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A really sad Kirby 508
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Post# 250641   9/19/2013 at 14:21 (3,869 days old) by KirbysNphones ()        

I was over at a friend's house when I saw this sad sight in their carport
Since the photo size on here is ridiculously low, I'll post a link at the bottom.
She told me that this old Kirby had been sitting out there for several years, and no one wanted it. I told her I'd take it, and hopefully I can save some of it. The motor supposedly still works too!

Don't really see me finding an original bag, and the grey trim on the headlight and floor nozzle is probably not original, but we'll see what we can do.
Updates and more pics to come!


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Post# 250646 , Reply# 1   9/19/2013 at 15:16 (3,869 days old) by KirbysNphones ()        

Update, some cleaning done. It still works! Although I broke an impeller blade! Doubt I'll easily find another metal one for a good price.


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Post# 250660 , Reply# 2   9/19/2013 at 16:52 (3,869 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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That... just looks tragic... At least it works though.

Post# 250667 , Reply# 3   9/19/2013 at 18:21 (3,869 days old) by KirbysNphones ()        

Just shows how durable they are! It won't be neglected now at least.

Post# 250691 , Reply# 4   9/19/2013 at 21:41 (3,869 days old) by kirbybag (topeka ks )        
bag

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what happen to the bag did it burn.

Post# 250700 , Reply# 5   9/19/2013 at 23:14 (3,869 days old) by KirbysNphones ()        

no, rotten most likely. Now if I could only get that damn fan off! The shaft is stuck, and I'll likely have to break the fan apart to get it off. (already broke a blade of it, so it's not good anymore) This will likely be a parts vac for a future vac in need of main motor parts, as the motor seems fine.

Post# 250701 , Reply# 6   9/19/2013 at 23:23 (3,869 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        
Kirby fan

Will, I sent you an email about a kirby fan that i have. 



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