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Directions Does anyone have a suggestion as to the best way to replace the gasket? I really don't want to mess this up. Thanks in advance! Joe

WOW!! Thank you for that incredible discovery! I guess I one absolutely knows for certain how and where this particular Kirby came to be. Super cool nonetheless!

Mine looks pretty much like the first few. But hold the phone!! Picture 15. What is that Kirby on the right with the extra wide brush roll!!? I've never known of such an option. Very curious!

Resurrecting an old post... For one simple question; the bag you have seems to have a slightly burgundy tint to it. The reason I ask is because I'm restoring another 560 and I recently purchased (what I thought) was a near mint condition 560/1 bag. It is a lot more gray looking than yours. Is...

Another closer photo.

Mint original bag. I lucked out several years ago and came across this absolutely mint condition original 560 bag. My 2 year old who is absolutely obsessed with my obsession. lol

Thanks.. however, how does this trim come off? I see rivits.

I'm almost certain my parents owned this same vacuum when I was very young.

Alright guys, I located a company in NJ that specializes in metal restoration and will polish up my 560 to a mirror. Really can't wait. The question I have is seeing as Kirby still has someone manufacturing new replacement trim for the older model restorations, could I possibly contact them...

My 560 without question. All she needs is an industrial polish and she's perfect. 100% original too! Next to my Dyson.

The new ones do lack something. Soul.. as if a vacuum can have such a thing. But every time I grab my 560 I feel just as I did in the early 80's when I first found my grandmoms. It was just so cool! Still is.. in fact I think its gotten cooler with age.

560/561 without question. Something about that red against a well polished aluminum body just looks right.

Looks good! Polish her up.

I was using my Dyson today when I had an urge to switch to my Kirby 560. I was surprised how much more I enjoined vacuuming with the 560 over the new Dyson. Like driving a Carolla all day then going for a twilight drive in a Shelby Cobra. When I use the Dyson I am simply vacuuming. When I use...

AWESOME!!!