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Nice vacuums. I have a Sanitronic VII but needs a few parts. I have a 562 & D50 so it looks too similar to rush in rebuilding it but equally as nice as the 562. And that D80 is nice. I like green as well so I do wanna get my basket case D80 together. I hadn't realized the Miracle Head brush...

Kirby Rug-Renovator Mod. I wanted to add, this modification can be used back & forth between the "2" versions up until where they changed the fan front casing. Somewhere in the 1st Classics era. The center area where this new lug needs to fit in between the "2" safety switches is raised so it...

Kirb Sanitronic 562 + Rug Renovator I've heard of the screw method being done as well. I seen it done on other models such as a 13" classic head on a Heritage to look like the one offered and jibe the safety switch. I did some test with various heads without drilling or cutting into the head...

Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50 + Handi-Butler Mark IV My 1965 Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50 (D50) & Handi-Butler Mark IV kit display. Shown with salesmen Kirby Dirt-Meter in portable handle mode with carrying strap. The Handi-Butler has to be my most favorite and used Kirby attachment of all the Kirby...

Handi-Butler, safety shield in "small wheel" mode This next photo just shows a close up of the Handi-Butler safety shield in its "small wheel" mode, upside down. Notice how the slots in shield line up and slots in housing allow for lip of shield to set in on front. As you can see, the large...

Handi-Butler, grinder wheel shielf. New for the Handi-Butler Mark III is the absents of the side knife guide but an added smaller front wheel w/ knife slots. The safety shield went from solid red to matching transparent colors such as brown as seen on this Mark IV on a D50. The plastic shield...

Handi-Butler, bels & replacement. ** Oreck XL-033-604 ** This is the most often asked question, replacement belts. Does Kirby still make them and or where can I find them. The short answer, "NO". Best place is an old local vacuum shop or salesmen from yesteryear. I was told long ago Kirby...

Kirby Handi-Butler Mark II connection... This photo shows the Handi-Butler drive cable connection of the Mark II (late) on a 1958 518. Similar to Mark I with only differences (and correct me if mistaken) being the shaft size and threading. I forget when, but the cable shaft thickness changed...

Handi-Butler cable mounting lock screw. As mentioned earlier above, thread on attachments can easily be threaded on w/o need of wrench or chuck key buy depressing this sprig loaded locking screw in rear of cable handle flange. The same screw is used in newer cables for ease of aligning wheels...

RE: Swedish Massager. That's cool. I wanna find 1 of those now. Maybe someone can post a pic. I only have the Turbo Kit for the 1-HD sop by then it was air vacuum powered. These newer models had the soft massage pads as well as sanding and polishing pads. This kit, The Kirby Turbo Kit, was the...

Handi Butler - connection compatability, I chose these 3 most popular representations of the Handi-Butler to show how they changed over the years yet retained some form of compatibility. As you can see so far from the photos, the "3" power drive cables of the Mark I/II, Mark III/IV &...

Handi Butler - Drill Attachment Some of the attachments not only need to attach with keyed shaft & magnet but need to lock in place onto flange to not turn in hand when using. 1 such attachment is the optional Jigsaw. Center photo shows in left hand the keyed, or cut away rim of the dive...

Handi Butler drive cables connections... This photo shows 3 type of Handi Butler cables. from left to right; Mark II, Tradition, & Mark IV. A close up in right side shows the differences in the way the Mark II & Mark IV mount attachments opposed to the Tradition. whereas on the Tradition most...

HB Cable Drive (Bowden) , Tradition This photo shows a close up of the "2" connection ends of the Handi Butler Tradition drive cable assembly. Notice the Bowden steel drive connection (left) w/ the bayonet screw mount. it's same is had been used since the Mark III Series & all the way till the...

Handi Butler - grinder wheels here's a side by side of 2 grinder wheels I set up on a Mark II on a 562 & a Mark IV on a D50. Both are 4-1/2" rated medium but w/ a safe speed max of 6000 RPM (older) & 6210 RPM (newer) The photo shows both side by side where you can see the Mark II Series wheel...

RE: Pictures. . . I own and operate various vintage Kirbys. I'd be happy to photograph some in mounted position, in use or just close ups up the various connections between each. I have on hand to demo a 518 (late production) & 562 w/ a Mark II Handi butler, a D50 & D80 w/ a Mark IV Handi...

I have used those rug renovator belts if used for a while otherwise very tight. Finally, I found a used belt that almost fit just right from an old Oreck XL Upright. I ordered a brand new one and it fits. Oreck XL series upright part # XL-0300-604 About $1.50 online shops. Note: Fits best on...

RE: Handi Butler. You have what looks like a Mark IV Series Handi butler used from the D50 into the Classic. The color of the rubber parts , if you have any (cable, plastic cover, wheel cups) would hint more of what model it was sold for. I have a D50 and D80 but inside rubber parts are both...

Kirby Handi Butler Mark III Series Here's my 1965 Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50 fitted with the Handi Butler Mark III

Kirby shampooer on new or old carpet... I was concerned with this as well. But I waited 1 yr b4 I did mine, the new carpet. I did use the Electrolux 1st though as it was or seemed more gentle with more control. The same I found for older carpet of 10+ yrs. I found that the Kirby's can loosen up...