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Post# 241278   7/21/2013 at 19:51 (3,902 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)        

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a G.E. Roll-Easy. It's in fairly good cosmetic condition, aside from being filthy and having a few little rust spots. I'm confident that it will clean up well. It has all of its attachments and the original instruction manual. I'm still not sure if I'll keep it after I clean it up or if I'll sell it. I'll decide after it arrives and I've had a chance to work on it and use it. 

 

Here's the link to the eBay auction. I'll take better pics of it when it arrives. 



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Post# 241309 , Reply# 1   7/21/2013 at 21:08 (3,902 days old) by cb123 (Mobile, Al.)        

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That vacuum was aired on "I Dream of Jeannie", with the only exception of it being blue and white. Nice vacuum cleaner!

Post# 241311 , Reply# 2   7/21/2013 at 21:49 (3,902 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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Good for you, Matt!

You have yourself an early 2nd generation R1 complete ensemble with the early version 'squarehead' tools and the flip-over floor/rug nozzle. The crevice tool is the second ribbed version GE substituted at the factory as they moved to the new look GE vacuum tools.

 

Although is is well nigh impossible to repair the splits in the vinyl jacket hose, under the carefully removed electrical tape repairs the split may not be as bad as indicated. Clean up the tape adhesive with Ronson Lighter Fluid - beats those citrus cleaners every time.

Wash the hose in a bathtub of soapy water using a potato brush to get the schmutz out of the coils. Dry thoroughly by running warm exhaust through it for 30 minites.

 

There is a fussy method where one can screw in short pieces of smaller diameter hose to bridge those gaps invisibly (I have done this on several extremely precious original vinyl hoses to return them to full suction and strength) or you can trim off the 6" endsat the split and shorten the hose. Although, if you are going to re-sell it I would not shorten the hose too hastily. Leave that for the next collector.

The hose is rubber cemented in place and after all these years probably brittle and fairly easy to remove with patience.

Lubricate and ease the rubber rings over the bump and down the end pieces. Work a long thin blade knife (grapefruit blade works nicely) or probe under the hose, work it around the perimeter to break the bond and twist off.A thin diameter bit of welding rod slipped inside and rolled around the circumference often does the trick.

if this does not readily break the bond get some rubber cement solvent, inject it and let it do it's softening work for you. It's messy but has a high factor of success when all else seems futile.

 

Of course, I would try to save the entire hose length and re-seal it as mentioned above but if you must, shorten it and remove the extra ends whatever way you want without crushing the metal ends.

 

easy rollin' Dave

 

Everything you ever wanted to know about the GE Roll-Easy:

 

 

 



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Post# 241312 , Reply# 3   7/21/2013 at 21:50 (3,902 days old) by constellation86 (Roy, UT)        

"I Dream of Jeannie" was filmed in black and white, then colorized later. I'm sure they got it wrong when they picked the colors.
Nice find by the way.
Nicholas


Post# 241327 , Reply# 4   7/22/2013 at 01:05 (3,902 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        

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"I Dream of Jeannie" was black-and-white for its first season (1965-66) only; it was in color from season 2 (1966-67) onwards.

~Ben


Post# 241340 , Reply# 5   7/22/2013 at 02:03 (3,902 days old) by cb123 (Mobile, Al.)        

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There was 139 episodes in total. The first 13 episodes was filmed in black and white. The was 30 episodes in the first season alone, and the 14th was the first one done in color after the birth of her son Matthew Ansara on the 29th of August 1965.

Post# 241345 , Reply# 6   7/22/2013 at 02:50 (3,902 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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I've always found the GE Roll Easy a very interesting vac, I'd love to have one someday :)

Congrats on your purchase, I'm sure you'll like it!

Joe


Post# 241488 , Reply# 7   7/22/2013 at 13:24 (3,901 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Matt!!!! May I call you Matt?

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I can't believe you bought that thing, either.

Post# 241582 , Reply# 8   7/22/2013 at 20:48 (3,901 days old) by cb123 (Mobile, Al.)        

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There is a green model R-1 on eBay right now as I type. It's already up to $61.06 with 4 days and 20 hours with 3 bids. Its overall condition is not as good as the one you got, and if looks can tell it seems to be poised to go a bit higher. I guess "I Dream of Jeannie" is still got it! Again, congratulation's on a great purchase!

Post# 241598 , Reply# 9   7/22/2013 at 23:02 (3,901 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)        
John's gonna have to put on gloves!!!

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Now if you take that to John's you'll be in the same hot water that I've been put into. LOL.

Congrats on the purchase and hope you like it. I think we need to find you another Hoover power head canister though. This time one with a headlight.



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