Thread Number: 30406
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover Elite & Metro Data-Vac Habitat Finds Today |
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Post# 337077   11/8/2015 at 02:19 (3,104 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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I found both of these awesome new toys when I decided to take a ride to some thrift shops 30 minutes before closing lol. I found both of these and they were an excellent way to spend my day off! The Data-Vac looks like it was never even used! The Elite however, was VERY dusty but otherwise in great shape. I grabbed them both for $7.30! I went home and used the Data-Vac to start cleaning up the Elite, then I removed the bag, washed then deodorized it while I gave the machine a very thorough cleaning out and then a while-down with some Liquid Gold. It shines and runs like new now and smells awesome too! The only thing I need is a headlight bulb.
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Post# 337090 , Reply# 1   11/8/2015 at 11:57 (3,103 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 337103 , Reply# 3   11/8/2015 at 17:11 (3,103 days old) by delaneymeegan (Mary Richards lived here)   |   | |
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Post# 337182 , Reply# 4   11/9/2015 at 22:33 (3,102 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 337213 , Reply# 6   11/10/2015 at 08:36 (3,102 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 337215 , Reply# 7   11/10/2015 at 08:50 (3,102 days old) by Hooverman2121 (Albany, NY)   |   | |
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I noticed that but saw no tool caddy. I prefer the look as well as it's not so cluttered, but it's always nice to have the option to use tools in a pinch! |
Post# 337219 , Reply# 9   11/10/2015 at 09:13 (3,102 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 337222 , Reply# 11   11/10/2015 at 10:12 (3,101 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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I used to have a navy blue Soft&Light, I gave it to a friend though. The one in this thread is the only one I have at my house right now but a have a Hunter green 90s Elite with the on-board tools at my beach house. I would definitely recommend Convertibles, they're beautiful in their simplicity, easy to work on, and they clean amazingly. I'd say get 1 or 2 metal-based & 1 or 2 plastic-based ones to compare. Sadly I too have had to cut back do to lack of room:/ I can usually find a spot in a closet to fit one more though lol
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Post# 337239 , Reply# 13   11/10/2015 at 14:49 (3,101 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 337242 , Reply# 14   11/10/2015 at 15:11 (3,101 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 337292 , Reply# 16   11/10/2015 at 22:50 (3,101 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 337294 , Reply# 17   11/10/2015 at 23:49 (3,101 days old) by Hooverman2121 (Albany, NY)   |   | |
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Anything haha maybe your favorites. I just love seeing other people's machines, and their collections. |
Post# 337402 , Reply# 18   11/12/2015 at 19:07 (3,099 days old) by centralvacs1928 (Chicagoland)   |   | |
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I do believe that's the model from Mrs. Doubtfire! It always drove me crazy seeing it being used as an upright, with the hose plugged in. Anyone else remember? |
Post# 337404 , Reply# 19   11/12/2015 at 19:29 (3,099 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 337418 , Reply# 20   11/13/2015 at 00:38 (3,099 days old) by Hooverman2121 (Albany, NY)   |   | |
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Looks like the 430 I had growing up. I was five when that movie came out and I always told my parents she stole my vacuum cleaner.
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Post# 337471 , Reply# 21   11/14/2015 at 00:10 (3,098 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 337512 , Reply# 23   11/14/2015 at 18:11 (3,097 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)   |   | |
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Post# 337513 , Reply# 24   11/14/2015 at 18:24 (3,097 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)   |   | |
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Post# 337518 , Reply# 25   11/14/2015 at 20:01 (3,097 days old) by hooverman2121 (Albany, NY)   |   | |
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Looks familiar, lol had that growing up in the 90s, loved it until my sister took it with her when she moved to NYC and left it in her apartment when she moved :( |
Post# 337654 , Reply# 26   11/17/2015 at 21:47 (3,094 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 337655 , Reply# 27   11/17/2015 at 22:02 (3,094 days old) by Hooverman2121 (Albany, NY)   |   | |
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No problem, did you get the email I sent you? Sent it to the email address in your profile; I've been emailing people and some haven't been getting my messages, no idea what the heck is going on! |
Post# 337682 , Reply# 28   11/18/2015 at 19:31 (3,093 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 337688 , Reply# 29   11/18/2015 at 20:02 (3,093 days old) by Hooverman2121 (Albany, NY)   |   | |
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Tried sending it there and it didn't work either. |
Post# 337696 , Reply# 30   11/18/2015 at 22:34 (3,093 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 337732 , Reply# 31   11/19/2015 at 21:16 (3,092 days old) by Hooverman2121 (Albany, NY)   |   | |
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Sent again, hopefully it works :-P Used the Dimension II today after work just for the heck of it. Love the machine even if it is a bit loud. |
Post# 337741 , Reply# 32   11/19/2015 at 23:25 (3,092 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 337756 , Reply# 33   11/20/2015 at 07:42 (3,092 days old) by Hooverman2121 (Albany, NY)   |   | |
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I sent two, lol, what the heck is going on, not sure if it's me cause I've sent a few other emails to people and some Sid they've gotten them and others haven't yet... Send one to me to the email in my profile, just to see if it's me... That's so weird. |
Post# 337768 , Reply# 34   11/20/2015 at 09:51 (3,091 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 337769 , Reply# 35   11/20/2015 at 09:55 (3,091 days old) by Hooverman2121 (Albany, NY)   |   | |
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Seems to be working now lol. This post was last edited 11/20/2015 at 12:45 |
Post# 337919 , Reply# 36   11/22/2015 at 11:01 (3,089 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 338221 , Reply# 37   11/28/2015 at 15:32 (3,083 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 338222 , Reply# 38   11/28/2015 at 15:33 (3,083 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 338223 , Reply# 39   11/28/2015 at 15:33 (3,083 days old) by vintagevaclover (Athens, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 469975 , Reply# 41   3/4/2024 at 23:39 by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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Data vacuums were often used for pet and animal grooming. |