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Thread Number: 23634
OK, I'm a convert! New toy ... |
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| Post# 264574 1/23/2014 at 17:30 (3,744 days old) by NYCWriter (New York City) | ||
Just got it from a guy on eBay who did a phenomenal job in restoring it (even including an adapted bag for disposable inserts).
I had forgotten what a REAL machine sounds like! I had forgotten about those "tracks" left in the rug! 17 years of using a Fantom (and yes, most recently even using my Aerus Platinum Guardian), and NO tracks showing me that the brush roll has properly *groomed* the fibers. All those complaints about how "heavy" and "bulky" the Kirby is ... the Dual Sanitronic 80, at least, is even more diminutive than my Fantom Thunder. (The model 80, of course, the last model with the smaller brush roll -- in 1969 the brush roll grew to 16 inches, making it not quite as easy to navigate through smaller rooms). I should have gone Kirby YEARS ago. 
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| Post# 264577 , Reply# 1 1/23/2014 at 17:43 (3,744 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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Once you see! How much dirt this pulls behind those new machines, you really will be converted!! | ||
| Post# 264579 , Reply# 2 1/23/2014 at 17:48 (3,744 days old) by electroluxxxx (……) | ||
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beautiful kirby!!! That machine is a great powerhouse! Lightweight and easy to maneuver it will last forever! p.s. Is that a Kenwood setup I see in the background with a pair of vintage advents?? | ||
| Post# 264585 , Reply# 3 1/23/2014 at 18:18 (3,744 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI) | ||
I agree the older model Kirbys are far easier to maneuver, I have 3 of the larger models (Classic-1972, Classic III-1976, and Heritage-1983), and find my 517 (1957) far lighter in weight and easier to navigate through small rooms. I think they actually have about the same cleaning power as well, so I tend to prefer the 517. Your D80 is beautiful and I'm sure it works as well as it looks!
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| Post# 264586 , Reply# 4 1/23/2014 at 18:41 (3,744 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️) | ||
Wow I love  | ||
| Post# 264588 , Reply# 5 1/23/2014 at 19:42 (3,744 days old) by kirbyguy (Columbia, MO) | ||
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Very nice find. I have several D80's in my collection and its one of my favorite models. I was just surfing eBay a little while ago and there's a seller with several D80 avacado attachemnts & shampooer unit that he's selling as a lot for $15.00 if your interested. Enjoy your D80 | ||
| Post# 264590 , Reply# 6 1/23/2014 at 19:55 (3,744 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California) | ||
Rightious machine... | ||
| Post# 264592 , Reply# 7 1/23/2014 at 20:17 (3,744 days old) by NYCWriter (New York City) | ||
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Only one problem ... | ||
| Post# 264593 , Reply# 8 1/23/2014 at 20:17 (3,744 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center) | ||
Yes! | ||
| Post# 264595 , Reply# 9 1/23/2014 at 20:18 (3,744 days old) by NYCWriter (New York City) | ||
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And Mike ... | ||
| Post# 264614 , Reply# 10 1/24/2014 at 00:05 (3,743 days old) by cb123 (Mobile, Al.) | ||
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| Post# 264615 , Reply# 11 1/24/2014 at 00:44 (3,743 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa) | ||
Congratulations on the fantastic purchase
This Style of Kirby's are my Favorite, I have a older model 506, I cannot understand why kirby went so heavy. I am hoping the new one will be back to this shap I may actually buy one if it is. We all wish company's made vacuums like they did years ago and the one company that can is Kirby. There is nothing stopping them from going back to a streamlined slim design. The technology will remain the same, it always has been the same Just weight has been added and to cope with the weight powerdrive, Remove the weight and you can remove the bulky powerdrive ( Its the no one reason we see Kirby's in our shop) G | ||
| Post# 264617 , Reply# 12 1/24/2014 at 01:36 (3,743 days old) by electroluxxxx (……) | ||
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not to be off subject but... those systems did have a very unique look to them that set other units apart like YOU KNEW it was kenwood! Some of their units looked just very basic. hope to see more pics of it in the household forum :) | ||
Post# 264629 , Reply# 14 1/24/2014 at 09:32 (3,743 days old) by jfalberti  (Visalia, CA) |
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Nice Kirby and stereo system I have a D-80 I bought from ShopGoodwill.com for $20.00 (plus shipping). It needs a spa day, and a new front fan casing, but other than that, it is in very good condition. I was afraid the fan was going to be busted and/or bearings would be shot, but both are in very good shape. I really lucked out. Just need to find hose and attachments for it. | ||
| Post# 264707 , Reply# 17 1/25/2014 at 09:22 (3,742 days old) by NYCWriter (New York City) | ||
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LOL ... | ||
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Post# 264788 , Reply# 18 1/26/2014 at 03:06 (3,741 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC) |
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Good-thats even better it came with its attachments and unused at that!More Kirby fun! | ||
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