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Apparently, I get rewarded for bad experiences with a Heritage?
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Post# 274561   4/2/2014 at 20:42 (3,648 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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For the last week, there has been a Heritage at the thrift store that I've wanted oh so dearly.

Unfortunately, it was $70.

Umm. How about no?

Well, I guess today they noticed that the Kirby hadn't gone as fast as other ones there, so they lowered the price... To $19.99.

Not only was it in the budget... I also had 30% off any purchase. $14 doesn't seem bad at all.

It needs a TASE-Certified cleaning and a bag (currently it has 0 bags in it.) I will post pictures of the cleaning process as I know I love when people do.

This is my second Heritage with the disposable bag system. It's not in great shape, but it may take the place of my tired daily driver, my Sentria.

EDIT:

Just incase anyone asks, it's from February 82. Almost all the date codes are from Jan or Feb of that year




This post was last edited 04/03/2014 at 00:19
Post# 274565 , Reply# 1   4/2/2014 at 21:58 (3,648 days old) by vacu-finder ()        

Good deal. Right on you read Koontz.

Post# 274572 , Reply# 2   4/2/2014 at 22:46 (3,648 days old) by sonnyndad ()        
It's not a Heritage II,

But it's close enough! I know what it's like to want a particular Kirby so bad, but you can't find it anywhere. About 1.5 years ago, I was searching High and Low for a Heritage I. Then, all of a sudden, I found 1, (my best cosmetically) then 2, (Heritage 84) then 3, (parted out) then 4! (didn't buy) Mark my words, if you keep searching for your Heritage II, you'll start finding them left and right. I've been there and done that. I even have a special Heritage II story myself.

Post# 274575 , Reply# 3   4/2/2014 at 23:09 (3,648 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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I've found 5 Heritage I's over the last 4 months.

I bought one for $7 (www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-...)

I saw an 84 with the Shakeout bag for $40 at an ARC thrift store (Too cosmetically poor to do anything with)

An 83 with the handle from the top to the machine missing for $20

A shakeout at Unique with a cracked headlight for $10. I didn't want to fix the electrical problem that was going on as there were wires coming out of the motor vents

And then this one for $14.


Post# 274576 , Reply# 4   4/2/2014 at 23:19 (3,648 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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Some pictures are arriving!

Looks like the metal of the handle caused this line. Oh well.


Post# 274577 , Reply# 5   4/2/2014 at 23:20 (3,648 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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I opened up the bag and to my surprise, there were Gen 3 bags and two packs of Type C Hoover bags. Of course, no bag was actually attached to the fill tube.

Post# 274578 , Reply# 6   4/2/2014 at 23:21 (3,648 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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When I took the bag off to wash it in the washing machine, all this crap fell out. After a quick vacuuming with my Sentria, we were back in business.

(I even emptied some of the dust from the bag into the toilet. It was pretty gross)


Post# 274579 , Reply# 7   4/2/2014 at 23:23 (3,648 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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The inside was pretty filthy. Vacuuming it up cleaned it out. I didn't take a look at the armature since it ran and sounded fine.

Post# 274580 , Reply# 8   4/2/2014 at 23:24 (3,648 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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Looks like I forgot a picture.


I will definitely be replacing the cord. It won't be too expensive. I did peel the tape back and there really isn't anything to worry about.


Post# 274581 , Reply# 9   4/2/2014 at 23:25 (3,648 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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The wheel caps really needed to be cleaned up of the pink plastic (every heritage I've come across has had it littered on the metal.)

The left is one after I've GooGone'd it, and the right one is in the process.


Post# 274582 , Reply# 10   4/2/2014 at 23:30 (3,648 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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Things I didn't get a chance to photograph:

The brushroll almost seemed like I couldn't recover it, but after a good washing and oiling, I think it'll be just fine.

A piece of fuzz was stuck on the belt lifter making it almost impossible to get any suction with it. Luckily that was removed.

A before picture of the inside of the bag. I'm actually washing the bag twice it is THAT bad. Once when it's the correct way (orange outside) and once inside out. Hopefully it'll be clean by then.



Things I'm planning to do soon (it's 10:30PM at this point, gotta get things wrapped up):

Take the front axel off, clean the wheels like I did with the back ones. Remove the old grease for the toe-touch control and re-grease it. The orange junk they used really sucks compared to lithium grease.

A good greasing of the (I'm drawing a blank) spring that springs the handle back up as it's kind of squeaky right now.

A good polishing

And, one other thing that I will make a specific post for on this topic below


EDIT:

Just bought a 6 pack of Style 2 bags and a Genuine Kirby Heritage cord




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Post# 274583 , Reply# 11   4/2/2014 at 23:34 (3,648 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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So I hate the oval filler on the Heritage. Is there ANY way I can replace it with the Generation series fill tube? I noticed that on the that it is also and oval, unlike the generation series.

I would like to put this head on it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kirby-Vacuum-Cle...

But I am unsure of how I would do that since the base is an oval. Do I have to use the emptor of a Heritage II/Legend like this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kirby-Vacuum-Her...

It seems like an expensive thing to do for a beater vacuum.


Post# 274584 , Reply# 12   4/3/2014 at 00:18 (3,648 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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I just finished putting it all back together.

Post# 274592 , Reply# 13   4/3/2014 at 06:21 (3,648 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
why do you need to

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Replace the adaptor so badly, what is it you find so bad about the oval shaped connector? I've been using Style #2 bags in my Heritage I for the longest time, I see no terrible filtration or the likes. It's it the Hepa cloth bags you lust for?


Post# 274600 , Reply# 14   4/3/2014 at 07:28 (3,648 days old) by sonnyndad ()        

All you have to do is get a G adaptor, destroy the metal retainer clip holding on the Style 2, and zip tie the G adaptor. Super easy, I did it to my Heritage I.

Post# 274603 , Reply# 15   4/3/2014 at 08:30 (3,648 days old) by jade_angel (Fort Collins, CO)        

Yep, exactly what was suggested above. If dust leaks around the zip tie, try using a hose clamp instead - that's what I did to secure a Generation fill tube to the oval Type A fill tube on a Royal, and it works just fine.

Post# 274631 , Reply# 16   4/3/2014 at 14:53 (3,647 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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Super-sweeper, I have decided to use the Style 2 bags. I may eventually switch it over to the Generation style bags by getting an adapter which is fairly cheap as the bags are cheaper than the Style 2. A six pack of style 2's were $8. Nothing that'll break the bank, but I'm used to getting 9 for $9 with the G bags.

Sonnyndad, I must have been tired last night since I couldn't even remember that cloth is malleable. I'll keep that in mind. Just curious though, how would I change it over on my Heritage I with a plastic fill tube? Just force head into the fill tube?

Jade_angel, I will keep that in mind. I know someone who converted a Royal like that and they complain about leakage.


Post# 274648 , Reply# 17   4/3/2014 at 15:37 (3,647 days old) by Luxy1205 (Wilmington, IL)        
Love That Heritage 1

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I'm jealous of your Heritage 1! That's the next Kirby I've got my eye on! :) -Michelle

Post# 274673 , Reply# 18   4/3/2014 at 18:56 (3,647 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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You definitely should look for a Heritage. This is my second, and it's great. I really enjoy the orange and black colors with the power that puts my Classic III to shame (and my Classic III is an amazing vacuum) with the classic Kirby look. However, a Heritage II would be so much fun. All the things I hate about the Heritage is fixed, plus all the things I like from the G3 (besides the Tech Drive) are there. Though, any Kirby is a good vacuum if you put the time and money into it.

 

I could hear a Heritage turn on from a mile away. My grandma had one and it was always so much fun to watch her vacuum with it. Unfortunately, the motor burned out so my dad gave her a Kirby GSix. 


Post# 274675 , Reply# 19   4/3/2014 at 19:21 (3,647 days old) by sonnyndad ()        
Mini-Emtor

The one thing I don't like about the Heritage II is that the plastic Mini-Emtor breaks easy. I've had about 4 of them just crack apart. And they're so expensive, too.

Post# 276419 , Reply# 20   4/15/2014 at 20:15 (3,635 days old) by vacuser (milford,ohio)        
heritages

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heres a picture of my 2 jewels.both have shake out bags.

Post# 276420 , Reply# 21   4/15/2014 at 20:22 (3,635 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        

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Clayton,

I think your trouble with those is forgetting to lube them before you reattach them. Kirby sells a specific lubricant that may help you attach it on easier.

~Ben


Post# 276426 , Reply# 22   4/15/2014 at 22:44 (3,635 days old) by sonnyndad ()        

Only one broke while in my ownership. It was pretty well lubed, it just broke apart because it was old and brittle. The other three were broken before I got them, but the most common problem I had with them is that the rim that the the gasket rests on cracks and falls apart.


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