xraytech () | ||
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Dave, Did you pick up that Decade 800 at the good will where you got the convertible? | ||
| Post# 48974 , Reply# 5 8/18/2008 at 23:50 (5,728 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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| Post# 48976 , Reply# 7 8/19/2008 at 00:23 (5,728 days old) by xraytech () | ||
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I would have loved to have had that decade, and $ 25 for a bagless vacuum that costs $45 new is crazy. That was a great deal for the Convertible and I am sure that the Nilfisk will be beautiful when polished. | ||
Post# 48980 , Reply# 8 8/19/2008 at 06:38 (5,728 days old) by arh1953  ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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| Post# 48982 , Reply# 9 8/19/2008 at 08:28 (5,728 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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Oh darn. Sorry guys. if only I'd known I would have picked it up. I'll get the paper map from the car and post the address for the Goodwill in hopes someone might be able to retrieve it. As for the XXX, everything metal except the end cap is painted in baked hammertone. From the looks of it everything had to first be removed and painted separately. Absolutely no overspray or masking. Bojacked it may be but it was bojacked by the next best - an Electrolux Branch. 
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| Post# 48983 , Reply# 10 8/19/2008 at 08:34 (5,728 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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These two cloth hoses were worth the price of admission, I think. They don't leak and have no snags. The painted tools, well, they just complete the set... Now, about aluminum wands. Were these common issue in the United States? Because all the Canadian ones I've found over the years are chromed steel and heavy. It's a bonus to me to have 3 sets of aluminum to compliment other XXXs & LXs. 
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Post# 48984 , Reply# 11 8/19/2008 at 08:40 (5,728 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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| Post# 48994 , Reply# 12 8/19/2008 at 10:05 (5,728 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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The Decade 800... | ||
| Post# 49012 , Reply# 14 8/19/2008 at 18:40 (5,728 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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Dinner break discoveries
The Nilfisk cord socket has the same spacing and dimensions as the Canadian ZB 30/55/57 etc. Now I know it runs great. By happenstance I have a Canlux female end with no cord...and a nicely matching sky blue cord from something else (like a Hoover upright maybe?) - going with this particular shade of blue thats on the Nilfisk hose and the handle. And then there's the FQ similar orphanned Royal floor nozzle with the matching sky blue rubber bumper. :-) Add a pair of aluminum wands and the Nilfisk is ready for action rolling across the floor behind me. Yes Joe, I'm impressed with the serious build and air filtering. The motor housing top piece clamps to the hanging filter double-back filter basket shroud, which clamps to the dirt drum. Very thick & clean filter medium - thickly padded. No wonder the Nilfisk is so quiet. I expect I'll find a paper bag that will fit, so the filter assembly can stay as clean as it is now. Not like I can go to my local Nilfisk dealer and get a new one. LOL | ||
| Post# 49013 , Reply# 15 8/19/2008 at 18:58 (5,728 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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I have the .pdf NewConnie Owners 'manual' so I know what the parts look like. Frankly, I may just order a whole new hose assembly, but the longer one for the Stainless model. Other than the dent and missing hose handlegrip its in 'just out of the box' condition. Perhaps it was a demonstrator and when it got dented, it couldn't be sold? Boy oh boy, it sure does float nice! I attribute its lesser weight to the plastic Bag Locator frame and other assorted plastic bits. Nice square replaceable motor filter - no fussing with spring clamps. | ||
| Post# 49034 , Reply# 16 8/19/2008 at 21:00 (5,727 days old) by electroluxxxx (……) | ||
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Damn Dave how come the vacs always pop up where ever you are??? lol Mike | ||
| Post# 49036 , Reply# 17 8/19/2008 at 21:09 (5,727 days old) by turboace () | ||
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I was just thinking the same thing. I never find anything worthwhile. Just crap. Maybe we could send Dave an attachment or something to rub, then we carry it aound with us as good luck when we go thrifting... | ||
| Post# 49063 , Reply# 19 8/19/2008 at 23:49 (5,727 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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You are absolutely right, Chad
Sounds like we have the same Intrepid and Fearless Explorer Adventurer spirit. :-) On all my looooong winter trips (or a daytrip to familiar places or a new town), I check out the yellow Pages in the motelroom, get out the paper map and mark places down with adresses and phone numbers. On such a map you can easily visualize the mostr economical route. 3. Plan out in your mind where they usually keep the small electris and vacuums. Natuirally we're not interested in the pots & pans and dresses (or maybe we are. LOL) and so a beeline is made to the appliance section. As Pete will tell you I also have to detour through the Toy Department... In this case, I used a Garmin GPS in a strange new city and it shaved hours off the hunt. Went on a zigzxag path from south Toledo north to the Michigan border without wrestling with a paper map and the results speak for themselves. Perhaps why the Decade 800 didn't jump in the back seat was because it wasn't purty or unique enough in my knowledge base and I knew Pete would like the Convertible, if he didn't already have one. I could tell the bag was original. Under the grimy layer the plastic hood looked flawless to me. The Decade 800 was fairly bashed up & scratched under 'on yer knees' inspection. Now, tho they are not remotely on my top 300 must have list I did grab up a whole bunch of those dang plastic Cyclonic bagless dirt throwers in the Spring but that was because I had a plan for them. Fix 'em up enough to give and/or loan out to actors and other temporary Theatre workers who couldn't give a rat's ass about value or collectability, just wanna vacuum the darn carpet...and I don't have to be concerned about a cherished item getting trashed out on loan. It's not fair to the loaner or the loanee to bear such responsibility. They all are told they can bring it back if it breaks down - I'll fix it or give 'em another one. Usually I find they sucked up a sock or something. Something I'll add to Chad's suggestions is, as you go through your current collection of incomplete vacuum ensembles, keep a running list of parts to keep an eye out for...and take it with you wherever you go. Scanning down the list from time to time will keep the items fresh in your mind. Or in the car to run out and consult. Because that list is going to get many pages long... Oh, the number of times I've gotten home only to smack my forehead because I forgot to remember I shoulda picked up this or that thing because dang it, this here vacuum needs a thing like the one I saw in that box. And it won't be in that distant box when you go back tomorrow. When in doubt, grab it. Do Not Hesitate. If you can't use it someone else can. Before ya know it you'll have the entire vacuum set assembled. Don't be a purist; mixing and matching similar parts will do until you've accumulated the correct full set. 5. Always consider what you've found. You may find a machine that is one of your dream vacuum cleaners, but It may not be complete, or in the greatest shape. It's does NOT always pay to pass it up... There's no mystery or magic to it. Mostly dumb luck. But make no mistake. Collecting is work. Fun work but work that must be done with a passionate fervor. We all wish we could be retired like Pete and could make the rounds every day if not twice. Work with whatcha got. Yes, plan on coming home empty handed...but eat a hearty breakfast, carry water and travel light with cleaned out trunk, back seat and floor. be sweet and polite to shop owners and patrons; often they will give you leads you must follow up on. Be prepared to be dissapointed at outrageous prices AND DO NOT PAY THEM or attempt to bargain with someone who 'does not speak your vacuum collector language - you're talking to a log. If possible return at the end of the day with a fair offer. Never be ashamed of your offer..after all, you are the collector with the insider knowledge. If again unsuccessful learn to withdraw gracefully and tactfully. 8. Remember: There are ALWAYS more to be had. I learned that from a fellow collector, and it has time and time again born out to be quite true to the words. Be perservering, and patient, don't fall into the FleaBay trap, and just keep looking. Yup. Ebay - know when to quit. Set a limit, write it down and stick to it. The item generates little interest and you get it or...there's always someone with more $$$ who has to actually pay for it. Consider yourself the winner who will return another day. A happy roomful of cheaply or freely obtained vacuums entitles you to a mad splurge once in a while for that musthave treasure. Dave | ||
| Post# 49158 , Reply# 22 8/20/2008 at 21:26 (5,726 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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The Nilfisk adopts a few orphan accessories
As and example of all the above Thrift hunting & accumulating & not taking a pass on a single tool that catches your eye, here's the current state of the Nilfisk picked up on Monday. From the parts bins I matched up other makes of matching Sky Blue accessories and nozzles as well as made up a cord. Continuing the scheme suggested by the transparent blue folding handle and the accent rings on the hose nozzles. This shade of blue is somewhat darker and less green than Eureka tools. Nor is it Sunbeam Blue. In fact that polished hard floor/rug nozzle with the blue trim bumper is a Royal. I have a complete Red & Gray Royal so that confirms that, The curved Royal wands with the gray rubber joint connectors fit it as well. Anything from a blue Royal will match beautifully to really snap up the Nilfisk on display. And why not? I want to display the Nilfisk NOW. Why wait for the correct tools & wands, says I. I'll polish up the Nilfisk body Sunday night. Thinking about what would look appropriate for a diffuser cap on the top exhaust port...in sky blue! So...never throw anything out or pass it by. 
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| Post# 49159 , Reply# 23 8/20/2008 at 21:28 (5,726 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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| Post# 49161 , Reply# 24 8/20/2008 at 21:36 (5,726 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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5 dollah made you hollah!!! | ||
| Post# 49162 , Reply# 25 8/20/2008 at 21:38 (5,726 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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| Post# 49177 , Reply# 26 8/20/2008 at 22:59 (5,726 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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Maybe, like a Filter Queen, the Nilfisk utilizes a fitted paper filter cone. A Eureka Roto-matic bag that rolls up, over and down around the bottom mounted motor would work well to contact the doubleback folds of the hanging filter basket... Research & development commences. I luvs this Nilfisk beauty. And those crazy ball & socket hose joints... The gray Royal accesories are in the same shade of light gray and look good with it - but the blue raises its appearance to another level, methinks. | ||
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