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did the brushroller need to be re-bristled? aka, is it functional for actual use on carpet?

love seeing Royals saved and cherished! I have 3 tanks and 4 uprights too

What is it for?? It was a tool for salesmen for demonstrating , with the dirt meter so one could easily see what was being picked up in the customers' carpet unlike what using the bad would show

congrats! I have that exact model. You'll notice the practical differences between Kirby's design and Royal's removable head

I passed on one in 2019 for $85, they aren't THAT valuable, they are attractive and rare though.

very overpriced @Les. We don't agree that that Vacuette is worth $1200 -so what if he has an extensive Kirby collection or next to YOUR Kirby collection. What bearing does that have? -what does " other than me brown in England" mean? - I re read the comments, nobody ridiculed him or put him...

Good to know!!

if you turn the Kirby upside down, looking at the brushroll fiber against the metal head bottle plate.....if the bristles protrude at least 1/16th of an inch, ( on whichever brushroll height is set) then its okay. 1/16th protrusion is the minimum length recommended by Kirby..

betam64 Good for you and congrats!!! the shipping killed my shopping there. If I'd been only 35 miles away I would have cleaned up similar to your take. I wanted several Royals, one Hoover, some compacts and some kirby accessories.

I agree on considering a Rainbow...but they aren't good for quick pickups. From lots of testimonies and other stuff I"ve read on the SRX......uh, not impressive.

electroluxxxx one factor that needs to be taken in consideration when considering a Miele canister vs the tristar/compact.....is the absurdly high repair costs ( most likely it will be the electric hose for the Miele...its at least 3 times the cost of compact/tristar hose replacement)

lucky!!!!!! haha good for you, we are all envious, what a find in that condition!

If it weren't for the high shipping costs, I would bought 4-6 of those. I wanted to find a company that could go there and strap them all down on a single pallet for possible big savings in shipping....didn't find one

clever ideas with that type of table and clamps!

sure is pretty, but can't call it 'fully restored' when the motor is worn(out) though , maybe change the title?

dang its late I just got my christmas edition! better late than never

I like your creation. I have only a model 61 which this doesn't fit, DARN! I had planned to rig it up to us HEPA as well. If you ever make one for the square receptacle ones like model 60 on up, post it!! I"ll buy.

ubergreenguru If you want to wash it, then I'd suggest, for best protection, to clean the metal and then wax it, THEN feel good about watching the material and greatly minimizing water damaging the metal.

Electrolux137 cool of you to show us this rare machine running and that great view of the garage with all that vacuum stuff!!!

yes, what Electroluxxxx wrote