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Post# 47135   7/26/2008 at 13:20 (5,724 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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I picked this up at the estate sales today for $1 and have absolutely no knowledge of these Rexair vacuums. It will be fun to try it out with water...

Post# 47136 , Reply# 1   7/26/2008 at 13:21 (5,724 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Love it when find the box and all!

Post# 47137 , Reply# 2   7/26/2008 at 13:22 (5,724 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        
The mandatory pose with the vacuum shot

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Looking forward to seeing everyone at the convention in a week and a half.

Post# 47138 , Reply# 3   7/26/2008 at 13:37 (5,724 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK)        
OMG!

Hey Robert

Do you ever feel guilty "stealing" this stuff lol!.

How tall is it- it looks tiny!

Seamus


Post# 47140 , Reply# 4   7/26/2008 at 13:44 (5,724 days old) by hoover1060 ()        
Wow!

You know Robert, if it wasn't so blasted cold in MPLS in the winter, I'd consider moving there... you always find the coolest stuff!
That looks like Rexair model B, circa 1936 or so...There are not many of those around, and to find it with the box and such is a score!
Congrats on a great find!


Post# 47142 , Reply# 5   7/26/2008 at 14:01 (5,724 days old) by akabent (LEFT Coast)        
INCREDIBLE FIND!

Hose and all! Major Congrats, Robert! See you in N.C.
Rick


Post# 47144 , Reply# 6   7/26/2008 at 14:25 (5,724 days old) by vintagehoover ()        

Having only ever seen these cleaners in photos, I'd always assumed they were quite large machines. Unless Robert is a giant, it must be tiny! How cute! Looks to be in lovely condition, too. What a great find!

Post# 47145 , Reply# 7   7/26/2008 at 14:28 (5,724 days old) by charles~richard ()        

Yes, that is quite lovely Robert! I used to have one in equally nice condition -- it's another of the machines that disappeared in the Great Vacuum Cleaner Swindle. *sigh*

Enjoy - it's fun to use!



Post# 47147 , Reply# 8   7/26/2008 at 15:00 (5,724 days old) by rexaircollector (Loganville, GA)        
Nice Find!

Robert, I have the same machine in my collection of Rexairs. Jeff was close, 1937 was the year of the Model B. One thing, in your picture, the curved end attaches to the hose and the straight end goes into the rug tool. Wasn't sure if you knew. See you in Ohio!

Robb


Post# 47165 , Reply# 9   7/26/2008 at 17:11 (5,724 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida)        
Wow, good for you!

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You find the most fantastic things in estate sales, that thing looks like it's made of cast iron.

Post# 47177 , Reply# 10   7/26/2008 at 20:12 (5,724 days old) by logan ()        
Pictures...

Robert, did Stephen take those pictures with his new camera?

Post# 47184 , Reply# 11   7/26/2008 at 20:38 (5,724 days old) by hamiltonbeachbo (Milwaukee )        
Robert's Estate Sale Carma Strikes Again!!!

Robert,
Great Find!!
You'll have some fun with that machine.
They are very cool.
Your find caused me to reflect on the great fun we had estate saling over pride weekend!
Not sure it would be a daily driver but definitely fun to play with.
Also, it appears to be in great shape.
Have you done the hose quality test??
Looking forward to seeing you in North Canton.
We're going to have a blast at convention.
Pat


Post# 47199 , Reply# 12   7/26/2008 at 23:30 (5,724 days old) by luxg ()        

Another great find Robert!! Now you will have to decide which of the Rainbow scents you want to use in the water! Wow your flowers are just beautiful!!!!

Post# 47200 , Reply# 13   7/27/2008 at 00:51 (5,724 days old) by unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Thanks Everyone for the great info. Logan Don took that picture of me and the vacuum with my old 2000 camera, Stephen was right next to us. Don brought home a turquoise Airway and a Maytag Wringer Washer and a few other trinkets.

Robb I didn't realize I had the tool/wands backwards, it did seem a bit odd that way, I'll for sure have to switch them around.


Post# 47297 , Reply# 14   7/28/2008 at 16:30 (5,722 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)        
I have three of them

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Hello all,
I have three of these however they are not as complete as this. I found them in the attic of an old closed down store that had been closed for decades. Someone bought the three story store and moved into it and had a HUGE sale to sell everything. I bought MANY vacuums from this store including the Rexairs. All the rest were from the 70's. It had been opened for a short time on the first floor only. The attic or third floor had been closed since the 40's. we found the store business ledger books up there.
Anyhow one of the Rexair B machines has the bigger water pan and the wheel dolly. The water pan and wheels are very rare! I might have the original hose but not sure. Sadly no tools


Post# 47298 , Reply# 15   7/28/2008 at 16:33 (5,722 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)        

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My last post didn't make since. I meant that the store had been reopened for a short time in a few years ago and that is were the rest of the vacuums came from. One was the beautiful yellow Eureka canned ham (empress) with matching powerhead and another was a Kirby Tradition. I can't remember all the others. Nothing to exciting


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