Welcome to the club! Glad you found this organization. I myself was shocked when I found out about it and that I wasn't the only one. I am sure you will find the people on this forum very helpful.
Welcome! I'd love to see pictures of your old Kirbys. Do they have mostly original parts? I have a 510 myself, that I picked up last week, it's a cool little machine!
Welcome Scott, I am also not far from you, I am in Kansas City. I am also a Kirby lover and have a few in my collection. I think its great you have your grandmother's 505.
Welcome! There many Kirby collectors here so you will fit right in. I have a Heritage II, a fully restored Dual Sanitronic 80 and a completely original model 515 with all the accessories.
I am sure you will enjoy it here! I check here daily, & its nice to be able to share our collections. Like you, I LOVE Kirby vacuums, & have several.
BTW, just so you know, I also have my own group on Facebook, as well, so if you are interested, message me privately, & I will give you details....after all, you can never have too many collector friends