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Cousin Susan's Hoover |
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Post# 16972 , Reply# 1   7/23/2007 at 20:45 (6,112 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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Thats a replacement handle and bag! The original switch went out, so the entire handle was replaced from a garage sale machine. I think the bag as well... Praise God she saved the originals! |
Post# 16973 , Reply# 2   7/23/2007 at 20:46 (6,112 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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Aside from really worn brush strips, all looks good here! |
Post# 16974 , Reply# 3   7/23/2007 at 20:47 (6,112 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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YUK...but not the worst I have ever seen |
Post# 16975 , Reply# 4   7/23/2007 at 20:48 (6,112 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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check out these motor carbons... in 30+ years of working on Convertibles, these are the most worn carbons I have ever seen! |
Post# 16981 , Reply# 7   7/23/2007 at 21:30 (6,112 days old) by petek (Ontario)   |   | |
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Jeff wonderful, I've booked you a room here at chez PK and allowing you access to fix up all my old vacs to your hearts content. |
Post# 16986 , Reply# 8   7/23/2007 at 21:57 (6,112 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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is an exact match to the original, except it says HOOVER on it, the original had a funky design...see my U4009 in the upper left of the pic... |
Post# 16990 , Reply# 9   7/23/2007 at 22:31 (6,112 days old) by scott55405 ()   |   | |
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Oh yes I remember those...thanks Jeff |
Post# 16999 , Reply# 11   7/24/2007 at 04:33 (6,112 days old) by buffster ()   |   | |
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Congrats on a great looking collection. I'd love to see it in person the next time I'm in your area. Mike |
Post# 17018 , Reply# 14   7/24/2007 at 13:19 (6,112 days old) by myhooverco ()   |   | |
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Oh...I forgot...I really really really like that mint condition orange bag. It looks so good on that machine! LOL!! --Tom |
Post# 17055 , Reply# 15   7/24/2007 at 20:41 (6,111 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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not too bad... |
Post# 17056 , Reply# 16   7/24/2007 at 20:42 (6,111 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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and she just gleams! |
Post# 17057 , Reply# 17   7/24/2007 at 20:43 (6,111 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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with flash |
Post# 17058 , Reply# 18   7/24/2007 at 20:44 (6,111 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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like new! |
Post# 17061 , Reply# 19   7/24/2007 at 20:52 (6,111 days old) by myhooverco ()   |   | |
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Wow...it always amazes me how these machines can be transformed to like new condition. This is a very nice looking machine, Jeff. --Tom |
Post# 17069 , Reply# 20   7/24/2007 at 22:29 (6,111 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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How much do y'all think it's worth? :) *ducks and runs like hellllllllll* |
Post# 17077 , Reply# 23   7/25/2007 at 01:14 (6,111 days old) by buffster ()   |   | |
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Now, don't go stirring up trouble... :) Pat, Nicely put. I concur. BTW, have been hearing nice things about you and look forward to meeting you soon. Mike |
Post# 17078 , Reply# 24   7/25/2007 at 01:16 (6,111 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.)   |   | |
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Nice job Jeff, you and lil' Fred do such great restorations, I've got some from each of you, and they're always like new when you get them. What do you use for the shine on the hood? I've been using a carnuba car wax, is that overkill? |
Post# 17084 , Reply# 25   7/25/2007 at 06:19 (6,111 days old) by myvacsrock (USA)   |   | |
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B-E-A-utiful |
Post# 17085 , Reply# 26   7/25/2007 at 06:20 (6,111 days old) by myvacsrock (USA)   |   | |
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is that model's original bag have a weird but pretty star looking thing on the side? |
Post# 17092 , Reply# 27   7/25/2007 at 07:43 (6,111 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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Veda dear, ever wonder what its like to ride long distances in the trunk of a Grand Marquis? I used super fine steel wool and then brasso on the hood, it makes them gleam! |
Post# 17115 , Reply# 28   7/25/2007 at 14:07 (6,111 days old) by 74simon ()   |   | |
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Your cousin's one lucky gal! I'll remember that steel wool trick. |
Post# 17126 , Reply# 30   7/25/2007 at 16:33 (6,111 days old) by dial-a-nap (Omaha - the home of the TV Dinner)   |   | |
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Post# 17128 , Reply# 31   7/25/2007 at 16:47 (6,111 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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I will give it back with the stip that if she ever gets tired of it I would like to add it to my collection. I like the family ones, lots of sentimental value! |
Post# 17198 , Reply# 32   7/26/2007 at 15:32 (6,110 days old) by buffalo-joe ()   |   | |
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Hey Jeff, Great job with the restoration. I especially like the "updated" Hoover medallion. Too bad they didn't put that on at the factory. It really enhances the look of the machine. Joe |