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Your C1 is going to auction? Well Derek, I'm surprised your even thinking about selling the C1 Kirby after all the time and effort you've put into it. Please do let us all know when it goes up for auction or sale. I'll sure be bidding on it. I'd be bidding on the bag on eBay. However, I don't...

Its an interesting design I'm glad you took a look at the one on eBay. I don't know how great the suction is on one of these machines. But I've gotta admit its a brilliant design idea for anyone who has limited storage space in an apartiment,condo or RV. I've never seen one of these hassock...

So, Did you get the vacuum cleaners yet? I'm waiting to see pics of the 2 machines. Especially the 1952 Kirby. Anyway, its 10 days since your post. Where's the vacs?

Derek. Your Kirby Bag NOS on eBay Hey Derek, I was just surfing eBay 9/3/12 10am. A seller is auctioning a BRAND NEW NOS Kirby bag that matches the bag on your machine Item # 180965834604 Seller under the name of Kittywitty. Take a look.

One of these on eBay. I was surfing vintage vacs on eBay today. There is a Decorvac up for auction. Unless it yours?

Kirby Needs info update. Just looked at Kent's business card. Kent goes under the seller name of (Kirbyfans) on eBay. His general web site is under the name of (kirbyneeds)

Kirbyneeds on eBay is correct. The seller Kirbyneeds on eBay is correct. I've purchased many, many items for my vacs over the years, especially for my vintage Kirby's from this seller who's name is (Kent) Kent's actual store/vacuum shop is located in Utah. If for some reason Kent doesn't have...

UMMM. Something either slippin or stickin. Derek, Have you checked the belt spindle? check to make sure its free of any grease or residue that may have gotton on it during polishibg etc. Since the brush roll seems to be revolving with out a problem. I'd check the belt spindle shaft. Its...

Wet Sanding? Wet sanding the metal finish? EEEEKS. If the finish is that discolored/dull or rough. Also use 000 (triple zero) steel wool along with the Mothers Aluminum Polish. This will really cut right through the build up on the aluminum finish. I will suggest wearing a pair of rubber...

Bearings,Handle screw,Polish & Brush attachment. Hope this helps. Bearings & Handle screw: eBay seller name (Kirbyfans) Polish: Mothers aluminum polish: Walmart or auto parts store. Works GREAT for hand polishing the metal finish, and it also contains an anti tarnishing inhibitor. This polish...

Check it out. A really nice fully restored 1965 Kirby Sanatronic D50 w/attch & Shampooer unit listed on eBay. The seller is the owner of a vacuum repair shop. eBay item # 180924004399

Light bulb Derek, Try ace Hardware for a bulb. I usually find the bulbs I need there for my vintage machines. Your other option would be a lighting store.

Nice rebuilt Sanatronic 50 on eBay guys. Nice fully rebuilt 1965 Sanatronic D50 w/attch & shampooer unit listed on eBay by a seller who is an owner of a vacuum shop. eBay item # 180924004399 Worth taking a look at if your looking for a really nice referbed Kirby.

Info on you vac. Wow, what a noval idea. A vacuum cleaner in a hassock. I may know someone that can help you find out some manufacturing info on you vacuum. His name is Kent, and he been in the vacuum business for 40+ years in Utah. His e-mail address is [email protected] Kent deals...

NEW original Red Kirby cord. A seller (vacuum shop)by the name of TotalVac sells through eBay. TotalVac has NEW orininal Kirby cords for the older machines. I just purchased one and it was $14.95 + S&H. The cords do have Kirby name molded into the wall socket end of the cord. Actually I...

Kirby rebuild information I don't have the Kirby factory rebuild anymore. However I got the number from a local Kirby salesmen. If I remember corrrectly the gal at the Kirby rebuild plant said the cost for a rebuild/refurbish is between $325.00 to $400.00 now. And many machines like yours, and...

Now that's one STUNNING Kirby. Derek, all I can say is its STUNNING and really has some bling now. You've truly preserved a by gone era, of a beautifully piece of machinery.

OMG what a collection. Geeeeeeez Lookin for a Kirby power cord. Ok, If anyone has one you most likely will. I'm looking for a Kirby power cord in good condition for my Kirby 518. The cord is gray with the male and female red ends. If you have and can find one PLEASE let me know. Thank you.

Derek Perhaps a spray of black satin paint for the handel and cord hooks & then a wash & black dye job on the bag with a little fabric paint touch up on the bags red and gold stenceling? Its still all original parts.

Kirby 1C renovation Bravo to you Derek on your 1C Kirby rebuild. L@@ks GREAT.