Just bought a Kirby tradition!

[hunster87]

Found a 1979 Kirby tradition at goodwill on sale for $1! It's in great shape I'm in the process of polishing it now. (finished photos to come) I washed the shakeout bag and hand stitched a zipper so when my parts get here I can convert it to full hepa filtration! It still sounds great but I bought a couple sets of motor brushes which will be here in the next day or two and I'll have it back to life!

 

[lesinutah]

Nice

With HEPA bags these just inhale air. It has loads of power. Just polish the nozzle while you wait for the parts.
Congrats
Les

 

[human]

You got that for a BUCK!?!?

Okay, that definitely qualifies as the steal of the year. And nice job converting the bag. I'm doing something similar with a recently acquired Heritage 1HD except I don't have your sewing skills. My solution will entail a bag swap and the use of a Heritage II emptor and fill tube setup. That machine will be absolutely gorgeous when you get it all shined up.

 

[hunster87]

Thanks!

I'm really excited about it. The sewing part I had no idea on but trusty YouTube came to the rescue! I thought about going with a heritage bag but figured I'd try installing a zipper first.