Thread Number: 45139  /  Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
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Post# 467883   12/3/2023 at 17:36 by AntoniosMom (Los Angeles, CA)        

My 4 year old spotted this beaut (his word) on the side of the road yesterday so we took it home. We just ordered one of the original orange bags after being told the blue is not original. It's our plan to restore it but she works already! Someone said it's probably a 1974-75 U4047 and someone else gave us a link to a brush roll we can buy that doesn't have U4047 on its description list for hoover upright vacuums. I do not know how to read the model number and can barely see the serial number. Can you help me figure it out?

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Post# 467884 , Reply# 1   12/3/2023 at 18:09 by JustJunque (Western MA)        

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I agree with your son!
I love the color! Reminds me of a Creamsicle.
Sorry, I can't tell you any of the information you're looking for, but I'd say it's a very nice find!


Post# 467886 , Reply# 2   12/3/2023 at 19:20 by AntoniosMom (Los Angeles, CA)        

Thanks! It's amazing what he sees when we go out places. I never noticed vacuums before. He finds them in museums, airports, convenience stores, etc.

Post# 467887 , Reply# 3   12/3/2023 at 21:39 by JustJunque (Western MA)        

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I believe it. When you have a passion for something, it's like you develop an eye for it or something.
I wish I'd spot them on the side of the road once in a while!
Tell him he done good!


Post# 467906 , Reply# 4   12/4/2023 at 22:05 by texbodemer (Mountlake Terrace)        
The brush roll

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The brush roll I recommended is for Hoover Convertibles. Basically, each model number just indicates color, and headlight/hood style. Mechanically, they're all the same.

Post# 467908 , Reply# 5   12/5/2023 at 08:54 by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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If he recommended a cwp brushroll. dont get it. they will over stress these older lower amperage motors. best bet it to take it to a vacuum shop and have the service tech re grease the existing bearings. they should have brush strips on hand for a machine that new if theyre worn out. a grease job and new brush strips will be less cost than a new cwp brushroll anyways.

Post# 467914 , Reply# 6   12/5/2023 at 16:41 by CT77 (San Bernardino, CA)        

Very cool! It seems to be in good condition but it will really look nice when you get the right color bag for it.


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