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Hi Jim , does it have the inside part as well ?

When Kirby introduced the all new red and gray color themed model 508 in 1948 , with a brand new “Kirby Kabinet” , they also introduced a new Suction Coupler. That suction coupler was very different to any of their previous or future models . It is larger in size and has an additional...

It would be nice of them to ask or at least maybe give credit . Tag the creator , I’ve seen some of my images there too .

519 Charles , that 519 looks mint ! Makes me wanna start vacuuming 😆 The bright red attachments are so eye catching . Thank you for sharing :)

More 508 vs 509 As you can see from the image below the 509 vs 508 there are 2 very clear diffrences . unlike the 509 the dashed lines on the 508 go all the way to the bottom of the bag without stopping before the tube spring ,there is no space. same goes for the top ,because the opening...

Anytime Jim Kirby R series came with an optional attachment case and cost $5.00 . Kirby model R attachments picture below

Charles I just checked and its there but it might have not updated until this morning ,can you check again and let me know please ?

Distributor Convention 1922 book Thank you guys I really appreciate your support and I am always open to learning new things. I have uploaded the Second annual Vacuette distributor convention book for your enjoyment :) please see below link or simply go to the Kirby literature under the...

Jim Hi Jim. To make sure I’m not mistaken I checked the box of a model 505 and a 3C . The attachments in the first picture belong to a late C model like the 3C . The 2nd model is consistent with a late model 505. Of course they are still interchangeable. *Note that the gray small handle...

Well I do try to be as accurate as can be . when I decided to share my collection with everyone I knew there would be some that would disagree with me , which is perfectly fine and I welcome positive criticism. Is my website flawed ?! it’s not perfect I agree . I welcome any new...

Hi 👋 Of course my site has flaws I never said it was perfect :) In regards to the 508 , although I it was produced for one year it had many updates . I will post more pics on my site of an all original in the box in the coming weeks . As for the bag , most bags out there are from models 509...

So to answer this question I will add pictures here. The very first version of the Model 508 ( same design as with the 505 ,gray with silver and red print) had a front opening slide cuff with a button to fasten it in front . second version introduced the more familiar 509-512 gray bag but it...

Nice! I should have looked closer lol .

Les When you say 5.0 dual motor where did you find that info that has the 5.0 part on ? That would also make sense why it’s named DS50

The dye they used on those bags was somewhat defective , especially on models 509-517. Even when kept away from the light they still fade. It happens almost exclusively with the gray corduroy material . I’m sure your bags are in great shape but like all of our bags no matter how much you...

Thank you I really appreciate it ! If you have service manuals that aren’t available on the site I would love to get a copy but no pressure :) I will keep uploading images and literature as they become available .

I just uploaded images of the very first belt cover “knob” and a 560 manual ( thank you Charles Lester for the manual ) The original “dial “ belt cover instructions on the Model C booklet are quoted below ; “ To Attach: Remove cap on front of nozzle. Turn cap counter- Brush Belt clockwise...

Lol well I try to be as thorough as I can bc I like facts . Again I don’t think it’s a coincidence that they marked the 50th on the same year the DS50 came out .. (it also marked the Dual speed motor launch ) that said I don’t have more proof on the DS50 besides putting one and one together .

Hi Jim Hi Jim , That might have had somewhat of an impact on the naming but I think the 50 is for 50 years and the 80 is for the 80!tasks that can be achieved with the Kirby system . The picture of the “ashtray” is pretty straight forward and here is a brochure for the 80 tasks for the DS80 ...

Aussie-plugs I like your take on the electronic part more than mine . I feel like the 1960s was when the word “electronic” became so popular . Thanks for the insight !