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Thanks Thanks Les, I think I found him, His name is Liam, Vacuumheaven05, but I don't know how to get in touch with him. His name is not on the message list. Jim[this post was last edited: 4/15/2025-09:54]

I'm looking for the young person who was in need of a Kirby 2C handle and nozzle trim. I have these items and I'm willing to let them go. I have decided to start letting go of some of my collection, and parts. Please let me know if there is anything that you might need or be interested in, Jim

Kenmore made by Britman The Kenmore's were made by Britman for Sears, I believe my Apollo was also made by Britman and this Apollo is the same as the Kenmore model 19. I would also like to find one to go with my Kenmore Deluxe, and Kenmore Jr. Deluxe. Jim

I agree with Charles, It's nice to see the rare original two-tone cord on your Kirby, Take care of it. Jim

I got some! Years ago when they first started talking about banning incandescent light bulbs and started selling the lights made using mercury my wife and I stocked up on 40 and 60 watt light bulbs. We also bought some three way light bulbs that we are still using today. Jim

Dare I say "Make appliances great again".....LOL

Last year was a very nonproductive year for me as far as my collection is concerned. I only restored one small hand vac, The 1935 Kenmore deluxe Jr. I haven't seen any vacuums for some time now that I would be interested in adding to my collection. I hope that changes this year and I can find...

There is a set of rare smooth Kirby 515 wheels for sale on eBay. These wheels are the rarest of the Kirby 500 series. If you are restoring a Kirby 515 and need a set here is your chance to score some. Jim...

WOW!! Very nice work! It looks fantastic! Jim

Thanks Will, All great points, and well thought out. Thanks for your feedback. Jim

Another rare Kirby up for sale. This is another rare Kirby up for sale. There are a number of issues with this one, refurbished by the factory replacing the ID tag. Handle, bag, wheels, cord, were all replaced. I wonder if this one will sell. The all original Kirby 505 has been reduced to...

508 I was interested in the 508, but unfortunately the light cap trim has been replaced. If I add another 508 to my collection I want it to have the original light cap trim. I restored one a few years back, and gave it to my brother as one of my Kirby floor lights. It also didn't have the...

Not sure But I noticed the earlier C models cleaned up better then the later models, it seams to be easier to bring them to a nice clean shine. I think the aluminum castings were done differently on these C models. Maybe David can give us more detail on this. I agree with you Les, an all...

505 and 510 They were both sold by auction. I was hoping the 505 would sell for more. It had no short coming's, but the handle grip, cord, and bag were not original. I was pleased with what I got for the 510. It did have a grey handle grip and Belden cord. AS far as the 505 VS the Kirby 4C...

Kirby 510 and 505 Pictured is a Kirby 510 that I sold some time back. It sold for $449.44 Also a Kirby 505 that I sold for $350.00 what do you think? Jim[this post was last edited: 12/22/2024-10:39]

Les I agree with you, The 505 was one Kirby model I couldn't wait to find and add it to my collection. When I saw the 505 NOS bag and realized it was the real thing, I literally started shaking and couldn't push the buy it now button fast enough. Once the realization sunk in that I just got a...

Comparison Pictured on the right is the NOS 505 bag that I got for $150.00 next to one of Michael Balda's reproduction 505 bag's, At the time I saw this online, I'm guessing the seller saw one of Mikes bags which were still being sold at the time for $150.00. So I think the seller thought that...

Not quite the same Comparing a non-original 510 to an all original 505 is not a fair comparison. The 505 is one of the most sought after Kirby models and worth much more then a 510. Unless the seller doesn't know what they have you might get lucky, and get one cheap. If your 510 had been...

Yep I think your right David, If they put it up with a starting bid of $800.00 I think it would sell. I do think it's worth what they are asking, but people want a better deal. I got in touch with the seller and suggested it. Jim

My Kenmore's and my Apollo also made by Britman.