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Thread Number: 44125
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Christmas find Kirby model 2C |
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Post# 459534 , Reply# 1 1/17/2023 at 17:54 (458 days old) by KirbyClassicIII  (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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| Post# 459540 , Reply# 2 1/18/2023 at 12:14 (457 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 459566 , Reply# 4 1/18/2023 at 19:53 (457 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Say a 505 tube would fit this and upper handle but it likely doesn't. If you try a handle off a pre 513 kirby it might fit.
The cord you could cut a 512 cord idk I'd use a new black one until an older one can be found. If you have extra kirby wheels paint them black and put them on this when you use it because those wheels chip and chunk way too easy. They sale belden cords with bell ends but cloth cords. It's a very nice pickup. | ||
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Post# 459614 , Reply# 7 1/20/2023 at 09:00 (455 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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2C wheels
Liam,
It looks like you also have the wheels from a 505-515. The wheels on the 2C were narrower all the way around like the Kirby C. They can be hard to find but the later wheels do look good on it. Good luck to you finding the parts you need to complete it. Side note: in picture 4 you can see the three wheel types. The one on the left was used on the front of the Kirby 4C which was a wider wheel with the narrow one in the rear. The wheel in the center was used from the 505 through the early 515. The one on the right was used on the Kirby C and the 2C front and rear. The Kirby C through the Kirby 508 also came with washers on the wheels. Jim This post was last edited 01/20/2023 at 11:22 | ||
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Post# 459622 , Reply# 9 1/20/2023 at 13:07 (455 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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Kirby 2C parts
Liam,
I would stick with Kirby parts and not use parts from other vacs, but that's just me. The 505 type wheels work, look good, and are Kirby parts as well. Any of the later handles 505-515 should fit on the 2C until you can find the wooden one. I do have all the parts you need short the cord. 2C nozzle with the trim, the light cap with trim, and the wooden shaft and handle grip, but I have been sitting on them as spare parts for some time now. Jim | ||
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Post# 459624 , Reply# 10 1/20/2023 at 15:05 (455 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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Kirby guru
Ben,
Thanks so much for your comment about me being "the early Kirby guru here". What a nice complement, but I don't think of myself as Sutch. I have learned a lot here at Vacuumland about Kirby's with the help of great people like you and Les. You both are far more knowledgeable than I overall when it comes to Kirby's. One of the great things about Vacuumland is that we can work together and share what knowledge we may have about a common interest that we all share and love. Thanks again Ben. Jim | ||
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Post# 459625 , Reply# 11 1/20/2023 at 15:14 (455 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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 Handel.
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Post# 459630 , Reply# 13 1/20/2023 at 18:27 (455 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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Charles,
Nice picture of George Frideric Handel German-British composer well known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, concerti Grossi, and organ concertos. I'm not sure the point of it but OK whatever "floats your boat". Jim Side note: Charles I must say your profile picture fits you very well, you are indeed a "Mrs. Kravitz" at heart. | ||
| Post# 459631 , Reply# 14 1/20/2023 at 18:45 (455 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
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| Post# 459634 , Reply# 15 1/20/2023 at 21:12 (455 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth) | ||
Handel
It's because someone keeps spelling Handel instead of handle.
re: Cord I know that the cord from a 509 will not fit the 1C or 2C, the diameter of the 509 plug it slightly larger. My 1C and 2C were both gifts from friends. I have the original bag for the 2C but just made a similar bag so I don't damage the original.
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| Post# 459649 , Reply# 16 1/21/2023 at 06:22 (454 days old) by VacuumHeaven05 (Frederick, MD) | ||
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I meant I meant handle. Anyway, all I need are individual parts, maybe not an entire machine but just the parts only, that I need for my 2C. How about that? You know I do love 17th, 18th century music composers, especially Mozart and Beethoven, Bach is good too with his scary D-minor. | ||
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Post# 459651 , Reply# 17 1/21/2023 at 10:25 (454 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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great gifts! | ||
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Post# 459657 , Reply# 18 1/21/2023 at 16:55 (454 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Post# 459663 , Reply# 20 1/22/2023 at 09:07 (453 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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| Post# 459666 , Reply# 21 1/22/2023 at 13:44 (453 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
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| Post# 459673 , Reply# 22 1/22/2023 at 15:41 (453 days old) by VacuumHeaven05 (Frederick, MD) | ||
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kirby note Would anyone be willing to trade to me any of the 2C parts, so I may give an antique vacuum to them in return, I have 2 vacuums that I'm willing to trade out, from my collection? Would that work instead of selling the parts? What works best with you? Thanks Liam | ||
| Post# 459676 , Reply# 23 1/22/2023 at 23:12 (453 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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That's pretty crappy. You got asked what you have directly. You say you have them answering the question. You then state ypu aren't into selling them.
How dare you mentioned you have them when he insisted on knowing. Then crush his spirit by letting him know there not available when wr know he was going to ask. | ||
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Post# 459717 , Reply# 28 1/24/2023 at 09:20 (451 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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| Post# 459722 , Reply# 30 1/24/2023 at 10:11 (451 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
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Post# 459724 , Reply# 31 1/24/2023 at 11:35 (451 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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VacuumLand,
Some of you might remember me sending these parts to a young new member of the group who was restoring his 515. I love that model and had all the parts he needed to complete it. I sent them to him free of charge. He was thrilled and very thankful and I was happy to do it.. I did consider doing the same thing here but now after all this I'm glade I reconsidered. Good luck finding the parts you need. "Jim could have said it in a more nice way and without making me sad, disappointed. I cry in sadness" So let's be clear never talk about parts you have that someone needs unless you are willing to sell them.... well noted. have a nice day. Jim
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| Post# 459732 , Reply# 33 1/24/2023 at 23:00 (451 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 459733 , Reply# 34 1/24/2023 at 23:24 (451 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Pic
This I believe is what the handle looks like.
The holes for the screws are 1/4" hold about 1/2 inch deep. The handle can be made. The handle in the pics if my vacuette electric. The handle looks exactly like the one I had on my 1c. A place like restore might have wooden railing that's an inch OD. It's also painted black. | ||
| Post# 459734 , Reply# 35 1/24/2023 at 23:34 (451 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 459738 , Reply# 37 1/25/2023 at 08:55 (450 days old) by VacuumHeaven05 (Frederick, MD) | ||
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side note I did Contact you via your email about my 2C. Liam | ||
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Post# 459739 , Reply# 38 1/25/2023 at 10:29 (450 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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Thank you | ||
| Post# 459740 , Reply# 39 1/25/2023 at 12:06 (450 days old) by VacuumHeaven05 (Frederick, MD) | ||
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reply I appreciate your apology Jim, if something works out in the future with these parts, you did say they are spare Kirby 2C parts, let me know when you get a chance. Whatever works best with you Jim the early kirby guru. God bless. Thank you from Liam:) | ||
| Post# 459749 , Reply# 40 1/25/2023 at 18:55 (450 days old) by VacuumHeaven05 (Frederick, MD) | ||
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kirby note To Lesinutah, I did contact you via your email about my Kirby 2C and about it needing parts. Please see if you can respond to it as soon as possible, either there or here in Vacuumland. My email is lm70505m@yahoo.com and please take a look. Thanks From Liam | ||
| Post# 459754 , Reply# 41 1/25/2023 at 21:04 (450 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Post# 459759 , Reply# 42 1/26/2023 at 00:46 (450 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA) |
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If needed still | ||
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Post# 459770 , Reply# 44 1/26/2023 at 12:07 (449 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA) |
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| Post# 459773 , Reply# 46 1/26/2023 at 12:21 (449 days old) by VacuumHeaven05 (Frederick, MD) | ||
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reply To the Kirby Collecter, Tom Stephine, I'm very interested. Please post it on eBay if you want to, as soon as possible and make sure to tell me exactly what the listing is for the handle. I can't wait to see, I'm very excited. From Liam | ||
| Post# 459777 , Reply# 47 1/26/2023 at 14:36 (449 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Post# 459789 , Reply# 48 1/26/2023 at 18:22 (449 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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| Post# 459803 , Reply# 49 1/27/2023 at 08:31 (448 days old) by VacuumHeaven05 (Frederick, MD) | ||
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message Hey, Thomas, the Kirby collector, I sent you a message in Vacuumland about my interest of seeing the items you sell on eBay, for my Kirby 2C. Can you post them on eBay and send me a message, as soon as possible please? Thanks From Liam:) | ||
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Post# 459822 , Reply# 50 1/28/2023 at 10:58 (447 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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Fascinating
I find it fascinating that one-minute Liam needs a 2C handle bad "as soon as possible" Then when one is offered for sale Then it's: " as long as you have a fair price that's not extremely expensive. Overall, it's just a handle"....?? So now it's "just a handle" Fascinating indeed.
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| Post# 459838 , Reply# 52 1/29/2023 at 07:54 (446 days old) by VacuumHeaven05 (Frederick, MD) | ||
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note Hi anyone, is tom the Kirby collector available soon? I really want to talk to him and get his reply about selling his 2C handle on eBay. I'm very excited to find out what he says, he said he has one and is considering selling it. From Liam | ||
| Post# 459900 , Reply# 53 1/31/2023 at 08:20 (444 days old) by VacuumHeaven05 (Frederick, MD) | ||
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note It's working, Thomas is about to post the item for sale on eBay for my Kirby 2C. He is making a deal with me. How exciting. Liam | ||
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