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I had also seen another comment that the wire whisk was the only known attachment, so this may very well be true. It looks like it will do the job. Ask your friend if he wants it and if so, send me his zip code so I can estimate a shipping amount. I really have too much stuff and would be happy...

I rescued this from the curb a few weeks back, along with a load of other antiques. It looks well used and was stored a long time but it still works flawlessly. I did not see a ratings plate but it draws 148 watts, which is reasonable for mixers of that era. It uses a mechanical speed control...

I had obtained a Kirby Legend II that was burned to a crisp from the Plano shop when it was closing 5 years ago. It was a sweet looking machine, but the smell was horrible. The story was that a guy was vacuuming and sucked up something hard, which caused the crappy deteriorated grey fan to...

Any of the NiCD batteries in these things are easy and cheap to replace with basic mechanical, electrical, and soldering skills. Replacing with NiMH cells is a big improvement to eliminate the 'memory effect' that NiCDs have. For those with advance electronics skills, lithium batteries could be...

I have what might be the most powerful Dustbuster sold, the 18V. Very handy for cleaning around the exterior doors and in the bathroom corners where loose hair collects. Also for quick touchups. I have an orange version also that came with a tool set for use in the garage. I got these way back...

Thanks all for the info. I never really paid much attention to these little guys. Les, I already knew the car models were not much use. That was the reason I never used mine, lol... I already had a B&D car vac that I used and hated. It worked but I hated the cord and plug. I would get...

I have a never-used black 12V car version that I got for allowing an in home demo of a Sentria (?) in 1993 or 1994. Is this the same as the ones given away with the HII? Is there a 120V model also?

Yes, there are two switches, one for hose (high speed) and the other for carpet (low speed). There is also one last switch at the emtor, to prevent operation without an exhaust attachment. All of the above is contained in the power switch module. It is even designed to not turn power back on...

Like he said, only the maximum has to be labeled per UL requirements. Kirby had just added more info than required on some models. The GEN series have more powerful motors, which is why they are 7A. Many other items will show similar ratings. I have a vintage heater that shows both power...

Thanks Jimmy. This makes sense as 2-3 years ago I did scavenge a mid-80s Rainbow of the same color from this same area, possibly same house. I will see if I have the contact info of the person who came and got the vac to see if they want the hose. If not I will cannibalize it. Thanks again!

I found this hose on the curb and it looks like the raw hose would fit some Kirby ends I have. I need a utility hose so this would work good. I plan to cut off the existing ends and toss them. Does anyone knows what this goes with? The word by the latch says 'PRESS'. Plain plastic, not...

Hope you found your D80. If you get the one from Les, it will be a good running machine. I have one now residing in the kitchen awaiting a resto. Anything put on CL for 'free' will be like a chicken thrown into a pool of piranhas. The vac could easily been picked up by a scrapper or a...

Thanks for the update Jimmy (wow I am late to respond!) As mentioned, no rush. Glad you are finding some stuff though. Completeness of the list and clearing out your stash are the important things. Great news on the G5 hose - hope you have some other nice G5 stuff I need.

IF anyone here is interested in this set (esp a local enthusiast), please make me a offer (dont care how much now). My email is in my profile. Really need to move it out before spring as it is in the garage in the way. Les, yes it is in great running shape and is easily restorable. I just...

IF anyone here is interested in this set, especially a local enthusiast, please make me a offer. Feel free to email me - it is in my profile. Really need to move it out to gain space for my G5 set (it currently resides in the kitchen). Many thanks...

Saw this at the Grace Bridge resale thrift store at Parker and Ave K on Wed in Plano. Did not have my camera then but do an image search. It looked nice, was complete and had white lid with design. Priced at 24 bucks but they often (and usually and always on Wed.) have the entire store...

Hey Jimmy, Just checking to see if you got a chance to see if you had anything on my list from 12-14. No rush of course; just wanted to make sure I was not forgotten in your mass cleaning efforts. Thanks!

The nozzle hook wear occurs over years of heavy use. The attachment bar is steel. The nozzle is softer aluminum and will dent and deform easier. As the gaps between the hooks and bars widen, the constant impacts get greater as the machine is pushed and pulled. The wider the gaps, the...

Glad this helped. I like to try to keep as much originality as possible with old stuff. Some hints: Use a round file (smaller than or same diameter as attachment bar) to lightly shape and clear out metal burrs from the slots. Mine was the exact diameter. Use a small wire brush to clean the...

Is the top latch closing as it should? I assume so since your D50 one worked. If this is the correct type of nozzle for use with that model, it is possible the casting is worn out from years of use. I had this issue with my 505 (which uses no gasket) and I had remade the slots using JB Weld...