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Thanks for the responses. First of all, I have to say that I am disappointed with Aerus, too--both the branch offices and main offices. Like you said, they are not very interested in helping you fix a machine (even though they tout their supposed longevities) and do not seem to know much about...

I really appreciate all your information, Tom. I'd be interested in knowing the model id of the oyster-colored shampooer/polisher if you can find it online somewhere. I'm wondering, though if I've seen it and have mistaken it for gray. Depending on the clarity of the pic and the amount of...

Oh ok, Tom. I should have said "direct connect" instead of electric. Someone mentioned that the Sidekicks are for the uprights and the Sidekick IIs are for the canisters, so I was thinking pigtail v. direct connect. Thanks for the information.

Ok--thanks. It seems to break with Aerus/Electrolux's way of color matching all machines, but maybe there was an abundance of dark gray S105Bs in stock, so they were sold with both versions of the Renny.

So, are the terms "saran" and "vinyl" used interchangeably? Regarding when the woven vinyl hoses were discontinued, it seems to me it would have been when the Model 1521s were discontinued in 1994. Their white hose with blue chevron tracers appears to have been used for the mid to late Model...

Tom, Was there ever an oyster color shampooer/polisher? If there was I've never seen it!

Thanks, Tom. So that was the color of oyster--good to know. I wasn't sure if oyster was a lighter color or darker.

A belated thanks for reply #52, Christopher. Regarding your last comment about the Legacy/Model 1521 looking like the Ultralux/Model 1521 of the same era it is interesting to note that the Grand Marquise, Legacy, and Ultralux looked identical (not sure if there were internal differences) to one...

Does anyone know what Electrolux called the colors of the Renaissance models C104A and C104H? I'm wondering of the C104A was charcoal or black (with gray trim) and if the C104H was bronze (with gray trim)? Am also wondering if the Ambassadors and Epics that were manufactured at the time were...

Hi, I told the eBay lister of the Olympia One/Model 1505 and the rare brown PN-4A that I would mention here that he has reduced his starting price to $99.99 with shipping at $30.21 from Saint Petersburg, FL. There is also a buy it now price for $199.99. Here is the link...

Has anyone ever successfully used a Polisher and Scrubber (1949-1954), Turbo Tool Rug Washer attachment (1954-1962), or Turbo Rug Washer/Floor Polisher (1962-1987) to buff a car, boat, snow mobile, or motorcycle? How about using it/them in other ways beyond floors and furniture?

Thanks much for the information, Alex and Tom. Also, Tom, that's a creative way to make your own air filters--thanks. Do you notice that the suction is diminished? Some do not use filters in their Model LXs and LXIs as a result. I think I read that the Model Es were the last to be equipped...

Very cool, Brad. Congrats!! It's a rare opportunity to purchase a vintage collectible from its original owner--and what a great price! Tell us more about its manufacture if you know it (year, style, specs, et cetera). I am not a Eureka collector so don't know if the exact model was...

Thanks, Doug. I appreciate that as I took a great deal of time putting it together.

I can see valid points from both sides of the aisle. Technically speaking Tom is correct in that the first Kirby cleaner was not manufactured in 1914. Generally speaking Alex is correct that Kirby is going back to its roots (the initial developments of what would become Kirby cleaners) by...

Here is a Model LX manual I found in another thread. http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?14559__0#start_14559.285090

Would someone please post a pic of an actual basement & attic key up close?

What motors did each of the CB and CB 2000 versions have? I've heard that the early ones had the Model G motors, and sometime later the Model L motors were used. I wonder why Model L motors were used instead of the standard models' ones? As for the larger motors, they must have been used...

Wondering if there was ever a difference in color or printing of the Model XXX bags over the years, or were they all identical? How about the hoses? Were they all the same color and design? What is the most economical and effective material to make LX filters (please post a pic of the...

Thanks, guys. I appreciate all the information. I've also done some research on my own. 1. From Goodvac.com: KIRBY VACUUM CLEANER INFLATOR/DEFLATOR TOOL It is available only in 2 shades of light gray (Twilight) for Kirby Ultimate G and darker gray (Autumn Gray) for Kirby Sentria, since...