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Post# 64387   3/30/2009 at 10:35 (5,477 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Free Parking - Balloons - Pony rides and Petting Zoo

Well not exactly cept for the parking

RSVP

All roads begin or end here in Sarnia/Port Huron depending on your coming or going, the 402, I69, I94

Anyone coming in their small pleasure craft like Dave did last summer please moor it out back next to my bike.


Post# 64388 , Reply# 1   3/30/2009 at 10:38 (5,477 days old) by xraytech ()        

wish i could come Pete, but it is too far to try to travel between shifts at work.

Sam


Post# 64402 , Reply# 2   3/30/2009 at 17:04 (5,477 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Looks like we're gonna have sunny 50F weather for Sunday, too.

Check this link throughout the week and don't let weather be your reason for not making the journey. Sarnia is 90 minutes west from Stratford. Toronto or Hamilton/Niagara is another 90 minutes east of Stratford.

The Vac-U-Tronic Tester will be on-site all day long beside the yardstick for assessing hoses young & old, tight or leaking, short or long...

Dave


CLICK HERE TO GO TO aeoliandave's LINK


Post# 64426 , Reply# 3   3/30/2009 at 20:42 (5,477 days old) by luxg ()        

Darn Pete, I wish it wasn't so far, it sure would be fun!!!

Post# 64435 , Reply# 4   3/30/2009 at 21:33 (5,477 days old) by hamiltonbeachbo (Milwaukee )        

Pete,
I have to agree with Terry.
I'd love to visit Sarnia for a mini meet at your place.
We'd all have an absolute blast.
We'd cook, play with machines, eat, play with more machines, etc.
I expect Dave will be there.
And I know you have a house full of appliance drama ... what more could anyone associated with this club want.
I'd be in heaven for the entire weekend.
I wish you all a great time.
Will be thinking of you all.
At a bare minimum, you have to make it to convention again this year.
I'm expecting you (and Dave) to make it to Chicago in June.
In the meantime, we'll all be watching and reading.
Take Great Care
Pat


Post# 64479 , Reply# 5   3/31/2009 at 09:12 (5,476 days old) by luxg ()        

Pat, can you even imagine the fun we would have with all of Pete's neat appliance????

Post# 64559 , Reply# 6   3/31/2009 at 21:34 (5,476 days old) by crevicetool (GA )        

Dave, I had no idea your pleasure unit was so sleek. And Pete, Great bike! Any tats to go along with that? Hope you have a great time at your mini-meet! Will you be serving coffee? Do you need a coffee pot?

Rick


Post# 64561 , Reply# 7   3/31/2009 at 21:44 (5,476 days old) by crevicetool (GA )        
Pete.....BTW

The management of the Snellville Plaza Suites says there are rooms available if you run out of space! Recently redecorated!

R


Post# 64609 , Reply# 8   4/1/2009 at 07:07 (5,475 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Would be nice if everyone could come but just one of the downsides of us all living in such a vast land mass I guess.

BTW Mr Rick that really is my bike and I remain as always wholesome of mind and body and tat-free.
Not bad for 26 y.o. with low mileage. The bike I mean, not me though one could easily be confused.



Post# 64659 , Reply# 9   4/1/2009 at 16:47 (5,475 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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While my sleek pleasure unit is compact, transportable and sporty...and by any measure not as ostentatious as that Lake Yacht.

Still, not bad for a 37 year old gullwing tri-hull bowrider lake craft propelled by a 27 year old 4 cylinder Merc 55 for waterskiing or just driftin' along with the swans & herons.


Post# 64676 , Reply# 10   4/1/2009 at 17:59 (5,475 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida)        

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Beautiful boat and scenery!

Post# 64736 , Reply# 11   4/1/2009 at 22:11 (5,475 days old) by crevicetool (GA )        
I love water skiing!

I haven't done it in about ten years....wonder if my knees could take it.



Pete, I had a Honda 550 years and years ago. Got it used, and re-built it. I gave it up when I was going down the road about 80 MPH and thought.....What the HELL am I doing? I got so scared, I put it away. Sold it at a garage sale. What kind is yours? Looks great! Love the color.


Rick


Post# 64737 , Reply# 12   4/1/2009 at 22:13 (5,475 days old) by brandon_w_t ()        
nice bike

My dad has a Harley.

I love motorcycles. But I dont think I will be riding anything other than a Kawasaki ninja. :)


Post# 64741 , Reply# 13   4/1/2009 at 22:39 (5,475 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Rick it's an 83 Goldwing Aspencade. I bought it from the neighbors moving sale in 06 for a song. It's like new and only has about 20,000 miles on it which really is nothing.

I had a 79 Goldwing before this one that'd I'd bought new in 79 and kept all these years but it needed a lot of work so I got rid of it. Would have cost more to fix than to buy this one and I had about 90,000 miles on that one. I went everywhere on it.. Truthfully I was at Mt. St. Helens the early morning it blew 5/18/80 on my way south along I5 to California. That was exciting. Plus I went almost everywhere on it criss crossing Canada and the US.. I've been to just about every state now except for Hawaii and about 5 others.
I don't have near the stamina now that I used to though and I am nervous in city traffic whereas I never used to be so I won't be riding it to Chicago LOL I won't even drive it to through Detroit on the expressways and I know my way round there, too crazy nowadays.


Post# 64850 , Reply# 14   4/3/2009 at 10:43 (5,473 days old) by petek (Ontario)        
Bumping to the top

Just in case anyone else in the eastern Michigan / SW Ontario wishes to come on Sunday RSVP

Dave don't forget you latex either.
Chad bring you leaky hose... put it in the trunk now, today, or you'll get the V8 slap.

Pat/Terry wished you could be here as well and take some of this stuff home with you as well LOL

My workshop
I'm getting there.


I'm trying to straighten the place out last night to make some room in the basement, the pit of lost causes LOL




Post# 64851 , Reply# 15   4/3/2009 at 10:45 (5,473 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

around the corner in the "wreck" room I'm beginning to find space. What I need is a garbage day today not next Tuesday


Post# 64852 , Reply# 16   4/3/2009 at 10:46 (5,473 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

The other basement room, how will I ever...still have 2 days

Post# 64854 , Reply# 17   4/3/2009 at 10:56 (5,473 days old) by shag (Ontario, Canada)        

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wow, its just like Alladian's cave down there.
I like that orange and brown Dial A Matic. What is the pink one beside it?


Post# 64855 , Reply# 18   4/3/2009 at 11:29 (5,473 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

That's a Hoover Convertible, the metal based one.

Post# 64859 , Reply# 19   4/3/2009 at 13:02 (5,473 days old) by luxg ()        

Pete, now you are just trying to make us feel even worse since we can't be there.LOL You have to do this again with more advance warming. What is your closest airport there? I know you all will have a fantastic time!! Terry

Post# 64862 , Reply# 20   4/3/2009 at 13:32 (5,473 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Detroit is the closest....have to remember that as of June 1st 2009 the US government requires all persons, including US citizens to have a passport to enter or re-enter the USA or another acceptable piece of identification such as a Nexus card. No more drivers licenses or birth certificates for Americans/Canadians travelling back and forth either I got the Nexus card it's only $50 and cheaper than a passport and it lets you bypass all the lineups and customs examinations which even a passport doesn't. Course you have to agree to a thorough investigation by the US and Canada Customs, fingerprinting, photo id'ing, retina scans to get one but it's worth it for the convenience. Especially when like me you live right on the border and go back and forth all the time.

Post# 64894 , Reply# 21   4/3/2009 at 18:39 (5,473 days old) by rugmaster37 ()        
On hoses and other ephmera

My hose.....

Well My hose, the one to the MobileAire happens to be in Lansing in dry storage at the present time. Unfortunately I guess I spoke too quickly, as It's nowhere near me, and I won't have time to get it before I come.

I'm intrigued as to the V8 slap. Sounds very powerful and kinda fun....LOL

Chad

P.S. I've decided to bring my Regina Canister, The Eureka RotoMatic Canned Ham, it's sister upright Cordaway, and maybe the Singer Golden PowerMaster And The 1970's Premier Cord Reel Upright. That should add to what You have and what Dave is bringing.

Who else will be there? I mean Rusty Andres is coming up with me, and then you and Dave... Anyone else gonna make it? Would be nice to meet anyone else who happens to come. Course us four will have a fun time regardless.


Post# 64925 , Reply# 22   4/3/2009 at 23:31 (5,473 days old) by vegaslux60 ()        
Mini Meet !

Hi Pete !
Wish we could join you as well ! Sounds like you guys will have fun ! Please post photos ! We are wondering just what China pattern you will be using???? Inquiring minds want to know !!!.......or shall we guess???
Kenny Lawrence
Las Vegas, NV


Post# 64963 , Reply# 23   4/4/2009 at 13:49 (5,472 days old) by crevicetool (GA )        
Pete!!!!

GREAT NEWS!!!!!I'll be there!!!!Turns out that a crew of construction workers had to change a flat tire here in Snellville, and they are heading to Detroit. They asked directions to I-75 and well, things just kinda worked out!We're leaving right now. Driving all night! There's fifteen of us and I said that there would be plenty of room for us to sorta camp out in one of the vac rooms. They don't start work 'til Tuesday, I hope you don't mind, I had to act fast - or miss the ride. I'm brinin' my helmet. You can give me a ride on your bike!

They did ask if there was more than one bathroom. They haven't showered since they left Florida yesterday, and it's rained some. The back of the truck is covered, but rain still gets in. It was more important to keep the tools dry then people. They hope they can use your garage, just for a few things.

One of them (I haven't learned their names yet)wants to know if you've got a propane hook-up? He's on a special diet and cooks his own food. He's got the stove - so he won't be too much trouble.

Can't wait to get there!

Rick


Post# 64965 , Reply# 24   4/4/2009 at 13:50 (5,472 days old) by crevicetool (GA )        

Tehehehe....


Just kidding. I hope you have the best time! Have fun!

Rick


Post# 64969 , Reply# 25   4/4/2009 at 15:25 (5,472 days old) by rugmaster37 ()        

Oh man Rick. When Pete sees that he's gonna need a new nappy...

You are funny as heck!!! It's not even my place and I felt like I was gonna hurl for a minute....LMAO

Chad


Post# 64982 , Reply# 26   4/4/2009 at 16:17 (5,472 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Hell, I was about to get out my best red tartan flannel shirt, torn jeans and muddy workboots for the mornin' drive...and not even iron the shirt!

Post# 65002 , Reply# 27   4/4/2009 at 20:33 (5,472 days old) by luxg ()        

So Rick I hope that you told them that they should have stopped here in Ruskin and picked me up before heading your way. I know that Pete wouldn't mind one more!!! Damn, I always miss all the fun!!!!
Terry


Post# 65015 , Reply# 28   4/4/2009 at 22:00 (5,472 days old) by crevicetool (GA )        
Way to blow the surprise Mr. Terry!

Fine, you make it sixteen. I thought we talked about this. No?


Rick


Post# 65022 , Reply# 29   4/4/2009 at 22:33 (5,472 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Well I'm glad I got my new queen sized Sealy pillow-top. I'll break my cardinal rule about always sleeping alone and let both you guys share it with me. That's the kinda guy I am, always putting others above myself and my own needs.

Oh dear, where's my hankie I'm getting all welled up and teary just thinking about my sacrifices.


Post# 65028 , Reply# 30   4/4/2009 at 22:46 (5,472 days old) by normvac (COLUMBUS, OHIO)        

Pete
Sure wish I could make it up there. It would not be that far from Col. O. I had a little mini meet here with Jeff Schoff,
Jim and a friend. Last Sat. We had a good visit, and played with some of my 60 vacs. I've been waiting for Jeff to post
pictures so we tell some of the stories.
I invited David Lovey (dirtfinder) from Grove City (burb of
columbus) but he was with his family in Dayton, As he had
some medical issues to deal with. Need be in touch with him
again.
Have a heap of fun, I know you will.
Norm


Post# 65029 , Reply# 31   4/4/2009 at 22:55 (5,472 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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I empathize your noble agony, Pete.

This is the World Class Event I'm forgoing in my quest for Vacuum Martyrdom...


Post# 65030 , Reply# 32   4/4/2009 at 23:03 (5,472 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
Opening soon! WEBS!!!

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"They came from the Pond"

And don't you believe those PC soft-pedaling disclaimers of harmless benign Swan behaviour. Swans are just pretty chickens when ya get down to it. Dumb as rocks. Never mind the swan's safety - watch your own children, pets and ankles!

But they are mighty pretty as long as they stay in the water. They don't walk so good and sometimes fall over; I've seen a few take a tumble as they waddle the downhill incline to the Lake during the Parade.


Post# 65038 , Reply# 33   4/5/2009 at 02:06 (5,471 days old) by rugmaster37 ()        
All loaded, and ready to float up to Sarnia.....

Well,

I packed the cavernous maw of a trunk of the Grand Marquis with goodies to bring to the meet. I listed a few above, and one more that screamed TAKE ME TOO!!!!

That said, I plan to be over to Rusty's house by 9:00 am, and that means traffic and weather permitting we should be coming to your door around 10:30 or 11:00. We will prolly have to make a pit stop or two, but we will be taking the route you described before. Because of reasons that I'm unsure of, your final directions went missing, so after we hit the exit after the bridge I will give you a call to flag us in. I'm pretty damned good at doing things by sight, but will call you anyway so I don't end up in Stratford on accident.

Look forward to seeing everyone who's coming tomorrow. I have the camera charged up and ready to snap off lots of photo's of us enjoying our meet!!!


Chad


Post# 65043 , Reply# 34   4/5/2009 at 03:16 (5,471 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)        
Wow, I wish I Could Make It!!

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But it's just not possible right now, and I doubt if I'll be going to the convention this year, either. We had a great time at our mini-meet last week and I'm sure you will, too. Mini-meets are always fun! And be sure to post plenty of pics and keep the rest of us informed!
Jeff


Post# 65055 , Reply# 35   4/5/2009 at 08:19 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Yikes, I'm gonna be fashionably late!

9:15 AM. turning off the 'puter and on my way. See you ~11:00AM
Dave


Post# 65063 , Reply# 36   4/5/2009 at 10:14 (5,471 days old) by crevicetool (GA )        
Me & the boys.....

can't find your house! I think you gave me the wrong address. Terry is so disappointed! He came across twelve NIB Hoover model O's and now has no one to give them to. Such a shame...we sang 99 bottles of beer on the wall 42 times.

Rick


Post# 65091 , Reply# 37   4/5/2009 at 19:46 (5,471 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

gad I thought they'd never leave but I finally ushered Davey out the door!!!!
As promised some pics I took but Chad and Dave took plenty more, maybe even some moving pics and talkies
Not soon after arriving I kicked them all out to go junking at my favorite little place in Petrolia to see what they could find and they returned with a heap of junk strewn all across my driveway. Chad apparently found a sought after Black and Decker vac.. haven't got the picture but Dave said he was on cloud nine when he spotted it in the pile from 2000 yards.
Here's returning from the junkporium and bringing in all the vacs Chad brought out of his trunk.


Post# 65092 , Reply# 38   4/5/2009 at 19:48 (5,471 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Some of the vacs in front that Chad brought and all that stuff in the background was found at the junkporium, Dave got an RCA record player and someones old 8mm home movies and an old Eureka that Rusty spotted hidden in more junk.

Post# 65094 , Reply# 39   4/5/2009 at 19:50 (5,471 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Chads found himself this B&d vac,,Dave got an old Hoover dustette, record player, home movies, some irons, some FQ parts and Rusty found some reamers to fit on his Hamilton Beach mixer juicer attachment.

Post# 65104 , Reply# 40   4/5/2009 at 20:59 (5,471 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Dave showing off his extra long hose. BTW that little Royal was the strongest sucker off all the vacs we tested pulling well over 100 on the suck-o-meter. Dave recorded all the figures and will be posting them later.



Post# 65105 , Reply# 41   4/5/2009 at 21:01 (5,471 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Chad almost fainted when his Regina hit 3 digits as well. He's gonna take better care of it now.

Post# 65106 , Reply# 42   4/5/2009 at 21:04 (5,471 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Rust tripping the light fantastic Royally

Post# 65107 , Reply# 43   4/5/2009 at 21:07 (5,471 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

The one that I live with trying to make sense of it all thru the bottom of a glass

Post# 65110 , Reply# 44   4/5/2009 at 21:27 (5,471 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

The day shot by so fast we never really even got around to many of the vacs, none of mine that were downstairs. It was only before Dave was leaving that I grabbed his Hoover Floor washer to give it a go before it went.


Post# 65116 , Reply# 45   4/5/2009 at 21:36 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
The Fearless Foursome.

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89 minutes from driveway to driveway - I pulled in at 9:56PM. Car still packed til tomorrow or until the arriving 3 day snowstorm ends...

There was no one on the road ahead of me all the way back - I guess everyone else was speeding. :-) I set the cruise control at 69 MPH (except for the small towns of course).

With both our cars mistly packed up with treasures we remembered to get the Attendee Group Shot. I'll post as many additional pics as I can before bedtime.



Post# 65124 , Reply# 46   4/5/2009 at 21:47 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
Pete Floorwashermaning

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I'm so stricken with Floor Washer Fever I just had to bring it along. The blue is the original issue color for 1959 and this one has a low serial number at 4,936. The yellow ones came later and one of mine has Serial No. 125,633. Thanks again, Brian!

Pete's kitchen floor being so surgically clean, using clear warm water it's not easy to see the floor getting wet as you stroke but then the light catches it and you realize it is and you're brush mopping. Then ya click that lever and the dang thing starts sucking up all the 'dirty' water on the forward stroke, drying the floor with warm exhaust. I think - or imagined - I heard Pete say he wouldn't mind having one someday...


Post# 65128 , Reply# 47   4/5/2009 at 21:56 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
The Skylon Warthog in all it's intended glory.

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The bulb over my head blazed to life last night as I recalled that Compact exhaust ports are cast in vertical and Tristars are angled. I brought along a blue Compact to demonstrate.

So, the soaring scenic Warthog Niagara SKYLON afterfilter is meant to tower above the Compact in an upright position - not lean over sideways - while the Filter Fresh puck piggybacks on the Tristar.


Post# 65132 , Reply# 48   4/5/2009 at 22:13 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Dashed over to Petrolia Junque-torium as Pete suggested. After trolling the main building and hauling out to the car I suggested we drive 'round the back to the open air shed stalls. As we came through the gate Chad began to tremble and make squeaky noises. He drove right across the yard and was practically out of the car before it stopped. LOL What an eye he has!

These back sheds are open to the elements year 'round without any tarp protection. It's out here I found my yellow Eureka chrome dome Roto-matic two years ago. This Black & Decker vacuum has been out here all the years I've been dropping by. Pete says at least 5 years!

Just waiting patiently for Chad to Whoop, Swoop & Scoop to it's rescue...


Post# 65134 , Reply# 49   4/5/2009 at 22:18 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
Exhuberant Chad chirps along muttering unintelligible exclam

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He would not let go of it even as we explored the rest of the sheds risking life & limb clamoring over rotted boards.

Post# 65135 , Reply# 50   4/5/2009 at 22:22 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Meanwhile over on the other side of the yard Rusty is busy extracting something from a pile...whatever it was he put it back as Chad & I hustled over, me zeroing in on the Tristar PN behind him.

Post# 65136 , Reply# 51   4/5/2009 at 22:23 (5,471 days old) by luxg ()        

Wow Pete, like Rick said we just couldn't find your house, could be the fact that as we were singing 99 bottles of beer, some of us drank a few as well.LOL Rick you must be mistaken, you never told me this was a surprise!!! Pete you are so so sweet, I am sure that we would have had a wonderful time!!!
Guys it sure looks like you all had fun and found some wonderful treasures to bring home. Aren't mini meets and gatherings so much fun. I hope that one of you will write something up and send it along with pictures for Fred to use in the next newsletter.

Terry


Post# 65137 , Reply# 52   4/5/2009 at 22:28 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
Here we three pose with the back 40 treasures - this after w

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No sign of the Tristar but then I had brought my newest mottled silver one along. This PN is in better shape than the one I brought!

Time to head back to Sarnia and Casa Pete. This wonderful side trip took all of 90 minutes - we were back just before 3PM hyperventilated and hungry. Chad had not yet emptied his cavernous trunk of the vacs he brought to show but we managed to get everything in on top, around and beside. Rusty was quite accommodating, gracefully sharing the back seat with my stuff.


Post# 65140 , Reply# 53   4/5/2009 at 22:31 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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The Sumptuous Mid Day Banquet was ordered and we fell to with gusto.

Post# 65142 , Reply# 54   4/5/2009 at 22:38 (5,471 days old) by luxg ()        

Rick, not to worry about those NIB Hoover Model O's I'll share with you and we can build up our retirement fund!!LOL

Post# 65143 , Reply# 55   4/5/2009 at 22:41 (5,471 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Twasn't just any fried chicken it was
Chicken in the Rough LOL


Post# 65144 , Reply# 56   4/5/2009 at 22:42 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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The Petrolia Haul Garage Door Glamour Shot, not to be confused with items we all brought to show in our trunks. :-)

First thing Rusty found in ther front yard as we arrived was the Blue Eureka upright...hidden under a tarp. I had to have it, along with the complete Hoover hose, wand and tool set in pale brown, all those flatirons with cords, the films, record case stuffed with 45s and RCA Victor record player, the Filter Queen bucket & base, box with Electrolux triple polisher pads & brushes, a bunch of assorted vacuum nozzles & accessories and a very cute halfsized Fuller floor/carpet sweeper.

Chad could not stop chuckling as he mentally inventoried all the dark gray accessories and tools back in Ann Arbor to compliment the new Black & Decker.


Post# 65147 , Reply# 57   4/5/2009 at 23:07 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Whaddayamean? I haveta get all that in here as well and take it back home again?

Post# 65148 , Reply# 58   4/5/2009 at 23:12 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Chad scored a 1980/81 Canadian Tire catalogue. Leafing through it on the way home I discovered I had scored the Travel Iron in it's tartan pouch!

Post# 65149 , Reply# 59   4/5/2009 at 23:12 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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GE vacuum Cleaner page

Post# 65150 , Reply# 60   4/5/2009 at 23:14 (5,471 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
Oh, those 29 year old prices!!!

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Hoover Vacuum Cleaner page

Post# 65156 , Reply# 61   4/6/2009 at 00:43 (5,470 days old) by rugmaster37 ()        
The Sarnia Mini-Meet from my viewpoint...

If any of you want a play by play of the meet we just had, and what some of you wished you could come to.. I'll take a few minutes and type out my tome for you to read . If you dont wish to go thru this part you can look at my slideshow below. Their in order fairly well, and you can kinda put them together with all the other pics, to get what was going on when...

So without further ado...

I picked up Rusty Andres around 10ish, and with a few pit stops made it to Petes house just around noon.

We all got introductions out of the way, and talked for a bit, and relaxed after our drives, and got caught up. We looked over the machines that were already inside Pete and Daves things, and after while it was suggested by Pete that we all go over to Petrolia Ont, and go to the Emporium of Junque ( I honestly cannot remember the name)...LOL It was just Dave, Myself and Rusty who went, as Pete goes quite a bit. It's only about a solid 15 to 20 minute ride. All us gents were prattlin away on this and that taking about different things. , and we ended up needing the room to take all the sutff that we ended up getting, so my gosh there would have been no room for Pete even if he had gone...EEEEK!

(SIDEBAR)-

To explain the Black and Decker, and my reaction. I have for almost my whole life ( since I was six and an aunt threw one away in front of me bacause she DID NOT want me to have it); have pined for a Regina canister vac. I thankfully was given one by our own Marty Rocha The one that pegged 90 in the testing on Daves meter (more on that later). I was able to find the correct wand for it, out the parts bins at work, and just recently found what could very well be the exact hose that it initially came with.

Anywhoo...After being inside the place like Dave already told everyone, he suggested that we go around back as they had a whol OTHER section with more stuff. Imagine kind of an outdoor flea-market type of deal. The pics Dave took show what I mean. And from the minute after we drove thru the back gate I got a glimpse at something very rare and VERY wanted. I spotted the Black and Decker version with a PowerNozzle..which was (the very last version produced) of the Regina tank. I think my exact words as we scraped to a halt in the middle of the yard were "Holy ****" Before I even threw the thing in Park, I had the door open ready to sprint for it, and as Dave and Rusty say ( I cannot possibly remeber bacause In my mind I was in nirvana) As I actually ran over to it I sounded like Noxema Jackson from Too Wong Foo, when she found the old 60's clothing in the general store. Thanks my dear friends. This will live with me in infamy...LMAO Yeah I found that for the most part it was 99% complete, minus tools (big deal), and I held onto it for dear life I believe I uttered LOUDLY "IT'S MINE"!!!. Every few minutes I let out a little joyfulness that I actually now will have TWO not one Regina type machines. How much more could a collector ask for... But I digress..


We drove back to Petes after a leisurely drive around Petrolia which is VERY rich in oil history in those parts, and we checked out their VINTAGE train station, and combination Opera House, and Town Hall as we all found we liked trains, and old buildings LOL...finally came back to Petes house. After the guys telling Pete on my reaction to my find, we all unloaded the car of our prizes, and I of course brought out my vac crew that I brought along to play with in the cavernous Maw of Marquis (my trunk). We stood around outside while some of us had a smoky treat , and talked more, and looking over carefully our things we just got.. Dave got a geat record player, plenty of 45 and some vintage home movies that I believe were of a trip to France by a family in 1965?

After bringing stuff inside we all started playing with and looking over all the sutff we had to use, and as you can see...We all either had a favorite, or were just happy to do what we like best...playing with old vacuums. After awhile Pete got busy and made us a fantastic chicken dinner complete with biscuits and fries...YUMM YUMM.. Oh wait, I forgot he had this portion ordered in...LMAO!!!Thank you very much for the supper Pete. He is everyone, a consumate good host. We sat around for while talking about this and that, things that we normally really cannot talk about becasue either our significant others, or friends we see on a daily basis, think is goofy or redundant. It's so great to have those happy times with great people..That are in many ways like minded!!

After the feast was over, we all went back to playing with vacuums and Dave brought out his trusty Vacu-Meter. Each canister was tested for suction strength, and I believe that all of us, including myself were VERY suprised that the Regina Cyclonic can I brought pulled a straight 90 at full power on the suction control panel. Of course everythng was overshadowed by Daves NEW'ish Royal Pony. My mom has one similar, and she loves it more than any vac she's ever had. And becasue of me ...that's been plenty.

Soon enough we all realized that it was nearing 6 pm, and Dave Rusty and Myself had a long ridehome to contend with. Never seems like there is EVER enough time to talk and play...:-( And Pete, and his very understanding partner I'm sure was wanting thier living room back... So we all loaded up with our things, and said our goodbyes...or so long's if you wish.

We got a good group photo as you saw, and before we all took off for our destinations, we all discussed the possibility of a Mini-Meet here in Ann Arbor Michigan at Rusty house, that I would help him host sometime late summer or early fall. This may be a very real possibility so if your interested I will keep those who may want to come posted. We also discussed the idea of going back to Pete's house too.

I have to say that we had such a great time, and we all enjoyed our little this and that's we found to have a really great and relaxing Sunday. Thanks again to Pete who furnished us with a great lunch/supper and his home, Dave for bringing his very cool canisters, and vacumeter, and of course Rusty for making the trip there and back very pleasant and happy...

Your all great parts to why our hobby is so fun!!

Chad

Ann Arbor Michigan

P.S. and for those who were not able to come, just rememebr that there will be a next time, and hopefully we can do it where there are several weeks ahead for you to make the nescesary arrangements to come If you wish to. If Rusty and I agree to have one, we will try and give at least a months notice as to time, place and accomodations if you need to have some made or help in making them...



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Post# 65160 , Reply# 62   4/6/2009 at 05:27 (5,470 days old) by kenmore81 (Warwick, RI)        
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Chad... I thought the vac a friend had that I wanted was a Regina It looked just like the one in your previous post,I had commented on it, now Im thinking it was a B&D hmm its a mystery Ill never figure out. But it did look just like you Regina. Did B&D have an orange one wuth the Dial-a-Pile also? I know it was definately not a Ge. Im still 98% sure it was a Regina because I remember thinking at that age hmm I thought they only made E-brooms.
Kenny.


Post# 65165 , Reply# 63   4/6/2009 at 09:06 (5,470 days old) by rugmaster37 ()        
Did B&D have an orange one wuth the Dial-a-Pile also?

Well Kenny, I'm really NOT sure...LOL

I know that Regina put out their canisters in many bright vivid 1970's colors throughout their run here in the states. You May remember for an earlier post that Regina dropped them in the USA, after around a seven year run or so 1970-1977. Those dates are in MY mind, so they may vary, or be not "technically correct". Regardless, by 1978, there wasn't a thing written on them, nor were they available from any catalog that I have anyway, and that's all but the Ardans Showroom catalogs from out east.

That said, unless my learning capabilities are quite wrong, I believe that along the same time frames that Regina was building them for the US, a similar Canadian equivalent was being produced as well by I believe Switson Industries?

Of course over the course of the next years that I am uncertain of at least until 1981 as the catalog the I also have now attests to, they were sold under the CGE or Canadian General Electric, I believe it was badged Baycrest for Hudson Bay Dept Stores one of which I believe Doug Smith has; and Black and Decker who kinda shuffled their way into the home vacuum market in the mid 1980's sometime ( at least here in the US), by using off the shelf technology.

This on e that I just found was the very last of this designs run. I could be wrong, and I'll wait until any Canadian contemporary can tell me "if they know"; when this body style I guess was no longer made?

You most likely know of a Regina. They were sold here, whereas The GE, Baycrest, Black and Decker and whatever other badges I've missed were to my knowledge, not!


Chad


Post# 65167 , Reply# 64   4/6/2009 at 10:33 (5,470 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Great pics Chad
You know we never even got round to seeing Dave latex a hose either.
Fun stuff always flies by and chores drag on for eternity


Post# 65195 , Reply# 65   4/6/2009 at 15:37 (5,470 days old) by xraytech ()        

Great pics looks like you all had a great time, Chad I really love your Brandy wine Eurekas, and also love the Premier, grandma Rose had a one like it. Maybe next time you all have a mini-meet I will be able to go, it is like a 6-7 hour ride. Also your Grand Marqius looks great Chad.
Dave the luxes look great and I love the RCA Victor record Player.

Sam


Post# 65196 , Reply# 66   4/6/2009 at 15:42 (5,470 days old) by xraytech ()        

I have a question for you guys, What is "Chicken In The Rough"
I am assuming that it is a branded pressure fried chicken product.
Possibly similar to Broaster brand Broasted Chicken, which i am familiar with since I served it for 4 years at a resturant that was one of the first to have Broaster products 50 years ago. Broaster is a process, chicken is soaked in Chickite marinade over night, drained and breaded lightly in Slo-Bro chicken flour and let to sit until it turns sticky and then pressure fried in a Broaster for 11 minutes thus producing a delicious pressure-fried chicken.


Post# 65206 , Reply# 67   4/6/2009 at 16:19 (5,470 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Well according their website Chicken in the Rough began back in the 30's and at one time was a very large concern wit hundreds of franchises long before Mcdonalds and KFC etc.. but if you click on locations, there's only 3,, one in Sarnia here and two in Michigan LOL

Post# 65212 , Reply# 68   4/6/2009 at 17:28 (5,470 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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I couldn't finish my roughneck chicken dinner and had a delicious nuked chicken breast half and fries for lunch today. lip smackin' good!

Good thing we all drove to our homes Sunday night. The snow turned into a storm overnight and here it never stopped all day. I understand from the evening news that Sarnia was worst hit.

More candid meet shots: Pete pilots the sunny yellow SINGER. Note continued use of original Loewy designed handle casting, hollow struts and placement of cordwinder. However, the cord now exits from the side rather than up inside one handle strut to the handle exit.


Post# 65213 , Reply# 69   4/6/2009 at 17:30 (5,470 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Eureka Brandywine Family.

Post# 65214 , Reply# 70   4/6/2009 at 17:32 (5,470 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Seriously loaded for dustbunnies Eureka cleaning machine.

Post# 65215 , Reply# 71   4/6/2009 at 17:37 (5,470 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Attractively coloured box of Canadian Hoover Tool Set model 1031 (?). The tools and hose are a pale beige-y brown and the aluminum bits have that golden anodized coating, evidently never used.

Post# 65216 , Reply# 72   4/6/2009 at 17:39 (5,470 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Electroluxs lined up for vacuum testing...

Post# 65217 , Reply# 73   4/6/2009 at 17:43 (5,470 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
"Read 'Em And Weep...er...Heed 'Em And Sweep!&q

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"Spleed "Em and Threep? Whateverrrrrr.

The official Vacuum Test Results witnessed by the Fanatical Four Judges:


Post# 65242 , Reply# 74   4/6/2009 at 20:12 (5,470 days old) by rugmaster37 ()        
Bumpycake, and current thoughts....

Oh cool.... glad to see the stats from the suction tests... My Regina still shocked me...

Oh just wait until you all see that Black And Decker Valet now.. I spent half of the day at work, trying to erase 5+ years of hard abuse and forgotten usefulness. The wands were saved, along with the hose end, a new white electric hose was secured, and BOTH the motors work...

Man Im lucky....:-)



Chad


Post# 65250 , Reply# 75   4/6/2009 at 21:02 (5,470 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Gee Whizz, Chad! Amazing considering how many YEARS the Black & Decker sat in that same spot fully exposed to the extremes of nature. Your Twingle Talent was in overdrive on Sunday. Saved the rust coated wands? This I gotta see...

With the constant falling wet snow the car is still mostly fully packed. I just don't want to get water spots on some of the stuff and there's the risk of slipping on the icy slushy sidewalk and stairs.

I did bring in this very cute 'rightsized' Fuller Brush Electrostatic Carpet Sweeper. It may look like a toy but it is all metal construction and fully featured just like the big ones with additional whisk brushes at the four corners.

Dave


Post# 65251 , Reply# 76   4/6/2009 at 21:03 (5,470 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Closeups

Post# 65253 , Reply# 77   4/6/2009 at 21:04 (5,470 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Full length metal handle that separates down to 5 sections.

Post# 65254 , Reply# 78   4/6/2009 at 21:05 (5,470 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Dave, I didn't know you had a Davis Electro Sweep?


Post# 65257 , Reply# 79   4/6/2009 at 21:21 (5,470 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
Amazingly clean condition.

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Also brought in the RCA Victor VICTROLA Twin Speaker Mono Model K-873 S.N. 3601 made in Montreal 4-speed record player with retracting lift n twist 45 adapter. Cleaned up the two needles and it does play well.

Post# 65258 , Reply# 80   4/6/2009 at 21:23 (5,470 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Beautiful Nipper Mascot and interesting that it is still called a VICTROLA.

Post# 65259 , Reply# 81   4/6/2009 at 21:28 (5,470 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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The Brown and Beige tweed leatherette is a perfect colour match for the record case stuffed with 45s. 1/4 of the 50 records are Salvation Army Band, another 1/4 of children's stories spoken aloud with musical accompaniment, another 1/4 of crooners such as Andy Williams, Perry Como, Vic Damone and the rest are Beach Boys, Herman's Hermits and the like era.

Post# 65275 , Reply# 82   4/7/2009 at 01:58 (5,469 days old) by rugmaster37 ()        
Black and Decker Valet Restoration...

Dave,

I have the camera in the coat pocket ready to go to work tomorrow. I literally soaked the wands most of the day in a bath of Coke-Cola, and using a very fine steel wool, wa able to remove 98% of the rust on the wands. What is left, is wither too deep to remove properly, or will have to be removed by a buffing machine, of which I do not have one.

The motors were cleaned, and lubricated with zoom oil, and both run fine now, as they were good at first, but a little dry, and just covered in schmutz. When I dissassembled the canister portion, I found a few more (abandoned) honeycombs, so thankfully I wasn't stung stupid by a bees nest. Of course it was still just a bit cold for those things to be alive quite yet.

I had a hose that works perfectly, the one that was with it I belive was the original one, but I have no outer hose cords that I could use, nor straps to hold it on. Looking at the General Electric one that preceded it, I can't imagine that anyone (would not) want to have a regular electric hose anyway.

The Powernozzle is strangely VERY FilterQueen'esque; similar but not fully like a model 48 powerhead. The belt was dryrotted into several billion little rubber chunks that literally fell out, or had to be vacuumed out. The sleeve bearings were rusted, and had to be soaked in the Coke-Cola solution, then brushed with a wire toothbrush, as well as the shafts that protrude out of the brushroller.. Then I coated them in Zoom oil, and later still, wiped that off, and reassembled it with a new Filter Queen Belt. It took off like gangbusters, and within a few minutes sounded just like it should...Humming along with a beat in it's pulse...

The outsides of all the machine were scrubbed and wahed down with copious amounts of simple green, a fine steel wool, and plenty of paper towel. After doing all that I saturated everyhting with VacPolish, and buffed everythign to the shine it was going to take no matter what I did.

All in all, I'm pretty crafty, and have had to do lots of "engineering" to many machines before. I have yet to find tools that look "right"; buit that's all in the future. I got it cleaned up, looking good and the best part...working!!!

Look for photo's tomorrow probably around later evening!!!


Chad


Post# 65279 , Reply# 83   4/7/2009 at 05:59 (5,469 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida)        

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What a wonderful mini-meet! Thanks Dave and Chad for the excellent pictures and commentary. You packed 12 hours of fun and vacuums into a 6 hour time span! Catalogue picture of the CGE "canned ham" canister is intriguing. All of the thrift items were certainly icing on the cake too. The RCA Victor portable is a really solid value too.

Post# 65371 , Reply# 84   4/7/2009 at 22:12 (5,469 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Inspired if not shamed by Chad's industriousness I took a whack at the Eureka 2 spd Rugulator tonight. Just a quick once over...

Hood before & moldy F&G bag.



Post# 65373 , Reply# 85   4/7/2009 at 22:16 (5,469 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Under the hood - before.

This must have spent it's last days cleaning up a barn and then sitting in a corner. But the belt is good and the bottom plate rust-free. Motor and brushroll spin freely. Yippee. I'll just replace that lamp and fire it up...


Post# 65374 , Reply# 86   4/7/2009 at 22:19 (5,469 days old) by brandon_w_t ()        
ARGH!

Those eyes are creepy! Its like all black and 2 green eyes stick out!

Post# 65375 , Reply# 87   4/7/2009 at 22:19 (5,469 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Runs real nice. Distinctive Eureka thrummmmm.

That rust dust inside the bottom plate cleaned right off, as did the mold spots in the channel. Paint lovely underneath.


Post# 65377 , Reply# 88   4/7/2009 at 22:23 (5,469 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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That of course is the curious and ever watchful Felix!

Bumper before Magic Erasing...lots of baseboard paint and the hood must have been rammed repeatedly under something - the aluminum inlay for the pile control was pretty chewed up but I managed to press it back flat and trim the shards off.


Post# 65379 , Reply# 89   4/7/2009 at 22:28 (5,469 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
It's an Upright - says so on the bag. LOL

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New paper bag, up and running. Took a turn around the hallway.

Sounds as soothing as a Hoover but in it';s own musical way. This one will eventually get a hood & base paint job because it is otherwise so nice. Even the replacement bag looks good with it's Eureka Racing Stripe. Works for me. great headlight pattern.

This cost all of $5 at the Jungtique Barn.
Dave


Post# 65386 , Reply# 90   4/7/2009 at 22:48 (5,469 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Forgot to mention:

Eureka Model E2070-A, SN 71610, Rugulator Two Speed,made by The Onward Mfg Co Ltd, Kitchener Ontario Canada.

The date code cast in the base reads 1/31/78. Thanks for pointing this out, Chad. Dave


Post# 65403 , Reply# 91   4/8/2009 at 01:51 (5,468 days old) by rugmaster37 ()        

Dave,

Looks wonderful dear friend. However I cannot take the credit for the dating of the Eureka. That honor goes to our own (Swingette) or David C. who graciously supplied the knowledge that I did not have before a few days ago, on how to do such things.

So a thank you to David goes out!!!

I posted a new link with the resto pics of the Black and Decker Valet, (nee' Regina, General Electric, Baycrest and others), with one large pic so you can get the gist on how far the old gal I raced for so eloquently last Sunday has come along.

Chad


Post# 65416 , Reply# 92   4/8/2009 at 03:51 (5,468 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.)        
Great Vac Days...!!!

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Looks like a grand day was had by all, and with all those special finds, WOW...!!!!

Nowthen, "Chicken in the Rough" my word Pete you know how to keep em keen...Lol, finger lickin good looks like to me!!!

Very interesting results there guys, was the Eureka 60 - 97 the result for the BrandyWine canister???


Post# 65426 , Reply# 93   4/8/2009 at 08:27 (5,468 days old) by rugmaster37 ()        
Was the Eureka 60 - 97 the result for the BrandyWine caniste

Mike,

I believe so. Dave was this correct? Anyway, all the tests were done on hi-speed, and it was the difference between the pull of suction at "Drapes" on one side of the six suction selector buttons, and "Carpets" at the other end. Hence the readings 60-97. For whatever reason, maybe just we did not think of it...lol....we never tested the suction reading between the buttons on lo-speed.

Chad



Post# 65431 , Reply# 94   4/8/2009 at 08:53 (5,468 days old) by rugmaster37 ()        

The Chicken in the rough was actually VERY good. It was NOTHING like KFC or Churches, which end up giving the end user a terrible time in the loo afterwards.

It's too bad that they no longer have as as many franchises as they used to. I definitely would be a repeat customer if that was the case...

Chad


Post# 65444 , Reply# 95   4/8/2009 at 10:21 (5,468 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
Fabulous!

Thanks for the pictures, everyone... Looks like a good time was had by all!! Chad, that B/D vacuum you found is indeed fabulous, congrats on finding a dream machine!

Dave, I think the yellow floor washer came before the blue one. The yellow one had the dial on the trigger to help dictate how much water was dispensed when you squeeze it... really the only thing they changed about it (did away with it) when they changed the color from yellow to blue. I think somewhere I have a pamphlet from the mid 60's showing the blue one in the lineup.

But that floor washer is a favorite machine of mine. It's easier to use (faster) than the Floor A Matic.. and does a great job!

~Fred



Post# 65538 , Reply# 96   4/8/2009 at 23:28 (5,468 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)        
WOW!!

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Looks like you all had lots of fun vacuuming and visiting and latched onto some good finds at the Junque Emporium! And as Fred said, thanks for sharing the pics--it's the next best thing to being there. As Norm said, we had a mini-meet of our own about a week before and am hoping to get the roll finished so I can post pics of our meet.
Happy Vacuuming,
Jeff


Post# 65565 , Reply# 97   4/9/2009 at 07:08 (5,467 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
I was under the impression...

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based on serial numbers.

You are so right, Fred. All I had to do was look at the Hoover News Introduction page on display at the Hoover Historical and there it is in glorious yellow with black handle trim.

So what's with the serial numbers being low on the blue ones?


Post# 65567 , Reply# 98   4/9/2009 at 07:35 (5,467 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Ah, the serial number conundrum...explained.

The yellow is Model 3500 and the blue is Model 3510.

The yellow motor housing was molded from a slightly paler yellow plastic of a different composition. The tank & nozzle are of a tougher durable Cycolac type that perfectly matches the paint on the metal 'landing gear' trundle. while the motor is encased in a softer vinyl-ized plastic that mars easier. Every yellow one I've seen has this subtle two tone look - the blue seems to have corrected this visually to a greater extent tho under bright light it too has a slightly lighter motor.

About a year ago there was a Floor Washer Owners manual on Ebay but the winner could afford to want it more than I. :-(

Any scanned material on the Hoover Floor Washer would be greatly appreciated, especially the Manual.

Dave


Post# 65656 , Reply# 99   4/9/2009 at 20:50 (5,467 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)        
OK Dave - Here You Go

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I got a brand-new Hoover 3500 Hoover Floor Washer in the box with manual. Here is the manual. If you want the original JPEGs, let me know and I will email them to you.

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This one! Still trying to figure out what I did with them all.

Post# 65681 , Reply# 106   4/9/2009 at 22:59 (5,467 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
The FloorWasher Quads!

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Oh Joy Supreme and Rapture Unbound!!!

Thank you Fred. Those scans are plenty large for the Davy Reference Book of Vacuumage but do please email me the full rez originals please so I can re-arrange them to print up a proper booklet.

I will never turn down a Floorwasher found at a reasonable price as I have only one - the blue - with the brushbar. My one Yellow has a brushless nozzle and the other one had none so, Necessity being the Mother of all Inventors, I adapted a nameless floor tool nozzle from The Bin Of Orphans with a wrap-a-round brush to fit. Works great but it just not the real thing, ya know. :-)

Dave


Post# 65682 , Reply# 107   4/9/2009 at 23:01 (5,467 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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As soon as I dug this nozzle out of the bin I knew it was exactly what I needed.

Post# 65683 , Reply# 108   4/9/2009 at 23:04 (5,467 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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All that was needed was a short length of rubber hose to create a collar to rotate on the machine. That's where Player Piano hose stock comes in handy.

Post# 65684 , Reply# 109   4/9/2009 at 23:08 (5,467 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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The business end duplicates the intention of the Floor Washer's brushplate. The inner channel rim is set back 1/8" above the brush. Sealed off the upper 'gleaner' slot.
Bit of dumb luck I had this and that's why one never passes up odds & ends in Thrift Store bins.



Post# 65702 , Reply# 110   4/10/2009 at 01:45 (5,466 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
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