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Hi Fantomfan, The model 31 FQ metal cone will fit your model 500. If your 500 has the original metal cone, they can be easily sanded, painted and made to look like new. Most parts from the 31 will fit a 500. The FQ design from the 500 to the late 31 are pretty much interchangeable. When I...

Filter Queen Princess 3 ( I rebuilt one for my church) does a pretty good job. Also a rebuilt Tri-Star CXL/ DXL will be good for what you want. I'd recommend putting on a longer cord (50 foot) and possibly upgrading to a Sweep n Groom power nozzle. The old Compact/ Tri-Star is one tough...

My random thought this afternoon: Why do we collect vacuum cleaners? Some of us like new models, others (myself included) like vintage models. Why do you collect vacuum cleaners/vintage appliances? * To quote the Coffee Talk character played by Mike Meyers...."Discuss, discuss amongst yourselves"*

I'm interested in your Compact if it's still for sale. [email protected]

Compact/ Tri Star turbo brush Hi Compactc9guy, Yes, the 4 row brush roller does make a huge difference! I recently installed a new neck, cord, belt and brush roll in my 1998 Tristar PN (Model 2-101, black base and the geared belt). I ordered the power nozzle parts directly from Tri-Star- the...

Thanks for the info. I did just that. I cleaned out the cloth bag and instead of a Simplicity F bag, I cut a Genuine Eureka F&G bag in half (I had a couple laying around) That works pretty good. This is my go-to vacuum when I don't feel like setting up the Rainbow. These Eurekas were really well...

Here's another favorite of mine: "Rare" Filter Queen/ Hoover/ Lux etc. attachment - usually a de-mother or a sprayer, the seller states they have no idea what it does and sticks a 50-100 dollar price on it. I laugh when I see those on Buy-It-Now eBay listings. Or my other favorite.....Spray...

Hi. I have a circa 1958 Eureka Model 860 Canister Vacuum Cleaner. Will the Tri-Star/ Compact C bags work in this machine? Funny story about this vacuum. I am its second owner. It was bought new in about 1958 by my neighbor Mr O. He was a WW2 vet who kept his house and cars immaculate. He would...

With the launch of the Kirby Avalir and other new models, I am wondering if Rexair-Rainbow is going to be launching a replacement for the E- series? What do you think? I use a single speed E-series 2nd generation (circa 2003-4) and I am well pleased with it. I have seen the new black E-4 series...

I've decided to liquidate my collection. I am moving cross country and do not want to lug my machines with me. I am starting out with my fully loaded Classic O. My question is How would I ship this monster? Is it possible to double box both packages in to one big box with a separate box for...

Thank you Alex. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.

Hello. I am looking for the Horn adapter for a Generation series Kirby. I am not having much luck finding just the adapter. If you either have one you want to sell or know where I can get one it would be greatly appreciated. I have the horn adapter circled in the image I found from the...

Here's my question..... Seeing how the bearing caps can be taken off of the brush rolls on both the G-Series Kirbys and any later ball bearing replacements for the Classics I'm wondering if the end caps for the Classic replacement brush rolls will fit on the bearings of the oblique angled...

WHAT??!!! A Classic Three label smacked on the front of an Omega or 1-CR belt lifter?? I'm sorry but that's just sloppy! I am disappointed to hear that Kirby is getting that lackadaisical about their rebuilds. Those labels clearly do not match. I'm going to buy a complete C-3 belt lifter assy...

New is nice- but does not have to be perfect as long as it is Classic Three Red, has all the parts and the tines are not bent out of shape. [email protected] or (616) 212 6100 Thank you, Derek

I noticed a Tradition in a second hand store yesterday. The Tradition had a smooth cord made from a soft rubber with no grooves on it.The starter button was also smooth. I recalled when I used to work in a vacuum store that some Traditions had smooth cords with no grooves, they were very...

Hello. I am looking for a Red Kirby Classic Three Shag King. Does anyone have one they want to get rid of? Must be red and in good condition. My Omega Shag King just doesn't look right on my Classic Three (my new daily driver)

Kirby 500 series combined with Classic 1-CR headlight cover. I wonder if it was connected to the 1-CR nozzle too. It looks like it has a 1-CR safety switch. I would like to have seen this right after it was rebuilt- definitely an after market job. I think the slim,500 series handle and housings...

Favorite Kirby Mine would have to be the Classic Omega, late model with the armored bag. Mine looked like it was ready for the scrap yard when I found it. It had the armored bag and a very healthy motor which is why I bought it. I'm glad I did because after I restored it; the more I use it the...

Omega Do you have any armored bags for the Kirby Classic Omega? What other Rosewood Omega parts do you have? I'm always on the lookout for the newer style Rosewood replacement Kirby Omega hose (in the flex vinyl- not the stiff as cardboard original) I'm also looking for a Miracle Head box for...