Thread Number: 17576
Kirby Model 1C |
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Post# 190086 , Reply# 2   7/15/2012 at 20:20 (4,301 days old) by vacumaniac ()   |   | |
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I can rebuild the vac, that is no problem. What I would like to know is an average on what one should pay for this one, as is |
Post# 190089 , Reply# 3   7/15/2012 at 20:38 (4,301 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)   |   | |
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Post# 190091 , Reply# 4   7/15/2012 at 20:39 (4,301 days old) by vacconnection (West Bend WI.)   |   | |
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I am in the vacuum cleaner business and have worked on a lot of Kirbys . If you need this for your collection it is worth more. As for me and I made an offer, I would offer about $ 20.00 or $25.00 if the motor is running and you have parts.
Duane |
Post# 190095 , Reply# 5   7/15/2012 at 20:56 (4,301 days old) by vacumaniac ()   |   | |
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I offered $10 and was shot down. She said she would let it go for $50. I was thinking in the $20-25 range so I am glad you gentlemen confirm that thought :) |
Post# 190097 , Reply# 6   7/15/2012 at 21:02 (4,301 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 190100 , Reply# 8   7/15/2012 at 21:16 (4,301 days old) by vacumaniac ()   |   | |
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Good point Bill & Brandon. Of course if I do buy it I will wash the bag first (I AM KIDDING :) :) :) ) |
Post# 190101 , Reply# 9   7/15/2012 at 21:18 (4,301 days old) by Brandon_W_T ()   |   | |
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Whew! I bout had a heart attack! Be careful of your choice of words around here! We don't want anyone to lose their head! Hehe! |
Post# 190245 , Reply# 11   7/16/2012 at 20:36 (4,300 days old) by vacumaniac ()   |   | |
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Well, I have it. Suprisingly the bearings sounded decent. Bag is not ripped and is in decent shape for the age. Will post more pictures soon! |
Post# 190253 , Reply# 12   7/16/2012 at 20:59 (4,300 days old) by vacumaniac ()   |   | |
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Does anyone know if this brushroll will fit this C? The ad says 505-512. If not, what brush would? Thanks! CLICK HERE TO GO TO vacumaniac's LINK on eBay |
Post# 190255 , Reply# 13   7/16/2012 at 21:14 (4,300 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 190256 , Reply# 14   7/16/2012 at 21:16 (4,300 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 190260 , Reply# 15   7/16/2012 at 21:34 (4,300 days old) by vacumaniac ()   |   | |
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Here are a few photos.... first... the areas that were rusted. Fortunately it is on the metal hardware and not the motor casing itself. |
Post# 190261 , Reply# 16   7/16/2012 at 21:35 (4,300 days old) by vacumaniac ()   |   | |
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The metal on this is not bad, it appears to be mostly mineral deposits, no gouges at all. With a lot of work, it should clean up quite nice! |
Post# 190262 , Reply# 17   7/16/2012 at 21:37 (4,300 days old) by vacumaniac ()   |   | |
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Bag in nice shape overall too. Of the reverese.... |
Post# 190264 , Reply# 18   7/16/2012 at 21:37 (4,300 days old) by vacumaniac ()   |   | |
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My cat Zack of course had to check it out too! |
Post# 190265 , Reply# 19   7/16/2012 at 21:39 (4,300 days old) by vacumaniac ()   |   | |
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A bright spot amongst the ruin... |
Post# 190282 , Reply# 21   7/17/2012 at 04:08 (4,300 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Hi Derek, Great find. You made me laugh when you was thinking £50 was on the expensive side when you know if it went on ebay it would go for a few $100 lol.
I'm sure it will look great after it's all been cleaned and polished. Make sure you take pictures once it's all polished.Your very lucky it still has the rubber hanger cover on it as they are normally missing. I'm also sure off the top of my head the brush roller for the 505-512 will fit the C series. Same for the brush roll adjustment screws if they need replacing. Great Kirby! James:o) |