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I'm looking for the young person who was in need of a Kirby 2C handle and nozzle trim. I have these items and I'm willing to let them go. I have decided to start letting go of some of my collection, and parts. Please let me know if there is anything that you might need or be interested in, Jim

Last year was a very nonproductive year for me as far as my collection is concerned. I only restored one small hand vac, The 1935 Kenmore deluxe Jr. I haven't seen any vacuums for some time now that I would be interested in adding to my collection. I hope that changes this year and I can find...

There is a set of rare smooth Kirby 515 wheels for sale on eBay. These wheels are the rarest of the Kirby 500 series. If you are restoring a Kirby 515 and need a set here is your chance to score some. Jim...

There is a very nice all original Kirby 505 up for sale on eBay. It looks to have everything but the bag clip rubber cover. At 1,200.00 is it worth it? I have seen them go for more. What say you...

I guess there are some people who think they can get over top price for some Kirby parts. I'm not sure if you can still buy new bags from the Kirby company, but this bags price is a little over the top. I have one of these new still in the bag...

I finally found a nice Kenmore Deluxe Jr. To go with my Kenmore Deluxe of the same year. This will be my first restore of the year. I look forward to cleaning it up and making it look like new. Everything on it is original, and in good shape. It also runs nicely.

I know that this subject has come up before, but sometimes your fallings change over time. So, I wanted to ask what is your favorite vacuum and why? Was it from a family member? Was it a childhood memory? I would love to hear your thoughts, and stories. Also share pictures if you have them. I...

I thought I would share some pictures from my workshop taken over the last few years. Jim

I got this very cool Eureka hand vac coming my way. I don't know what year this was made but I thought it would make a great companion for my Eureka model M. It looks to be in good condition, complete and all original. Jim

As some of you may know I have a Kenmore Automatic that I restored using two Kenmore's to complete one. I just got another Automatic that I bought for parts. This old Automatic has everything I needed to bring mine as close to original as I can. I needed the handle with the handle grip intact...

I have this Kenmore Deluxe coming to my house soon. This Deluxe has no light and I don't know what year this Deluxe model came out. Maybe the armature will have the year stamped on it. It appears to be all original. Looking forward to restoring this old Vac and adding it to my collection. Jim

I don't mind spending a little money to buy extra hard to find Kirby parts. I now have a good original 510 bag to put on my 510. What would you say are the most difficult parts to find when restoring an old vacuum?

Here are some Kirby Items I have collected over the last few years. I love finding Kirby related stuff.

Last year I sold some Kirby's to help pay for a trip to California. I sold an extra 505 I had and an extra 510 as well. I also sold the first one from my collection my 512. I picked up this 512 on eBay and look forward to digging into this one and add it back to my collection. It's a little...

This year I only restored 2 vacuums. The Kirby 1C and the Eurika model M. The older vacuums have become harder to find, and the ones that have come up for sale are very high priced. I hope I can find a few more to add to my collection next year.

So cute!! What is it about vacuum cleaners that is magical to some kids? I wonder if he collects them now. also a few pictures of my grandson Cade trying out the old Dyson.

This is my second set of Kirby lamps I designed for my bedroom. The first set in picture 2 was given to my grandsons. I think they turned out nicely if I do say so myself. Motion activated and can be dimmed. Pictured with my beloved dog Abby. Jim

Set of rare 515 wheels. These are the rarest of the 500 series wheels with the smooth finish. These were the first of the grey plastic wheels to be used on the 515...

Set of rare 515 wheels. These are the rarest of the 500 series wheels with the smooth finish. These were the first of the grey plastic wheels to be used on the 515...

My father worked for Filter Queen back in the day and this is just a little something I thought I would share. Jim