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    One mixed up Kirby

    Don't quite know what to make of this. D80 motor shell, D50 headlight cap, 560 rug nozzle. Bojack with a capital B! ~Jim http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kirby-Vintage-Retro-Red-Upright-Vacuum-Dual-Sanitronic-80-Works-/281224270171?pt=US_Vacuum&hash=item417a45d15b
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    Kirby Tradition all cleaned up

    Here she is after the Mothers treatment. When I tore it down I noticed the wheel near the Emtor still had the factory plastic on the hub cap!
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    Most expensive Kirby ever!

    If you haven't had a good gut busting, can't breathe, runny nose laugh lately, go to E-Bay and search "vintage Kirby". Scroll down to the "One owner" 1958 model 518. Pretty good deal! Shipping is reasonable too!
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    Kirby build dates

    Can anyone help me with build dates for a Classic III and a Tradition? Tradition- F732045 Classic III- E265501
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    Kirby Tradition bag conversion

    I have a Tradition coming in the next few days. I'm already thinking of getting rid of the disposable bag setup for a shakeout bag. My question is, does the emtor need any modifying for this, or will I need a new emtor? Hopefully it's an easy fix so all I'll have to get is a shakeout bag.
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    Kirby Tradition suction relief vent

    I've noticed that some Traditions have the vent on the rug nozzle and some don't. Anyone know why? Is it anything to do with shake out bag vs disposable bags models?
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    A Dual Sanitronic 50 for my growing collection

    Just had this delivered today. Needs a cleanup real bad, but all is well with it and the motor sounds good. Love that lighted Kirby logo.
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    Craigslist Kirby Classic Omega find

    I was scanning Craigslist yesterday and found a Classic Omega. The price was $40 obo. When I got there I found that it included all the attachments. I just wanted the vac and didn't know it included anything else. It was like buying the whole shmear 40 years ago! The big box it came in, The...
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    Kirby Dual Sanitronic 80 Factory Rebuild

    Hi all, first time poster here. I just got back a DS 80 from the rebuild shop in Cleveland. It took a month, but was well worth the wait. I was stunned when the guy brought it out from the back. Absolutely beautiful polish job! It came back with the correct green trim, with two exceptions. The...
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