As for where to go, that would all depend on your location. I believe my local Kirby distributor restores machines, but I'll have to double check, I'm not certain. If you do not live in Northern Florida, Then, Well, I'm afraid I may not be of assistance.

By the way, Your Kirby Tradition (The Blue cleaner in your second picture) Would appear to be a 1979 Model, As it still has the "Head-light" safety switch, While the Classic III, Which was the model before the Tradition, Has the switch lower to the floor.

Supposedly, Kirby placed the switch on their new Tradition in the Headlight area to prevent moisture from the Rug Renovator attachment from getting into the cleaner's electrical system. This design however proved faulty, for after years of slamming the head-light and usage, The switch would sometimes "Jam" in the "ON" position, allowing exposure to the running motor, Yikes !!!

I also have the '79 Tradition, And I would highly recommend, If not already done, That you upgrade your Kirby to either a Heritage I's Bag system, or use the "Mini-Emptor" system from the Heritage II model, Which would greatly improve the performance of your machine. The Tradition was Kirby's first disposable bag cleaner, and they made the fault of making the Fill-Tube too thin, which GREATLY decreased airflow, and, in turn, performance. You could also, although not recommended, simply remove the bagging adaptor from the Sani-Emptor, Which is performed easily with a flat-head screw-driver, and use the Tradition like a Classic III, with simply using it as a cloth "Shake-out" cleaner.

Good luck with your cleaners!

-Alex.