I have not had time to properly restore the Hoover Special 825 so know that i have time i am going to begin work on it WHAT I HAVE DONE - Replaced the top bearing - Replaced stress relief and cord - Fixed the switch WHAT I HAVE NOT DONE - repainted the handle - replaced the carbon brushes( i do need to get some let me know if you have any that you are willing to sell) - re-bristle brushroll - and last the height adjuster needs to be fixed