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I'm looking for a functional hose to use so i don't know if it's best to buy a new one or the old one...it is kind of neat
So are the old attachments but i don't know if the bent tube would be best to use either
What were you looking for all the pieces minus the bag
The bag looks in sorta rough shape I think I'll pass on it...
 
Well I bought a fully restored to the 10's, 505 with all original pieces (trim belt lifter handle wheels except bag) for $100...Ive seen complete nice tool sets from the early 50's in original nice box on eBay go for $30 and $10 shipping that would fit...the original box had red writing on it I believe and I have no clue what to offer
It's neat and cool to have regardless but don't have much use for it

I don't know if that helps you with an idea of what you'd want for it I'd take all the stuff just no clue what it's worth, I'm looking for function as well an dont know if they're actually usable
 
I def would like the attachments and hose...the other stuff might be too rich for my blood lol as I'm a young student that works in a pinball museum thats just been destroyed by hurricane sandy so my pockets are sorta shallow at the moment lol
 
I honestly wasn't looking to spend even $100.00...I still need other pieces to connect the hose to the machine and other tools...I also am not certain the handle will fit on the 505
I can't see spending a whole lot on old vacuum parts that may not even work for me if I could buy a whole new set and a new bag for less than $100...
 
Ok well Ido have the piece and if you just want the hose and atachments I will do how about 50 for all atachments and the hose? The best on the bag, hose and atachments is 100 but under that Ijust can't.
 
I'd like the handle included
It would be harder to use without that
You have the piece that attaches the hose to cleaner
Does curved tube connect right to hose?
 
ok i checked the parts i have and i was mistaken. the hose connecter i have goes to a model 516. i have been trying to find another one and some more parts for you but my local kirby store went out of buisnes
 
Kirby Distributors Currently Active Near You

Evan,

Here's some Kirby distributors that are currently active you may want to visit:

THIRD PARTY DISTRIBUTION
11830 SW Kerr Parkway (suite 370)
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

MLF ENTERPRISES
1851 SW Multnomah Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219

AG DISTRIBUTING
11779 SE Highway 212 (suite 208)
Clackamas, OR 97015

~Ben
 
Kirby tools

Hi Kirbykid:

In looking at the pictures I see you have some really great tools.

I'm an historian of a number of really old vacuum cleaners, and these include the non electric pumpers of the late 1800's. My main interests are Electrolux, Hoover and Kirby, and all of these date back to the first models.

In addition, I used to be a training manager for a number of Kirby branches around the country.

That bag goes with the first model that used color. My guess is 1953. The small handle thing was called a "lifter Grip." The hose and attachments date back to the
last of the Scott/Fetzer Home Sanitation systems, and the models 1-C, and 2-C circa 1935. As for the upholstry tool with the brush, no it's not Kirby. My guess is 1920's Hoover, most likely 541, or 543.

If you need answers to anything really old drop me a line.

Alex Taber.
 
Ok I'd like to know what we're doing lol
Please let me know...
Otherwise ill buy the toolset off eBay and its going off if not off already
 
Kirby 505

Hi James To begin with i see you are from Jersey how are you and your family doing in these afwul times? i hope you are all safe.Do you have a working Kirby 505? I would love to have one. That was the Kirby that started me on my love for vacuums mainly Kirby. if you have any questions on Kirbys i will try to help you. Take care Doug
 
Hose adapter

Hi gameplayerjim89:

I'm a historian of the really old Kirby models.

James B. Kirby designed the tools for the Vacuette Electric, Scott & Fetzer, and early Kirby models. He was a real stickler for details, everthing had to fit that particular model only. Even today, there is no interchanging of parts. A Classic Omega rug nozzle on a Classic 111, and that sort of thing! The machines I've mentioned all used an adapter to attach the hose to the front of the cleaner, and another one to attach the hose to the exhaust port. The same was true with the dust bag, and handle pin. Each was slightly longer, thiner, fatter and so on, there was no interchanging of handles and lifter grips either! The rug tool, hose adapters, and so on only fit that model. In later years, this was used with the Crystalator, Handi-Butler, Mirical Head, and Rug Renevator. Interestingly however, this did not apply to the cords, here it was a one size fits all!

So check the model of your machine, matching the hose is not the only problem, make sure you have the right adapter.

Alex Taber
 

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