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Thanks Ronni and electrolux137. I guess I am hooked now, after a finding a terrific kirby Model C on craigslist. So the question I guess, Why is the vacuum really that rare? Ed

Caligula: I was not aware of the stir, I am still quite new here, just starting out my collections of very old kirbys

Anyone know if this coupler is a real kirby part for a original woven hose. http://vacpartsplusstore.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=9170 Thanks Ed

Figured everyone might not know this. There is a very rare and nice 1937 Kenmore bugeye on ebay currently. Looks original, but not sure since I don't know Kenmores. http://www.ebay.com/itm/All-Original-193... Just wanted to let all the Kenmore collectors know. Sorry for the corss post...

Figured everyone might not know this. There is a very rare and nice 1937 Kenmore bugeye on ebay currently. Looks original, but not sure since I don't know Kenmores...

dysonman1 or anyone else. Do you have the repair manual for the model 1C. Some parts appear to be the same as a 505 but some are different. I would like to consult a parts list if possible. Also, I am looking for oringal Volcanic Rubber black wheels if any one has a pair in new for very...

Andy Could you send me pics or post them here of what you have. poman31{at}gmail.com Thanks Ed

I am looking to buy original accessories and a hose for my old Kirby Model C. I would love to find a woven hose that's flexible and any other attachments.

Looks awesome...

Bryan, great find. I would love some old vintage kirby machines or accessories. Could you post some pics of the treasure you found. Thanks Ed

bikerray: thanks for the part number and your model C looks great. I hope this one turns out just as great. electrolux137: great looking pictures I had a chance to power on the vacuum. Its an amazing sound, the motor fires right up and is in balance, and the bearings sound great. No...

Thanks for responding. Sorry for the really bad pics... I just figured that a model C and a 1C was two different machines. This is my first machine worthy of collecting and I am still learning. I have a G3 but thats our everyday vacuum. I picked this up today off a guy that helped clean...

Hello I found a very old kirby. It looks to be all original parts. Can anyone tell me if this is a model C or 1C ? The plate does not have a model number. The bag looks to be a 1C based on the logo. Sorry about the pics. I will take better ones when my wife returns from her trip and i...