Kirby 510 restoration in progress
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...I replaced the armature with a new one (part number 114960 is no longer available, but 114967 worked as recommended with no modification at all). I also replaced both front and rear bearings and the carbon brushes. I just did a test run of the motor yesterday afternoon and it sounds powerful and smooth!
...I replaced the armature with a new one (part number 114960 is no longer available, but 114967 worked as recommended with no modification at all). I also replaced both front and rear bearings and the carbon brushes. I just did a test run of the motor yesterday afternoon and it sounds powerful and smooth!
ultimatevacman
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Wow, that's a wonderful transformation! I can't wait to see the finished product!
Nice work,
Joe
Nice work,
Joe
cb123
Well-known member
An eye-sore to a master piece!
Looks like somebody knows what their doing.
Looks like somebody knows what their doing.
Nice work, indeed!
And, I'm not a "Kirby guy". Excellent job, and lots of ambition.
And, I'm not a "Kirby guy". Excellent job, and lots of ambition.
highroller
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Beautiful Kirby!
What an awesome job! If you need trim pieces, check out this website...the store is called Vac Parts Plus Store. Good luck!
http://vacpartsplusstore.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=93
What an awesome job! If you need trim pieces, check out this website...the store is called Vac Parts Plus Store. Good luck!
http://vacpartsplusstore.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=93
ultimatevacman
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That looks amazing. Nice job!
Update...
Painted and installed the bumper trim pieces. Next...to paint the handle, wheels, and em-tor tray so that they match. I will also be visiting a local silk-screening business to get an estimate on putting the proper logo on a new black replacement bag.
Painted and installed the bumper trim pieces. Next...to paint the handle, wheels, and em-tor tray so that they match. I will also be visiting a local silk-screening business to get an estimate on putting the proper logo on a new black replacement bag.
cb123
Well-known member
I got just eight words for you!
I got chill bumps on my chill bumps!
I got chill bumps on my chill bumps!
kirbyvacuum
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WONDERFUL PICTURES WONDERFUL JOB
Looks better than new I love those old 500 series Kirbys .The sound of the motors so strong and sure.I also like your G3. Again good job enjoy it Doug
Looks better than new I love those old 500 series Kirbys .The sound of the motors so strong and sure.I also like your G3. Again good job enjoy it Doug
normvac
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Wonderful
From a Kirby collector, I am in awe of your work.
Congratulations on your results !
Norm
From a Kirby collector, I am in awe of your work.
Congratulations on your results !
Norm
Belt lifter logo...
...I painted the "Kirby" logo on the belt lifter using a light gray acrylic craft paint, then wet sanded it it sharpen the edges, giving it a nice, crisp quality. It turned out better than I expected. Tomorrow, I will clear coat it with an acrylic to make the whole lifter uniformly shiny.
...I painted the "Kirby" logo on the belt lifter using a light gray acrylic craft paint, then wet sanded it it sharpen the edges, giving it a nice, crisp quality. It turned out better than I expected. Tomorrow, I will clear coat it with an acrylic to make the whole lifter uniformly shiny.
