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Post# 12598 , Reply# 1   4/14/2007 at 22:31 (6,214 days old) by charles~richard ()   |   | |
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Post# 12599 , Reply# 2   4/14/2007 at 22:32 (6,214 days old) by charles~richard ()   |   | |
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Photo Ain't she purty! : |
Post# 12601 , Reply# 3   4/14/2007 at 23:32 (6,214 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.)   |   | |
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Ya did good guy, very nice! I've been lucky with the vacs I've picked up from ebay, only a couple of bad apples out of quite a few. |
Post# 12602 , Reply# 4   4/15/2007 at 00:37 (6,214 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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What Model # is it? I have an 82 and an 858 myself (the first and last models made) and really like them. I think they were somewhat underestimated or underappreciated back in the day, as they were really quite powerful and well built machines, which I'm sure you noticed when you got yours. Did you also notice the "famous Constelllation smell" when you ran it? Seriously, Constellations have a certain scent to them. It's kind of a clean, warm smell, nothing unpleasant. I HAD thought that my Grandmother had put a few drops of Lysol or something on the felt filter (under the bag) on hers, but then I found out they ALL smell that way!! If you didn't already notice it, try cleaning a whole room with it, & you'll see (or, smell) what I'm talking about. Congrats on your acquisition, and thanks for posting the pictures--it's a real beauty Jeff |
Post# 12610 , Reply# 5   4/15/2007 at 07:33 (6,214 days old) by luxg ()   |   | |
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Charles that is one beautiful machine!! You just have to love turquoise!! Congratulations!! |
Post# 12613 , Reply# 6   4/15/2007 at 08:31 (6,214 days old) by buffalo-joe ()   |   | |
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Very, very nice Connie. I've always liked the turquoise ones. Of course I'm partial to ALL Connies. She has a good home now. Again, very nice. |
Post# 12614 , Reply# 7   4/15/2007 at 08:33 (6,214 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York)   |   | |
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Hi Charles That is a real beautiful machine. I have been wanting to thank you so much for all you do for this wonderful club. So thanks again. Doug. |
Post# 12625 , Reply# 9   4/15/2007 at 11:24 (6,214 days old) by hoover28 (Oneida N.Y.)   |   | |
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I have some 454s two. love the turquoise color too. I almost have all the constellation models chirs |
Post# 12626 , Reply# 10   4/15/2007 at 12:07 (6,214 days old) by charles~richard ()   |   | |
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in orange and tan. Well, I assume it's the same model -- it looks the same You can see it in the photo below |
Post# 12629 , Reply# 12   4/15/2007 at 12:44 (6,214 days old) by danemodsandy ()   |   | |
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"btw, stay tuned for a photo extravaganza from "Spring Clean 2007" which features a machine that should delight Sandy and Fr. Bruce, in particular! :)" I shall wait with bated breath! |
Post# 12640 , Reply# 13   4/15/2007 at 17:10 (6,213 days old) by myhooverco ()   |   | |
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The 454 Connie was built from 3-3-66 to 5-1-67. It was replaced by the 843 on 5/1. The color was Nassau Blue. You found a very nice example. Congratulations --Tom |
Post# 12643 , Reply# 14   4/15/2007 at 17:26 (6,213 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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Kyle In case you don't find an original filter, here is a fairly cheap substitute that works well. Go to your local auto parts store, and pick up a package of cotton terry polishing bonnets. The 9-10" size works for the constellation and they come 2 in a package. They do an excellent job of filtering with no loss of suction. They're even cheaper at Odd Lots (if they have them when you go), where I got mine for $1.49. Credit for this great idea goes to R.J. Vanik, who wrote an article on the use of these bonnets as filters and the sizes to use for the different vacuums they will work on. Even if you do get them at the auto parts store, I'm sure they'll still be cheaper than what the original filter would cost if you find one Charles, the orange and tan one you have is a model 858, the last one they made intil they came out with the new one last year. I have an 858 myself, and it's the one I have the polishing bonnet filter on. My other Connie, a model 82 that was my Grandmother's, has the original filter in it. And by the way, WHAT IS the vacuum standing on end in the picture to the left of the Modern Hygiene?? It looks like some sort of Lux XXX mutation, but I've NEVER seen anything like that before! Jeff |
Post# 12647 , Reply# 17   4/15/2007 at 20:38 (6,213 days old) by frkirby511 ()   |   | |
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"machine that should delight Sandy and Fr. Bruce, in particular!" ...Ok...so the anticipation =is= killing me! Fr. Bruce |
Post# 12649 , Reply# 19   4/15/2007 at 20:39 (6,213 days old) by charles~richard ()   |   | |
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Post# 12650 , Reply# 20   4/15/2007 at 20:40 (6,213 days old) by charles~richard ()   |   | |
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Post# 12651 , Reply# 21   4/15/2007 at 20:41 (6,213 days old) by charles~richard ()   |   | |
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showing cord winder and rear wheels.. |
Post# 12652 , Reply# 22   4/15/2007 at 20:42 (6,213 days old) by charles~richard ()   |   | |
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Photo (Also note the funny-shaped Companion! |
Post# 12653 , Reply# 23   4/15/2007 at 20:42 (6,213 days old) by charles~richard ()   |   | |
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Post# 12655 , Reply# 25   4/15/2007 at 21:03 (6,213 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 12659 , Reply# 26   4/16/2007 at 00:33 (6,213 days old) by danemodsandy ()   |   | |
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" ...Ok...so the anticipation =is= killing me!" Me too! |
Post# 12689 , Reply# 28   4/16/2007 at 23:28 (6,212 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)   |   | |
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