Forgot to mention…
What we did to the machines exactly.
Applies to Both:
Metal Base Pan
Avalir Motor with Diamond Speed Switch added
Gsix Tech-Drive Unit
Diamond Top Motor Shell
Avalir Headlight Assembly
Avalir Cord
Gsix or Ultimate G Handle Assembly
Gsix or Ultimate G Cloth Bag
Avalir Emtor &...
Custom Kirby Builds
My “Ultimate Gsix” and my close buddy’s “Killer Bee” are prime examples of custom vacuums.
Both are identical, except his is an Avalir/Gsix hybrid. Mine is an Avalir/Gsix/Ultimate G hybrid. Both are fantastic machines and have a lot of power (from the modified Metal Fans)...
Good Find!
That will clean up nicely and work well for many more years.
According to the Serial Number, your Heritage II was made in Powerplant #1 (Cleveland) in May 1987. And it was the 10,261st Unit made in power plant 1 in May of 1987.
Kirby Model 561 - All Original
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kirby-Model-561-Vintage-Vacuum-Cleaner-/115051161806?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Here are some machines I have listed on eBay.
All original 508
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kirby-Model-508-Vintage-Vacuum-Cleaner-/115050972485?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Update:
Hoover Sprint & WindTunnel are both sold. Sentria II is pending.
Hoover Elite 350 is not sold after all and is available once again. $80 plus shipping.
Or
$2500 takes all.