Introducing Myself

[alkirbyguy]

Hi Vacuumland! My name is Kevin Atchley, I'm 21 years old, and I live in a small town called Arab, Alabama. I am a CIS major in college. I have been fascinated by vacuums since I was three years old. Kirby's are my thing, and I have photos of my current collection in my photo album. I have had tons of cheap-o vacuums through the years, but over the past year I have started seriously collecting and restoring Kirby's. I have learned so many new skills through this hobby! I just wanted to say hello to everyone, and I hope to continue learning more with the help of this forum.

Again, check out my collection photos, and I hope to make some new friends!

-Kevin Atchley
alkirbyguy

 

[alkirbyguy]

Link to collection

Link to collection photos

http://vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/00ShowCollectionGETD.cgi?dir=/COLLECTIONS/ALKIRBYGUY/

 

[s31463221]

Kevin

Welcome to VacuumLand! I looked at your collection, and you have some BEAUTIFUL machines! I love that Sentria, and that was the SCORE of the century!!! I'm sure you'll fit right in here, you will find some of the most knowlegable, friendliest folk on this site!

Steve
s31463221

 

[alkirbyguy]

Steve s31463221

Thanks so much Steve! I put ALOT of work into them. Most of them looked like they were used to vacuum the lawn! The DS50 actually had mud in it.

Have a great day!
Kevin

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Kevin!

Welcome to The VCCC. You've found the place to learn, teach, share, etc. You'll make great friends here. So, relax and indulge your passion for vacuums. And, THANKS for filling out the profile!
John Long, Membership Coordinator.... (entirely HOOVER in my house)

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Your "Non-Kirby" ...

... is a Royal 886 or 887. The patch on the front of the bag is worn off. Could you kindly please give me its serial #? Example: J87B009141.

Thank you,



Benjamin "Ben" Edge (KirbyClassicIII)

 

[papasvacs]

Kevin........

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Welcome to the group. </span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">You are among the nicest, kindest, most knowledgeable people on earth!</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;"> </span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Greg F.</span>

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi

Hi Kevin, Welcome to the group. I'm sure you will fit in well here. There's lots of us on here that love Kirby's)
You have a great collection and I'm sure your will grow even bigger in no time at all. You've done a great job of polishing up your Kirby's. It's always nice to see Kirby's nice,clean and polished)

If you would like to look at some of my Kirby's on my website as I'm a massive Kirby fan...

http://www.mrvacuumcleaner.co.uk/page4.htm

James)

 

[kenmore81]

 Welcome Kevin , nice to have you, nice Kirby's too!


Kenny

 

[eurekastar]

Hey Kevin!  Welcome to Vacuumland!  Great to see another Kirby enthusiast! 


 


Bill

 

[alkirbyguy]

Thanks Everyone!

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome! So good to see that this isn't a dead forum like so many I have been a member of before. From what I have read so far scrounging around the forum is that everyone is helpful, knowledgeable, and respectful.

To KirbyClassicIII: the logo came off when I laundered the bag :-( I was very upset about it! I knew it was a Royal All-Metal Upright. I just looked closer and the model number is 887. Could you tell me what year it is? The serial number is E87A002003.

Thanks!
Kev

 

[durango159]

Welcome Aboard!

Hi Kevin, Welcome to the forum. You'll find all types on here. Some love only Hoover, some love only Kirby, myself I'm a power head canister guy!! I see your current collection doesn't list any, but have you owned any canister vacuums over the years? Do you like any other brands besides Kirby?

Overall everyone on here works to help each other out. We laugh, joke and get serious about our vacuum experiences, stories and knowledge at the same time!!

I'm a just turned 30 year old in PA, so 21 isn't that far of a jump!

 

[alkirbyguy]

Durango159

My childhood vacuum was a red and white FairFax canister. We sold it for pennies on the dollar before I started collecting. What a mistake that was! It had the shampooer and everything! My grandmother had a Kenmore canister when I was little. I would like to find a Rainbow or a nice vintage Lux. I've just had Kirby's thrust at me the past few months so they have taken priority. I like all vintage vacs though!

 

[hooverboy81]

Kevin

Welcome! Love your DS50!

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Kevin

You have a 1987 model. The date code on the nameplate you found indicates it was built in May 1987.

The model # also suggests this machine originally came with attachments, too (they were blue in color to match the machine's trim). Model 886 was similar but did not have the attachment set included.

~Ben

 

[alkirbyguy]

The Royal

Aww I wish I had the attachments! I got the Royal when I went to pick up the Kirby DS50. When I got there, he had it sitting beside the Kirby and he asked if I was interested buying it too. He wanted $25 for the Kirby, and when I asked how much he wanted for both, he said $30! So home with me it went!

 

[mieles7]

That Classic III looks great. I've been using Mother's Mag Polish on mine, but your Kirby looks brand new!

 

[tolivac]

WOW!!!Another Kirby Guy-I love Kirbys,too,they were my "childhood" vacuum when I was born in 1951-Welcome to the club,Kevin!!Very nice and well maintained Kirby collection.Usually if you like Kirbys,you will like Royal metals,too.I like both and own both.I am on the lookout for a Kirby 511 in good shape with tools,but haven't found one.My Mom recalls when she and my Dad bought it from a DTD salesman when I was a baby.

 

[davidomholt]

Welcome,

welcome, too. Myself am total Kirby person. Nice to know i'm not the only one.