jmathes1991
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Just seeing if theres anybody out there interested in selling a bison. Would like yo re~add one to my collection
Bisons anybody?
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kirbyvertibles
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So what about Bisons? Do you have any?
I've got 2 of them. A new in box Mark II I believe and a super duper out of this world rare as hens teeth commercial model Apollo. tonight I will get pics of it.
I've got 2 of them. A new in box Mark II I believe and a super duper out of this world rare as hens teeth commercial model Apollo. tonight I will get pics of it.
KirbyCollector01
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Omg I really hope I get one someday
opelgtkarl
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Here's mine!
I was after a Bison for years before I was lucky enough to receive this one from Luke Gebhart. I also have the attachments with mine minus the hose. This picture of this Bison is not mine, but it looks exactly like mine.
I was after a Bison for years before I was lucky enough to receive this one from Luke Gebhart. I also have the attachments with mine minus the hose. This picture of this Bison is not mine, but it looks exactly like mine.
jmathes1991
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Im on the hunt for one got my rifle loaded and ready lol. And an apollo? I really need to see some pics of that. Ive never heard of one of those.
kirbyvertibles
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I don't know anything about the Apollo but if you Google the info or look on our archives here you will find a newspaper article from the early 70s talking about the new commercial Apollo line.
kirbyvertibles
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Forgive the dust, I've not cleaned it up yet. I've been busy remodeling my house.
I've noticed a few differences in the Apollo from a regular Bison.
1. It just has a single speed switch but there is a slot for the variable speed. I wonder if they just used the regular handle with the slot but didn't add the variable speed to this model?
2. The switch in the handle doesn't turn anything on. What's it for? The switch at the bottom is what operates the vacuum
3. There's no emptor cup at the bottom of bag. Take the bag off and dump out the top.
4. There's no gear in the motor housing for the accessories like the handy butler and shoe polisher like the household models have.
5. It's not nearly as loud as my mark II Bison and therefore is somewhat enjoyable to use. Plus it seems to be a bit better constructed
6. There's doesn't seem to be any way to remove the nozzle like other Bison unless there's a trick to it that I'm missing.
7. mine has no model number tag and I can't see where one had been.
I've noticed a few differences in the Apollo from a regular Bison.
1. It just has a single speed switch but there is a slot for the variable speed. I wonder if they just used the regular handle with the slot but didn't add the variable speed to this model?
2. The switch in the handle doesn't turn anything on. What's it for? The switch at the bottom is what operates the vacuum
3. There's no emptor cup at the bottom of bag. Take the bag off and dump out the top.
4. There's no gear in the motor housing for the accessories like the handy butler and shoe polisher like the household models have.
5. It's not nearly as loud as my mark II Bison and therefore is somewhat enjoyable to use. Plus it seems to be a bit better constructed
6. There's doesn't seem to be any way to remove the nozzle like other Bison unless there's a trick to it that I'm missing.
7. mine has no model number tag and I can't see where one had been.
kirbyvertibles
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They are out there you just have to look. The man I got my new in box mark II from still has a couple new ones if you are interested. Mine is flawless and I was very pleased with my purchase. I have it tucked away right now until remodel is fished or I would share pics of it.
