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Alex That would be great,Thank you !

Gold tradition In just a few more days I will update the site to reflect years 1963-1983 . In the meanwhile here is a pic of a tradition duo

Rivstg1 The nozzle with the 60 degree spaced notches had the original belt cover knob . It’s indeed VERY rare nozzle you have there … if you read the model C instructions manual it details that information . Here is an image and a snapshot of the instructions .

Very nice pics of a good variety of vintage sweepers .

2011hoover700 Hi Damien , You can see pics of the cord and plug on my website Collectingdust.com There were 2 different cords , early light gray with black ends and ann all dark gray that was also featured on the 509 .

That Bag!! What an amazing find! If you ever want to part with that bag hit me up :) Bag is most likely a 518-561 bag . 510 attachments ❤️❤️

This is great info , thank you so much for sharing .

Paul Hi Jeff , happy thanksgiving ! Yes the later version of the 518 ( A) featured the surface /elbow nozzle that also came in a separate box. In addition, the Handi-butlet was redesigned and the Handi sharpener was updated , 3rd update in the booklet was new images of the bag now with the...

Yay , I finally have both versions of the Kirby Model 518 instructions manual . Who can tell me why there were two versions ?

Looks like new

Kirbyklelter Hi , I received it from the son of that neighbor . I would have loved it if we could ask questions to kirby himself or tbh anyone working at the Scott and fetzer company back at the start …

Jim Thank you Jim ! These are very impressive . I love the ones used as nightstand flood light lamps .

Steve Wow what a great story. nothing like childhood memories of your first Kirby :) Funny enough my first memory was of an Electrolux .

Jim You did a really good job on your 508 . I’ve always wanted a Kirby lamp too .Its true that the handle fork is unique to the 508 , it’s thicker and heavier as well .

Here is a beautiful Kirby Vacuum Model 508 from 1948 ! This particular unit came from a neighbor of Mr Kirby himself . It came in a box with all the goodies but needed some TLC. *Bag in the pic is a reproduction I made. I’ll post another pic with the original bag ,attachments ,boxes etc. soon.

Kirby Tradition 1980 Here is a beautiful 1980 Kirby Tradition! More images and details will be available on my site in December . 🙂

Looks great! Good job on the restoration

Charles What ever happend to that R unit ?

Paul Thank you , that’s very helpful, my site will be updated with these machines by month end . I’m very excited .

Jim , Kevin Thank you guys , I will post here once they are both restored , that bag is def my favorite bag too