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From the left: 1955 Model 515 1975 Omega 1985 Heritage 2 1995 G4 2005 Diamond Diamond wanted to come out for the pic, but it's still missing the bumper (on the way). Obviously Sanitronic 50 (1965) is missing from the picture, and unless one falls into my lap, I won't be looking for one. This...

Last night I was invited to a cocktail party. Nice people, nice neighborhood, good drinks,......not bad. Got into the conversation with the host, and after he asked me what I've been up to lately (and I mentioned Kirby), he said that he just bought a new one! Took me to the "broom closet" to...

I promise this will be the last one! (says the confirmed addict!). As some of you remember, so far I have restored several Kirbys (515, Omega, Heritage 2, and G4). G4 is getting ready for the "photo op", and the pic will be posted probably tomorrow (waiting for delivery of the headlight lens...

As I mentioned before, I am a "bit" OCD. Part of this is, I have to learn everything about a product, device, machine, or anything else I own. So I read. And I research. This morning I got up at 4AM, and for two hours I was reading horror stories about the public's experience with Kirby! I am...

Restoration on G4 is coming out nicely. I DO believe in sanding, and the nozzle had some DEEP gauges, that needed to be taken out. Starting with Dremel, and going to power sander with 150 sandpaper, gradually decreasing the grit, finishing with 1200, and I have a good "canvas" on which to...

One of the people I "know" (not really, just waving to each other in passing), shows up yesterday at the gate, hits the intercom, and wants to "ask me something". So I drop working with my horses, and drive down to the gate (about 250 yards away), and he says "so and so told me that you are...

This morning, I used my newly acquired Heritage 2 for the fist time. It was restored, and some pieces were missing (scuff plate, and hubcaps), and being as anal as I am, I didn't want to use it until it was complete. It was finally completed last night. I was AMAZED! It's way quieter than Omega...

So,.......I've been bitten by a "Kirby bug", and my wife thinks I need a 'cure" ASAP! As I said before,.....I knew about Kirbys, ...I knew the "spiel", ....and I knew the pricing, negotiations (much like car dealerships, and I owned two of them), and I knew the "lure and lore", but I never...

How did I do? Picked up this for $20.- off the Bay (local seller, pick up in person).

For the people in the know. Is the "rug renovator" (shampoo system) specific to Heritage 2, or other systems would work (and which ones?)? Thank you.

Hey vacuum people! I am shopping for Kirbys on Christmas Eve! According to my wife that's "borderline sick". But anyway......... There are two prospects on the horizon: G5 with all accessories (including never used carpet shampoo kit) for $80.- and a Sentria with all accessories (shampoo kit...

Just signed up on this forum. First of all, I was blown away when I found out that a forum like this exists! I found out by pure accident. Few weeks ago, a neighbor decided to dump an old vacuum cleaner into garbage. I saw the thing sitting outside, and asked him what is his intention with it...