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Post# 228518   4/15/2013 at 17:32 (4,026 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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It’s a long story. Here is the short version. As Chad Cunningham was leaving my house this morning he stopped by Tally's restaurant to eat breakfast (I had to be at work by 10:00 a.m.) On the backside of the restaurant there is a small antique mall that I’ve never visited because I didn’t expect to find anything in there.
Lo and behold Chad found an Airway Mark V sanitizer. He called me and informed me of the Airway while I was at work.

On my lunch break I went to pick it up. There is major construction on 11th street so I couldn’t park close to the mall. I ended up carrying the Airway a distance through a couple of parking lots. I’ve never seen an Airway here in Tulsa Oklahoma. I’m wondering if Airway had a dealership here at one time. I consider this Airway to be a rare find regardless of its condition.

It needs a new front wheel and the motor doesn’t sound quite right. It’s extremely noisy but the suction is fantastic.


Post# 228521 , Reply# 1   4/15/2013 at 17:39 (4,026 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        
My 88 is no longer alone

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I've been looking for one of these for quite a while and found one within three miles of my house. Eventually, I would like to have a white Douglas power nozzle (like Dave Olsen’s in my profile pic). Chad already has a hose for me. I couldn't be happier!

Post# 228522 , Reply# 2   4/15/2013 at 17:50 (4,026 days old) by Paul (USA)        
Kenny,

Awesome find--good for you (and Chad)! 

 

Just wanted you to know if you're more than passively curious about whether Tulsa used to have an Air-Way dealership you can consult your library's reference section and look through the old city directories (including homeowners' and business owners' addresses).   Generally, these are/were published annually for each U. S. city (smaller ones typically being included in nearby larger cities' volumes).

 

Paul


Post# 228523 , Reply# 3   4/15/2013 at 17:57 (4,026 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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Thanks Paul. That's a great suggestion. I would like to know if Tulsa had one. I know Airways were more common in places like Wisconsin where our VCCC Convention happens to be this year!!!!!!!!! :)

Post# 228535 , Reply# 4   4/15/2013 at 18:36 (4,026 days old) by Paul (USA)        
Kenny,

You're welcome.  I've done my own research using the directories, and it works pretty well.  The exact years, though--like regular phone books, may be off a bit.  For example, if a directory were published in September 1965, and a business opened in October 1965 it wouldn't have been listed in the 1965 directory. 

 

Hope you find your answer.

 

Paul


Post# 228547 , Reply# 5   4/15/2013 at 21:18 (4,026 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)        
Nice

You just gotta love it when a neat machine like that just pops up in your back yard! That is a very nice find!

Scott


Post# 228599 , Reply# 6   4/16/2013 at 08:33 (4,025 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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Thanks Scott. One more question: Took the Airway apart last night and it had a GS Electric motor in it. I thought these were supposed to use lamb motors. The entire Airway is louder than its supposed to be. I couldn' t find anything wrong with the motor.

Post# 228612 , Reply# 7   4/16/2013 at 09:58 (4,025 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
Kenney,

Great Air-Way.Just think,the next person in that store probably wondered why they never have an AW.I do have some nozzles,both AW & Douglas.You probably didn't see as you were only here 2 days.And one is NEW in box.,Happy Vacuuming,Jimmy

Post# 228639 , Reply# 8   4/16/2013 at 13:49 (4,025 days old) by kenkart ()        
Black and white Airway

I worked at a vac shop in Boone NC in the early to mid 80s and we sold that same machine, That Panasonics and Princess 2s.

Post# 228747 , Reply# 9   4/17/2013 at 01:07 (4,025 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)        

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Wow Kenny, that's pretty sweet! I remember seeing a black nozzle when we were at Odowd's in Omaha

Post# 230206 , Reply# 10   4/27/2013 at 05:24 (4,015 days old) by thermokid (Casper, Wyoming)        
Black and white Airway

I have two of those one is a Centurion 2000 (new In the box) that I was lucky to buy from Airway Charlie. I don't use that one however the other one is a Mark 5 Sanitizer. That one needs a new motor and I have no clue as where to get one. I want a motor as close to the original one as I can get. You guys have any suggestions?? I also need the curved metal wands so I can use the attachments with the vacuum... Help!!! Dan

Post# 230213 , Reply# 11   4/27/2013 at 06:23 (4,014 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)        

I have an all black "Air Way" labeled as "Vita-Vac"My question-is how do I get inside to check the cord,switch,and motor?The machine does not start.I don't want to cause damage trying to get it apart.Got it from a vac dealers trade in pile.Power nozzle works.


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