Thread Number: 39457  /  Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
My 1979 Kirby Tradition and ALL Its Tools!
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Post# 418626   1/13/2020 at 20:38 (1,563 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        

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It was something I never thought I'd ever be able to pull off... to acquire ALL of the attachments for my 1979 Kirby Tradition.

So here is the vacuum again, this time, with the hose and the completed attachment set.

~Ben


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Post# 418670 , Reply# 1   1/14/2020 at 21:12 (1,562 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Floor polisher? Rug Renovator? Handi-Butler? Large surface nozzle & swivel connector? Turbo Brush? Instruction manual?


Post# 418672 , Reply# 2   1/14/2020 at 21:32 (1,562 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Tool caddy

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I think he meant in the blue tool caddy or tool kabinet. I'm not sure on the name but I believe this is what he meant.
Turbo brush? Iirc heritage was first to use it.
Looks great Ben.
Les


Post# 418673 , Reply# 3   1/14/2020 at 21:33 (1,562 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)        
I'm almost jealous...

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I need to find the long extension wand and I'll have a complete Heritage Convenience Group. Of course, a couple of the tools are Tradition blue instead of Heritage black, but I'm less worried about the mismatch than the empty slots.

Post# 418678 , Reply# 4   1/14/2020 at 23:12 (1,561 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
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Charles,

All the basic tools, yes.

The other major components you mention: I do hope to find them soon.

~Ben


Post# 418679 , Reply# 5   1/15/2020 at 00:35 (1,561 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Do you have an instruction manual?


Post# 418690 , Reply# 6   1/15/2020 at 13:59 (1,561 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
electrolux137

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Charles,

Yes, two. But neither of them numbers-matching.

~Ben


Post# 418747 , Reply# 7   1/18/2020 at 02:27 (1,558 days old) by Rowdy141 (United Kingdom)        

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The Shag King (deep-pile comb) is hard to find.
I offered a mint, new one, for free. No-one responded.


Post# 418748 , Reply# 8   1/18/2020 at 06:15 (1,558 days old) by rodknock95 (Salem, Missouri)        
Ill buy it

I been looking on and off for a blue shag king.

Post# 418750 , Reply# 9   1/18/2020 at 10:20 (1,558 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Hmm

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I didn't see the post. I'd love tradition shag King but rodknock posted first.
Les


Post# 418836 , Reply# 10   1/20/2020 at 21:07 (1,556 days old) by Paul (USA)        

Lookin' good, Ben. The shades of blue on the trim and bag are quite attractive. Congrats!

I could kick myself for passing up a 1979 Tradition CB-3 with the original switch on the light cover a couple years back at a thrift store. It had a blue tab with an arrow on it, if I remember correctly. Appeared to be in good shape; although I didn't test its performance.



Post# 418846 , Reply# 11   1/20/2020 at 22:10 (1,556 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Paul

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I have tested 50-100 Kirby's and one that was under water for a while is the only one that was dead. You may have to fix wires, carbon brush or fan blades but people like us can do this as second nature.
I love traditions. I have a few one made in 4/82 when I was born. I have not in person seen a tradition with the safety switch. I'd look for one on eBay but a green janitronic/ American Lincoln super sweep is what I've been looking for.
Nice unique rare setup with probably the coolest Kirby attachment box/caddy/holder they ever made.
Les


Post# 418848 , Reply# 12   1/20/2020 at 22:16 (1,556 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
I have a blur Tradition

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complete with tools. I'd certainly be willing to sell it. But, I'm not sure what the postage would be.
Just putting this out there.
John


Post# 418849 , Reply# 13   1/20/2020 at 22:18 (1,556 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
I meant

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blue

Post# 418850 , Reply# 14   1/20/2020 at 22:18 (1,556 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Blur

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If it's a blur how do you know it's a tradition.
I'm guessing on price but vacuum would be $60-75 up to $100 with attachments.
If you are a business owner shipping is much cheaper and $60 would get it shipped.
Les



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