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Post# 3781 11/10/2006 at 19:17 (6,369 days old) by compactelectra  (Palm Springs) |
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Well, another box just arrived on my doorstep. I have been good for a while and have stayed away from Ebay, but two machines that I really wanted just came up and I couldn't resist. The first was the green Kenmore Ken-Cart that I showed in a prior thread, but this one came today. A machine similar to this one was the first vacuum cleaner I remember. It was my mom's and the one she was using when I was two so she couldn't hear me screaming in the basement when I stuck my hand in the wringer washer. Quite a precocious child, huh? Her's was a lower model than this one and I remember it having lousy suction. This one, from Kenny Smith in Indiana is a beaut and has fabulous suction. It is complete and all original. The suction on the machine end is great, but the hose does leak a bit. I was amazed at how unmarred the machine is. Check it out for yourself. Front glam shot.
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Post# 3782 , Reply# 1 11/10/2006 at 19:20 (6,369 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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Back Shot | ||
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Post# 3783 , Reply# 2 11/10/2006 at 19:25 (6,369 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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Sears Kenmore Ad Sheet | ||
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Post# 3784 , Reply# 3 11/10/2006 at 19:29 (6,369 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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Here Is The Other One
The green Ken-Cart which was slightly later and updated. This one has a replacement hose (which I will use when I vacuum with the brown one) and a replacement cord. The dusting brush is also missing, but still a great machine nonetheless. I should have posted pics before I cleaned and polished it up. The bag came almost full of dirt. The bag was run through the Maytag Neptune and came out beautiful. The aluminum polished up real well on the polishing wheel. Charles Richard, you must post pointers on polishing, I don't think that I quite have it down.
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Post# 3786 , Reply# 5 11/10/2006 at 20:27 (6,369 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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Another Kenmore | ||
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Post# 3787 , Reply# 6 11/10/2006 at 20:32 (6,369 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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My Mom's
Was the horizontal version. I am sure my dad wouldn't have popped for the fancy model. You can see it on Charles Lester's site at www.137.com... at the Kenmore page at www.137.com/museum/sears.htm.... It is the top one in the Commander secton For those who haven't seen Charles Richard Lester's site, it is well worth the visit!!
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| Post# 3789 , Reply# 7 11/10/2006 at 21:43 (6,369 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
WOW!! What a great pair of Kennys! My folks also had a brown horizontal model they used in the basement and for cleaning out the cars when I was a kid. But ours was a little older yet. Everything that is chrome on yours was burgandy on theirs--the handle & switch, side trim & clamps, and the "nosecone" were all burgandy, just like your attachments. It also had a few more attachments-an upholstery brush, similar to the floor brush but smaller, and a felt floor polisher, both of which slid onto the upholstery nozzle. It also had an attachment box which could be stored flat or hung up. I still remember the prrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeennn sound it made when you turned it on!!! Jeff | ||
| Post# 3795 , Reply# 8 11/11/2006 at 04:53 (6,369 days old) by sudsman () | ||
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Fred VERY nice!!!!!! | ||
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Post# 3800 , Reply# 10 11/11/2006 at 09:21 (6,369 days old) by myvacsrock (USA) |
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I too am crazy for kenmores!! MY DREAM VACUUM IS A KENMORE DUO-POWER!!!!! Kyle | ||
| Post# 3806 , Reply# 12 11/11/2006 at 12:29 (6,369 days old) by hoover1060 () | ||
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Did somebody say Kenmore? How about a pair of Lady Kenmores, Sears' Best Powermate models 2699 and 2799 from 1976 and 1977 
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| Post# 3807 , Reply# 13 11/11/2006 at 12:32 (6,369 days old) by hoover1060 () | ||
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If a canister is not your thing... you may find this 1966 Duo-Power upright with attachments more to your liking... 
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| Post# 3808 , Reply# 14 11/11/2006 at 12:33 (6,369 days old) by hoover1060 () | ||
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They called it duo power because.. it has a two speed/twin fan motor, which gives it very good tool suction. Here is how the hose attaches... 
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Post# 3809 , Reply# 15 11/11/2006 at 13:37 (6,369 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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Kenmore Ken Kart Instruction Manual
OK - Check it out. I have added the Instruction Manual for the Kenmore Ken Kart to the Owner's Manual Section.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO compactelectra's LINK | ||
| Post# 3817 , Reply# 18 11/11/2006 at 14:39 (6,369 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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Not only that it holds sentimental value as well. I bought it brand new in 75 shortly after I got my first real job after college in my new apartment. It was a very expensive purchase for me back then but I was bound and determined to have it!!! | ||
| Post# 3818 , Reply# 19 11/11/2006 at 15:11 (6,369 days old) by hoover1060 () | ||
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I remember them in the stores... Was the self propel any good? they called that "powerease" right? | ||
| Post# 3821 , Reply# 21 11/11/2006 at 16:01 (6,369 days old) by hoover1060 () | ||
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well I am crossing my fingers that it will be there. | ||
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Post# 3826 , Reply# 23 11/11/2006 at 18:16 (6,369 days old) by myvacsrock (USA) |
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Hey Jeff!! Would you sell that Duo-Power??? Kyle myvacsrock@yahoo.com | ||
| Post# 3844 , Reply# 24 11/11/2006 at 22:50 (6,368 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio) | ||
Jeff..
I have a very similar Duo Power. Isn't the dirt path design fascinating? It's so interesting how they fanned it out so much by the time it makes it to the nozzle opening. I agree that it's a wonderful piece of clean-air upright history. The tool set up is interesting. I like how its very close to the floor....hard to tip over. Most clean air vacuums today tip over way too easy when using tools.. How is the tool suction compared to the Dial-a-Matic? I unfortunately don't have the tools (although just having the cleaner is plenty really)? I really like the sound of the Duo Power. It sounds so deep and powerful. Corey | ||
| Post# 3846 , Reply# 26 11/12/2006 at 00:04 (6,368 days old) by convertible68 () | ||
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Yikes... Excuse my redundancy in the last post, with the whole "beautiful vintage" phrase... | ||
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Post# 3850 , Reply# 27 11/12/2006 at 09:37 (6,368 days old) by myvacsrock (USA) |
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or Jeff maybe we could set a trade...... I have a rare 1979 Singer Twin-Fan complete/w owners book and stuff!! Let me know! myvacsrock@yahoo.com Kyle | ||
| Post# 3873 , Reply# 30 11/12/2006 at 15:56 (6,368 days old) by rexaircollector (Loganville, GA) | ||
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Pink Ken Kart This was a gift from Chad Schiebrl (thank you again Chad) and I will treasure it forever. I just have to replace that red hose though. Everything else is original and in mint condition. Robb 
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Post# 3886 , Reply# 32 11/12/2006 at 18:55 (6,367 days old) by myvacsrock (USA) |
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Hey Buffalo-Joe If you do find a Duo power then contact me!! If you can please! I would love to buy it from you if you decide to sell it!! Kyle | ||
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Post# 3889 , Reply# 33 11/12/2006 at 20:32 (6,367 days old) by dial-a-nap (Omaha - the home of the TV Dinner) |
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| Post# 3969 , Reply# 34 11/13/2006 at 18:41 (6,366 days old) by myhooverco () | ||
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I am a Hoover guy through and through but these Kenmores are beautiful! Thanks for posting the pics!!!! --Tom | ||
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