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Thread Number: 27181
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover Convertible Broken Handle Repair |
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| Post# 304308 11/2/2014 at 23:34 (3,461 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky) | ||
Ok, here's an unusual fix needed. The actual handle on this convertible has snapped on one side. What would be the best method to fix it? Or can it be repaired. I wanted a convertible for so long and it took me forever to get this one and then this happens. So upsetting! Any help or ideas are greatly appreciated.
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| Post# 304310 , Reply# 1 11/2/2014 at 23:47 (3,461 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
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| Post# 304311 , Reply# 2 11/2/2014 at 23:51 (3,461 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky) | ||
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| Post# 304312 , Reply# 3 11/2/2014 at 23:56 (3,461 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
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| Post# 304313 , Reply# 4 11/3/2014 at 00:02 (3,461 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky) | ||
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I thought about brackets and bolts but there is no way I would do this to this machine. I can't bring myself to make such a beautiful machine look so nasty. It would be difficult to find the parts to fix it. Convertibles are non-existant around here. Looks like it's time to retire it and just keep it around for collection.
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| Post# 304314 , Reply# 5 11/3/2014 at 00:04 (3,461 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
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| Post# 304315 , Reply# 6 11/3/2014 at 00:10 (3,461 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky) | ||
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I would greatly appreciate that. The vac shops here don't have much for Convertibles either. If you need a bag and belt, they've got it, otherwise you're out of luck. This is a model 1010, with the metal base. I used the machine regularly and loved it. It was heartbreaking when I realized what had happened. I have been collecting Kirbys and Eurekas forever and always wanted a Hoover in my collection. I actually bought this machine from a guy on this site a while back.
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| Post# 304316 , Reply# 7 11/3/2014 at 00:21 (3,461 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
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| Post# 304348 , Reply# 8 11/3/2014 at 08:06 (3,461 days old) by Marks_here (_._) | ||
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| Post# 304386 , Reply# 9 11/3/2014 at 11:07 (3,461 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center) | ||
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| Post# 304392 , Reply# 10 11/3/2014 at 11:21 (3,461 days old) by Marks_here (_._) | ||
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| Post# 304404 , Reply# 11 11/3/2014 at 11:44 (3,461 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky) | ||
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I had lifted this one by the handle to move it over when I was moving a bookshelf into the house. It was sitting in my way and I had the heavy load in my hands, so I gently picked it up by the handle and scooted it over and sat it down...I paid no attention until later when I went to use the machine and noticed it looked strange. The handle and bag looked twisted. Then I realized what had happened. Sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. Never will I make that same mistake again! 😣
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Post# 304414 , Reply# 12 11/3/2014 at 12:07 (3,461 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Those Convertibles are wonderful. They are rather plentiful  | ||
| Post# 305738 , Reply# 13 11/11/2014 at 01:00 (3,453 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky) | ||
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Just a little update...a temporary fix until a new handle bail is found. I was tired of not being able to use my convertible. A brace, 2 screws, and two nuts. It's not the prettiest thing in the world but it makes my beloved Hoover alive again.
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Post# 305739 , Reply# 14 11/11/2014 at 01:06 (3,453 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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That's actually not bad at all. | ||
| Post# 306067 , Reply# 15 11/13/2014 at 15:48 (3,450 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center) | ||
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| Post# 306070 , Reply# 16 11/13/2014 at 15:53 (3,450 days old) by Firebirdman55 (Owensboro Kentucky) | ||
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| Post# 306076 , Reply# 17 11/13/2014 at 16:46 (3,450 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga) | ||
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That fix does look good. | ||
| Post# 306170 , Reply# 18 11/14/2014 at 16:35 (3,449 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️) | ||
Nate I cant  | ||
| Post# 306182 , Reply# 19 11/14/2014 at 17:13 (3,449 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga) | ||
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I think I know the story. There was a halloween party and witches costume involved... | ||
| Post# 306249 , Reply# 20 11/15/2014 at 16:16 (3,448 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center) | ||
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