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@huskyvacs Thank you ! :). Tbh I’ve been very proactive in searching for these vintage Kirbys for many years but a lot is luck and the other is that I paid a good amount for those Ezee machines 😆 . But luck mostly . And I’m very happy to share information and pictures with the vacuum collecting...

Lesinutah Yes the very first Bakelite belt cap that came after the brass one had a similar design. The more familiar belt cap appeared late in production and was mostly prominent with the 2C-505 , although late model C were also fitted with it . When I refer to the C models the same goes for...

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@huskyvacs Thank you , I didn’t think of calling museums . I’ll try that . Btw collectingdust.com is my website 😁

Hi 👋 I’m uploading this entire service manual( 83 pages ) to my website tomorrow. It covers the entire 500 series ( 505-562). I will also be adding this price list from the 70s. Those of you that are interested ,please go to collectingdust.com and click on Media , Library , service manuals...

Hi , I know it’s a long shot but I’m looking for the Vacuette Electric model J instruction manual. if you have one and willing to send me a copy I’d appreciate it very much . Of course I will pay for it as well. Thanks David My email is in my profile

Kwalsh97214 Good catch ! Yes it’s a Model(1)R or as some people like to call it a late R with headlight . Was produced around 1936 and was sold in department stores . It’s a very rare belt cover. It was only used for a short period before switching over to the more familiar design that carried...

KirbyclassicIII @ben You are correct about the Heritage legend on the right

Here are two beautiful Kirbys , can you name their model and year first produced ?

Very nice ! I love these ads

Thank you guys . This bag design is my favorite from that era . @Les , yes I agree they were made to last . The aluminum on these very early units polishes very very nice.

Website Update coming EXTREMELY Rare Model (1) R or some like to refer to as late R . Both the (1)R and its counter part the (1)C are the only ones to ever use this particular belt lifter . I’ve been waiting years for this model and it finally found its way to me . Here are pictures of it...

Just finished polishing this beauty , doesn’t she look pretty ?? This was the last Vacuette in a long line of designs. Most likely late 20s early 30s

Yes that’s is correct , he had already designed electric units for the frantz Premier co. ( the premier vacuum cleaner co.) the Ezee model N as well . I tried to include as much information on my page. here is a link . The Ezee was developed in 1912 and produced sometime between 1912 and...

Forgot to mention Scott . Ty Scott

The Ezee Video Here is a link to a short video showing how the Ezee works. Enjoy. I have been so busy with other things I haven’t had the chance to upload images yet to the site . But it’s coming I promise

Thank you guys for all the support ! I couldn’t do it without the help of members of this community . :) Hi Ben , I might be able to source a copy of the super sweep 180 . I haven’t started working on the commercial vacuums from Kirby . But I will eventually add them to my website...

It’s finally here! Kirby Years 1963-1983 model breakdown With text ,imagery ,ads,Instuction manuals ,service manuals ,newsletters and more ( all in downloadable PDF format). This was a labor of love . It took me around 4 months to put it all together . It might not be perfect but it’s a great...

Hi , thought I’d list the Kirby’s I’m looking for and the ones I have to swap Want list : Vacuette Suction sweeper model B also first model no letter designation. Scott she Fetzer sanitation emtor model Vacuette electric model J Kirby model 3R What I have to swap with: All are polished...

If you are curious about Kirbys Ezee vacuum from 1912-1914. I have the 2 versions that I will be featuring on my site on January 15th . Don’t forget to also follow my instagram account to see a video of how they run . Collectingdust.com Instagram: collectingdust_kirby