$10 'Dirty Kirby' G3

[human]

Started polishing...

So I began the polishing process today with the handle and the nozzle. The handle came out great and the nozzle came out okay but it could probably use a bit more attention. One thing's for sure. There's now a marked contrast between the nozzle and the rest of the machine, which shows its potential.

I had to stop because the shady spot, where I was working in the back yard, went away and it got too hot to be out there. I'll just have to wait for the next convergence of comfortable weather and free time so I can continue the project. I don't think this machine is ever going to be a showpiece but I'm pretty sure I can get it looking decent. I haven't decided whether I'm going to keep it or donate it to my church's rummage sale next year. If I decide to keep it, I'll most likely spring for a replacement fan kit. If not, I'll just let it go with what it's got. But I've got a year to play with it and make my decision.

I'll post some 'after' photos once I get the polishing done to where I'm happy with it.

 

[fantomfan57]

Edgar.....

Keep up the good work! I really enjoy reading about your progress and process.

I can relate to jumping on a new vacuum before finishing the one right before it. Like now, I grabbed one of my Traditions and put it up on the work bench when I should continue working on the Atlas.

After reading the info. on polishing with Mother's in a different way, I will now HAVE to redo my Kirbies.

Cheers!

 

[human]

'Dirty Kirby' no more...

So I took advantage of cooler weather today, tore down the 'Dirty Kirby' and gave her a polishing. It is by no means perfect but it's a helluva lot better than it was. It's no longer the derelict looking machine it was when I first spotted it at Goodwill. One thing's for certain. The G3 is a lot more trouble to take a part and reassemble than its later siblings. Simplification of the design in later models was definitely effort well spent on the part of Kirby's engineers.