Thread Number: 4605
1935-36 Apex Restoration...found!!!!! |
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Post# 51640 , Reply# 3   9/17/2008 at 16:18 (5,692 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 51641 , Reply# 4   9/17/2008 at 16:20 (5,692 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 51642 , Reply# 5   9/17/2008 at 16:22 (5,692 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 51643 , Reply# 6   9/17/2008 at 16:28 (5,692 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 51649 , Reply# 8   9/17/2008 at 18:37 (5,692 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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I am absolutely enamoured with your Apex. I don't get around that much, or should I say, there is nothing in Florida (collectible vacuums) to get around about - just 60's and up plastic. Chances of finding an older machine are nil. I'd LOVE to have an Apex of that quality. To me, the decomaniac, that is probably the most stunning machine of that era that I have yet to see - the metal work, the bag, everthing about it - just fabulous! And BTW, if you ever come across another that might be available, please do let me know. It would be right up my alley. D |
Post# 51655 , Reply# 9   9/17/2008 at 20:05 (5,692 days old) by petek (Ontario)   |   | |
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They're both great looking vac. I'm jealous as all get out cause nothing like that ever shows up around here either. |
Post# 51658 , Reply# 10   9/17/2008 at 20:41 (5,692 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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Post# 51668 , Reply# 11   9/17/2008 at 22:14 (5,692 days old) by luxg ()   |   | |
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I also enjoyed seeing both of those vacuums, that is a beautiful Kenmore which I have never seen before. Thanks for sharing. |
Post# 51674 , Reply# 12   9/17/2008 at 22:50 (5,692 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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That is indeed an older GE stove. It was in my cabin in the hills of Pennsylvania when I bought the place 10 years ago. It probably is a 60's GE. BTW..it was a wonderful stove. The Calrod elements heated quickly and could boil water in no time. The newer glass top stoves just don't do that. I sold the cabin two years ago. It has since been demolished and a new home stands in its place. Don't know what they might have done with the stove.
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Post# 51681 , Reply# 13   9/17/2008 at 23:39 (5,692 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)   |   | |
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Chad - That is just a BEAUTIFUL Apex. What a restoration you did! I remember going to meet Stan Kann in LA several years ago - he showed me this exact model. I was just blown away. There is nothing like it that's ever been made. And your restoration is mind-boggling. You know, Ihave never seen an ad in a magazine for that model, either. Apex really was not all that heavy an advertiser after the 20s (until the 40s). Anyway...a beautiful job. I see why you won an award! John L. |
Post# 51682 , Reply# 14   9/17/2008 at 23:41 (5,692 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)   |   | |
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Post# 51701 , Reply# 15   9/18/2008 at 07:04 (5,692 days old) by luxg ()   |   | |
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Maybe I missed it Bernie, but do you know what year that Kenmore would have been? |
Post# 51712 , Reply# 16   9/18/2008 at 10:09 (5,691 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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...I going to estimate the Birtman-built Kenmore Deluxe to be in the 1920's. Turned upside-down, it's pretty much the same mechanical architecture as the later model Imperial Automatic, better known as the "bug-eye." The reasons I believe this to be an early machine, are the outboard electrical connections found on the back of the motor and of course the fabric cord. As wth Chad's Apex, both machines appear to share coffee-can type motors and unusual slatted headlamps. The high-style Apex really has "eyeballs," whereas with the Kenmore, a much more primitive appearance..
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Post# 51720 , Reply# 17   9/18/2008 at 12:54 (5,691 days old) by luxg ()   |   | |
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That makes sense Bernie, thanks for the information. Terry |
Post# 51902 , Reply# 21   9/20/2008 at 09:43 (5,689 days old) by vintagehoover ()   |   | |
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...your video! CLICK HERE TO GO TO vintagehoover's LINK |
Post# 51908 , Reply# 23   9/20/2008 at 13:29 (5,689 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.)   |   | |
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Post# 52009 , Reply# 25   9/21/2008 at 18:37 (5,688 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 52045 , Reply# 27   9/21/2008 at 22:08 (5,688 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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