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Thread Number: 731
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| Post# 7308 , Reply# 2 1/4/2007 at 14:02 (6,315 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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Thanks for the info Tom, much appreciated. here's a pic of my others while I'm in the pic taking mood. The rest are all Canadian made. I particularly like the denim model. 
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| Post# 7325 , Reply# 5 1/4/2007 at 16:38 (6,315 days old) by swingette () | ||
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yes, that sherbet-colored one is nice! was there an american equivalent? 70s b-line? thanks. | ||
| Post# 7329 , Reply# 6 1/4/2007 at 17:05 (6,315 days old) by 74simon () | ||
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Broken zip Pete, are the zip teeth missing/broken, or has the fastnener just come off? If it's the latter, it can be fixed fairly easily. If you need to know how to do this, I will post another thread about it. Si | ||
| Post# 7398 , Reply# 7 1/4/2007 at 22:06 (6,315 days old) by myhooverco () | ||
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David...here is our version of the sherbet colored one...the model 714 in sunset orange...ours had the matching handle grip. 
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| Post# 7399 , Reply# 8 1/4/2007 at 22:21 (6,315 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany) | ||
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What's that? Tom, What's that odd-looking green model on the Constellation box? Is it European? (I notice the lettering down the left side of the bag) ~Fred | ||
| Post# 7403 , Reply# 10 1/4/2007 at 22:35 (6,315 days old) by myhooverco () | ||
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Fred... It is a "ranger" of sorts...it is a US model from the later 70's with the step on switch in the hood...model U4014 built in April 1977 according to the serial number...built in UK. --Tom | ||
| Post# 7422 , Reply# 11 1/5/2007 at 00:31 (6,314 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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U4014 Hey Fred/Tom They didnt change much for the US model- this is my UK version, a friend has a different handle waiting for me as the hooks are broken/replaced on this one :( Seamus 
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| Post# 7424 , Reply# 12 1/5/2007 at 00:36 (6,314 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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Do the shake and vac.......... This model will always be notorious over here as the Shake and Vac cleaner....sure ya must have seen the ad lol ;). This one dates from March 78 
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| Post# 7425 , Reply# 13 1/5/2007 at 00:56 (6,314 days old) by swingette () | ||
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Stale smells up here, often come from DOWN THERE... get the male back-up singers! someone once suggested that her (woman im advert) carrying-on like a looney MIGHT be due to that fat spliff burning on the table... | ||
| Post# 7426 , Reply# 14 1/5/2007 at 00:56 (6,314 days old) by swingette () | ||
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PS... Watch... CLICK HERE TO GO TO swingette's LINK | ||
| Post# 7427 , Reply# 15 1/5/2007 at 01:07 (6,314 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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Dont you just wanna shout....... You DONT use the low setting on green shag pile ya stupid woman!!!!!! LOL Seamus | ||
| Post# 7431 , Reply# 16 1/5/2007 at 03:40 (6,314 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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Lenses Tom I see yours has the unfortunate lens discolouration - the U4014 (and the U4002 that preceded it) are VERY prone to this. I have no idea why- maybe it another case of Hoover not getting the plastic quite right :( Seamus | ||
| Post# 7443 , Reply# 17 1/5/2007 at 10:18 (6,314 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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Export models...... I have a U4003 made in the US for the UK- there are a few differences from the US version-see the pics ;) 1 The lens is plain and it states "Made in USA" above the emblem on the hood 
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| Post# 7445 , Reply# 18 1/5/2007 at 10:22 (6,314 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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Next The switch is of the uk type- also the cord running through the handle has an extra layer of sleaving- im guessing both these changes were necessary due to the higher voltage and in order for it to comply with UK safety standards??- 
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| Post# 7446 , Reply# 19 1/5/2007 at 10:26 (6,314 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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Rating sticker Obviously the US version would have been stamped onto the converter track!- this one dates to November 74- was the U4003 still current in the US by then???? 
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| Post# 7447 , Reply# 20 1/5/2007 at 10:29 (6,314 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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One more..... In order to comply to UK radio/tv supression standards it has a UK type interference suppressor fitted . 
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| Post# 7480 , Reply# 22 1/5/2007 at 17:24 (6,314 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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Switch looks like this inside.... 
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| Post# 7481 , Reply# 23 1/5/2007 at 17:25 (6,314 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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other side..... Showing cord grip etc 
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| Post# 7618 , Reply# 27 1/6/2007 at 19:03 (6,313 days old) by 74simon () | ||
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What an odd machine! Surely sending those to the USA was like sending snow to the North Pole! I'd love to know why Hoover ended up importing them from over here - do you have any idea why, Tom? Si | ||
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