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Post# 203189 , Reply# 1   10/9/2012 at 09:38 (4,188 days old) by alkirbyguy ()   |   | |
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Link to collection photos CLICK HERE TO GO TO alkirbyguy's LINK |
Post# 203192 , Reply# 2   10/9/2012 at 10:16 (4,188 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 203194 , Reply# 3   10/9/2012 at 10:32 (4,188 days old) by alkirbyguy ()   |   | |
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Thanks so much Steve! I put ALOT of work into them. Most of them looked like they were used to vacuum the lawn! The DS50 actually had mud in it. Have a great day! Kevin |
Post# 203199 , Reply# 4   10/9/2012 at 11:49 (4,188 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 203200 , Reply# 5   10/9/2012 at 12:03 (4,188 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 203201 , Reply# 6   10/9/2012 at 12:24 (4,188 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL)   |   | |
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Post# 203202 , Reply# 7   10/9/2012 at 12:25 (4,188 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Hi Kevin, Welcome to the group. I'm sure you will fit in well here. There's lots of us on here that love Kirby's:o)
You have a great collection and I'm sure your will grow even bigger in no time at all. You've done a great job of polishing up your Kirby's. It's always nice to see Kirby's nice,clean and polished:o) If you would like to look at some of my Kirby's on my website as I'm a massive Kirby fan... www.mrvacuumcleaner.co.uk/page4.h... James:o) |
Post# 203208 , Reply# 8   10/9/2012 at 12:59 (4,188 days old) by kenmore81 (Warwick, RI)   |   | |
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Post# 203226 , Reply# 9   10/9/2012 at 13:59 (4,188 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 203266 , Reply# 11   10/9/2012 at 16:49 (4,188 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)   |   | |
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Hi Kevin, Welcome to the forum. You'll find all types on here. Some love only Hoover, some love only Kirby, myself I'm a power head canister guy!! I see your current collection doesn't list any, but have you owned any canister vacuums over the years? Do you like any other brands besides Kirby?
Overall everyone on here works to help each other out. We laugh, joke and get serious about our vacuum experiences, stories and knowledge at the same time!! I'm a just turned 30 year old in PA, so 21 isn't that far of a jump! |
Post# 203276 , Reply# 13   10/9/2012 at 18:13 (4,188 days old) by hooverboy81 (Myrtle Place)   |   | |
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Post# 203278 , Reply# 14   10/9/2012 at 18:53 (4,188 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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You have a 1987 model. The date code on the nameplate you found indicates it was built in May 1987.
The model # also suggests this machine originally came with attachments, too (they were blue in color to match the machine's trim). Model 886 was similar but did not have the attachment set included. ~Ben |
Post# 203322 , Reply# 16   10/9/2012 at 22:41 (4,188 days old) by mieles7 (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 203344 , Reply# 18   10/10/2012 at 02:48 (4,188 days old) by davidomholt ()   |   | |
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welcome, too. Myself am total Kirby person. Nice to know i'm not the only one. |
Post# 203350 , Reply# 19   10/10/2012 at 04:48 (4,188 days old) by BrianKirbyClass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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Welcome Kevin! Very nice collection, and looks well maintained. I too am a Kirby guy. I was a Kirby salesman from 1981-88,,got in on the last of the Traditions, and quit just before the Legend 2 came out.
Its nice to see machines like yours that are kept in buffed up condition. My daily driver is a 1973 Factory Rebuilt Kirby Classic Omega, with a 4 row brush roll, and a Heritage 2 Mini Emptor and bag, with a G series bag adaptor so that i can use the G series Hepa Bags. Its a cleaning beast! I have owned practically every Kirby from the DS50 on at one time or another. Either sold, or gave away (to friends and family) all the other Kirbys. Now all i have is the Classic Omega, DS50, and a Heritage 2 Legend, like yours. Im also a huge Electrolux and Filter Queen fan, and certain other cannister with PN machines. I also have Central Vac in the house. Wish i had room for a large collection, but i have every machine i want, so no complaints here. Again, welcome to the club! |
Post# 203352 , Reply# 20   10/10/2012 at 07:46 (4,187 days old) by bvac6 (Fort Wayne, Indiana)   |   | |
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Post# 203666 , Reply# 22   10/13/2012 at 22:32 (4,184 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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Those are some nice Kirbys you have there, and a nice Royal too! Although I have more Hoovers, Royals, and Electro-Hygienes in my collection than anything else, I do love Kirbys too, and have 7 of them. My oldest is a 512, and newest (and most complete) is a Classic III with the Heritage II bag conversion. I also have a 517, 2 D-50's, a D-80, and a Classic. It's a tossup between the D-50 and the Classic III as to which one is my favorite. Here's a pic of my Classic III. Again, welcome!
Jeff |
Post# 203742 , Reply# 24   10/14/2012 at 16:01 (4,183 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)   |   | |
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i want it. please post more pictures |
Post# 203745 , Reply# 25   10/14/2012 at 16:16 (4,183 days old) by luxlover (Halifax NS Canada)   |   | |
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What a beautiful collection you have! and kirbys are great vacuums for sure :) i dont own one sadly... but ive used one a few times :) |
Post# 203881 , Reply# 26   10/15/2012 at 20:18 (4,182 days old) by adambomb (Undisclosed )   |   | |
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Awesome Kirbys and I love your room!!!! |
Post# 204217 , Reply# 27   10/19/2012 at 15:45 (4,178 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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They say good things come to those who wait....I didn't quite get the deal you did, but I came across a Sentria in great shape with all of the attachments for $50 on Craigslist today! I called the guy, he still has it and I told him to consider it sold! I'll post pics of it on Sunday or Monday after I pick it up! Hope you're still enjoying the site!
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Post# 206198 , Reply# 28   11/8/2012 at 15:47 (4,158 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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I just looked at your pictures and they are fantastic!
A lot of us started out as kids. I was only 2 0r 3 when I saw an Electrolux eject the dust bag. The magazine ad for this was the vacuum of the day last week. To a young boy, this was very funny and it began a lifelong interest in vacuum cleaners. My main interest is the non electric pumpers of the late 1800's. The oldest vacuum is called the Whirlwind, it was invented by Ives W. Mc'Gaffy who lived in Chicago. It was patented on June 8, 1869, and manufactured by the American Carpet Cleaning Company of Boston. There are only a few of these, most were lost in the great Chicago fire of 1871! I have one, and it is a wonderful addition to my collection. I favor the early Kirby, and Electrolux models that date back to the 1920's and 30's. I was also a training manager for Kirby from 1975 - 1985. My interest is mostly history, and I know a lot about the lives of James B. Kirby, and Axle L. Wenner-Gren who started Electrolux in 1910. As I said you have a great collection, but I have some advice. Change the way you have the cords. I see that they are in a figure 8 pattern, that is very bad for the cords. Also, when you wind the cord, keep it loose otherwise there is a lot of stress on the wires inside. Feel free to contact me if you want to learn the history of the club, early machines or various brands. Glad you are with us. Alex Taber co-founder of the VCCC. |
Post# 206207 , Reply# 29   11/8/2012 at 17:04 (4,158 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Hi Kevin:
If you want to look at some of my vacuum cleaners, click on Alex Taber's collection in California. These are but a few of my machines! Over the next few weeks I will post pictures of how my display rooms have changed over the years, as well as my non electric machines, and early electric's. My username is in tribute to my pet cat Caligula. The name really means 'little boots.' He was a cream colored cat with gold fur on his paws. In the early days of our club, he was our mascot, and he lived to a month short of 20 years. My main interest in starting this club was to help collectors learn about vacuum cleaners. My strongest desire is to dig history about vacuum cleaners, inventors, and researching patents. Alex T. |
Post# 206208 , Reply# 30   11/8/2012 at 17:23 (4,158 days old) by sanitaire (anchorage, alaska)   |   | |
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great collection. I have quite a few kirbys also. I also have a thing for commerical vacuums. goes along with me being a janitor. I use the mothers mag polish and they shine..... |
Post# 206301 , Reply# 32   11/9/2012 at 16:20 (4,157 days old) by uksausage (eastbourne east sussex UK)   |   | |
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hi kevin welocome to the group your kirbys look amazing i have a couple myself hope you enjoy it here my experiance is that everyone on here is really cool and friendly and always willing to give advice when you need it david x |