Thread Number: 2739
More Kirbys...and I know you're probably getting sick by now! |
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Post# 30174 , Reply# 1   1/24/2008 at 18:09 (5,907 days old) by vintagehoover ()   |   | |
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...and given it a polish, it turned out quite nicely: |
Post# 30175 , Reply# 2   1/24/2008 at 18:10 (5,907 days old) by vintagehoover ()   |   | |
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Post# 30176 , Reply# 3   1/24/2008 at 18:13 (5,907 days old) by vintagehoover ()   |   | |
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It also came with this very nice set of boxed tools and accessories. Looks like almost everything's there! What are the 'Rug Renovator Rug Protector Pads' for, by the way?? |
Post# 30177 , Reply# 4   1/24/2008 at 18:14 (5,907 days old) by vintagehoover ()   |   | |
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The Diamond Edition. Almost new, barely a mark on it! Came with everything! |
Post# 30178 , Reply# 5   1/24/2008 at 18:14 (5,907 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Post# 30179 , Reply# 6   1/24/2008 at 18:16 (5,907 days old) by vintagehoover ()   |   | |
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Post# 30183 , Reply# 8   1/24/2008 at 18:55 (5,907 days old) by vintagehoover ()   |   | |
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Post# 30187 , Reply# 9   1/24/2008 at 19:56 (5,907 days old) by clarkecombi ()   |   | |
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Those are nice machines, are you gonna post vids of them on youtube? |
Post# 30218 , Reply# 12   1/25/2008 at 07:08 (5,906 days old) by swiveltop (Galveston, TX)   |   | |
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That Tradition sure brings back memories, I worked at a Kirby Dealer when I was 14 from '79 to '82 doing all the repairs, I remember the Classic 3 and Traditions brand new out of the box. Mark |
Post# 30222 , Reply# 13   1/25/2008 at 08:28 (5,906 days old) by thunderhexed (Edmond, OK)   |   | |
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The Tradition has always been one of my favorite models. I bought one last summer from a guy here at work for $35.00. I already had a box of attachments - except the hose :( and when I got it, it was in pretty rough shape cosmetically. I spent a couple of hours cleaning it up and polishing it and it looks almost like new. I think it needs a new fan though cuz it makes a very loud "throaty" sound when it's on. I had another Tradition previously and it was the quietest Kirby I had ever owned. As far as the one I have now, I need to get another cloth bag for it eventually as the one I have now is faded and looks like it has water stains on it. I have the cloth shake out bag for it too but prefer the paper bag system. Congrats on your finds!
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Post# 30237 , Reply# 15   1/25/2008 at 13:09 (5,906 days old) by petek (Ontario)   |   | |
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Were all the attachments in that cardboard case? Both of mine came with blue plastic cases, sort of shaped like a tool box with carry handle. |
Post# 30282 , Reply# 17   1/26/2008 at 12:01 (5,905 days old) by sleepdoc (St. Louis, MO)   |   | |
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I'm usually more objective than this, but my feeling about the Tradition is that a machine that beautiful cannot possibly be the "worst ever." John gave me a beautifully restored Tradition for my birthday, which I chose to keep in its original conformation, rather than adapt it to use the G-series bags. It cleans just fine, although I would be interested in seeing if there's a difference between it and other models, maybe in a cleaning contest-like test.
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Post# 30283 , Reply# 18   1/26/2008 at 12:06 (5,905 days old) by sleepdoc (St. Louis, MO)   |   | |
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Someone posted a thread here several months ago describing having cleaned a new carpeted house exclusively with a Kirby Legend II for quite a while - over 15 years, I think. Then, recently, they replaced the carpet, which revealed a dust-free floor underneath. That's a functional testimonial! I have been using my Kirby a lot since reading that. Also, the Legend II is a very handsome machine.
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Post# 30289 , Reply# 19   1/26/2008 at 13:33 (5,905 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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Ugh! I'll say the Legend II is a handsome machine!! I would love to find one complete with all of the tools. Definitely one of the prettiest machines that Kirby ever made. ~Fred |
Post# 30291 , Reply# 21   1/26/2008 at 14:11 (5,905 days old) by vintagehoover ()   |   | |
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Looks like the upholstery nozzle's got lost over the years. I forgot to put the long extention tube in for the picture. |