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*Bump* I had a lot of fun reading this thread, way back in 2011. I hope you don't mind me giving it a bump, Dave.

I've never saw a white attachment caddy for a trad. Maybe you could post a pic? :) I have the blue plastic attachment case for my Tradition.

I'm a little late, but the site looks FANTASTIC! Keep up the good work Robert!

I'm just a little rusty on my Kirby knowledge, I've been away from my sweepers for a while. Thanks Ben, good info. :)

This is a great thread, I'm happy to see it revived.

Second one definitely goes with the D50 or Sanitronic VII. First one, with the metal coupler, I'm insure. Maybe the 562.

I've use it for polishing vacuums mainly. I've used it on occasion to polish stainless steel on one oft most prized pieces of cutlery.

@robert I thought how the story went was a guy who worked for Kirby quit and invented the Bison, as the story goes. Let me google it to make sure...

I'm really exited to finish up the resto on my Hoover 825, and it will probably be my new daily driver. However, I need a new belt for it- the one that was in it was all cracked and stetched. What kind of belt would be safe to use in it?

My god...that thing is freaking beautiful! Gratz on the find.

Somehow it isn't as exciting as I thought it would be. :/ Remember when we all thought FOR SURE that it would be called the avalir (or something along the lines of that), and wee guessing what colors it was going to be?

Congrats! The trad is my personal favorite Kirby. The blue perfectly compliment the chrome and it's just a beautiful machine.

Vacuums are a very limited market. (Like anything!) you have to find the right person. It's hard to put a definite price on ANY vacuum., NIB or not. I always say: "It's worth whatever someone is willing to pay." But that's amazing hat you have that machine NIB, and I really enjoyed that pic.

Thanks all, I hope to get this thing looking brand new! I was nearly crapping my pants when I first found it....

So, after my 3-month hiatus to focus on things like other hobbies and school, ive returned to vacuums. And, to kick it off, I made this amazing find. You probably all know how long Ive been looking for a coffee can, and so now I an scratch it off my list. I got it when I went to a little Kirby...

Quality, reliability, performance.

BEAUTIFUL find! It will look stunning once its polished! Everything looks to be original, as well! Be sure to post beore and after pics. Did it come with attachments?

I saw that black one at Goodwill today for $6.00- is that worth it?

Metalmetalmetal METAL! They can take a lot more abuse than a plastic fan. Heck, my next project is to fit my Sanitaire with a metal fan, (if you can do that) Heck, I love anything metal. :)

I've sucked uP a few dimes, but nothing too major. I don't think it should break it; after all it's made of metal. It would maybe put a few dings in it. I'm not saying you should go and vacuum up coins and other metal objects, and I wouldn't let that lady anywhere near a treasure like a D80...