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Ben, the Kirby carpet deodorizer was called the "Home Freshener."   The Instant Suds date back to the advent of the Suds-O-Gun, but were not called Instant Suds until 1962.

I actually love the Kirby shampooer. It smells wonderful, and if done properly, will really get the dirt and stains out.   It doesn't clean as well as one of the truck-mounted steam cleaners, but it's definitely an economical way to clean your carpeting (suds are a little pricey, but it's...

Why are you all picking on citroenbx? He/she just happens to like the Dyson DC01, and just happens to have a different grammatical style.   Many people aren't comfortable with displaying their name, city, age, and other personal info. I do think a first name should be required, but not...

This video should make sure you're doing everything right. Also, once assembled, make sure the beltlifter catches the belt.  

Very nice Tradition. I see you went with a new shakeout bag. Did you remember to remove the disposable bag adapter?

I don't know, but whatever they do, I hope they stick with the old formula: polished aluminum body, bag on the side, removable head and attachments, classic Kirby shampooer, etc. I'd also like to see a comeback of the real Handi-Butler (not that glorified Dremel tool that was optional with the...

Upstairs, my mom's Kirby G4 is the main cleaner, but is too violent for the area rugs. That's when the Hoover 115 comes into play. In the basement, where my bedroom and vac collection are located, I alternate different machines out. When the cars need a cleaning, the Heritage II goes up to...

Favorite: Uhh.... Oldest: Hoover Junior 115. Best looking: Kirby Tradition. Ugliest: Uhh.... Most original: Kirby Ultimate G Diamond Edition.

Sam, that's exactly what I was thinking. How would they know that you actually used the vacuum that you show them?

At least you can still use a Kirby. But really, how are they going to know you use one of the vacuums that isn't allowed?

The new bag is supposed to be stiff, because it's made of the same filtering material as the Heritage II.

Gary. they probably did that to save money. Maybe because it was a lower end model?

eBay, Craigslist, the Supermarket forum here, etc. What kind of vintage vacs are you looking for?

70catalina:   Your Tradition was made after the headlight locking cap and headlight mounted safety switch was discontinued (after serial number F500000), so there would have never been a post on the nozzle. All Tradition and even some Heritage nozzle castings had that little stump. It just...

Ben, yes it is. I saw a guy on Youtube did that modification to a Classic Omega, with a sani emp-tor from a Tradition and a bottom plate from a Heritage, and a Heritage II fill hose and top, to use the white polypropylene bags in it. I don't know how one would attach the plate (hot glue?) or do...

That's a good idea, and it sounds really fun!

Steel wool will help remove the white corrosion. Other than that, I don't see much wrong with it, Dax.   Also, I recommend you replace the disposable bag system with a shakeout bag. The fill hose on the Trad was really small, and restricted the cleaning power. To convert it, you'll need a...

Ben, that is possible. Kirby removed the annoying anti-injury holes from the hose end in March of '85, but they still remained on the wands and swivel elbow for a while longer. They were originally introduced on the Classic Omega model because previously, from what I heard, a girl injured her...

Approximate build date for your Tradition: December 1979. Approximate build date for your Classic III: November 1978.   Hope this helps you.   ~Noah

1) Yes, but you must clean the separator because Kitty Litter will get stuck in it. 2) I don't believe so. 3) Don't know. 4) Don't know.