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Thread Number: 39989
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Kirby refurbishment |
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| Post# 424506 , Reply# 1 4/30/2020 at 12:57 (1,454 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
If you scroll down a bit in the Vintage section, you'll find a thread from a month or two ago where 'dandagreer' sent a vintage Kirby back to the proverbial mothership to be restored. Knowing that the original versions of some parts were no longer available, he substituted junk parts he didn't mind losing and then reinstalled the original parts he wanted and repainted some of the trim pieces after it came back so that it would be as original as possible.
The thread is very instructive in that he carefully documents the entire process, beginning with his first inquiries into having the machine restored, right through his receiving the restored machine back and making the final adjustments. | ||
| Post# 424514 , Reply# 2 4/30/2020 at 13:55 (1,454 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
Regurbish
I can get your d80 back to better than the day it rolled off the assembly line. I have done 6 d80s in the last 2-3 years. I have a good amount of d80 parts.
If you need advice just ask The fan sticks but can be removed. If it's loud in could be the coil. If you are trying to get the fan off make sure you leave the carbon brushes on. The armature slips when trying to take off the fan. Les | ||
| Post# 424532 , Reply# 3 4/30/2020 at 18:47 (1,453 days old) by Hmc1981 (St. Augustine, Florida) | ||
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| Post# 424540 , Reply# 4 4/30/2020 at 20:39 (1,453 days old) by Oldskoolguy (Chicago and Orlando) | ||
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Pictures Here are some images of the dual 80’s condition. If you want specific photos, please let me know | ||
| Post# 424542 , Reply# 5 4/30/2020 at 21:40 (1,453 days old) by vacman1961 (North Babylon, New York) | ||
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This guy does great work. CLICK HERE TO GO TO vacman1961's LINK on eBay | ||
| Post# 424547 , Reply# 6 4/30/2020 at 22:33 (1,453 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Yes
I bet he does. I'm not going to brag but I'd do a better job than anyone on here. I'm jk I have and could do yours excellent.
You live in Orlando . Chris is alot closer. I can share with him a few things. The money Chris might be your best bet. If you have questions for me let me know. lesinutah@hotmail.com. Les | ||
| Post# 424550 , Reply# 7 4/30/2020 at 22:36 (1,453 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 424565 , Reply# 9 5/1/2020 at 03:28 (1,453 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA) | ||
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Post# 425701 , Reply# 10 5/19/2020 at 06:17 (1,435 days old) by rodknock95  (Salem, Missouri) |
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fork Does that one have the wrong fork on it? | ||
| Post# 426053 , Reply# 11 5/26/2020 at 00:20 (1,428 days old) by kirbyklekter (Concord,Ca.) | ||
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Fork,again It looks like that fork came off a ds50? | ||
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Post# 426054 , Reply# 12 5/26/2020 at 00:26 (1,428 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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kirbyklekter
Billy,
That could be from anything between the 516 and D50, but the handle grip also has the stationary non-swiveling top cord hook (used on models 505 to early 513). ~Ben
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Post# 426095 , Reply# 13 5/27/2020 at 08:52 (1,427 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree) |
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Are Kirby refurbs usually cosmetic only, or do they involve the mechanics of the vacuum as well? | ||
| Post# 426138 , Reply# 14 5/27/2020 at 22:05 (1,426 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Refurbs | ||
| Post# 426341 , Reply# 15 5/31/2020 at 14:54 (1,423 days old) by Oldskoolguy (Chicago and Orlando) | ||
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Turns out I’m now in chicago with family (Came in last week). Decided to bring the old Kirby with. So if anyone in chicago wants to take a stab at it or if anyone out of state wants me to ship it to them, let me know, and we can figure something out. | ||
| Post# 426344 , Reply# 16 5/31/2020 at 15:42 (1,423 days old) by kirbyklekter (Concord,Ca.) | ||
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Just a reminder: MadMan said he wouldn't mind taking a whack at your fan and he lives in Chicago! I'd give him a call in a" New York Minute" if it were me,just sayin'. | ||
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