Kirby Dual Sanitronic 80 Purchase

[fantomfan57]

Hi all, last week I found this vacuum. I came with a hose (stiffish), attachment cabinet(worn), some attachments and of course the machine.

When I removed the bag is was damp, had me worried. What came out when I washed it off with the hose, was mud. I popped into the laundry. After careful examination, I found 3 worn spots. I heat patched them, but ordered a new bag.

I have dismantled most of the machine as I need to polish was some of the parts. The body is heavily oxidized, so I have begun "wiping" it with 0000 steel wool. Next I will use Mother's polish. I also had picked up a big box of Omega attachments including the Handi-Butler. I attempted to hook it up to a spare Heritage II unit, but it would not work because of the safety switch configuration.

So now I am using good old elbow grease to remove the oxidation leaving the finish smooth. This will take some time, but I really wanted one of these.

I bought a bag, replacement bumper, and book, so far. I was given the Floodlight Hood trim.

I am missing the green strap, pet/scalp attachment, the Utility Brush Nozzle, floor duster pad, and the straight extension wand. Missing, but not a priority, are Crystalator, Handi-waxer, Spray & Suds-O-gun and a few other attachments, I would never use. If anyone has a spare of the missing attachments, please let me know.

I am so stoked. I actually have put the 519 restore on hold.

I think I am done....including my desire for an Air-way Centurion.

Take care all!

 

[vacuser]

dual 80

here's mine. love those D-50's & D-80's!

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Here's Mine Again!

With new motor bearings installed. . . she now runs quieter!

~Ben

 

[fantomfan57]

Nice!

I bought another attachment box off ebay and low an behold, it had the green shoulder strap, crystolator and scalp massager. Plus the box is in better condition. The crystolator is warped, but did not care about that anyway.

I interrupted my work on my 80 to work on some other machines, but plan to work on it this coming week. I found out my neighbor's church was having a garage, so I donated 3 Kenmore uprights I had sitting around and which I was not too interested in keeping. 2 of the 3 sold immediately.

A local Catholic Charity bought a building near me and consolidated two stores into this one. I will be visiting them to see what turns up.

Take care all!