Kirby 510 restoration in progress

[farmvet01]

Thanks...

...for the history. And you bet...I will be happy to share pictures of the ongoing restoration! On a side note, I have noticed that the older the model, the rougher the machined surfaces are and the more prevalent the casting artifacts are. I will "back off" a little on this machine and accept their existence; they "deserve" to add character to the restored machine. Don't you agree?

 

[cb123]

I think that in most cases the surface imperfections can be exasperated by the filthy, squirreled, dank conditions they have been so sorely maintained in, or the lack thereof by there neglectful, previous owners. Which I might add is a good thing to some degree, because they want to unload them on somebody as soon as practical. This is not, however, the case with your 508, but it could have been kept like that before it was rebuilt. When dye-cast is abused in like manner you don't only have metal oxidation, but you have the phenomenon of bacteria devouring the metal and these two processes help form an unholy duet of destruction, which must be halted as soon as possible - not at the half step, but at the double quick! I Know what your going through and boy let me tell you I've received more than my fair share - a double helping times two! But, you must remember the more challenging it is the more reward you have to gain - to add more prestige and luster to your collection! It looks like your well underway, Great Kirbys! I agree, don't worry so much about the pits and dings, I would consider them more as beauty marks. No one would dare dream of removing Marilyn Monroe's mole, or taking a razor to the Mona Lisa!