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Actually, both of those bags are not original. The original San 7 bag had the Kirby logo in circles close together, touching. The first example you posted is a Kirby replacement, but not what came on the vacuum when new. The second is some kind of aftermarket bag. Check out the photo in the...

Congrats James, you just have to have every Kirby. And why not? You have pretty much every other Kirby model ever produced. I am thinking of getting the next model when it comes out next year. It would be nice to have an anniversary machine. Anyways, enjoy your new Kirby! Chad

Looks great, I wish I could turn out work as good as that. I'd probably make it look worse than it started out as. I don't do well painting things.

Here's our VP Michael Turner after drinking 50 vodka martini's!

Just to add some info.. If you take of parts you should replace them with other color parts or parts in poor shape. If they vacuum arrives missing parts, Kirby will charge extra for the missing parts. Oh, I also found out you have to use genuine Kirby parts. If you put on aftermarket parts, they...

Looks like you should NOT use Tarn-X on your Kirby. It says it is not safe for aluminum. This is a quote from a site with directions for use: Important: Do Not Use On Stainless Steel, Chrome, Pewter, Aluminum, Brass, Artificially Oxidized Silver, Lacquered Surfaces, Pearls Or Porous Stones...

Paul, the Kirby logo actually changed over the years. The original logo was based on James Kirby's signature but later one's were not. I believe Charles Lester's Kirby site has information on the various changes.

Calem, I have a Kirby Utility. It is mainly a hand vac but converts to a demother/insecticide sprayer. It's a rather odd setup for a handvac. Here is a link to the thread I posted right after I got it. I also just found a copy of that book by Thomas Lowell Alex mentioned. I didn't even know it...

Tthat' the adaptor you insert through the hole in the front of the rug nozzle. You hook the hose to the end of the adaptor.

The only type of identification is on the motor and it says Model 501. No where does it mention Royal or Airway on the motor.

Here's a closeup of the bag. It reads "Air-Way '33'."

Last weekend I found a rather unusual vacuum. It's an Air-Way hand vacuum. It looks like it is a royal 501 hand vacuum branded as an Air-Way. Does anyone know anything about this vacuum? I have never seen one before. I have seen some Montgomery Ward's and a few other different brands using the...

Charlie, I can let you know that Kenny Loveland and I will be coming to the convention for sure. Chad Cunningham

The fact that your Compact has PB in the model number means that it was able to have a Power nozzle or "Power Brush" thus PB. If you look towards the back of the machine, near the power switch,there should be a Power Nozzle outlet, its white. The power nozzle that went with this Compact is very...

You can either do what Will says and use a regular sander or you can use the bench grinder with a different wheel/compound. I use a sisal wheel with an emery compound. The sisal wheel is a rougher buffing wheel and the emery is a harsher compound. It works pretty well for me. Chad

Mitchell, Please don't create a new thread about something already being discussed in another. I have seen this happening several times lately. You can add new posts to the original thread you created, you don't need to create a new one to add additional comments. Thanks, Chad

Congrats John, I really like the 634 model. I don't have one but would love to have one someday, Enjoy! Chad

And for the most precious item I found.... the Hoover Rug. I have always wanted one of the these and it seems that about every other serious collector seems to have one. Well, now I do too. And I got it for the hugely sum of two dollars. John Long, I have vowed to only vacuum on it with a...

More And can anyone tell me if the bag on the Franken Hoover Model 63 is the First Convertible 65 Bag? It does say "Citation" on it but it is narrow like the later Convertibles.

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