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Post# 59044   1/25/2009 at 13:59 (5,541 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        

After more than a month of trying to get this from craigslist, I finally got it today.

As you can see, it's not in the best shape, no problem for me though. I have doubles of everything, wheels, bag, nozzle, etc. I also have an original gray Sani-Emtor door, along with a spare cord. The only thing I need is a gray handle, if worse comes to worse I have a friend with a red one.

Oh, I forgot to add how lucky I am! This one barely has any fan blades left! Only one little crack on the fan case. My friend also has those parts that I can buy from her.

The bag has an excellent logo on it, it almost looks new. Problem is that there's a lot of rust stains on the back, and it's been roughly mended on the bottom with green, yes you heard me, lime green thread.

~Alex


Post# 59046 , Reply# 1   1/25/2009 at 14:02 (5,541 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        

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Post# 59047 , Reply# 2   1/25/2009 at 14:02 (5,541 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)        

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Hi where is the pics!! ;-))

Post# 59048 , Reply# 3   1/25/2009 at 14:04 (5,541 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        

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(Also ignore the chipped paint, it's from the dog which you can see her in the photo. lol)


Post# 59049 , Reply# 4   1/25/2009 at 14:05 (5,541 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        

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Post# 59050 , Reply# 5   1/25/2009 at 14:07 (5,541 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        

Ouch!!!

Post# 59051 , Reply# 6   1/25/2009 at 14:08 (5,541 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        

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Post# 59052 , Reply# 7   1/25/2009 at 14:09 (5,541 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        

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Post# 59054 , Reply# 8   1/25/2009 at 14:12 (5,541 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        

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Post# 59055 , Reply# 9   1/25/2009 at 14:13 (5,541 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        

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Post# 59056 , Reply# 10   1/25/2009 at 14:14 (5,541 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        

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(I thought I had one of the front but I guess not. I'll get a pic later!)


Post# 59057 , Reply# 11   1/25/2009 at 14:15 (5,541 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        

Just a little taste of the doubles. Can you see the differences?

Post# 59058 , Reply# 12   1/25/2009 at 14:17 (5,541 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        

Oops, forgot this one...

Post# 59059 , Reply# 13   1/25/2009 at 14:19 (5,541 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        

I lied, one more.

Ouch x2!!! (Another huge chunk out of the back of the handle grip too).


Post# 59066 , Reply# 14   1/25/2009 at 14:31 (5,541 days old) by swiveltop (Galveston, TX)        

Reminds me of my 509 that I sold to Kirbymodel2c, James told me about this club,Thanks James, since then I've collected more than I've sold. Mark

Post# 59073 , Reply# 15   1/25/2009 at 15:34 (5,541 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)        

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Alex,

If you look at my presidents message on the homepage you will see my mothers 508 after being rebuilt by Kirby. The 508 is what I grew up with as a child. I have always wanted a complete machine in the orginal colors and bag.

Best of luck with your rebuild... it will be a fine machine when you are done.

Morgan


Post# 59081 , Reply# 16   1/25/2009 at 17:42 (5,540 days old) by kc_kirby (Kansas City, MO)        

Alex, You may want to leave the emtor bottom on it. I believe the 508 had a black emtor bottom and not gray. My 508 is this way and so is Phillip's. And now yours has it too. And the design of the bottom is just slightly different than my 505's emtor which is also black so I'm thinking the 508 had a black emtor cover but not the same one that the 505 had. Again, what a find, and to find the headlight trim in good shape is a nice bonus. Can't wait to see it when you get it all restored, I don't think I've ever seen an original looking 508 restored.

Chad Cunningham


Post# 59596 , Reply# 17   1/31/2009 at 08:07 (5,535 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)        

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My mom's was originally black as well.

Morgan


Post# 59602 , Reply# 18   1/31/2009 at 09:30 (5,535 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York)        
508 Kirby

Hi Alex I have seen much worse. Have you used ooo steel wool try that. then polish Doug

Post# 59609 , Reply# 19   1/31/2009 at 10:21 (5,535 days old) by ohio_tuec ()        
Brushroll

I just ordered a new headlight guard for my 508. It only comes in beige, but being most of these vacuums had their vinyl trim replaced at some point (ala "Frankenvacuums") I'm not too concerned. I think it's great you found one with its original bag and the beautiful Kirby script. Is their any place where the brushrolls for the early 500 series are still available?

- Karl



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