Recent content by kirbytex85

Here is my Bison, was a display in Deer Park, NY at a vacuum store for years. I bought from a Kirby collector in the UK. Machine has never been used to vacuum, it does run thought. I turn it on periodically. You can tell by the inside of the bag it is as never used. I’ve had it for close to...

Dang, I was just in Aubrey at my grandparents.

Saved this Hoover from the trash man. Works great, just needed a good cleaning. The attachments were all there and the self propelled works great. I remember these in all the Service Merchandise and Sears ads of the 90s. Anytime I’d go in those stores, these would be on a big display.

Jimmy, Did you ever come across those Filter Queens? If so do they have the hose with them?

Here’s my Bison, thought would like to see it. Bought it from James over in the UK who has the massive Kirby collection. I’ve owned it for about 12 years now and hasn’t left the box. I’ll see if I can find a pic of it put together after I bought it. I’ve turned it on a few times but it’s...

Jimmy, Do you have any other pics of the newer FQs? Dustin

Is the Filter Queen gone? Shoot I enjoyed looking at all the vaca/parts in the pics. Thanks for posting.

We have a Reliavac 12 I bought for my store 2 years ago and it’s already gotten terrible bearing noise when turned off. It’s also worked well and have good suction but I’m surprised the motor is already sounding this way. My old Sanitaire with a ton of hours sounds better. It sees about 20...

Thanks, I ordered soak of the Dirt Devil 4/5s. Just got it all back together after a good cleaning. Not the worst vacuum I’ve taken apart but for sure not the easiest. Makes you nervous especially if you break something, good luck finding a replacement.

Finally added one of the vacuums of my childhood to my collection the Fantom Thunder. I’ve found some replacement Fantom belts, but are there any other belts that would work? I’ve looked around and haven’t found much. Seems like yesterday the Fantom infomercials were on all the time.

I found the black open top replacement bags on eBay along with the red trim. There is a guy I believe his handle on the bay is Kirby Needs that has a lot of Kirby parts. I’ll attach a pic of the bag I got and how I retroed the Kirby logo to look original.

Here is a Tradition I purchased from a fellow member on pieces and over the past year restored. I spent a lot of time buffing and polishing but well worth it. The motor was good but repacked the bearings and she works great. Hope y’all enjoy

I sent you an email about some of the machines. If you didn’t get it let me know on here I emailed it to the address you have on your profile

Thank you for saving these from the scrap yard. Real treasures

Les, Thanks! Yes I’ve worked on a few. When I have time I’ve got the G4, G6, and another Ultimate G to work on. I’ve been busy instead restoring a Heritage. These Kirby’s are pretty easy to work on and it surprises me how many people think they are broke and toss them.