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This vintage Kirby is Model 519 and dates back to 1959 and '60. There are many of these still in use today. My parents had this same model and now so do I. Amazingly, there are still most replacement parts available for Kirbys of this vintage.

1960 was the year I was born ---- so I would have purchased either a 519 or 560 model Kirby (complete set) with a credit card , of course. Those models were just so beautiful when they were new.

If you have trouble finding one--- you could always try a used (not overused) regular Kirby belt. It would be easier to install. It should not have any cracks in it.

Using Kirby to spray paint I have been using two of my Kirbys (a 519 model and a Heritage II to spray paint for years. Filling three spray guns with diluted paint is convenient for me so as to not have to refill the jar so often. This can be very messy and you will need to protect the...

Age of 519 Model The 519 model Kirby was manufactured in 1959-60---however still very old for a vacuum cleaner.

Give this a try---- I also have a Heritage II model and when it will not start I remove the rug nozzle (or hose) and twirl the fan around by the belt drive shaft several times . This gets the carbon motor brushes into alignment and it always works for me. I hope this helps. Give it a try...

Regarding Kirby manufacturing dates Paul, There is a website titled "The History of Kirby 500 -Series" by Charlie Lester. It is quite informative.

This 1964 Kirby is actually ---- a 1960 or '61 Kirby. The 1964 model (Sanitronic VII) was trimmed in a tan and coppertone color scheme.

The most elegant Kirby to me is: Any model from the late 500-series (516-561). The cherry-red trim and accessories are beautiful. I hope the new model has this color scheme.

re Thanks so much for telling me this. This was a repair over $90.00.

Four months ago , my model 519 Kirby had the fan replaced with a plastic one. When I use the hose, the motor now sounds like a chainsaw. Is this normal?

Recently ,I took my 519-model Kirby in for servicing to replace the fan after it shattered into several pieces after vacuuming a small fragment of plastic using the hose and crevice tool. I am shocked that this happened -- as I am always cautious about what I pick up-- and the fan was metal...

A strip of black electrical tape--- Along with a Heritage II -type fan gasket really helped. The seal is perfect. I do not have to spend money on a new mini-emptor. Thanks so much for the advice.

Is there any way to alter a 500-series Sani -Emptor to accommodate a fill tube and bag for a Heritage II? A few years ago, I retrofitted my 519 model with this type of bag assembly, but just recently found some thin plastic broken away inside the neck of the Mini-Emptor-where the rubber...

The hose for this model does not come with a fitting or coupler The Sanitronic VII Kirby featured the first hose with the universal coupler which would fit directly without needing this part on the intake where the fan opening is located, or the opening for the bag assembly. Models prior...

My childhood memories ...are of my parents' 519 model Kirby. I am now 52, but still remember as far back as the early 60's when I was very small- my parents using this vacuum and seeing that grayish- blue bag with the red and silver silk screened logo puff up like a giant balloon. All those...

It works best if you dilute the paint with the right amount of water. Oil based paints are another story though. I have used three spray guns at a time which is more convenient so as to not have to refill the jar as often. Due to how messy this can be ; you will need alot of protective...

My favorite Kirby of all time is Model 519. It is the model my parents had which I now have, but does not look like it originally did . Ten years ago , I purchased one on Ebay ,which I use quite regularly. This model is beautiful when it is shiny and new as are all the red accessories. I...

Or 519 I have seen this exact set with plenty of 519 models. So it was sometime during the production of this model that the fastening collar ring of the hose and the blower coupler were manufactured of red plastic instead of plain metal.

Or you could use another Kirby if you have the Handi-Butler with the buffing wheel on the flexible shaft and one of the polishing compounds; it does a great job.