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    A Plethora of Fantom's For Sale!

    I am refining my collection a bit and decided to reduce the number of NON-Kirby's i have! So in that vein i am selling off my Fantom Collection. There are Thunders, Cyclones, Fury's, Wildcat and several Carpet cleaners as well as a dc-1 Dyson from England. Everything in the picture is for sale...
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    Kirby Dual Sanitronic

    Love the D-80 I have a bunch for sale! email at [email protected] with your number and i will call after 5:00est Larry
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    Kirby Ultimate G Diamond

    Ask Chicago Mike! I think he just did a big buy of a bunch of Kirbys and could build one for you like new! I love the one he did for me!
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    WANTED UK DYSON IN THE USA!

    I have a DC-1 thats for sale!
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    another home made bag

    Looks great! But maybe next time i can give a few pointers. 1) cut out the design on a piece of glass then transfer to the fabric. 2) Don't use tape, but some cheap contact paper! that's an actual vinyl and will work much better! 3) try some plastic paint. i have heard that stuff is much...
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    Interesting Article about Hoover from the Canton, OH Paper

    About the Rise and Fall of Canton Based Hoover! http://www.cantonrep.com/news/20170312/how-hoover-family-missed-chance-to-save-their-business
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    4 More Restored Kirbys' Added to the fold!

    Here is the bag i was refering to: Sure if you want, I will email you! Larry http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kirby-Black-Cordory-Bag-No-Pocket-Fits-505-561-Open-top-with-flap-190062-/181977460122?hash=item2a5eb3ad9a:g:sp8AAOSwK7FWhUNA
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    4 More Restored Kirbys' Added to the fold!

    Thanks Compactone The bags pictured for the 516 and the 508 are from Chicago Mike. The 2 on the 560 and 561 I made. They are regular (or maybe current is the better word) new black Kirby open top bags. They do not have a zipper in back and are made to empty from the top or the emptor. As for...
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    4 More Restored Kirbys' Added to the fold!

    Chicago Mike has been helping for months in getting these 4 beauties restored for my collection. 508, 516, 560 & 561 Mike did all the buffing and motor restoration and of course i got 2 of his bags! I collected parts and did final assembly. (So clearly Mike did like 90% of the work!) Thanks...
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    Might sell my kirby model 2c

    Just sent you an email! I am interested Larry
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    What do you think?

    I would say its worth 50.00 even if the motor is bad you should be able to recoup on parts
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    Sanitaire VS Eureka Mighty Mite Question

    Thanks Guys But the only difference i saw between the A and the B were the Alum Tube for the A and plastic for the B...
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    Sanitaire VS Eureka Mighty Mite Question

    Need a small vac for the Office/Shop Down to the Mighty Mites from Eureka & Sanitaire The Eureka 3670G is like 60 bucks on Amazon and the Sanitaire SC3683B is 120 bucks on Amazon. But i don't see a dramatic difference between the two? What am i missing?
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    Iona or Fantom Lightning User's Manual

    I have one I can scan for you on Monday! Larry
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    Does Anyone Restore the Kirby G series?

    If you are NOT the original Owner Then go with Chicago Mike! He does all the Kirby's i have and has invested in tons of the "Right" tools to do the job correctly! My 2 Cents! Larry
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    My small project to restore a Kirby Sentria

    more info fists make sure the 1500 is going length wise you should always finish with the finest paper in the longest direction. then use some 0000 steel wool the steel wool is the link between the paper and the chemical. and steel wool the living daylights out of it! then go with a heavy duty...
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    My Restored Kirby 1C Just in time for Christmas!

    Thanks Guys! Mike did an awesome job with the buffing! I have buffed a few Kirby's and they look good. Mike's experience took it to the next level! Big Rig.. Not sure if Mike has a Brush Roll housing for you but i know he has the bags and the custom wheels he makes for sale! Thanks Again...
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    Kirby 517 for sale or trade

    Hey Dave If no one else wants it i will take it! I live in Sandusky and can swing out one night this week or this weekend! MY email is [email protected]
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    My Restored Kirby 1C Just in time for Christmas!

    Thanks Mike! Adds a "Before and After" to the Story! Love this vac!
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    My Restored Kirby 1C Just in time for Christmas!

    Drum Roll......... It was Chicago Mike!
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