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Thread Number: 44136
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Restored Westinghouse Upright |
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| Post# 459605 , Reply# 1 1/20/2023 at 00:58 by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
WOW! That looks great!! Where was it to become in such bad condition when you found it? Also, how does it sound? I've never heard one. My only suggestion would be to put a strain relief here(below) so it fits more snugly.
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| Post# 459613 , Reply# 3 1/20/2023 at 08:57 by bikerray (Middle Earth) | ||
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| Post# 459628 , Reply# 4 1/20/2023 at 16:54 by wstonehockertv (North Carolina) | ||
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I'm glad it ain't the Westinghouse machines that are clones of the Iona-era Fantoms when that company went belly-up in 2001. | ||
| Post# 459632 , Reply# 5 1/20/2023 at 21:10 by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
Very | ||
| Post# 459633 , Reply# 6 1/20/2023 at 21:10 by repairman (Woodridge, IL) | ||
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Hoover300 Here is a video of it running. CLICK HERE TO GO TO repairman's LINK | ||
| Post# 459637 , Reply# 7 1/20/2023 at 21:33 by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
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| Post# 459640 , Reply# 8 1/20/2023 at 23:20 by repairman (Woodridge, IL) | ||
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I use TriFlow Grease. It comes in a 3oz tube and is clear in color. | ||
| Post# 459642 , Reply# 9 1/20/2023 at 23:52 by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
Mike, | ||
| Post# 459645 , Reply# 10 1/21/2023 at 00:27 by repairman (Woodridge, IL) | ||
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Thank you Jeff. I appreciate the kind words. Any approximation of when this unit is from? I'm guessing 40's? | ||
| Post# 459661 , Reply# 11 1/22/2023 at 04:26 by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
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Westinghouse
I think you're probably right on the age. Early 40's at that, or maybe even 30's, but definitely a pre-war machine. Post-war models would look similar to my F1-46, which was made about 1946. Here's a picture.
Jeff
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| Post# 459986 , Reply# 12 2/2/2023 at 14:28 by kirbyklekter (Concord,Ca.) | ||
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repairman what a great looking restoration, glad you rescued another piece of history. Any idea what the raised 8 represents on the blower beneath the bag? Model 8? | ||
| Post# 460813 , Reply# 13 2/28/2023 at 23:52 by repairman (Woodridge, IL) | ||
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kirbyklekter If you're referring to picture 4 in the upper right corner, that is the rivet used to hold the bag collar into place. Think of the three mounting lugs on a Kirby for securing the emptor. This has one. | ||
Post# 460819 , Reply# 14 3/1/2023 at 09:48 by myvacsrock  (USA) |
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This restoration is so amazing....what a STUNNING little machine. Thanks for sharing this! | ||
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Post# 460830 , Reply# 15 3/1/2023 at 14:54 by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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stunning, indeed | ||
| Post# 460844 , Reply# 16 3/1/2023 at 21:10 by repairman (Woodridge, IL) | ||
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Thanks again to everyone for the kind words. I have some cloth covered wire on its way for it as I'm not too crazy about the Oreck Magnesium's cord. Looks too generic. | ||
| Post# 460846 , Reply# 17 3/1/2023 at 21:54 by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
Cloth covered cord
I don't have any vacuums that old for cloth covered cord to be appropriate, but I've rewired a few of vintage lamps with it. Visually and aesthetically, it really does make a big difference. I miss being able to to buy that stuff off the spool at places like Lowe's and Home Depot. The last couple of times I've needed some, I've had to buy it online.
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| Post# 460848 , Reply# 18 3/1/2023 at 22:16 by Repairman (Woodridge, IL) | ||
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I buy my stuff from Sundial Wire. I either get the two wires twisted or the pulley cord which fits well with coffee can Hoovers | ||
| Post# 460849 , Reply# 19 3/1/2023 at 22:55 by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
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Post# 460855 , Reply# 20 3/2/2023 at 08:07 by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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excellent | ||
| Post# 460868 , Reply# 21 3/2/2023 at 13:44 by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
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Post# 460869 , Reply# 22 3/2/2023 at 13:45 by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I hope you sent it to: | ||
| Post# 460948 , Reply# 23 3/4/2023 at 16:01 by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
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| Post# 460978 , Reply# 24 3/5/2023 at 15:02 by repairman (Woodridge, IL) | ||
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Hoover300 Are you referring to the release pedal? I'll take some pictures tongiht when I'm not busy. | ||
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