Thread Number: 28556  /  Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
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Post# 318803   3/19/2015 at 16:55 (3,318 days old) by KirbyVacsAndMor (WY US)        

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#1 can anyone give me a link to find red trim if not i need to find paint that i can find that is flexible to paint over the tan stuff i found

#2 my kirby 560 has a lexan fan in it should i put a kevlar or metal replacement in it or should i get a new lexan fan and i want the best suction possible


Thanks,
KirbyVacsAndMore


Post# 318810 , Reply# 1   3/19/2015 at 18:45 (3,318 days old) by ronni (USA)        

I would advise you to periodically check with your local vacuum stores to see if they happen to have any trade-ins with red trim. Thrift stores and Craigslist are also good places to frequent; although you'll need to be patient. The Model 560 is now 55 years old and is the second to the last cleaner of the red-trimmed 500-series, so its circulation is well past its prime.

If you have a more robust budget then keep checking eBay or other online auction sites.

Regarding the fan materials I refer you to this Vacuumland thread: www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-...

Best regards.


Post# 318819 , Reply# 2   3/19/2015 at 19:49 (3,318 days old) by KirbyVacsAndMor (WY US)        
Will an Amodel fan fit...

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Will a new sentria fan fit on my 560 or do they make an amodel fan for it?

Post# 318834 , Reply# 3   3/19/2015 at 23:52 (3,318 days old) by toastermike (Milwaukie Oregon)        
Painting Kirby trim

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When I restored my 509 I took Eurekastar's suggestion and used SEM automotive paint for vinyl interiors. It is excellent and remains flexible and tough. He suggests using Portola red. I also used the recommended SEM prespray to promote adhesion. You can find it on the internet or get it from auto parts stores.

Mike


Post# 318835 , Reply# 4   3/20/2015 at 00:26 (3,318 days old) by oldkirbyman (The Dalles, Or)        
red trim-----fan

I have a set of red trim ---new----no that fan is not for your vac . But the fan blade itself will work using your other parts. If your fan is not broken leave it. you won't gain enough to worry. Rule no 1 if it isn't broke don't fit it. If it's working leave it alone. That is 60+ yrs working on things advise


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