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NEWB Kirby Classic III Question
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Post# 240161   7/15/2013 at 16:58 (3,930 days old) by troikascott ()        

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to the forum, but am a lifelong vacuum enthusiast. I am on my second restoration. My first was a Sentria that was in OK, but not great shape. I am currently working on a Kirby Classic III that is turning out pretty well.

My question is actually about the handle. It has a plastic form fitting red piece that fits on the back of the aluminum handle, and attaches with one twist screw. However, it seems very flimsy and rattles. Am I missing something, or is that just this particular build? It just doesn't seem like a Kirby standard, and feels cheap.

Your advice is most appreciated!

Thanks,

Scott


Post# 241569 , Reply# 1   7/22/2013 at 18:42 (3,923 days old) by ncovert (Grove City, PA)        
These are inherent...

...to the early Classic III handles. The original (1976-77) run had these, and they were very flimsy. I recommend finding a 1978-79 handle, as they are much better and more comfortable.


Post# 241574 , Reply# 2   7/22/2013 at 19:32 (3,923 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        

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Scott,

What Noah said is correct... they are also more widely available and that design replaced the original one after January 1978.

~Ben



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