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Thread Number: 5106
Compact Electra C6 |
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| Post# 56999 , Reply# 1 12/27/2008 at 01:45 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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Gold in a tacky trunk! 
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| Post# 57001 , Reply# 2 12/27/2008 at 01:51 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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A peek inside. 
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| Post# 57003 , Reply# 3 12/27/2008 at 01:56 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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The nice attachments, nothing missing. 
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| Post# 57004 , Reply# 4 12/27/2008 at 01:58 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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An original bag envelope with some paper goodies inside. 
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| Post# 57005 , Reply# 5 12/27/2008 at 02:00 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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Inside the envelope. 
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| Post# 57006 , Reply# 6 12/27/2008 at 02:02 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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The machine and cleaning tools. 
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| Post# 57007 , Reply# 7 12/27/2008 at 02:05 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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Better view of the plastic aqua color tools. They seem to have shrunk, as it's very hard to get them on the hose, except for the dusting brush which is pliable rubber. 
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| Post# 57008 , Reply# 8 12/27/2008 at 02:08 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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A better view of the metal carpet and floor nozzles, as well as the wands. 
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| Post# 57009 , Reply# 9 12/27/2008 at 02:10 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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Close up of the hose. It's a little stiff but it's in great condition! 
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| Post# 57010 , Reply# 10 12/27/2008 at 02:12 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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Doesn't my dirt look so pretty? 
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| Post# 57011 , Reply# 11 12/27/2008 at 02:14 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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The original filter, which turns into dust if you touch it. It says "replace every six months", I'd say they did a pretty good job, eh? 
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| Post# 57012 , Reply# 12 12/27/2008 at 02:16 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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Set up for dusting. 
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| Post# 57013 , Reply# 13 12/27/2008 at 02:18 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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Set up for carpet and rug cleaning. 
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| Post# 57014 , Reply# 14 12/27/2008 at 02:19 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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Does anybody know what these two little clips are for? 
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| Post# 57015 , Reply# 15 12/27/2008 at 02:21 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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Price sticker, the "Price is/was right"! 
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| Post# 57016 , Reply# 16 12/27/2008 at 02:24 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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Another picture of the hose. 
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| Post# 57017 , Reply# 17 12/27/2008 at 02:26 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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A good shot of the machine. 
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| Post# 57018 , Reply# 18 12/27/2008 at 02:27 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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Other side of the machine. 
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| Post# 57019 , Reply# 19 12/27/2008 at 02:28 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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And to finish it all off, the complete ensemble. Looks like something Dave would find? 
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| Post# 57021 , Reply# 20 12/27/2008 at 02:30 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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Oh yeah, I forgot to add that this Compact Electra was purchased on April 28, 1966 (4-28-66). | ||
| Post# 57031 , Reply# 22 12/27/2008 at 14:10 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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Chad, I actually read the owners manual last night, and saw a picture of the little clips attached to the rug nozzle. I did the "thunk" test too, and it's nice and air tight! ~Alex | ||
| Post# 57033 , Reply# 23 12/27/2008 at 16:34 (5,596 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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A super find you have there especially with the hassock/trunk and it doesn't look all scratched and scathed like the Compacts I've run across. Congratulations | ||
| Post# 57067 , Reply# 24 12/27/2008 at 22:19 (5,596 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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I can scan the manual and put it in the "manuals" section. | ||
| Post# 57068 , Reply# 25 12/27/2008 at 23:11 (5,596 days old) by danemodsandy () | ||
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Neat Find: Compacts usually get "loved" to death. Unusual to find one that nice! | ||
| Post# 57107 , Reply# 28 12/28/2008 at 13:20 (5,595 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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I've always used paper bags in it, with the cloth bag too. It looks like the original owners did the same. I already bought a new filter on the night I posted this. ~Alex | ||
| Post# 57108 , Reply# 29 12/28/2008 at 13:21 (5,595 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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And I know about the sticker, it's from the thrift shop that I got it from. ~Alex | ||
| Post# 57147 , Reply# 31 12/28/2008 at 20:53 (5,595 days old) by methodistbill () | ||
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Model Name Would anyone happen to know the history behind the model name "Electra"? | ||
Post# 57148 , Reply# 32 12/28/2008 at 21:26 (5,595 days old) by compactelectra  (Palm Springs) |
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I Always Thought | ||
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Post# 57149 , Reply# 33 12/28/2008 at 21:31 (5,595 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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I Guess Not | ||
| Post# 57153 , Reply# 34 12/28/2008 at 21:52 (5,595 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
I love this picture. Her vacuuming style is sooo laid back and casual. If she had a few more wands she wouldn't even have to shift in her shift. Those polished floor tools have a blue tint added for this manual. My buddy Al in Winnipeg has those same floor nozzles in a matching crinkletone turquoise for his Compact - his Dad bought it for his Mom down in North Dakota years ago.
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| Post# 57159 , Reply# 35 12/28/2008 at 22:21 (5,595 days old) by methodistbill () | ||
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Is it me or does the model look just a little mad or even "liquored up" in that ad? LOL! That's a great ad BTW! | ||
| Post# 57161 , Reply# 36 12/28/2008 at 22:52 (5,595 days old) by crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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Fred.... Tell the story about the "lady" posing with the Compact! I Love it! Rick | ||
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Post# 57163 , Reply# 37 12/28/2008 at 23:17 (5,595 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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The Story Goes | ||
| Post# 57164 , Reply# 38 12/28/2008 at 23:41 (5,595 days old) by electroluxxxx (……) | ||
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WOW!!!!! you cannot even tell that she is a man | ||
| Post# 57165 , Reply# 39 12/29/2008 at 00:00 (5,595 days old) by briankirbyclass (Eudora Kansas) | ||
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| Post# 57193 , Reply# 44 12/29/2008 at 12:36 (5,594 days old) by methodistbill () | ||
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BTW I don't know that all the detail of that story are correct. That's the story that floats around my town. I'll have to visit with her daughter to get the full scoop. | ||
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