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Post# 268602 , Reply# 1   2/19/2014 at 22:34 (3,690 days old) by thevacuumman (Borger, TX)   |   | |
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It's a Hoover Model 61 and it takes Type W HandiSacs(Provided that you have the clip for the top of the HandiSac.) |
Post# 268603 , Reply# 2   2/19/2014 at 22:37 (3,690 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 268605 , Reply# 4   2/19/2014 at 22:39 (3,690 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 268608 , Reply# 6   2/19/2014 at 22:46 (3,690 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 268609 , Reply# 7   2/19/2014 at 22:48 (3,690 days old) by kirbymiele84 ()   |   | |
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I'll take a few pics once it's all clean. It sounds great running too! |
Post# 268611 , Reply# 8   2/19/2014 at 22:50 (3,690 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 268612 , Reply# 9   2/19/2014 at 22:53 (3,690 days old) by thevacuumman (Borger, TX)   |   | |
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I've been having a good time restoring mine, but I have yet to figure out how to fix the crack in the hood on mine, and I can't find a brushroll anywhere. I hope to finish it so it can be used. |
Post# 268615 , Reply# 10   2/19/2014 at 23:34 (3,690 days old) by kirbymiele84 ()   |   | |
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The brushroll on mine is worn too, can't seem to locate one. It also needs a belt. |
Post# 268768 , Reply# 11   2/20/2014 at 20:29 (3,689 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)   |   | |
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Post# 268770 , Reply# 13   2/20/2014 at 22:06 (3,689 days old) by sitop (Bradenton, FL)   |   | |
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I have a beautiful restored Model 61.
Model 61 was manufactured from August 17, 1946 up to January 5, 1950. Serial numbers ran from 1,300,001 up to 1,687,860 Total sold was 383,972 This was the Cadillac of Hoovers. Starting price [without attachments] was $95.00 The HOOVER lettering is brass. You could always use a C bag as the W bag is no longer made. I still have 6 new W bags. I empty after each use. If you do use a C bag I would recommend cutting the bottom of the bag to get rid of the staples. ENJOY!!!! I use my collection for all of my cleaning. |
Post# 269122 , Reply# 15   2/23/2014 at 18:27 (3,686 days old) by kirbymiele84 ()   |   | |
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Thanks! I'll post some pics once I get it all cleaned up. It sure sounds awesome when running and is smooth as ever. Definitely was excited to add it to my collection! |