Just acquired a Heritage 1HD

[kirbyclassiciii]

texaskirbyguy

Rob,

The only post-1969 Sanitronic series to have the Classic-style carbon brush assemblies were the Super-Sweep 18 (from serial no. 210001, 1979-1982), its nearly-identical successor the Super-Vac 180 (1982-1985), and the Kirby COMVAC 1300 (1982-1984).

So, those working on these three should be careful as to what carbon brushes and holders to use when the time comes to replace them.

~Ben

 

[texaskirbyguy]

Human, it is possible the seller did not get as high a bid as desired and is now contemplating canceling the sale entirely to try again later. This happened to me several times, including recently on a Classic III attachment set. After having shipped a bunch of this stuff, I knew he wasn't going to make anything on it. I also had one item take a month to ship and 3 weeks to actually make it here.
Hope you get your $$ back and find another bag. I have one but it is attached to a vacuum. )

Ben, the Classic 1CR started the use of the larger 118076 carbon brushes, the ones used up to the Legend II (not sure about after then). Even the holders to them were used in later models as well. I learned a lot this weekend after stripping four 1CR parts units. I checked the parts book to confirm as well.
I now have a 1CR motor and a D80 motor on my bench outside. If I ever get some free time I want to see if the brush holders, fields and rotors all interchange. Would be cool if they did as it could bring a future to these 1CR motors that are destined for scrap.

 

[human]

Actually, it was a 'Buy It Now' transaction and I paid the seller's asking price so it's all on them. Their feedback, although generally positive, does show a similar incident within the past six months where they failed to ship the item, did not respond to inquiries and let eBay give the buyer a refund. Doesn't seem like a very good way to do business and it's certainly not the way I operate when I sell on eBay. I do hope eBay turns around and charges the refund amount back to the seller's account. I've got another orange bag on my watch list for more than twice what I paid for this one but I'm not keen on shelling out that much. I'll probably just keep looking since the machine is perfectly functional with the gray bag; it's just not as pretty. I know it's stupid but I really do like the orange bag.

 

[lesinutah]

Gut

Hey weird gut feeling. Try Craigslist for a bag. I may have an extra bag I can check tommorow. I have 40-60 bags. I'll check in case you need one.
Les

 

[human]

To my surprise, the handle yoke showed up unexpectedly today. Putting it in wasn't too bad. I only busted one knuckle but I could only get the tension turned to the first notch when it really needed to go to the second. Oh well, it was the best I could do with a pair of needle nose pliers. Hey, at least the handle will stand up by itself now without being backed up against a wall. I may mess with it further on another day. Right now, I'm thinking an orange bag, a good polishing and she'll be right as rain.

Speaking or orange bags, I've still heard nothing from the seller—very frustrating. I would have thought better of a seller with a feedback rating north of 1,200. That said, thank you Les for checking your stash for one. Just for fun last night, I test fitted the maroon bag off of my Legend II to see how that looked since I'd spotted one far cheaper than any orange bag I'd seen—other than the one I bought and never received. I like it better than the gray one but it's still not what I really want. It'll all come together eventually.

 

[human]

So while I had the Heritage apart to install the yoke, I gave it a bit of cleaning and discovered that other than some dirt and tarnish, it's really in pretty decent shape. The gray Lexan fan has a few little nicks but isn't as bad as I would have thought and the underside of the floor nozzle is surprisingly clean—Love My Carpet/Kill My Vacuum powder appears to have touched this one, which is surprising considering the cigarette odor. The two often seem to go hand in hand. The only other thing that's a little off abou it is the foot operated power switch doesn't stick out as far as it should.

While I had it apart, I also stuck the charcoal gray bag topper from the original orange shakeout bag onto its present gray Heritage II bag. It helps the look somewhat, although it isn't perfect. Just for giggles, I may go out to the barn in a bit and get the matching charcoal gray bag guard band off of the shakeout bag to put on it as well.

 

[human]

Looking Better...

It's a subtle difference when compared to the black Heritage II pieces, but having the original gray bag header at the top and guard band at the bottom further tie the whole thing together. The monochrome color scheme still isn't my all-time favorite but it's not bad.

 

[lesinutah]

Busy

Yesterday city came and installed fiber internet. I mailed off phone to get fixed today. I just been flat out too busy. I have a very large number of bags. I just looked on eBay I have a full zipper bag. I think there's a 1 inch long Nick on the bag. It's the only blemish. I do not have a heritage 1 vacuum. I have heritage and legend 2s.
If you already committed on this I apologize. .if interested in the bag let me know.
Les

 

[kirbyklekter]

Does the front

of your handle say turbo? Mine does also, I wonder what that's all about? Those sticky carpet powders people used to mask cigarette smoke and doggy dander etc. only made things worse. They coat every part of vacuum cleaners that air circulates through and leave a sticky residue that wreaks havoc. On top of that, the fragrance fades leaving the original undesired scent behind, which is why just changing the bag usually isn't enough to rid the vacuum cleaner of odors. I hope you get the orange bag soon, it will happen one way or another.

 

[lesinutah]

Turbo

They have heritage 84, heritage turbo etc. The turbo I think was when turbo renovation group came out. It had turbo trimmer, turbo brush.
It's basically saying it came with those attachments. The turbo brush is my favorite Kirby brush.
Les

 

[kirbyklekter]

Turbo

Thank you Les that makes sense.

 

[human]

Yes, both of the Heritage 1HD's I've owned have had he 'Turbo' logo on the handle.

Les—sounds like you had quite a day yesterday. I haven't committed to anything bagwise at this point, although I'm still waiting for the seller to respond regarding the one I bought. That case is set to close Saturday, most likely with eBay Seller Protection issuing a refund. That said, I would be interested in an orange bag, if you have one. Just let me know we'll work out the particulars. The vacuum is perfectly functional as it is, so there's not a major rush. My earlier angst over this project has abated considerably since I got the handle fixed yesterday. Besides shining it up, the next thing I need to figure out is why the power switch is sagging.

 

[human]

So I took a break from grading some of the most abysmal English essays I've ever seen to tinker with the Heritage for a little bit. I managed to find the problem with the switch; it wasn't secured at the rear by the long screw that goes in behind the rear wheels. That is now fixed but when I tried it out, the headlight wouldn't work. The bulb appears to be good and there don't appear to be any loose wires although the soft plastic cap that covers the upper brush on the motor wouldn't stay on. I almost resorted to securing it with a bit of electrical tape. I'll have to open it up again later to try and figure out what's going on. Right now, I need to get back to grading.

 

[air-waycharlie]

Human...

Hi. I wanted to share these pics here since I just got my Heritage 1 back from Kirby this week after a rebuild. I also have included pics of one of my Classic Omega's after it came back from Kirby last month.

I saved the original bag from the Heritage as it has the white tab the says, "Kirby 84", and the new ones of course do not. However, as I now have an extra brand new genuine Kirby Heritage 1 bag, (see photos), you are welcome to it. The new one has the black zipper as opposed to the original silver metal.

I kept the original cord since the new ones are black. I also kept the original bag topper that says, "Kirby Heritage 84", and the new one does not. Also used the original gray lower bag guard as the new one would be in black.

I did have two correct gray wheels I replaced as seen in the photos. Now if I can just find two more NOS for the front! On the Omega, I replaced the original bag, (which in not in very good condition but worth saving), with a genuine Kirby Omega bag and had a tailor sew on the Omega patch I had from the past. The tailor also put in a zipper. I added a mini-emptor and fill tube and voila!--the Omega has a disposable bag.

Let me know about the Heritage bag. It has your name unless you let me know otherwise. Contact me through the email system here.

 

[lesinutah]

Bag

I knew a teacher but an English teacher. I can spell, type write in abundance. I do not talk like I post. My phone auto corrects everything. I also have run on sentences often. I apologize for my shortfall.
I went to where I have my bags in the shed. It was the first visible bag. I never find things that easily. I'm trying to be more organized and it's paying off.
Well enough backstory (fanboy none of them would connect rest of the sentence but only together complete the sentence) I have the bag. It has a 1" long black mark. I washed the bag too. I know if you continue to try to get out the black mark it would fade. I'm attaching pics so you get the idea.
I have a classic 3 the light I tried to switch for led and it's became a pain so I stopped ax it's only a light. That light setup is just wonky. The switch on my my classic 3 is sagging too.
I have the black bag collar but no topper. The bag has a place for top of the film tube. I have the whole fill tube assembly but adapter at bottom for emtor I don't have.
Les
Last info. The black mark im pretty sure dish soap will take it off. I'll put a little on it to make sure. I'll post pics if I get out black mark.

 

[lesinutah]

Bag

Orange is the New black. I got the black off of the bag.
Les

 

[kirbyklekter]

Abysmal English Essays

In the time that you've been teaching, have you seen this situation getting progressively worse? @Air-Way Charlie, Both cleaners look great, I'm really liking your Omega and photo#9 is a clear example of poetry in motion, very nice!

 

[air-waycharlie]

kirbyklekter,

Hey thanks for the nice words! I have a soft spot for the Omegas. I've had five over the years and am keeping two. The one you see and one more. Two I restored, two were done by Kirby and one was done by a vac shop owner who is a friend. He did a beautiful job and kept it all original.

I've owned all the Kirbys since the 561 and they were all restored by either myself or Kirby. However, the one elusive one was the Heritage 1 and now I finally have a nice one of those.

 

[dysonman1]

Charlie:
Your Heritage 1 is gorgeous. Glad you have it exactly the way you want. I'll ask Miss Mercy for the other two wheels you need. If she doesn't have them, you know she will get them.

 

[air-waycharlie]

Tom,


Thank you!  I am trying to keep it as original as possible. Miss Mercy found a bag for the Omega too that is nicer than the original one I have.

If she can find those wheels I will be doing cartwheels and that ain't easy at this old age......