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Thread Number: 5810
My new kirby 518 |
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| Post# 64701 , Reply# 1 4/1/2009 at 20:04 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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pictures! Look at that lil' box! I never thought a vacuum could fit in there! David, I blurred out our address for safety! 
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| Post# 64702 , Reply# 2 4/1/2009 at 20:05 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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more Lots o' tape! 
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| Post# 64703 , Reply# 3 4/1/2009 at 20:06 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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pictures! All out of the box and ready to go! 
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| Post# 64705 , Reply# 4 4/1/2009 at 20:07 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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kirby 518 its been all cleaned up since this picture. But is nice anyways! 
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| Post# 64706 , Reply# 5 4/1/2009 at 20:08 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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kirby The CIII cord was in because I was testing it. I found it interesting that the vacuum starts when the switch is up. but on new ones, it is when the switch is down! 
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| Post# 64708 , Reply# 6 4/1/2009 at 20:09 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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kirby again the rear. HELP!!!- what is that little red screw on the back of the sani emptor? 
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| Post# 64709 , Reply# 7 4/1/2009 at 20:10 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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hmm.... more! Oh what a perfect logo! Totally intact. Notice the bag is sun faded. Its fine, but I was wondering if I can wash it. 
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| Post# 64711 , Reply# 8 4/1/2009 at 20:11 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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lol- more again! (I am running out of things to say up here) Nice original attachment box too! This vacuum could not be more perfect! You can see my other love in the house, my sweet full sized electronic pipe organ! 
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| Post# 64712 , Reply# 9 4/1/2009 at 20:12 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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well- what can I say? More! Original cord. But its green? 
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| Post# 64713 , Reply# 10 4/1/2009 at 20:13 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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last for now! oh well! Yes that is a white hose. Who cares! I dont! Looks fine to me. 
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| Post# 64715 , Reply# 11 4/1/2009 at 20:18 (5,496 days old) by vacfanatic (Omaha, NE) | ||
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| Post# 64716 , Reply# 12 4/1/2009 at 20:25 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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hey I was actually wondering if you would be interested in doing it for me. I want it to be really nice, I polished my HII and well... it was not very good, and I cant get a good shine on it I need a buffing wheel. Saw your Sani, i emailed you too. | ||
| Post# 64720 , Reply# 14 4/1/2009 at 21:34 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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more pictures yay thats my 800 next to it. The thing is like 5 inches taller than the kirby. yet quite similar. 
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| Post# 64721 , Reply# 15 4/1/2009 at 21:36 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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more head on head. the kirby does not have a light bulb. Ill get one on ebay. You will be seeing some videos when the 800 is running right. 
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Post# 64722 , Reply# 16 4/1/2009 at 21:37 (5,496 days old) by kirbyclassiciii  (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Glad to See You Finally Got It ...
Brandon, I am delighted that you finally got your 518! This vac was sold from the spring of 1958 to the winter of 1959 (April 1958 to March 1959, to be exact). The bag seems to be a later version, which means this is probably one of the later 518s (summer 1958 sales start). On models 519 to the Legend II, pressing the motor switch will instantly run the motor. ~Ben Edge CLICK HERE TO GO TO kirbyclassiciii's LINK | ||
| Post# 64723 , Reply# 17 4/1/2009 at 21:37 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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again more pictures base of each vac 
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| Post# 64724 , Reply# 18 4/1/2009 at 21:39 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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kirby and attachments! Look at that beautiful box! Its got little straps on it too! 
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Post# 64728 , Reply# 20 4/1/2009 at 21:54 (5,496 days old) by kirbyclassiciii (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Your Kirby "Things"
Brandon, The clear tube is the Crystalator. It is used to demoth (if you use the crystals and put them inside of it) and the crystal power is drawn through the crevice tool (with brush tip removed) connected to the hose at the blower outlet (where you attach the Sani Em-Tor to). Dust nozzle thing? Kirby calls it the Utility Air Nozzle. A version with the brush was known as the Utility Brush Nozzle. A Dusting Brush (the rounded one) is also included. The 519 was the first Kirby in which the hose's collar and suction coupler were made of plastic instead of metal, although the coupler was still detachable until the Dual Sanitronic 50 introduced in 1965. ~Ben (KirbyClassicIII) | ||
| Post# 64729 , Reply# 21 4/1/2009 at 22:00 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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thanks But when I said the dust nozzle thing, I ment the thing that you put on the nozzle and use it to dust hard floors, it has a spongy felt side, and you disengage the brush roll (of which mine is original) and slip this on. If that is what you meant. | ||
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Post# 64730 , Reply# 22 4/1/2009 at 22:02 (5,496 days old) by kirbyclassiciii (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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OK, Here I Go Again... | ||
| Post# 64731 , Reply# 23 4/1/2009 at 22:05 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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lol As you can see, I am a total newbie to these old kirbys. 2 weeks ago, my oldest vacuum I ever had was the hoover 800 (still is) 3 weeks ago, my oldest vac was a Heritage II. So as you can see, I have not had much experience. | ||
| Post# 64732 , Reply# 24 4/1/2009 at 22:06 (5,496 days old) by swingette () | ||
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My advice... Don't wash the bag. Put that bag in a washing machine and you WILL be sorry! | ||
| Post# 64733 , Reply# 25 4/1/2009 at 22:07 (5,496 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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ok that is what i thought. thanks for warning me. Now I need another vac with a hose so I can clean it. Oh where is that tristar at?? | ||
| Post# 64792 , Reply# 27 4/2/2009 at 15:37 (5,495 days old) by dualsanitronic (Omaha) | ||
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a Kirby Derby Brandon,thanks for the kind comments,glad u like it.If u have any other questions,feel free to call me.Dave | ||
| Post# 64794 , Reply# 28 4/2/2009 at 16:32 (5,495 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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More pictures Oh I love this bag. Its like a rock when turned on! 
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| Post# 64795 , Reply# 29 4/2/2009 at 16:33 (5,495 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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Hehe This is fun to watch. It does not even move if you push on it. Its actually hard to get close to things on the right side, as the bag is so big, it sticks farther than the nozzle! lol 
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| Post# 64796 , Reply# 30 4/2/2009 at 16:34 (5,495 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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Testing- testing- one two there -- testing! And here is me testing this vacuum. I first vacuumed both rooms as well as I could with my Vax X5 bagless. Cost me $60. And was a TOL for them. 
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| Post# 64797 , Reply# 31 4/2/2009 at 16:36 (5,495 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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RESULTS! this is the kirby after I already had just vacuumed with the vax. NOW THAT IS ONE HECK OF A KIRBY! What a great machine. 
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| Post# 64798 , Reply# 32 4/2/2009 at 16:37 (5,495 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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another shot Eww. thats just gross. glad the kirby helped out. 
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Post# 64829 , Reply# 33 4/2/2009 at 23:27 (5,495 days old) by kirbyclassiciii (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Videos Wanted | ||
| Post# 64994 , Reply# 35 4/4/2009 at 20:15 (5,493 days old) by kirbyluxhoover (Pinole, CA) | ||
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Bulb and Book Brandon I just bought a replacement bulb for my Classic and Dual 50 at the Hardware store today. Two bulbs and CA tax was $4.26 out the door. I have a 518 or 519 book which I am not willing to part with but can scan or copy for you. | ||
| Post# 64997 , Reply# 36 4/4/2009 at 20:26 (5,493 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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Sweet! I would love to see the manual! The guy I bought it from told me how cool it was to see the ladys in their dresses and high heels posing with a vacuum. Cheesey but fun. | ||
| Post# 64998 , Reply# 37 4/4/2009 at 20:26 (5,493 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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bulbs I need a bulb too. What kind does the 518 use? | ||
| Post# 65014 , Reply# 41 4/4/2009 at 21:44 (5,493 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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errm... no I just dont want to risk it. I dont want to live with a tan bag on my kirby. | ||
| Post# 65045 , Reply# 42 4/5/2009 at 04:16 (5,493 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
Nice 518, Brandon!!
I love the 500 series Kirbys, as well as the D-50, D-80, Classic and Classic III. All great machines! And so nice of Dave to give it to you! Looks like polishing it should be an easy job, as it already looks pretty nice. Just a little Mother's Mag and some terrycloth towels and you're all set! Congratulations, Jeff | ||
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