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Thread Number: 44864
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
MY NEW VINTAGE KIRBY WEBSITE! |
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Post# 465715 9/1/2023 at 08:30 (570 days old) by odavid123  (Los Angeles ca ) |
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 Hi to all vintage Kirby vacuum lovers ! I have a big announcement to make . I have put together an extensive informational vintage Kirby vacuum website ,covering models from the years 1906-1962 . I hope you can take time to browse through it and share with all of your friends that love Kirby ! Thank you for your ongoing support 🙂 www.collectingdust.com... CLICK HERE TO GO TO odavid123's LINK
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Post# 465717 , Reply# 1 9/1/2023 at 09:46 (570 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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Thank you!
David,
Thanks so very much for creating this wonderful website. This is a greatly needed source of information for any Kirby lover, and collector. The pictures and other resources are fantastic. I love the Bags Bags Bags page. You have truly out done yourself here. Your friend Alon would be very happy with what you have created in his name, and you should be very proud of your hard work, you have given all Kirby collectors a wonderful gift. Thank you again. Jim | ||
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Post# 465734 , Reply# 3 9/1/2023 at 16:38 (569 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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| Post# 465747 , Reply# 4 9/1/2023 at 21:13 (569 days old) by VacsofProsper (TX) | ||
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| Post# 465750 , Reply# 5 9/1/2023 at 21:40 (569 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 465751 , Reply# 6 9/1/2023 at 21:48 (569 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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| Post# 465757 , Reply# 7 9/2/2023 at 03:21 (569 days old) by kirbyklekter (Concord,Ca.) | ||
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Knocked this out of the park What a great source of information beautifully executed. Thank you for all your effort and for sharing a truly valuable resource for reference and visual enjoyment! | ||
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Post# 465765 , Reply# 8 9/2/2023 at 09:32 (569 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Thank you guys I truly appreciate your kind words ! :)
I hope this will be a great resource of info for both new and seasoned collectors. I will keep updating it with more info , imagery and documents as they become available. A special shout out to Mr Charles Lester which was a great inspiration for me through out my Kirby collection journey ! Please share with friends David PS : Les , What did you mean by getting it on a message board ? | ||
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Post# 465768 , Reply# 9 9/2/2023 at 11:58 (569 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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| Post# 465774 , Reply# 10 9/2/2023 at 17:18 (568 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
Kirby Website. | ||
| Post# 465778 , Reply# 11 9/3/2023 at 00:47 (568 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Post# 465804 , Reply# 12 9/3/2023 at 18:30 (567 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Post# 465980 , Reply# 13 9/9/2023 at 00:56 (562 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Post# 466002 , Reply# 14 9/10/2023 at 00:23 (561 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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I just uploaded images of the very first belt cover “knob” and a 560 manual ( thank you Charles Lester for the manual )
The original “dial “ belt cover instructions on the Model C booklet are quoted below ; “ To Attach: Remove cap on front of nozzle. Turn cap counter- Brush Belt clockwise ¾ of an inch (until clamps release) and lift off. The removal of this cap reveals an opening which gives access to the belt which drives the brush..” Www.collectingdust.com | ||
| Post# 466011 , Reply# 15 9/10/2023 at 11:43 (561 days old) by OhioVacuums (Ohio) | ||
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Kirby website Very well done and a fantastic resource ! Thank you for all your work ! | ||
| Post# 466024 , Reply# 16 9/10/2023 at 20:29 (560 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Post# 466028 , Reply# 17 9/10/2023 at 21:00 (560 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Post# 466120 , Reply# 19 9/12/2023 at 19:16 (558 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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Post# 466135 , Reply# 20 9/13/2023 at 09:04 (558 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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| Post# 466137 , Reply# 21 9/13/2023 at 09:24 (558 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
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Post# 466155 , Reply# 22 9/13/2023 at 16:56 (557 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Distributor Convention 1922 book
Thank you guys I really appreciate your support and I am always open to learning new things.
I have uploaded the Second annual Vacuette distributor convention book for your enjoyment :) please see below link or simply go to the Kirby literature under the library category on www.collectingdust.com... CLICK HERE TO GO TO odavid123's LINK
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Post# 466161 , Reply# 23 9/14/2023 at 00:25 (557 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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Second annual Vacuette distributor convention book | ||
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Post# 466164 , Reply# 24 9/14/2023 at 08:53 (557 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Post# 466169 , Reply# 25 9/14/2023 at 11:05 (557 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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Post# 466175 , Reply# 26 9/14/2023 at 15:10 (557 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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electrolux137
Hi Charles,
Visit this page of his website...I indeed found the 1922 Vac-U-Ette Convention book there. collectingdust.com/vintage-kirby... ~Ben | ||
| Post# 466222 , Reply# 27 9/16/2023 at 05:42 (555 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, IN) | ||
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Post# 466324 , Reply# 28 9/19/2023 at 11:46 (552 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Kirby Model 4R
This 4R restoration was the most fun one . I was looking for this model for a very very long time , I’m just glad I can share it with you :)
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| Post# 466333 , Reply# 29 9/19/2023 at 20:56 (551 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Post# 466338 , Reply# 30 9/19/2023 at 21:44 (551 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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No I just polished them , bc I had to remove the trim which i prefer not to but in this case the original was in bad shape and broke .
Here is a 4C with the trim and unpolished rivets . In this case I didn’t remove the trim before polishing .
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Post# 466387 , Reply# 31 9/23/2023 at 12:01 (548 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Adding these manuals to my website in the next few days ! There were 2 variations on some models
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Post# 466636 , Reply# 32 10/6/2023 at 09:40 (535 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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I have added more information on models 512 ,516 and model 508 to the site amongst other updates . Feel free the check it out . Also here is a pic of a beautiful 560 😊
If you have any booklets or info you’d like to share on the site for models DS50-Tradition models please let me know as I’m finalizing this category soon . | ||
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Post# 466646 , Reply# 34 10/6/2023 at 21:59 (534 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Post# 466792 , Reply# 36 10/15/2023 at 13:12 (526 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Post# 466794 , Reply# 37 10/15/2023 at 13:36 (526 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Happy Sunday ! Here is a model 3C from 1939 with shipper box ,Instruction manual and attachments .
You can find more info on my site . Also feel free to add me on Instagram : collectingdust_kirby
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Post# 467109 , Reply# 38 10/28/2023 at 12:12 (513 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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I’m the process of adding more models and literature to my website . Here is a beautiful Classic CR with attachments .
Notice the Sanitronic “S” font pattern oh the boxes ? Doing away with the Sanitronic series … Another interesting fact is that between the years 1970 ,1971 the classic came with the Roll-O-waxer , it was then replaced with the “Miracle waxer” in 1973 for a few months only making it the most rare attachment to find . PS If you have either for sale please contact me . I’d love to add it to my website .
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Post# 467447 , Reply# 39 11/10/2023 at 21:20 (499 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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What would you like to see next added to the website ?
In the meanwhile here is a gorgeous shag king shot on an omega
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Post# 467563 , Reply# 40 11/16/2023 at 11:53 (494 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Kirby Tradition 1980
Here is a beautiful 1980 Kirby Tradition! More images and details will be available on my site in December . 🙂
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Post# 467564 , Reply# 41 11/16/2023 at 12:13 (494 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.) |
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Post# 467816 , Reply# 42 12/1/2023 at 11:05 (479 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Gold tradition
In just a few more days I will update the site to reflect years 1963-1983 . In the meanwhile here is a pic of a tradition duo
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| Post# 467899 , Reply# 43 12/4/2023 at 13:09 (476 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Post# 467903 , Reply# 44 12/4/2023 at 19:30 (475 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Post# 468222 , Reply# 45 12/21/2023 at 21:42 (458 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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January 15 2024
The Kirby Classic III with the jigsaw attachment. This model and others from years 1963-1983 . including service manuals, instruction manuals ,magazine ads and more . All coming to my website , January 15th 2024 .❤️
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| Post# 468242 , Reply# 46 12/22/2023 at 23:54 (457 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Hi odavid123:
Well I made it, greetings from Wallingford, Connecticut.
First I need to find a house then get my collection out of the storage unit in Benton, Pennsylvania. Should take a few weeks but I'll soon have all my writing material, especially the book of Kirby patents, including the correct patent on 'The Broomstick.' The patent date on that is 1910. House hunting tomorrow. Alex Taber. | ||
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Post# 468243 , Reply# 47 12/23/2023 at 00:31 (457 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC) |
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I remember a demo of this Kiby-the salesman says "you can build a birdhouse with this Kirby and clean up the mess!"The jigsaw could be used on the extension shaft as a portable handheld jigsaw.The tiny foot didin't make a good table when used as a stationary jig-scrollsaw.You had to make a larger table yourself. | ||
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Post# 468396 , Reply# 48 12/31/2023 at 19:35 (448 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Post# 468405 , Reply# 49 1/1/2024 at 08:02 (448 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Here is a before and after of early Kirby Company /premier Ezee AKA grasshopper ,model N. This sweeper arrived at my door in a pretty bad shape ,all rusted inside and dented in a few places . I had to save it ❤️ more detailed pics will be available on my website January 15th .
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Post# 468406 , Reply# 50 1/1/2024 at 10:35 (448 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Post# 468834 , Reply# 52 1/20/2024 at 18:58 (428 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Website Update coming
EXTREMELY Rare Model (1) R or some like to refer to as late R . Both the (1)R and its counter part the (1)C are the only ones to ever use this particular belt lifter . I’ve been waiting years for this model and it finally found its way to me . Here are pictures of it post restoration ( polishing and cleaning) .
More info and pics on my website in a few days . This post was last edited 01/20/2024 at 20:18 | ||
| Post# 469172 , Reply# 54 2/1/2024 at 19:22 (416 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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| Post# 469177 , Reply# 55 2/1/2024 at 19:44 (416 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Post# 469186 , Reply# 56 2/2/2024 at 08:34 (416 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Post# 469188 , Reply# 57 2/2/2024 at 10:31 (416 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Lesinutah
Yes the very first Bakelite belt cap that came after the brass one had a similar design. The more familiar belt cap appeared late in production and was mostly prominent with the 2C-505 , although late model C were also fitted with it .
When I refer to the C models the same goes for the R series as well . On the R there was another variation of a permanent fixed nozzle that came with the brass belt cap . | ||
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| Post# 469192 , Reply# 59 2/2/2024 at 16:46 (415 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, IN) | ||
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I am truly amazed at your ability to find these such rare vacuums so fast, David! Most people have never even seen these outside of photos in a book, or a museum floor. Kirby's company museum has one of those Grasshoppers, and that is really the only place you'd ever get to see one - if you could talk your way in.
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| Post# 469195 , Reply# 60 2/2/2024 at 19:25 (415 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky) | ||
The Museum of Clean also has one
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| Post# 469198 , Reply# 61 2/2/2024 at 23:57 (415 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, IN) | ||
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Post# 469205 , Reply# 62 2/3/2024 at 12:00 (415 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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@huskyvacs
Thank you ! :). Tbh I’ve been very proactive in searching for these vintage Kirbys for many years but a lot is luck and the other is that I paid a good amount for those Ezee machines 😆 . But luck mostly . And I’m very happy to share information and pictures with the vacuum collecting community .
As for how many Ezee vacuums are out there . I know of at least 5 : , Kirby HQ one( it’s on loan ) , I have 2 , the museum of clean.has one , a lady in Alaska just recently told me she has one . ( didn’t show pics though ). I’m sure there might be more but it’s hard to tell unless they post about it . What’s your favorite vintage Kirby ? Fun fact :none of these 5 exceed the 1800 unit count serial no. In my opinion,5000 units max were made , if that . | ||
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Post# 469467 , Reply# 64 2/10/2024 at 16:49 (407 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Hiii , The Ezee ,1912 Model N pics are up on my site .below is the link to that page :) enjoy
CLICK HERE TO GO TO odavid123's LINK | ||
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Post# 469803 , Reply# 65 2/24/2024 at 11:36 (394 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Post# 469840 , Reply# 67 2/25/2024 at 17:21 (392 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Post# 470356 , Reply# 68 3/28/2024 at 21:07 (360 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Scott and Fetzer sanitation system video
Thought I’d share a link of a Scott and Fetzer sanitation system video I just restored. Check it out in the link below
CLICK HERE TO GO TO odavid123's LINK | ||
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Post# 470949 , Reply# 69 4/28/2024 at 10:16 (330 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Model R
With the addition of this model R with a headlight (brass cover) I have 5 of the 6 R series . I will be featuring all of them with more detail on my site soon. This unit needs a lot of work ,for being produced nearly 90 years ago it runs pretty good . Restoration images to follow in a few weeks.
What are the 6 model Rs you are asking ?! R brass belt cover ( skinny toggle switch) R with headlight brass belt cover R now only produced with a headlight ,redesigned bag and first Bakelite black and red belt cover .sometimes referred to as 1R, handle switch redesigned . 2R 3R 4R If you have any more questions please feel feee the reach out . | ||
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Post# 470981 , Reply# 71 4/29/2024 at 19:41 (328 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Post# 471480 , Reply# 72 5/25/2024 at 10:02 (303 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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MODELS R 1935 and 1937
Adding these 2 extremely rare models to my site soon with more images .
Enjoy CLICK HERE TO GO TO odavid123's LINK | ||
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Post# 472801 , Reply# 73 8/17/2024 at 11:29 (219 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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NEW INSTRUCTION MANUALS
Hi ,
In the lead up to the launch of the Heritage Series page ( 1981-1991), I uploaded 9 new manuals including that of the SPLITSECOND and the 1989 Vacuette Hand-held. link below . Once the Heritage Series 1981-1991 page is up i will post it here. Have a great weekend David CLICK HERE TO GO TO odavid123's LINK | ||
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Post# 472807 , Reply# 74 8/18/2024 at 06:51 (218 days old) by kwalsh97214 (Portland) |
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David
I have said this before on another thread, but your Kirby website is absolutely stunning! And especially the work you put into restoring those Kirby's. You are a great and valuable resource to the Kirby collectors out there, and even just every day people who want to find out more info about "Aunt Nancy's old Kirby" she had for 45 years and left it in her will to a family member.
You're a inspiration to us all - keep up the great work! :-) | ||
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Post# 472831 , Reply# 76 8/19/2024 at 00:21 (217 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Post# 472837 , Reply# 77 8/19/2024 at 16:52 (216 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Alright guys , years 1981-1991 are officially live on my site. You can download any of the manuals as well. Please check out the memorabilia section at the end . Here is the link. Let Me know what you think . Should you see any errors or inaccuracies please DM me 🙂
Kevin and Kirbylux77 Thank you for your kind words! Ben , I’ll send you a message on FB CLICK HERE TO GO TO odavid123's LINK | ||
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Post# 472842 , Reply# 78 8/20/2024 at 00:33 (216 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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| Post# 472851 , Reply# 79 8/20/2024 at 13:34 (216 days old) by Rugsucker (Elizabethton TN) | ||
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David, Do you need Kirby groom oil? My Kirby vacs and parts need to GO as time allows. I would like the more rare and older to find homes with collectors but my local scrap metal guy was here an hour ago asking for more aluminum vacs. Great site! Great information! Jimmy and | ||
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Post# 473022 , Reply# 80 8/30/2024 at 12:44 (206 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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@Rugsucker I tried emailing you but it bounced back .please reach out to me odavid@collectingdust.com
New additions to the websites 1915-1934 : new Vacuettes both electric and none electric added in addition to more images of the S&F systems. 1934-1945- 1R and R units added text edited . 4C reflects new box as well 1945-1962: more model 508 images , edits on 562 1981-1991: new | ||
| Post# 473036 , Reply# 81 8/31/2024 at 09:16 (205 days old) by Rugsucker (Elizabethton TN) | ||
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David, Best to call 423-268-4841. Jimmy | ||
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Post# 473182 , Reply# 82 9/12/2024 at 11:16 (193 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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Kirby legend II
The legend II is up on the site with all the goodies . Check it out!
CLICK HERE TO GO TO odavid123's LINK | ||
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Post# 473229 , Reply# 86 9/15/2024 at 09:35 (190 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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The Legend II was the last Kirby to include the Emtor, it was first released in black along side the black and maroon shampoo system ( Remo group) and later was released in the maroon you see in the picture alongside the all maroon shampoo system . It was produced for a very short period of time thus making it incredibly rare , I’m aware of other collectors having seen and one or two that also own them. The split second in Maroon was also released with the Legend II and is extremely rare and if you search for it I doubt you’ll find images of it . For reference please check my site to see the different shampoo systems and the different emtors. The legend II was a transitional model and was produced along side the G3 which makes it very unique.
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Post# 473234 , Reply# 87 9/15/2024 at 12:33 (190 days old) by odavid123 (Los Angeles ca ) |
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