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    Kirby ds50

    Kirby ds50 The ds50 is back to life again. A nos bottom dust cover,new belt lifter and lamp bulb was all she needed. Tested her on my garage runner and she did great! Eventually,I'll clean her up with some aluminium polish. Thank y'all for your help and advice in this endeavor !
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    Kirby ds50

    Kirby ds50 I removed the old belt lifter with no issues.I have a new one on the way. Apparently,I caused some confusion about the lamp lens;I thought maybe it had a diffuser lens under the hood like my g5,but realized later the ds50 didn't have those at all,so I'm good on the lamp,except for a...
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    Kirby ds50

    Kirby ds50 Thank you for the responses and help so quickly;this is what I love about this group! After looking at the ds50 again,it doesn't need a light lens after all,since they didn't come with one. All I need now is a new bulb and a belt lifter. Will a ds80 lifter work on a ds50,also?
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    Kirby ds50

    So I have a Kirby ds50 in my stable now and I'm looking for a couple of parts to complete her. She's a trash rescue that actually works,though! I'm looking for a new light bulb(and lens cover,if applicable)and the belt release knob on the front of the vacuum cleaner. Mine takes the...
  5. forrest's Collection

    forrest's Collection

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  6. My 2 oldies

    My 2 oldies

    My 2 oldies
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    Royal 7600 Duke

    As promised Here's my two oldies but goodies ☺
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    Are old vacuums really that dirty?

    Now that it's been mentioned,I've never noticed my vacuums smelling bad or offensive.I routinely clean the vinyl bags,hoses,brushes,and housing just out of habit.They work better when clean and unobstructed 😃
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    Thrift Finds Today!

    Way to go,man ;Nice pair there 😃 !
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    I'm back on board

    My 2 oldies Here's Kirby and Duke; Both still work great and keep our house clean 😊 !
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    I'm back on board

    Hey y'all ! My tablet took a crap awhile back and I lost everything,including our site here.finally got a new tablet and this group bookmarked ! Hope all's well with you and your families😃!
  12. forrest

    Oil for my Royals!

    3 in 1 motor oil in the blue container.the new spout makes oiling easier :) .
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    Vacuums on the Twilight Zone

    Cool !!!
  14. forrest

    Oil plug

    Got the plug Today,and it cost me nothing;Great folks at T&H Sweepers in Muncie,IN :) !Thanks for all the help,fellow sweeps !
  15. forrest

    do you name your vacuum?

    My two named Are Kirby(the G5),and Duke(the Royal 7600).What a fun thread :) !
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