headlight cap black trim for a KIRBY 2C

[lesinutah]

Idk

I've seen better.... jk
Very nice job BTW I don't think 505 trim would fit on headlight for trim. I'm basing this off the emtor is smaller, motor is smaller housing, power switch is smaller, everything is smaller.
I'm sure the trim could be cut and painted and it would work.
What other super rare kirbys do you have hiding in your storage.

 

[odavid123]

Thank you guys @lesinutah @justjsnque
I am going to unpack more of my Kirbys in the next few weeks but I have a ton more I collected throug the years , I am still missing the Vacuette electric and other items I’m interested in to complete my pre war collection . I hope I can find a 2,3,4R too
Here is a pic of a few of them

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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Hi again, this is Liam. I noticed you have a spare Kirby model 1C, a spare Kirby 505 and a Scott Fetzer Sanitation System all in boxes. Since I have a 2C of my very own, Which is in desperate need of an armature and other parts, is it ok if I buy that spare Kirby 1C from you or even a spare Kirby 2C? I would like to have at least a spare Kirby 1C of yours, that means buying it on eBay from you, so I can use its armature and other badly needed parts for my Kirby 2C and finish its restoration.
From Liam

 

[odavid123]

Hi Liam , the spare 1c isn’t in working condition I think it’s the motor too . Did you try repairing or taking it to an old Kirby shop ? Sometimes they carry very old Kirby parts or can help you fix it . Feel free to email me with the exact parts you need I’ll keep looking for you . I know how frustrating it can be .

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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You say you have a motor problem with your spare Kirby 1C. Does your spare 1C even turn on? If not then the problem is directly related to the carbon brushes being worn out. If there is still plenty of carbon left in the brushes, then the vacuum should turn on unless there is a broken or disconnected wire somewhere in the motor. If the 1C turns on perfectly and there isn't any problems with the bearings or armature, then great. Can you inspect the carbon brushes for me please? Make sure the carbon brushes are in good shape, if so the vacuum should turn on. Do you have spare carbon brushes for the 1C? If not then that's ok. Does the fan and armature spin freely without bearing trouble? I know My 2Cs armature and fan spins freely because its bearings are perfect, but still when I turn the motor on, it runs much slower than normal speed and a burning smell is noticeable. It has to be bad windings in the armature.
From Liam

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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Please give me an update when you figure out the exact reason why that spare Kirby 1c is not turning on. Once you find the problem, contact me some time very soon. If you get the 1C to turn on then please tell me what you notice about the motors working condition and if there is any troubles with the running. If you find out that the 1C motor works perfectly, without any problems like bad windings or bearing noise, then please tell me when you get a chance. I am very excited to find out about this spare 1C and its working condition so that I may buy it from you to use parts for my Kirby 2C.
Thanks From Liam

 

[vacuumheaven05]

quick question

To odavid123, Hi there just checking in and seeing how everything's going. Just wondering, how is that Kirby 1C motor problem inspection coming along? Did you get a chance to look at its carbon brushes and detect the issue as to why the motor isn't working? I also sent you two other messages yesterday about the spare 1C, but haven't heard back. Hope everything's going good.
From Liam

 

[odavid123]

Hi Liam thank you for checking in , I haven’t had the chance to inspect the unit yet but it doesn’t turn on that’s for sure . I’ll need to try what you suggested I hope Sunday I’ll have some time

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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No worries, I'll try to be a little more patient. See if you can get in lots of time on Sunday to inspect that spare Kirby 1C motor. Anything that you find that is causing the problem, please let me know. Any update on the functionality and working condition of the vacuum, please let me know too, the next time you get a chance to inspect that 1C motor. But until then, hope everything goes well and I wish you lots of very good luck. Hope and pray that you can get that spare Kirby 1C working and working good. Again I wish you lots and lots of good luck.
Thank you From Liam

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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To odavid123, Hi there, just checking in and seeing how everything is going. I hope you're inspecting that spare Kirby 1C and looking over it to see what's wrong with it. Good news, I got a volt meter today at the hardware store and will try to use it to see if there's any problem with the electrical currency and voltage in my Kirby 2C armature. Anyway, Keep up with the good work and tell me what you discover about the cause for the 1C motor not working. Anything that you notice while you're inspecting that 1C motor, please tell me soon. I would be delighted to know.
From Liam

 

[captchar]

Dumb question is this the same size as the 500 series headlight trim?

 

[odavid123]

CaptChar's

it should fit

 

[odavid123]

Liam

Still not I’m sorry as soon as I do I’ll let you know

 

[lesinutah]

Um

It iirc 1c and 2c have a smaller emtor and have a smaller motor housing. I don't think it will fit but I'm sure you could make it fit.