Thread Number: 42141  /  Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Need Help Repairing Air-Way Chief
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Post# 444096   7/23/2021 at 14:44 (979 days old) by vacuumman (California)        

I recently purchased a very incomplete Air-Way model 35 Chief and I need help bringing it back to its former glory. 


Based on the pictures, I can tell that the machine is missing:
Handle
Switch
Cord
Brushroll
Bag
Side Cover for Belt


Am I missing anything else?

Does anyone have any of these parts? If not, do you know what kind of brushroll has a similar width and could be modified to fit the machine? I may be able to 3D print adapters to make it fit.

Also, if you own an Air-Way Chief, can you take a picture of the underside of the cleaner and the brushroll ends?

Thanks.


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Post# 444101 , Reply# 1   7/23/2021 at 16:41 (979 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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This is the brush roll. I removed the rubber beater bars because they will break after all these years if you leave them attached.

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Post# 444102 , Reply# 2   7/23/2021 at 16:42 (979 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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This is the belt cover.

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Post# 444103 , Reply# 3   7/23/2021 at 16:43 (979 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The Chief and the Zephyr twin motor models (the Super Chief is hanging out on the other side of the room).

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Post# 444104 , Reply# 4   7/23/2021 at 16:55 (979 days old) by vacuumman (California)        
Brushroll

How long is the brushroll?
Also, do the end caps on the brush rotate or do they lock in?


Post# 444137 , Reply# 5   7/24/2021 at 21:15 (978 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
The

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Caps will lock into the end of the grooves. The end caps on brush rolls will never usually spin. They stabilize the brush roll. Imagine hitting a rock the brush roll would come undone and cause havoc.

Post# 444138 , Reply# 6   7/24/2021 at 21:57 (978 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth)        

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This is what the Air Way brush strips look like before and after rebristling.

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Post# 444141 , Reply# 7   7/25/2021 at 02:40 (978 days old) by vacuumman (California)        
Brushroll

Does anyone have a spare brushroll they're willing to sell?

Post# 444193 , Reply# 8   7/28/2021 at 18:27 (974 days old) by phaeton (Los Angeles )        
I do not know is this might be of any use to you vacuumman?

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I have no idea of why I remembered where this brushroll was. It is 11-3/4", this just the round aluminum and 12-3/8" from end to end where I believe the bearing caps would go that are missing. Check all pictures closely and you might ask Tom - dysonman1 or one of the other Pros on Air-Way.
I am in Los Angeles and my email address is on my member profile.
Good luck, Peter


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Post# 444196 , Reply# 9   7/28/2021 at 21:42 (974 days old) by vacuumman (California)        
Phaeton

I sent you an email about the brushroll.

Post# 444224 , Reply# 10   7/30/2021 at 09:36 (972 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county)        

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I pulled out all my extra pieces to the airway chief. These were cleaned and buffed 20 years ago and have been sitting in storage since. I know I have the brush roll and bearings in a different box.

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Post# 444232 , Reply# 11   7/30/2021 at 13:35 (972 days old) by vacuumman (California)        
Dysonman1

Does that cord have a power switch attached to it?

Post# 444233 , Reply# 12   7/30/2021 at 15:28 (972 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Yes, the cord has the power switch attached to it. I have a HUGE box of very vintage brush rolls going back to the 1912 Hoover Senior. It's heavy, and on a shelf, so I'll need one of my friends to help me get it down. I'm sure the brush roller for my air-way that's in pieces (those pieces were buffed) is in there. I'll show you what the bearing/brush holders looked like.

Post# 444235 , Reply# 13   7/30/2021 at 15:31 (972 days old) by vacuumman (California)        

Are you willing to sell some of these parts?

Post# 444592 , Reply# 14   8/9/2021 at 17:59 (962 days old) by vacuumman (California)        
Bearings

I was able to attach the brushroll using two of the Flanged Sleeve Bearing with 1/4 in Inside Dia. and 3/8 in Outside Dia. from Grainger. The fit is not exact and there is more vibration than I like, but the brushroll does turn decently. A Hoover Quadraflex belt fits fine. Now all I need to do is get a handle, cord, and bag.

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Post# 444595 , Reply# 15   8/9/2021 at 20:18 (962 days old) by myvacsrock (USA)        

I have a spare handle and bag. I would just use a black cord for your cord… bonus points for using a woven wrapped one.

Post# 444602 , Reply# 16   8/9/2021 at 23:08 (962 days old) by vacuumman (California)        
Myvacsrock

Do you have any pictures of the parts?

Post# 444761 , Reply# 17   8/16/2021 at 02:46 (956 days old) by vacuumman (California)        
Myvacsrock

I am interested in purchasing your spare handle and bag. You can contact me via the email address in my profile.



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