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Post# 222946   3/10/2013 at 17:20 (4,036 days old) by nubz3760 ()        

I recently got a hoover convertible and a Royal commercial upright. Ironically, both machine's model numbers are 1030. The Hoover was very dirty and the hood was broken and spray painted. The Royal's bag had a few tiny holes that I patched and also needed a good polish. Luckily, some helpful collectors were able to help me locate an original hood for my convertible. Here are some before and after pics of both machines.

Post# 222952 , Reply# 1   3/10/2013 at 17:23 (4,036 days old) by nubz3760 ()        

Heres a pic of the royal before I polished it

Post# 222953 , Reply# 2   3/10/2013 at 17:24 (4,036 days old) by nubz3760 ()        

A closeup on the royal

Post# 222955 , Reply# 3   3/10/2013 at 17:25 (4,036 days old) by nubz3760 ()        

Heres a picture of my convertible with the new hood :-)

Post# 222958 , Reply# 4   3/10/2013 at 17:27 (4,036 days old) by nubz3760 ()        

This is what the royal looks like after a good polish. Soo shiny :-D

Post# 222960 , Reply# 5   3/10/2013 at 17:28 (4,036 days old) by nubz3760 ()        

Group shot. Tell me what you guys think.

Post# 222992 , Reply# 6   3/10/2013 at 21:22 (4,036 days old) by cb123 (Mobile, Al.)        
Life after death

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Great restorations!

Post# 222998 , Reply# 7   3/10/2013 at 22:28 (4,036 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        

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Nick,

I may have not much interest in this machine as I would your two older Royals, I'd at least like to see your "screamer" 1030 Royal in action on YouTube. As a 10 amp motor, it will outdo even your 1984 Stark-branded 880 (4.5 amp).

Going by the housing, it appears to be a 2001 model.

A replacement brush roll for this machine is part #2673273000 and a replacement belt is #1672260001 if needed.

~Ben



Post# 222999 , Reply# 8   3/10/2013 at 22:29 (4,036 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
1988 Royal 660

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Nick,

I'm wondering if you have any interest in this 1988 model Royal 660Z Commercial upright?

~Ben


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Post# 223001 , Reply# 9   3/10/2013 at 22:30 (4,036 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)        
Agreed!

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Nice finds Nick, and great job on the restoration!
Jeff


Post# 223014 , Reply# 10   3/11/2013 at 00:21 (4,036 days old) by nubz3760 ()        

Ben, the royal is indeed loud but very VERY powerful. Even with the height all the way up and a good half inch above the carpet, it has no problem lifting my plush carpet against the nozzle.

As for the 660Z you mentioned, I really only bought a commcerial 10amp with shakeout because sometimes I just want to feel the power haha. If it were a lesser amp machine, I would rather have a household model because I like the colors better.


Post# 223016 , Reply# 11   3/11/2013 at 00:23 (4,036 days old) by nubz3760 ()        
almost forgot

I will also try to upload a video of these two machines in action over the coming weeks.

Post# 223173 , Reply# 12   3/11/2013 at 18:24 (4,035 days old) by vacuumman206 ()        

very nice looking machines. I never cared much for royal uprights till I recently got some. and I would certainly not be the first to say those things are cleaning tanks!!Ranked somewhere on the list of beastly vacuums I'm sure.

Post# 223352 , Reply# 13   3/12/2013 at 22:53 (4,034 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
1991 Royal 9700 Classic

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Nick,

I wonder if you'd want to bid on this 1991 Royal Classic 9700?

~Ben


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Post# 223353 , Reply# 14   3/12/2013 at 22:55 (4,034 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
1988 Royal 887

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Nick,

Here's a 1988 model Royal 887 for your consideration. It has some replacement trim on it, though (2025/2028 bag, to name but one).

~Ben


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Post# 223358 , Reply# 15   3/13/2013 at 00:17 (4,034 days old) by nubz3760 ()        

Ben, I actually am bidding on that 970 haha

Post# 223359 , Reply# 16   3/13/2013 at 00:18 (4,034 days old) by nubz3760 ()        

9700 sorry

Post# 223374 , Reply# 17   3/13/2013 at 12:26 (4,033 days old) by nubz3760 ()        
video time

So, as promised, heres a video of my Royal 1030.
The video of my Hoover Convertible will be up later.

Tell me what you think.


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Post# 223383 , Reply# 18   3/13/2013 at 13:15 (4,033 days old) by nubz3760 ()        

And here is a video of the Hoover

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