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Looks clean! As I've said before, I have next to no knowledge of Dyson, but what bright, lovely colors on this unit! Were those sold in the US too or just across the pond?

AlexHoovers94 "Then why have you just wasted your time?" I was responding to Citroenbx, who felt ignored. Showing respect by responding to a fellow collector is NOT a waste of my time. Pity you would consider it a waste of yours. A better question would be, why are YOU wasting OUR time...

Kwik Klean off eBay?! So YOU'RE the one who bought that machine. I just knew it had to be one of us!!! I wanted it too, but at 65 bids to $379, I just couldn't swing it. Keep me in your will. :-) As for the oil, remember that thing has been around for near 100 years. Goodness knows who...

Don't take it personal It would seem that we vacuum cleaner collectors are a fickle breed. Interested and engaged one second, bored and aloof the next. I've had a thread where people seemed to engage and discuss enthusiastically, and then the whole thing died after I replied and asked more...

WOW That is beautiful! That's probably the first non-Kirby vacuum I would like to own. Alas, not for over $400 though!

Shrink1982 I also have dust allergies, however I have been able to discontinue Zyrtec since owning my Kirby Ultimate G Diamond Edition. I'm not sure how your unit is leaking fine dust, mine obviously does not. No headaches, no sneezing, no coughing, no watery eyes, no allergy issues at all...

I are a vacuum?! Awesome. That is really great!

I did not know him, was not a friend or family I am very saddened at the loss of someone so important to our community of vacuum collectors. My deepest condolences to all his friends and family. If there are any vintage Kirby units left after friends and family have claimed their stakes, I...

KC Kirby YES! Thank you, that was exactly what I needed!!!! I LOVE the resource that is this forum!!

Kirby box? Is that Kenmore tank in a Kirby box? That looks like a Kirby box, and in it, it looks like the back of a 500 series Kirby carpet nozzle and crevice tool. Pretty awesome, would love to snatch that if I could...

Removing plastic bag topper I know how to disconnect the Emptor, disconnect the fill tube, and remove the outer bag from the upright handle via the clip. My question is actually, how do you remove the top plastic outer bag topper? Later Generation models just slip over the square plastic...

Probably not Although I don't know 100% for sure. The Kirby attachments are twist-pressure mounted. The Shark hose doesn't have that twist-pressure pattern on its end, and it has a plastic tab which protrudes and helps you align the Shark hard floor nozzle. Methinks this would get in the way...

OK... so my bestie and I were fixing up a Heritage II he got for me yesterday, and we decided to launder the bag. Since we were laundering the Heritage II bag, he decided he wanted to launder his Generation 3 bag with it. However, we could not figure out how to disconnect the hanging part...

Beautiful Tradition! I'm SO tempted, however, I'm quickly running out of room in my apartment and a friend just bought me a Heritage II. I've never been a fan of 2nd generation Kirby, so now that I have my Heritage and Heritage II, I have more 2nd generation than I need. LOL

Kirby Ultimate G Diamond Edition I've owned mine for almost a year now, and this vacuum has completely changed my life for the better. I no longer have to use Zyrtec daily to be able to breathe, despite having moved to the most rural, dusty, polleny area I've ever lived in. I love that I can...

I've often considered making this mistake... So glad I didn't!  It always bugged me when I was polishing a fan case, that I couldn't get completely around the nozzle latch.  This has bugged me in both vintage and contemporary Kirby units.  Glad I didn't take it off and just worked around it...

Wow, awesome haul! I really wish I could find a treasure such as this!  Wow, TWO Kirby Classic II units, original hose, accessories, even the original box!  Some of the accessories look a little rough, but what do ya want for free?!

Awesome videos, Mike! Thank you for posting!  This is not only an awesome tutorial, but a great back-story as well.  I'm sure Walker was sooooo stoked to get his renewed 509!

Re-using HEPA bags I can't imagine that would go well.  The fibers on those bags are woven pretty tight, I can't imagine actually removing all the dirt from them in a washing.  I'd easier see the dirt turning to mud and getting stuck in the pores of the bag.  Also, what would happen to the...

@gottahaveahoove Yes John, please suggest away!  I'd be interested to see what it takes!  Entering a busy time of the year but who doesn't like a challenge???  :-)