Kirby 1c Resto Done

[djtaylor]

Derek,
I have sent two links from ebay to a black power cord and black wheels. I hope that helps.
Justin

 

[kirbylux77]

Derek, again, that Kirby looks BEAUTIFUL!!!

If you ever decide to sell, contact me first please. I guarantee you I will outbid ANYONE to get my hands on a Kirby like that for my collection.

Rob

 

[eurekastar]

¡Qué bueno!

 

[rainbowjoel]

It's BEAUTIFUL Derek. Got any side views?

 

[vacumaniac]

Rainbowjoel:

Some side views...

Also, does anyone know what type of bulb (wattage and size) to use in this? The standard bulbs that Kirby stocks for the older models is too long...

 

[vacumaniac]

Other side...

 

[normvac]

Awesome , Derek

your restoreation is stunning. The one I had was in great shape, just never got the time to bring it back to it's org. beauty !
Glad you took the time and patience to give it new life. Just like a Factory
rebuilt !
Plus it is still very useable on todays carpets and hard surfaces, with height adjustment !
Norm

 

[rainbowjoel]

So beautiful! I love the styling of that emp-tor or is called.

 

[davidomholt]

Kirby 1C Restoration

The bag is amazing looking. I saw one on ebay a month ago, unused, stored in plastic bag for all these years. The opening bid was $999.99! Actually, yours look almost as good! Can't imagine what yours is worth.
I have eleven of them and probably could not bring myself to sell any of them!
Thanks!

 

[kirbyguy]

Light bulb

Derek,

Try ace Hardware for a bulb. I usually find the bulbs I need there for my vintage machines.

Your other option would be a lighting store.

 

[kirbyguy]

Derek. Your Kirby Bag NOS on eBay

Hey Derek,

I was just surfing eBay 9/3/12 10am.

A seller is auctioning a BRAND NEW NOS Kirby bag that matches the bag on your machine

Item # 180965834604 Seller under the name of Kittywitty.

Take a look.

 

[vac-o-matic]

I know some will gasp with horror, but I would spray paint that bag topper. I had the same situation with mine. Your bag turned out awesome, she could probably make some money just cleaning vintage bags. I'm glad you didn't lose the graphics.

 

[vacumaniac]

Wow. That bag on Ebay will go for quite a bit I am sure. Just imagine, somewhere these are still some of these hiding, and no one even knows!

I wonder if Frank and Mike on American Pickers ever come across stuff like this, and thining that it was worthless, just passed it by.

I have went back and forth on whether I should put the 1C on Ebay.... Still unsure...

At any riate I did get a new emtor gasket so it fits snug now and the lightbulb shines ones again!!!

 

[truckerx]

Congrats! Looks beautiful, Derek - great job! How'd you get it so shiney?

 

[vacumaniac]

It was machine buffed. Though I have had very good results with Mothers Mag/Aluminum polish and lint free cloths

 

[vacumaniac]

The 1C is going to go to a new home... will it be yours? It will be hitting the ebay auction block!

 

[kirbykid]

YAY I WANT IT!!!!!!!

 

[kirbyguy]

Your C1 is going to auction?

Well Derek, I'm surprised your even thinking about selling the C1 Kirby after all the time and effort you've put into it.

Please do let us all know when it goes up for auction or sale. I'll sure be bidding on it.

I'd be bidding on the bag on eBay. However, I don't have a Kirby it would look as good on as it does on your C1.

 

[kirbykid]

... it is on ebay right now...

 

[kirbyguy]

The C1 is on eBay? WHERE???

I was just on eBay and didn't see the C1 anywhere. Didn't show up under just Kirby vintage or antique vacuum cleaners.

What't the listing item number?

Thanks.

 

[kirbykid]

Ityped in kirby 1c and got it

 

[kirbyguy]

I found it.

Ok Derek, I found your C1 on eBay.

I'm the one who has the bid of $405.00 on your machine. However, It hasn't met your reserve as price as yet.

BTW, did anyone see the final sale price on the vintage Kirby bag on Ebay, like the one on Derik's C1.The bag sold for over $550.00 I do hope the new owner frames it, as opposed to sucken up dirt in it considering the cost.

Can't wait to see what the C1 hits bidding wise. I'm watchin it.

 

[kirbykid]

what is your reserve? just curiouse.

 

[vacumaniac]

kirbykid....

The reserve is what I feel is a very fair price... both for me and the buyer... it is a bit higher than where it is currently, but not out of sight