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Thread Number: 5118
Hoover Model 29 |
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| Post# 57154 12/28/2008 at 22:03 (5,597 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio) | ||
Good evening everyone! I finally acquired a Hoover model 29 two weeks ago, and this weekend I cleaned it up. Using tips from Fred (HoovCeleb), I completely went through and washed the machine. I took it all apart, lubricated the top and bottom motor bearings, and washed the entire vacuum. It's not perfect, but it runs flawlessly!
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| Post# 57155 , Reply# 1 12/28/2008 at 22:05 (5,597 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio) | ||
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Group Shot!! | ||
| Post# 57156 , Reply# 2 12/28/2008 at 22:07 (5,597 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio) | ||
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Great Vacuums | ||
| Post# 57157 , Reply# 3 12/28/2008 at 22:13 (5,597 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio) | ||
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Here's a view of the base. I lubricated the brushroll and installed new nylon Hoover brushstrips. I washed the base, and lubricated the wheels, the spring-loaded handle socket, the latches that hold on the bag and the bottom plate, and the height adjust mechanism. Nothing on the vacuum creaks or squeaks. The handle is still very tight! 
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| Post# 57158 , Reply# 4 12/28/2008 at 22:21 (5,597 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio) | ||
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Momomomotor...
I went through and washed and lubricated the motor. A couple odd things happened to the vacuum over the years. The top bearing was replaced at one point with what I assume is a top bearing from a Convertible. It seats and works perfectly, but looks a little off. Also at some point someone messed with the wires. Instead of screwing securely into the motor (in 2 groups of 3), all the wires were cut at the end, and twisted together. I taped them down to secure them. The important thing is that it sounds perfect! 
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| Post# 57169 , Reply# 5 12/29/2008 at 01:00 (5,597 days old) by swingette () | ||
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Fab. Hoover used some good colors in this era, and nicer than the 65 style bubble hood, IMO. | ||
| Post# 57178 , Reply# 6 12/29/2008 at 09:34 (5,597 days old) by ohio_tuec () | ||
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Question What was the difference between the model 29 and 62 besides colors? Did the 29 come before the 62? Was the 29 a value priced model? It shares the same base as the 60 series, yet the model 28 is completely different. Thanks. | ||
| Post# 57231 , Reply# 9 12/30/2008 at 01:15 (5,596 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
Nice Find, Corey!!
I have to agree, the 29 is one of my favorites too, and you've got a really beautiful one there. Looks great in the lineup with your 63 and 64. Mine has a replacement bag on it that uses Convertible C bags. Cleaning tools and caddy came with it when I got it, just too bad they didn't make them in burgandy to match the machine!! Congratulations on a nice machine! Jeff | ||
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