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Post# 431820   9/15/2020 at 00:37 (1,291 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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A friend of Arlee's mentioned that he needed to get a vacuum cleaner and hinted that he'd like one of the older models like he's seen in our apartment.

 

After asking about the primary uses to which he would put it, I determined that a straight-suction canister machine would best suit him inasmuch as he has all hard-surface floors.

 

I poked around in my workshop and found a nice Electrolux Model F that should fit the bill. It's in excellent condition with a strong, smooth-running motor. I gave it a spa treatment and made a customized attachment carton.

 

He hasn't come to get it yet but I think he'll love it — especially since I am going to give it to him at no cost!


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Post# 431829 , Reply# 1   9/15/2020 at 07:33 (1,290 days old) by detroitdirtbag (Bottom of the Bag)        

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Nice.

Post# 431830 , Reply# 2   9/15/2020 at 07:35 (1,290 days old) by mikanic (Leeds)        
That looks cool!

I don't know much about this cleaner but with self-sealing bags it should definitely help keep the dust out!

Post# 431833 , Reply# 3   9/15/2020 at 08:02 (1,290 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Lovely machine, nice work

Post# 431839 , Reply# 4   9/15/2020 at 09:18 (1,290 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)        

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You fixed that machine--and your friend--up nice!

Post# 431841 , Reply# 5   9/15/2020 at 09:45 (1,290 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
Very nice and so generous of you

Such a nice model F, no dents or scratches. Looks like little use. Hopefully your friend will use it gently so it stays nice!

So generous of you to give it away!

Jon


Post# 432401 , Reply# 6   9/23/2020 at 22:35 (1,282 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Update 09/14/2020

 

Our friend came by tonight and I gave him the Electrolux. He was actually thrilled to death!


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Post# 432403 , Reply# 7   9/23/2020 at 22:46 (1,282 days old) by Electroluxxxx (……)        

You are such a generous person Charles! Anyone is truly blessed to have you as a friend, and you do absolutely gorgeous work. That should serve him very well for many many years to come.

Post# 432420 , Reply# 8   9/24/2020 at 13:03 (1,281 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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That model F is as attractive as your friend. If he keeps it as nice looking as he keeps himself - he'll have it forever.

Post# 432446 , Reply# 9   9/24/2020 at 16:38 (1,281 days old) by johnnyb59c (13240 n 3980 rd dewey oklahoma)        
nice-

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and what are the ones on the bench? I have a model L that was given to me a few years ago that belonged to the mom of a friend instead of throwing it out. it doesn't have a hose

Post# 432452 , Reply# 10   9/24/2020 at 18:03 (1,281 days old) by Detroitdirtbag (Bottom of the Bag)        

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What did thebOG hose look like fir the F’s?

Post# 432453 , Reply# 11   9/24/2020 at 18:03 (1,281 days old) by Detroitdirtbag (Bottom of the Bag)        

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OG. Why can’t we correct outer posts here?

Post# 432465 , Reply# 12   9/24/2020 at 20:58 (1,281 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)        

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Detroitdirtbag - upgraded members can edit and remove posts for up to 6 hours after posting

Post# 432834 , Reply# 13   9/30/2020 at 00:13 (1,276 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Our friend sent me these photos of his girlfriend using his Model F! laughing


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Post# 432843 , Reply# 14   9/30/2020 at 07:41 (1,275 days old) by detroitdirtbag (Bottom of the Bag)        

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Nice!! I can use my F vac now too. Music to the ears.

Post# 432844 , Reply# 15   9/30/2020 at 09:37 (1,275 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
Nice!

Nice to see these machines gaining a new and continued life and Being enjoyed all over again!

Jon


Post# 432878 , Reply# 16   9/30/2020 at 21:29 (1,275 days old) by kirbyklekter (Concord,Ca.)        
I've got the same model

and I'm thinking I need to get or make some bumpers for it. It literally flies across a hardwood floor aiming at furniture legs and molding.


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