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Thread Number: 10927
My Kirby 511 |
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| Post# 118012 12/13/2010 at 17:14 (4,876 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
Several weeks ago, I noticed an auction on Ebay which had three vacuums listed -- a G3, a G4, and an "older Kirby" for $250. The auction expired and the seller then relisted it at least one other time that I noticed. I was curious about the "older Kirby" so I emailed the seller to inquire. Well, he replied back and said it was a Model 511! I've both read and have been told that the 511 is pretty rare. So I emailed the seller again and offered to buy it if it didn't sell when the latest auction expired. He agreed. I was able to get a VERY fair deal, and it arrived today!
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| Post# 118014 , Reply# 1 12/13/2010 at 17:18 (4,876 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 118015 , Reply# 2 12/13/2010 at 17:19 (4,876 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 118018 , Reply# 3 12/13/2010 at 17:23 (4,876 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 118020 , Reply# 4 12/13/2010 at 17:25 (4,876 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 118022 , Reply# 5 12/13/2010 at 17:32 (4,876 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 118023 , Reply# 6 12/13/2010 at 17:36 (4,876 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 118026 , Reply# 7 12/13/2010 at 18:12 (4,876 days old) by electrolux~137 () | ||
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What a GREAT find, and, yes, it's all original. The logo has flaked off, as you noted, but there's just something kinda special about a vacuum cleaner that survives 100% original after all this time. | ||
| Post# 118029 , Reply# 8 12/13/2010 at 18:31 (4,876 days old) by joe22 () | ||
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congrats, awesome original plug | ||
| Post# 118038 , Reply# 9 12/13/2010 at 20:05 (4,876 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada) | ||
Bill, your Kirby 511 looks great.... | ||
| Post# 118087 , Reply# 10 12/14/2010 at 05:11 (4,875 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
Great Kirby... | ||
| Post# 118097 , Reply# 11 12/14/2010 at 07:42 (4,875 days old) by luxg () | ||
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Greg Kirby Bill!! What years would the 511 have been from. Congratulations on a rare find. Terry | ||
| Post# 118130 , Reply# 12 12/14/2010 at 14:35 (4,875 days old) by fairfax88 (Orlando, FL) | ||
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Hey Terry, The 511 would be from 1951. And it is a BEAUTIFUL machine... ~David | ||
| Post# 118186 , Reply# 13 12/14/2010 at 22:43 (4,875 days old) by luxg () | ||
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Thanks David! | ||
Post# 119006 , Reply# 14 12/22/2010 at 10:06 (4,867 days old) by a007kirbyman  (--->> Originally My Mom <<--- (now Wisconsin)) |
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Bill & Kirby 511...
Hello Bill.
Congratulations on another nice find. I can't wait to see 'her' in all her glory, after you've put her thru the 'spa treatment.' The bag & cord are a true bonus. As I said when we talked, I guess I should've L@@Ked closer at that auction. ~~lol~~ Cheers & hagd all, Bill Ps: My apologies Bill for not responding sooner, been a little crazy (which is good, as it keeps me out of trouble). ~~lol~~ You already knew this though, when I've had to put you on hold. ~~lol~~ | ||
| Post# 119048 , Reply# 16 12/22/2010 at 23:13 (4,867 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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@ Norm
I've had an on-going discussion with a couple of other people regarding Kirby handle grips and when certain styles were introduced. One of the problems is that Kirby didn't keep consistent records, so one can only speculate sometimes. According to Charles Lester's website (and he's done a lot of research!), the gray plastic handle grip was introduced on the 509. In addition to my 511, I also have a 512 with an identical gray plastic handle grip. I think (though I'm not positive about this) that Kirby continued using the gray plastic handle grip with the stationary cord hook up through the Model 513. However, Kirby introduced the larger red grip with the flip down cord hook as a late production item on the 513. That's speculation on my part. But a Kirby parts list dating to April 1953 still shows the gray plastic grip as a part specific to the 513. However, I have a 1962 service manual which lists parts for the flip down cord hook for the 513. That's why I'm GUESSING that Kirby began production of the 513 with a gray grip and then introduced the larger red handle grip with the flip down cord hook as a late production item on the 513, along with the upgrade to the 4 amp motor. But again, that's purely a guess on my part.
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Post# 119109 , Reply# 17 12/23/2010 at 18:10 (4,866 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Earliest Known Serial # of "New Improved 513" | ||
| Post# 119115 , Reply# 18 12/23/2010 at 19:32 (4,866 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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@ Ben | ||
| Post# 119259 , Reply# 19 12/26/2010 at 00:07 (4,864 days old) by sukething () | ||
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Bill I would be glad to repaint your bag for you if you wish call me and let me know..not cost just the shipping... David W. | ||
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Post# 347987 , Reply# 20 3/19/2016 at 08:31 (2,953 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA) |
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Post# 355967 , Reply# 21 7/12/2016 at 23:21 (2,838 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA) |
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