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Hi all! I am getting ready to wet sand the motor housing for a Kirby Model C and cannot figure out how to remove the armature. Usually, I am able to just pull them out without much fuss, but this one seems to be stuck as if a special tool is required for removal. It does spin freely, though. I...

I have a Kirby Vacuum cloth bag that is a mystery to me as to which model it belongs to. I haven't seen the solid-lined gold logo before. It came on an old Vacuette Electric so I know it is not original to that machine. I am thinking it goes to a Model 505 or 508? I believe the Model "C" series...

Hi Everyone!   My Mom has asked me to restore her favorite vacuum cleaner, the Fantom Fury (model FY-51), to its former glory. Great news to me, but I have been unable to find the part I need to complete it. The vacuum itself is in overall great shape except for the fact that it will not...

As a follow-up to my previous Heritage II restoration, I now present the Kirby Heritage "Before" pictures:

Hi Everyone! I bought the Kirby Heritage II off of ebay a while ago and finally made some time to bring it back to its former glory. Below are the "Before" pictures:

  <span style="font-size: x-large; color: #993300;">Much time and effort went into the following restoration. Please enjoy the following pics! </span>   <span style="font-size: x-large; color: #993300;">Before her trip to the Beauty Parlor (aka Le Benche Grindiere Salon and Spa). </span>

Does anyone know if the Kirby company (or Scott & Fetzer) manufactured a non-electic Vacuette Model A? I have seen numerous pictures of the Model C and its various improvements, even a model B. But, I have yet to see a Model A, though. Any thoughts?