Thread Number: 33411  /  Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
My Restored Kirby 1C Just in time for Christmas!
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Post# 364215   12/27/2016 at 14:01 (2,674 days old) by larryeddy (Sandusky, OH)        

Got my Kirby 1C back from the restorer and just finished the assembly!
I think it looks awesome and it sounds like a dream!

Aftermarket bag (I have the original) and cord.
Rest is all original!

Thoughts?
Anything i did wrong? or Right?!

Last picture with his brother the Wireless Vacuette.
Also i can't seem to catch just how bright the polish job is my my phone cam.


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Post# 364219 , Reply# 1   12/27/2016 at 15:16 (2,674 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA)        

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Just Gorgeous

Post# 364220 , Reply# 2   12/27/2016 at 15:26 (2,674 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA)        

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WOW! Really nice! Looks like it just arrived new from the factory.

Post# 364221 , Reply# 3   12/27/2016 at 15:41 (2,674 days old) by George-san (Smyrna,Tn)        

Very Nice! Who's your restorer? Maybe he has some parts for me.....

Post# 364251 , Reply# 4   12/28/2016 at 08:56 (2,673 days old) by larryeddy (Sandusky, OH)        
Drum Roll.........

It was Chicago Mike!


Post# 364257 , Reply# 5   12/28/2016 at 15:07 (2,673 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)        

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Wow. Really beautiful.


Post# 364402 , Reply# 6   12/30/2016 at 14:37 (2,671 days old) by vacuser (milford,ohio)        

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LOVE THOSE OLD STYLE BAGS.NICE KIRBY.

Post# 364451 , Reply# 7   12/31/2016 at 00:36 (2,670 days old) by chicagomike (Plover, WI)        

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Maybe these pics of your vac in the early stages of buffing are useful Larry?

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Post# 364456 , Reply# 8   12/31/2016 at 02:51 (2,670 days old) by cb123 (Mobile, Al.)        

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Super Nice!!!smile


Post# 364457 , Reply# 9   12/31/2016 at 03:25 (2,670 days old) by RustySkull (England, South East)        

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Blimey that's brilliant! I wish those in existence over here! The older ones are by far the best!! Good work! laughing


Post# 364471 , Reply# 10   12/31/2016 at 09:13 (2,670 days old) by larryeddy (Sandusky, OH)        
Thanks Mike!

Adds a "Before and After" to the Story!
Love this vac!


Post# 364578 , Reply# 11   1/2/2017 at 20:39 (2,668 days old) by BigRigKirby (MI.)        

Very first time on this site so hopefully my reply is correctly done? What a beautiful restoration on your 1C! Stunning!!! I am currently restoring 1C model and I am looking for a brush roll housing. If anyone has any idea where there is one I would appreciate your feed back.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO BigRigKirby's LINK


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Post# 364590 , Reply# 12   1/2/2017 at 22:54 (2,667 days old) by Stricklybojack (Southern California)        

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I need a buffing wheel...
Enough about me, that is one beeyouteefull vacuum!


Post# 364605 , Reply# 13   1/3/2017 at 11:01 (2,667 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)        
Stunning!

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I'm still on the lookout for a pre-WW2 Kirby.

Post# 364616 , Reply# 14   1/3/2017 at 19:32 (2,667 days old) by poman31 (hagerstown)        

Awesome looking machine. I wish mine looked that good. :)



Post# 364631 , Reply# 15   1/4/2017 at 07:27 (2,666 days old) by larryeddy (Sandusky, OH)        
Thanks Guys!

Mike did an awesome job with the buffing! I have buffed a few Kirby's and they look good. Mike's experience took it to the next level!

Big Rig.. Not sure if Mike has a Brush Roll housing for you but i know he has the bags and the custom wheels he makes for sale!

Thanks Again Guys!
Larry



Post# 364643 , Reply# 16   1/4/2017 at 10:03 (2,666 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Impressive

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doesn't quite cut it.

Post# 364659 , Reply# 17   1/4/2017 at 18:07 (2,666 days old) by BigRigKirby (MI.)        

Thanks Larry for the info. on the bag and wheels!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO BigRigKirby's LINK


Post# 364765 , Reply# 18   1/6/2017 at 14:40 (2,664 days old) by KirbyKleanKarpet (Florida )        

That is some NICE polishing done on that vacuum! Hey chicagomike, what do you use to polish that well??


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