Thread Number: 30964  /  Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover 612 refurb 1940s/50s
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Post# 342124   1/27/2016 at 17:10 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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I got this in the same joblot as the vortex and the Turboboost but due to work have never really had the time or energy to do anything with it, anyway here it is, it needs a lot of work doing to it but Im sure I will be able to do something with it.

Post# 342125 , Reply# 1   1/27/2016 at 17:11 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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a side view

Post# 342126 , Reply# 2   1/27/2016 at 17:12 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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unfortunately the bag is a generic replacement but hopefully I will be able to make my own.

Post# 342128 , Reply# 3   1/27/2016 at 17:12 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Underneath is a sorry state

Post# 342129 , Reply# 4   1/27/2016 at 17:13 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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A closer view of the brush roll.

Post# 342130 , Reply# 5   1/27/2016 at 17:14 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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belt cover removed.

Post# 342131 , Reply# 6   1/27/2016 at 17:15 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Removing the hose adapter end, this allowed tools to be inserted into the cleaner via the side.

Post# 342132 , Reply# 7   1/27/2016 at 17:19 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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removed.

Post# 342133 , Reply# 8   1/27/2016 at 17:19 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Removing the motor cover

Post# 342134 , Reply# 9   1/27/2016 at 17:20 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Removed, exposing the motor.

Post# 342135 , Reply# 10   1/27/2016 at 17:20 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Rusted cables.

Post# 342136 , Reply# 11   1/27/2016 at 17:21 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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The handle release spring.

Post# 342137 , Reply# 12   1/27/2016 at 17:22 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Removing the motor.

Post# 342138 , Reply# 13   1/27/2016 at 17:23 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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The fan exposed strangely enough no major damage.

Post# 342139 , Reply# 14   1/27/2016 at 17:24 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Everything fully removed.

Post# 342140 , Reply# 15   1/27/2016 at 17:25 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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And into the bath everything goes, I couldn't help noticing this little spider at the bottom of the bath.

Post# 342141 , Reply# 16   1/27/2016 at 17:26 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Now to start on the motor

Post# 342142 , Reply# 17   1/27/2016 at 17:28 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Motor strip down.

Post# 342143 , Reply# 18   1/27/2016 at 17:28 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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strip down

Post# 342144 , Reply# 19   1/27/2016 at 17:29 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Removing the fan.

Post# 342145 , Reply# 20   1/27/2016 at 17:29 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Under the fan.

Post# 342146 , Reply# 21   1/27/2016 at 17:30 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Dirty dirty casing.

Post# 342147 , Reply# 22   1/27/2016 at 17:31 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Time to take everything out of the bath, here is the result.

Post# 342148 , Reply# 23   1/27/2016 at 17:32 (3,005 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Sanded down the motor cover, surfaces scratches need some attention but all things considering it wont turn out to bad at the end.

Post# 342290 , Reply# 24   1/29/2016 at 10:58 (3,003 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)        

I love machines in this state! Looks like it will at least work as new when you are done with it, even it it wont look like new!

Although it will look a damn sight better!


Post# 342372 , Reply# 25   1/30/2016 at 02:30 (3,002 days old) by midcenturyfan (Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England)        

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The restoration looks to be coming along well. Keep up the good work.

Robin.


Post# 342373 , Reply# 26   1/30/2016 at 03:32 (3,002 days old) by Eurekapowernozz (Edmonton, canada)        
Nice work so far

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I must say you have more patience then I think I have. I have a Rexair/Rainbow D the motor sounds fine but when I looked up inside I can see lots of caked on dirt. I'm just to afraid of taking her apart and not knowing what to do with parts and should I make it throug that I'm terrified I'll put her back together wrong. So bravo on your Hoover. I'm looking forward to the final product!!

Justin (eurekapowernozz)


Post# 342382 , Reply# 27   1/30/2016 at 08:09 (3,002 days old) by blknblu (CT)        

Don't be afraid to take it apart. Take lots of before pics. Make reference marks if you need to. 

number the parts if a fan assembly, etc.

Bag all the parts & pieces, put notes in the bags.

Careful preparation & patience will ensure it goes back together properly.


Post# 343509 , Reply# 28   2/11/2016 at 13:49 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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about to get that well needed re spray

Post# 343510 , Reply# 29   2/11/2016 at 13:50 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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covering the essentials.

Post# 343511 , Reply# 30   2/11/2016 at 13:51 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Hammerite gold.

Post# 343512 , Reply# 31   2/11/2016 at 13:51 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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first coat.

Post# 343513 , Reply# 32   2/11/2016 at 13:52 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Second coat.

Post# 343514 , Reply# 33   2/11/2016 at 13:52 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Hose intake and switch rod.

Post# 343515 , Reply# 34   2/11/2016 at 13:53 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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coat 4, as you can see its shaping up nicely.

Post# 343516 , Reply# 35   2/11/2016 at 13:54 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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5th and final coat.

Post# 343517 , Reply# 36   2/11/2016 at 13:54 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Now onto the handle and bag holder.

Post# 343518 , Reply# 37   2/11/2016 at 13:55 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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After 3 layers its done.

Post# 343519 , Reply# 38   2/11/2016 at 13:55 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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The handle has also had the same treatment.

Post# 343520 , Reply# 39   2/11/2016 at 13:57 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Here is the semi finished product, I need to look into remaking an new bag as well as getting a new brush roll but overall I am very pleased with how its turned out especially compared to when i first got it.

Post# 343521 , Reply# 40   2/11/2016 at 13:57 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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A full profile view

Post# 343523 , Reply# 41   2/11/2016 at 13:59 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Side view I as si happy as to how the respray has gone, all I need to do now is buff the bakerlite hood.

Post# 343525 , Reply# 42   2/11/2016 at 14:01 (2,990 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Handle.

Post# 343550 , Reply# 43   2/11/2016 at 16:16 (2,990 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)        

Greetings Michael! Dude, you are an artist! I don't know If I'd have even bothered.
Is there any way to get a red hoover emblem from somewhere and glue it on? Maybe even make one from a resin kit from a craft supply store, or cut one from a box, or a magazine add, or even print one online and set in the resin, then seal it over with clear lucite or polyurethane?


Post# 343551 , Reply# 44   2/11/2016 at 16:44 (2,990 days old) by citroenbx (england)        

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hi there would you like to buy a hoover ranger

I will give it a brief clean first if you want it

p.s yours looks fantastic



Post# 343591 , Reply# 45   2/12/2016 at 02:08 (2,989 days old) by midcenturyfan (Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England)        

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Well done. The poor thing is feeling like it's old self again.

Robin.


Post# 343651 , Reply# 46   2/12/2016 at 10:47 (2,989 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        
vacerator

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that red logo wasn't original it was a cheap add on to the original respray before mine, and citreonbx I may be interested it depends what model it is my email is in my profile, @ midcenturayfan thank you all it need now is a bag.

Post# 343653 , Reply# 47   2/12/2016 at 10:51 (2,989 days old) by slomo ()        

Looking good. Funny how that old tired vacuum probably was still working. Everyone with a Dyson has repairs in six months. That Hoover was decades later. They don't make them like that anymore. Nice job.

slomo



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