I don't find it's too difficult to push or pull, and it's not super loud like some vacuums. I will keep the upgrades in mind, but I think I want to try to keep it as original as possible. I may polish it someday though, that's not a bad idea.
My parents purchased this Kirby in 1989 or 1990 in Alexandria, Louisiana. I use it now and it still works nicely, I have no plans on parting with this wonderful vacuum.
I think my grandmother had one of these.
I am almost certain the one that my grandmother had was exactly like this one! She gave it to my cousin I think, and it was given to his brother-in-law I think and do not know what happened after that. My grandmother gave up hers I think around the early...