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ColoradoMarine. If I'm correct the patent date of 1889 is not the vacuum cleaner but rather a music box, player piano or some other musical device, and most likely was in Germany. That's right the vacuum cleaner was a later sideline. The type you have, a long cylinder on wheels and pushed via...

First Newsletter sold. Very interesting. The date of that newsletter was January. 2, 1983. It was indeed the first issue of the Vacuum Cleaner Collector's Club. Published in Chesterton, Indiana. There were I believe a total of six members. This was before the club had a logo, letterhead...

Thanks again Rob. Wait till I take pictures, you won't even notice the deep stains in the metal. In fact, there are a few on the nozzle too. These simply make it what it is, a well-used Kirby. Too bad all my other Kirby's are in storage, but if you ever want to take on a big project, I have a...

G-4. Just read through these posts again. So glad this wonderful Kirby was saved from being scrapped. I can see many years of life in this G-4, and I have all the parts so it's complete, but as I said will treat it with kid gloves.

The massage cup. This is certainly not new; it goes back to the late 1940's. Nor is it exclusively Kirby. I know that Filter Queen also had one, and I think Air-Way. Don't think Electrolux had one, but I could be wrong. The part with the screen was exactly what I thought, the cap to turn the...

G-4 has been taken care of. Got the new power plant of the G-4 today, 3/6/23 complete with a new fan, and some fantastic polishing. Can't see and difference in my rug nozzle which is original, 10/20/94 and the main motor unit. And the tech drive works without the squeaks of the old one. I was...

Runs like a top, purrs like a kitten. Thank you, Rob, just gave it a test run on the bedroom carpet and sounds like a Kirby should. No squeaks, only that nice Kirby hum of the motor. And no-more the sound of a freight train as I wheel it from the closet in the kitchen. To say I'm happy is an...

Hi JustJunque. The parts with the screen like thing, could be the cap to turn the sprayer into the Suds-O-Gun, or parts from the Rug Renovator that does the same thing. If you post pictures I can tell if these are even Kirby, but if they are I'll know it on sight. I was a training manager for...

Kirby G-4. Hi JustJunque: Congratulations on getting a great Kirby. I have a G-4 and love it. The small things you speak of have been part of the Kirby since the early days. Most likely they are the inflator/deflator, and the massage cup. Also, a coupler to activate the motor when the hose is...

Here's the snag. In thread 'Questions regarding Electrolux XXX,' reply 5 you posted the patent to the Companion, which was filed April 24, 1953. However, on the inside cover of the book it states "Copyright 1952 Electrolux Corporation." And the Companion is described on page 42. This means...

Electrolux Model LX. Hi Paul: Some time ago you posted paperwork on the various models and gave the date the Model LX's instruction book was published. I need that date to verify a time period, and when that book was printed is the key to when my LX was purchased. Thanks, Alex Taber.

Thanks Charles Richard. Now if you would be so kind as to bring back the Electrolux model LX Extravaganza. I loved that, and really miss it. It's way too good not to share. Thanks, Alex. T.

Family Circus. Might be a model LX of LXI. After-all, they were built to last. I know cause mine is still my daily driver.

texaskirbyguy. I just saw the restoration pics of the G-4 in the first pic. you sent privately. They are stunning. Please share the restoration Pics with the members, they won't believe it's the same machine. Yes, it will be my second daily driver, but strictly for the carpets. For all other...

Newsletters were 20 to 30 pages long. They were compiled, edited, and published at Club headquarters, which was originally in Chesterton, Indiana, then relocated to Naperville, Illinois. They were published from January 2, 1983, to March 1993. Back then there was no internet, no Wikipedia, and...

texaskirbyguy. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you, but I have a bad cold. Been in bed since I last posted. Yes, I want that Kirby power unit. I'll check my messages later today. I can make the payment on Monday. Thanks' Alex Taber.

Kirby G-4. I do not need the handle, as I already have one. Besides, it might be a problem to ship. I just upgraded for 30 days so you can message me here. Thanks again. Alex T.

Emali me at [email protected] Tell me the cost and I'll send you a money order.

I'm in Nutrioso, Arizona, zip is 85932. I have all components, handle rug nozzle, hose and attachments, shampoo unit and miracle head. Keep my posted.

texaskirbyguy Yes, I'm interested. What I need is the main motor unit. I have all other parts, rug nozzle, bag, etc., I live in the White Mountains of Arizona, near the New Mexico border. Thanks.