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Thank You! Thanks for the kind comments regarding the CIII     I have been restoring Kirbys for some time - mainly the Sentria for the mainstream market. However I have ground-up restored a few early machines - and intend to refurbish more to this standard which I hope will attract the...

Hi all I wonder if anyone has a schematic of a UK Kirby Classic III? I've just restored a CIII - and replaced the speed / safety switch. The UK model only has three wires to the switch - one to the commutator (red) and two from the stator (yellow). It would appear both positions give the same...

Thanks John :-)

Hi guys Thanks super-sweeper - I saw that on eBay and wondered what it might be? It's a different shape and has a much smaller diameter outlet. I suspected it may be a 'blower' attachment? Thanks portable - that's sounding good :-)) I'll have a look on USPS's site to see what it would cost...

Hi guys - thanks for the replies :-) I'm looking for a couple of things to start. Forgive me for not using the correct (Hoover) descriptions for these parts - I'm still learning :-) First - the phenol / bakelite cover for the foot operated handle release - mine was broke in the past and is...

Hi everyone :-) I'm messaging from the UK. I wondered if there is anyone who I can contact with regards to parts for a Hoover 150? I actually have a couple of Hoover 160s - the UK version - and I'm looking for some bits and bobs to complete my restoration. I am not sure if the 150 parts are...