i just broke down like 4 vacuums and 1 of them had like a 20 or 25ft power cord. So i tossed that in my insulated copper bucket. now there waiting to be striped as soon as i can get a wire striper. and for the motors i finally got a grinder so im gonna cut into them. i like takin them apart cuz there easy to take apart especially with a electric screwdriver.