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Post# 252321   10/8/2013 at 01:17 (3,875 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        

Well guys, finances and a friend in need decided I needed a roommate, so it looks like I need to clear out some space. I contacted a local collector, but haven't heard back from him, so here we go..

Make me an offer, purchase or trade if you see anything you like. I know for sure that I am interested in a Rainbow SE, to replace mine which got stolen, outside of that, make me an offer and we can go from there..

First up, Kenmore twin fan, 2 speed, with hose and adapter. The tools are not original, but they do fit the hose. Works great, loud in the classic twin fan manner, picks up great, hose suction is a bit lackluster, but it will get the basics of above floor cleaning.




This post was last edited 10/08/2013 at 02:17
Post# 252323 , Reply# 1   10/8/2013 at 01:59 (3,875 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
Atlas

 Cute isn't she? A bit flashy, not the kind of vac you would take home to mom, but so fun to play with.

Hose is a replacement, using original ends. The original red braided hose was too stiff and leaky for use, however I saved it in case it is wanted for display.

I shortened the cloth bag per instructions I found in the archives, which did increase performance as promised, however I did not cut off the excess material, so if someone wants to they can remove the stitches I put in and still have the original full length bag.

The only original tool is the bare floor and wall brush, the others are Electrolux, however they are a suprisingly good match to the gray base of the vacuum.

Performance for the Atlas is on par with Electrolux of the era, pretty good, nothing intense Like a Compact, but enough to get your home clean without eating your drapes in the process, lol.

Post# 252324 , Reply# 2   10/8/2013 at 02:06 (3,875 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
Hoover Concept 2 Electronic

 I'm pretty fond of this great beast, it runs great, and with the section set on high is a pretty amazing performer, even for a Hoover, (don't tell the Kirby, but I think the hoover out performed him). Also it is self propelled, thank the lord for it is heavy.

The Hand vac works also, and is stronger than I expected it to be, much more than a "dust buster", lol.

The cord has 2 spots with black electrical tape where the outer covering was scraped, but there was no bare wire showing, the inner covering was intact.

The one cord unplugs from the upright, and is switched back and forth from the upright to the handvac, an interesting set up, but it makes for a stronger handvac than a rechargeable would have provided.

Post# 252325 , Reply# 3   10/8/2013 at 02:10 (3,875 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
Kirby Heritage 2

 This one came all together, without me having to search for a single replacement attachment. Everything is there, all the basic attachments, the spray gun, the shampooer assembly, the portable handle and strap, and the miracle head, even the instruction manual.

It runs like a dream, as all Kirbys tend to do, lol.

Post# 252326 , Reply# 4   10/8/2013 at 02:22 (3,875 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
Gold/orange Flower Power Compact

 This thing is so 60's. The flower decals are intact, full set of the basic glitter attachments, however there is a small crack in the crevice tool, but it is still functional.

There is one spot on the cord with electrical tape, the outer covering was scraped but there was no bare wire showing, the inner covering was intact.

The power head cord has been repaired at some point, there is a spot where another section of cord was joined onto it with electrical tape, however it is fully functional.

The suction on this one is pretty amazing, it is actually almost too strong for bare floors when it has a fresh bag, wanting to grab a little too tight to the floor, lol.

Post# 252327 , Reply# 5   10/8/2013 at 02:36 (3,875 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
Rainbow Chrome Dome

 Now for my ugly duckling. This old gal could use a full restoration, but Im not sure I have it in me.

She still runs pretty great, but the bearings are starting to sound a little dry. Outside of that, the issues are cosmetic, her chrome is rusty, there are some dents and dings here and there, and some flaking of her paint, but she marches on valiantly, and wears her scars proudly, still running, still cleaning.

The power head is from the model after this one I think, but it is the one it came to me with, and works perfectly, I actually prefer it to the earlier white one, which looked too generic for my tastes.

The only missing attachment is the crevice tool, other than that she is pretty complete, a bit odd looking, but all there. The odd looking attachment in front of the large water tank for shampooing is the polichamp, a polisher which is a bit hard to find.

Also, I'm fairly sure she is wearing her mother's wheeled base rather than her own, not quite sure how that happened either, but at least she can still get around.

Yes boys, the old gal has led a hard life, and has cobbled on a part here and an' attachment there as her own aged and wore down over the years I suppose, but wont someone love her anyway, just for her sheer determination to live? lol

Post# 252328 , Reply# 6   10/8/2013 at 02:39 (3,875 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
Eureka Whisk

This cute little handvac runs great, and has some pretty awesome suction with it's little 3 amp motor. Unfortunately the bags are no longer available, so to use it you will have to manufacture your own bags somehow.

The hose is original, but has split.

Post# 252329 , Reply# 7   10/8/2013 at 02:43 (3,875 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
Hoover Polisher / Scrubber

 This one would look cute next to the Flower power compact, they are like a matched set by different companies, lol. I actually always kept them next to each other, it just somehow looked right.

The polisher does work great, but it only has the hard floor scrubbing brushes and the felt buffing pads, the clips to hold on the felt pads are missing, I'm not sure where they went.

Post# 252330 , Reply# 8   10/8/2013 at 02:50 (3,875 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
Regina Steemer Plus Shampooer

 This one came to me still in the box, with the attachment hose and the manual. Im not sure where the manual currently is, but I am attempting to locate it.

Cosmetically, its awesome, and it does get the job done, but it could use a bit of work, a replacement valve on the detergent receptacle so the bottles don't fill with water as the detergent empties out, and there is a slight leak from somewhere in the dispense tubing. I had planned on fixing it, but I need to make room for the roommate, and between my finances and school, I don't know when I would find the time.

Post# 252332 , Reply# 9   10/8/2013 at 02:54 (3,875 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
Hoover Steam Vac Shampooer

 This one works pretty good, the foam filter has been misplaced, and one of dirty water tank latches could use replacement, but it still works.

Its a little beat up, but it does still get carpets clean.

Post# 252333 , Reply# 10   10/8/2013 at 02:58 (3,875 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
Shag Carpet Nozzle

 This one is unmarked, but it looks like an Electrolux nozzle I have seen on the site. I don't really have any shag carpet, but maybe one of you know which machine this one is for, and happen to have some shag to use it on...

Post# 252334 , Reply# 11   10/8/2013 at 03:00 (3,874 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
Eureka Vibra Beat Carpet Nozzle

 This one is fun to use, but pretty noisy. Still fully functional, the beads on the bottom vibrate, beating the carpet as you vacuum. If I understand correctly, these are hard to find, as housewives tended to find them more trouble than they were worth, so they became lost or got tossed over the years.

Post# 252335 , Reply# 12   10/8/2013 at 03:03 (3,874 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
Eureka Vibra Beat Nozzle, Bottom View

 In case anyone wondered what the bottom of one looks like. The 3 rows of beads vibrate like crazy as the vacuum sucks air past them, making enough racket to simply scare the dirt out of the carpet if the suction and beating don't work, lol.

Post# 252358 , Reply# 13   10/8/2013 at 13:57 (3,874 days old) by kenkart ()        
Shag Nozzle..

 That is a Silver King..

Post# 252368 , Reply# 14   10/8/2013 at 19:05 (3,874 days old) by danemodsandy ()        
Kevin:

 Check your .edu email.

Sandy

Post# 252423 , Reply# 15   10/9/2013 at 11:57 (3,873 days old) by danemodsandy ()        
Paging Kevin....Paging Kevin....

 Kevin:

I've been trying to reach you at your .edu email address, and have not heard back. I am interested in one of the machines shown, and would like to discuss it with you.

Could you contact me at danemod@netzero.net ? I am not an upgraded member on this forum, so private messaging is not an option for me.

Thanks!

Post# 252437 , Reply# 16   10/9/2013 at 15:40 (3,873 days old) by VacuumSalesman (Berlin Heights)        
Regina Steemer, Concept Two, and Flower Power Compact

 Hello. I am interested in the three machines listed above. I would love to acquire such machines. Could you give me your starting price so I can see if I can afford them and shipping (hopefully it is cheap, do not have that much money). Maybe we could even trade for something that I have in my collection. Thank you and please respond as soon as possible.

Nate
Vacuum Salesman

Post# 252438 , Reply# 17   10/9/2013 at 15:41 (3,873 days old) by VacuumSalesman (Berlin Heights)        
Regina Steemer, Concept Two, and Flower Power Compact

 Hello. I am interested in the three machines listed above. I would love to acquire such machines. Could you give me your starting price so I can see if I can afford them and shipping (hopefully it is cheap, do not have that much money). Maybe we could even trade for something that I have in my collection. Thank you and please respond as soon as possible. I am located in Northern Ohio in Berlin Heights.

Nate
Vacuum Salesman

Post# 252491 , Reply# 18   10/10/2013 at 06:26 (3,872 days old) by danemodsandy ()        
I Give Up:

 I've made three attempts at contact over the past 36 hours, with no response.

I wish you the best with selling these machines.

Post# 252562 , Reply# 19   10/11/2013 at 03:16 (3,871 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
an apology to all for the delay in responses

 I apologize to everyone for not responding sooner, this is midterms week at school, which included some lengthy papers to be written and turned in for 3 of my classes, and unfortunately my computer chose this week to crash, taking with it my papers for those classes, so I have been having to re-write them, as well as cram for and take mid terms.

I sincerely apologize for not responding to anyone sooner, but everyone should now have a response.

Post# 252563 , Reply# 20   10/11/2013 at 03:20 (3,871 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
Nate, regina steemer and hoover concept

 I was unable to find an email to contact you at, so I figured I would respond here. Sandy has first chance at the compact, however if he does not take it you are next in line. For the hoover and the regina, how about 40 dollars, or if you have something you would like to trade let me know.

Post# 252565 , Reply# 21   10/11/2013 at 04:08 (3,871 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        
whats still available

 Atlas
Kirby Heritage 2
Kenmore twin fan
Hoover floor polisher

the others have been spoken for, but these 4 still need loving homes. Make me an offer, or lets trade something.

Post# 252615 , Reply# 22   10/11/2013 at 17:00 (3,871 days old) by VacuumSalesman (Berlin Heights)        
Thank you.

Hey maybe I could trade you something for your polisher. If you go to the thread titled "Some Vacuums I'm Selling" you can look at anything that i will be able to trade you. When you say 40 dollars for the Regina and Hoover did you mean 40 dollars each? Because right now I only have thirty but by next Sunday I will have 50. That should cover most of the cost unless we can make a trade. Please reply soon, and do not forget that I will trade for you polisher.


Post# 252645 , Reply# 23   10/11/2013 at 23:18 (3,871 days old) by vintagekitchen ()        

I meant 40 total for the pair, I didnt see anything I would be interwsted in trading, but you can have the polisher, no charge.

Sandy decided he didnt want the orange flower power compact, so if u are still interested, I was asking 100 for it, but with everything else you are buying I will take 80.

I dont know if you have one, but I would be willing to trade a rainbow d3 or d4 for the compact. Depending on condition and if it has the hoses and most of the tools, I would probably be willing to trade even for everything, with each of us covering the shipoing costs for what we are getting.

Post# 252727 , Reply# 24   10/12/2013 at 17:03 (3,870 days old) by VacuumSalesman (Berlin Heights)        
Ok!

 Thank you for replying. I was wondering if you could wait till next week when I have the 40 dollars plus the shipping cost to get my new machines. If you could just hold off that would be great. Then when I get 40 dollars you can ship them.

Post# 252729 , Reply# 25   10/12/2013 at 17:04 (3,870 days old) by VacuumSalesman (Berlin Heights)        
Ok!

 Thank you for replying. I was wondering if you could wait till next week when I have the 40 dollars plus the shipping cost to get my new machines. If you could just hold off that would be great. Then when I get 40 dollars you can ship them.

Post# 252731 , Reply# 26   10/12/2013 at 17:16 (3,870 days old) by kirby505 (Arizona)        

do you still have the herritage 2? what do you want for it?

Post# 253534 , Reply# 27   10/22/2013 at 16:05 (3,860 days old) by smow69 (Muskogee Oklahoma)        
KENMORE

 HOW MUCH FOR THE KENMORE? WITH SHIPPING


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