Christmas find Kirby model 2C

[vacuumheaven05]

Deal

Do you really have these parts that I need. All I'm saying is would you rather like to trade these parts to me instead of selling them. I will trade with you, give you in return, a hoover baby model 103 from 1920. It's a very nice machine and it works perfectly other than a broken foot switch to cut off the power. It can easily be repaired, other than that the vacuum works fine, when I plug it in. I also have a early 1960's hoover dial-a-matic, with spare disposable bags, no issues at all. I really want to trade out these vacuums one or the other with you, your choice. So, if you want to trade your spare Kirby 2C parts with me instead of selling them directly, that would work perfect with the both of us. Not only would you be more relived with not having to sell directly for money and be happier, but I would be happier as well. If you prefer trading with me instead, that would be great, please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you, to Jim the (VacMadMan), From Liam

 

[hoover300]

Maybe Thom Stepien(KirbyCollector here) could help. I don't think Vacmadman wants to get rid of his parts.

 

[vacmadman]

VacuumLand,

Some of you might remember me sending these parts to a young new member of the group who was restoring his 515. I love that model and had all the parts he needed to complete it. I sent them to him free of charge. He was thrilled and very thankful and I was happy to do it..

I did consider doing the same thing here but now after all this I'm glade I reconsidered. Good luck finding the parts you need.

"Jim could have said it in a more nice way and without making me sad, disappointed. I cry in sadness" So let's be clear never talk about parts you have that someone needs unless you are willing to sell them.... well noted. have a nice day.

Jim

 

[vacuumheaven05]

side note

I won't trade with Jim the VacMadMan then, unless you decide that you want to trade your 2C parts with me, for a hoover baby model 103 from 1920 or hoover dial-a-matic from the early 60's, in return. The Choice is yours. In the mean time can anyone get in touch with Tom Stephine, the Kirby Collector and Fixer, for me? I would love to talk to him about my 2C and the parts I need to actually use it. I know he has one posted on eBay and maybe he can see if he can give, trade with me only the parts I need from his 2C, that he's selling or any other early Kirby in his liquidating collection. I will tell him that I already have a 2C but it's in desperate need of parts and I'll say what parts it needs exactly. If he's willing, I would love to trade with him or maybe he can make an offer.
Calling all other people with spare 1C or 2C parts, that might trade with me, for a big meeting.
Goodbye Jim, the VacMadMan, Have a nice day
From Liam

 

[lesinutah]

Umm

Jim wasn't being vulgar or arguing.
You could make a handle out of a shovel handle band use a lathe to shape it.
Liam email me at [email protected]. I can probably help you locate some parts .
Les

 

[lesinutah]

Pic

This I believe is what the handle looks like.
The holes for the screws are 1/4" hold about 1/2 inch deep.
The handle can be made. The handle in the pics if my vacuette electric.
The handle looks exactly like the one I had on my 1c.
A place like restore might have wooden railing that's an inch OD.
It's also painted black.

 

[lesinutah]

Handle

Here's a 1 inch od piece of wood.


https://www.acehardware.com/departm...HaU1U4ioN7r5T6ULG0BoCpGQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[vacuumheaven05]

side note

Sorry Jim, I didn't mean to scare you, if you sill are interested and want to trade with me instead let me know in a message some time soon. To Lesinutah, Making a handle from scratch with a rounded wooden pole piece would be very hard to make. Drilling all the holes the right size and locating them for drilling in the exact spot, would be very difficult and very time consuming. I have a lot of things to do on my daily plate. So, you can always make a handle for my 2C from scratch and finish it as soon as possible, but take you time, if you have a lot of spare time in your day. If not, do you actually have all of the parts, or at least some, that I need to complete my 2C and actually use for my Kirby 2C. If you do, let me know, the sooner the better.
Thanks, Liam

 

[vacuumheaven05]

side note

I did Contact you via your email about my 2C.
Liam

 

[vacmadman]

Thank you

I wanted to come back and say thank you to Jimmy (rugsucker) for your comments, I certainly meant no harm thanks again.

Jim

 

[vacuumheaven05]

reply

I appreciate your apology Jim, if something works out in the future with these parts, you did say they are spare Kirby 2C parts, let me know when you get a chance. Whatever works best with you Jim the early kirby guru. God bless.
Thank you from Liam

 

[vacuumheaven05]

kirby note

To Lesinutah, I did contact you via your email about my Kirby 2C and about it needing parts. Please see if you can respond to it as soon as possible, either there or here in Vacuumland. My email is [email protected] and please take a look.
Thanks From Liam

 

[lesinutah]

Ive

Emailed you.

 

[KirbyCollector01]

If needed still

I got a handle I’ll sell.

 

[vacuumheaven05]

note

To the Kirby Collector, Tom Stephine, What handle do you have available, is it from a 1C or 2C or is it from the Fetzer machine. A spare Handle from any of those machines will work for my 2C, which is in severe need of a proper handle shaft and top with the wooden handle grip. Whatever handle you're talking about is it on eBay, can you sell it to me on eBay? I'll take a look and see once you post it on eBay, it will work perfect for me as long as you have a fair price that's not extremely expensive. Overall it's just a handle.
Thanks Liam

 

[KirbyCollector01]

The handle is for the C and 2C. It’s been restored. The wood is stained a nice shade. It’s in great shape, the screws are heat blued. I can put it on eBay and send the link if you are interested. Or something else can be worked out too.

 

[vacuumheaven05]

reply

To Lesinutah, I sent you another message via your email. It has been sent to you. If you have time to look please send me one some time soon. Another question, I heard you have parts, do you actually have original parts for a Kirby 2C like the trim, cord and handle for a 2C. You say you have a handle from your vacuette electric, but will it actually fit and look nice for my Kirby 2C.
Thanks Liam

 

[vacuumheaven05]

reply

To the Kirby Collecter, Tom Stephine, I'm very interested. Please post it on eBay if you want to, as soon as possible and make sure to tell me exactly what the listing is for the handle. I can't wait to see, I'm very excited.
From Liam

 

[lesinutah]

Im

Going to refer this to Thomas. I'm not going to be much help. We are far apart and Thomas has exactly what you need. Goof luck.
Les

 

[electrolux137]

The thread that keeps on giving.......

 

[vacuumheaven05]

message

Hey, Thomas, the Kirby collector, I sent you a message in Vacuumland about my interest of seeing the items you sell on eBay, for my Kirby 2C. Can you post them on eBay and send me a message, as soon as possible please?
Thanks From Liam

 

[vacmadman]

Fascinating

I find it fascinating that one-minute Liam needs a 2C handle bad "as soon as possible" Then when one is offered for sale Then it's: " as long as you have a fair price that's not extremely expensive. Overall, it's just a handle"....?? So now it's "just a handle" Fascinating indeed.

Jim
[this post was last edited: 1/28/2023-11:19]

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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Hello again, the VacMadMan. Is Thomas the Kirby Collector available for me. I would really love to talk to him about a highly likely chance of getting a 2C handle. He says he has one but needs to post it on eBay or maybe if not try something else with me, that's just if. He said he'll consider posting it on eBay but I messaged him that I'm interested at seeing the handle on eBay and I'll most likely get it for my 2C.
From Liam

 

[vacuumheaven05]

note

Hi anyone, is tom the Kirby collector available soon? I really want to talk to him and get his reply about selling his 2C handle on eBay. I'm very excited to find out what he says, he said he has one and is considering selling it.
From Liam

 

[vacuumheaven05]

note

It's working, Thomas is about to post the item for sale on eBay for my Kirby 2C. He is making a deal with me. How exciting.
Liam

 

[vacuumheaven05]

note

I'm sorry about my wrongdoing of repeating myself in messages, I'm sorry for being impatient and rude to everyone and Tom, with my constant messages. I will instead wait it out until he returns from vacation. I sincerely apologize to everyone. Sorry form my inconvenience and bad attitude.
From Liam

 

[vacuumheaven05]

side note

Hey, Jim The VacMadMan, are you still interested into giving me your spare parts, I'll be perfectly fine with only getting the trim from you, headlight hood trim and bumper for now. I do not need to worry about the handle or wheels for now, since it may likely be taken care of in the near future. Do you have spare trim from a Kirby 505 that you could give to me as an offer or trade, instead of selling, your choice.
From Liam