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Thread Number: 7065
I Hit The Jackpot Saturday! |
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| Post# 78043 8/11/2009 at 05:33 (5,369 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
This past Saturday I purchased 4 of my "dream vacs" from a collector (who wishes to remain anonymous) who was downsizing his collection. At this point you may be wondering, after my recent report of the situation at work, what I'm doing buying vacs at this time, so I'll offer a little explanation. First, my son, who shares my collection with me, contributed substantially to the purchase, and the machines were only $20.00 each. Second, this was planned before I knew the bottom was going to drop out at work. Third, the other collector who accompanied me, as well as a couple others we picked up machines for, all contributed toward transportation expenses. So my own outlay was affordable, and the trip was an excellent diversion from recent events. Having said that, on to the vacuums. First, a group shot of the machines. Left to right, are a Westinghouse F1-46, a slightly used New Constelllation, Electro-Hygiene Model 950 tank, and a Hoover 63. Jeff 
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| Post# 78044 , Reply# 1 8/11/2009 at 05:39 (5,369 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
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Electro-Hygiene 950 Tank | ||
| Post# 78045 , Reply# 2 8/11/2009 at 05:43 (5,369 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
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Hoover 63 | ||
| Post# 78046 , Reply# 3 8/11/2009 at 05:46 (5,369 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
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Now, The Westinghouse | ||
| Post# 78047 , Reply# 4 8/11/2009 at 05:52 (5,369 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
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Close-up Of The Westinghouse
I believe this was one of the first post-war models, as there is a paper with it telling how to use the belt lifter that has a 1945 date on it. Sorry, don't have pics of the new Connie yet. They are at the start of a roll of film that has to be finished before I can get it developed. But I will post them as soon as I can. Jeff 
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| Post# 78053 , Reply# 5 8/11/2009 at 06:58 (5,369 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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| Post# 78065 , Reply# 6 8/11/2009 at 10:23 (5,369 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR) | ||
Congrats, Jeff... | ||
| Post# 78074 , Reply# 7 8/11/2009 at 12:49 (5,368 days old) by holiwoodroyalti () | ||
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Westinghouse ......... Jeff, That Westinghouse looks GREAT !!!!! Chris 
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| Post# 78077 , Reply# 8 8/11/2009 at 13:31 (5,368 days old) by electrolux~137 () | ||
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Congrats Jeff, on all the great finds! :) | ||
| Post# 78103 , Reply# 9 8/11/2009 at 19:06 (5,368 days old) by dualsanitronic (Omaha) | ||
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Actually, you hit the VACpot! | ||
| Post# 78118 , Reply# 10 8/11/2009 at 20:58 (5,368 days old) by crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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Very well put.... VACpot!!! Fantastic additions Jeff! Speaking of therapy huh? Great! Rick | ||
| Post# 78122 , Reply# 11 8/11/2009 at 21:15 (5,368 days old) by briankirbyclass (Eudora Kansas) | ||
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| Post# 78433 , Reply# 12 8/15/2009 at 05:45 (5,365 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
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Thank You All For The Compliments!
And Chris, thank you for posting the ad! I enjoyed it! Yes, "VAC pot" is a good way to put it. Rick, you're absolutely right, it was vac therapy at a time when I really needed it. With what's going on at work, I've been kind of down lately, but the trip itself, visiting with friends, and bringing home a few long wanted treasures was a real boost to my spirits! And your kind words have been a boost to my spirits as well! Thanks again, Jeff | ||
| Post# 78559 , Reply# 14 8/16/2009 at 16:27 (5,363 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
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Thanks Again, Jim!!
You bet we're enjoying them! Took the usual "garage door" pics as soon as we got them home and unloaded, and will post as soon as I get the roll finished and developed. Initiated the 903 by running it in the living room & dining room today, and Lena is checking out one of the 501's. Thanks again, Jeff | ||
| Post# 78562 , Reply# 15 8/16/2009 at 16:44 (5,363 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Wow that is a jackpot esp nice 63 | ||
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