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Hey everyone, I spent several years rebuilding/refurbishing these mighty machines. I bought out a vacuum supply distributor about 2012 to indulge my little hobby, but I've had to move on to other things. I've got tons of rebuild supplies such as correct trim parts, gaskets, belts, hardware...

Selling all of my stock when I was restoring/rebuilding Kirbys. Here are the bags: 8 tradition dump bags. Mostly nos 6 generic after market Kirby dump bags models before classic. 1 DS 50 bag. Clean, good condition some mending at the bottom. 1 generic classic 1CR bag 3 authentic Classic 1CR...

Phase II of thinning the herd: Handi-Butler Mark II - $25. Sanitronic VII BOX: Hose attachments and case; spray attachment; floor buffer: $50. 1CR: 2 Rug Renovators. Internal packaging. Probably not used; Each $30. 1CR: Handi-Butler. Little use; $15. ICR: Big Box with used Rug...

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Parting with my Kirby collection I've put together over the past 20 years. Most models "fully loaded" with all possible attachments and accessories. Many with original boxes. All restored with Kirby parts, and all aluminum surfaces machine sanded and polished. Several attachment sets...

Looking to purchase: Used Avalir I shampooer tray with brushroll. I don't need the lift-out "spent water" tray. Totally unexpected: the end of the brushroll got sheered off a few days ago. Can't figure out if it wasn't placed in the tray correctly or what. I've never had a Kirby product...

Hey Kirby specialists, I've restored about 7-8 Kirbys from the Sanitronic and Classic models. Invariably, when I reassemble the motor, install the armature with the front bearing plate in place, the armature rotates freely, but when I install the fan, some of the freedom in the spin is lost as...

Are there any Filter Queen experts who can help me figure out the model my Grandmother had in the 1950s? When she moved to their new home west of Indianapolis in 1952, she bought a new Filter Queen to keep the place as good as new. I remember it vividly: the colors were not those that I see...

Can anyone suggest a repair for a Kirby Avalir? There is a clicking sound that seems to come from the transmission when it's in neutral, turned off, and pushed. It seems to be ok if we're sure that the N button is pressed completely, but my other machines in the G series that I've owned never...

Hey, can anyone tell me if this is made by Kirby? Ebay Auction: eBay item number: 390306643356

I'm going to start a Kirby DS 50 restoration soon. I'm curious if the small plastic, clear oval that lights up can be removed so that the headlight casting can be sanded and polished easily. Any ideas, or should I try to work around it and leave it in place?

I used my Avalir Shampoo system for the first time this morning. I cleaned two rooms and got the feel of the system. It's different in several respects from older models. For me, the two biggest changes are the lift-out tray where the spent shampoo collects and the brush roll itself. I...

Just got a Kirby 560 from a salvage company in Dallas. The elderly lady took incredible care of it. Almost not a scratch or imperfection to be found. The carpet nozzle still has the sticker over the belt lifter. The only thing not original is the cord: someone put a tan one on it. I know...

YUCK! A friend burned up his DS 50. He claims he vacuumed up something that didn't quite agree. I'm sure both the field and armature have to be replaced straight out. Good used parts are fine. Looking for reasonable price.

Is Turtle Wax compound decent to use on Kirby bumpers for cleaning purposes? I know about McGuire's (sp?), but Turtle Wax is so great on polishing plastics, I wondered if it would be effective on rubber.

Hey everyone. Impeller question for Kirby models 516 - DS 80s because there seems to be a bit of disagreement, and before I go further with my 562 restoration, I need accurate answers: The correct impeller would have 10 blades and sit level on a table (nothing sticking out from the back...

Does anyone have one? I got the 262 off Ebay last February. It's in great condition, but they threw away the attachment box and the extension tubes. Anyone got a spare to sell? Thanks!

Just read the directions to my new Avalir and noticed what seems to me, at least, as new directions for correct height adjustment of the carpet nozzle: the directions indicate that one should start at the lowest setting, and work up a notch at a time. This seems to me that more often than not...

Hey Kirby specialists, I have a bit of a dilemma with belts for my 516 and 519. When I restored these two machines a couple of years ago, I put in the new style brushrollers, and was advised to use the new knurled belts for them. I installed part # 301291. I've never worked harder making the...

Hey Kirby people: I just reassembled a Heritage I after replacing bearings, etc, only to find that there is friction somewhere in the speed switch. It won't fully release and hangs on in low speed. I replaced the two links with new ones. Same problem. Then I put in a new spring. Same...