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Does anybody know when Kirby changed the handle fork tube from smooth to ribbed? I have a 516 that has the smooth tube, and a 519 that is ribbed, so my guess is it is somewhere in between. Also, is the attached picture of the gray cord with red plugs an original? I haven't seen this style of...

I know Kirby still makes a lot of parts for their old machines, but does Hoover still make old parts? I don't have any Hoovers but I may like to get one from the 1930's at some point, but was wondering if you can still get some of the parts (brushrolls, belts, cords, fans, bumpers, wheels) from...

Anybody know when Kirby started using bag guards around the emtor? The older machines that I have seen pictures of, 505, 508, 509,etc.. didn't seem to have them. Just curious. Thanks, Tom

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I have a LEWYT nozzle for free if anyone wants it. Looks like it's in pretty good condition. I don't collect Lewyt machines, so I don't need this. Got it with some other Kirby tools I bought on ebay. First one to respond via email (in my profile) will get it. Just pay for shipping. Thanks, Tom

Short Coupling Tube The black hose is from a 505. It came with the 505 machine I purchased a few months ago. I attached a pic. of the wand end short coupler tube that Charles mentioned (I think this is it). This piece attaches to the hose, and then you attach the tools to the other end.

I'm sure this has probably been discussed before. However, I have an old Kirby rubber hose (see pic.) which is very stiff and was wondering if there is anything I can do to straighten it out and make it more flexible. I don't plan on using it but would like it to be flexible if possible. Also...

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OMEGA Bags The differences in the OMEGA bags got me curious so I looked at the two OMEGA bags I have lying around and noticed that they are in fact different ! I posted pics. If I am correct the first picture is the original bag (with the dots) and the second picture is the pinstripe which was...

Forgot to say KIRBY - 505

I would say at least one of the models that used the black rubber handle was the 505 ??

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I have two Lewyt nozzles I acquired with a bunch of other tools that I do not need. I am willing to give them to anyone that wants them for free, just pay shipping. Send me an email (in my profile) if interested. Tom

Thanks everyone for your help in searching for the Kirby logo for my D50 headlight cap. Karl, I did try the local Kirby place in Elmont but the guy told me he hasn't seen one of these machines in a long time. I'll keep hunting around, ebay etc...

Hey folks. I am new to the forum. My name is Tom from New York. I see a lot helpful info. on these forums so maybe someone can help me with a little issue. I have a Kirby Model D50 I am restoring and it needs a new Kirby Logo on the headlight cap (the one that is there is melted, the bulb must...