Kirby Legend2 restoration (pic heavy)

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Afterwards I gave the whole machine a polish by hand with some Autosol just for some extra sparkle

 

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Prior to restoration the headlight didn't work. I assumed it needed a new bulb but on inspection it had a genuine Kirby bulb in that looked okay... Upon reassembling the machine I refitted the Kirby bulb and hey presto!! Must of been a loose connection....

 

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Bag dry and reassembled

 

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There was a casualty during the restoration. When peeling the sticker from the top of the bag to unscrew the holder the sticker tore in half. Rather than try to piece it back together and have it looking tatty I've just thrown it away...

ALSO if you've wondering why I haven't refitted the fill tube - there is a small hole in it so I'm going to go pick a new one up from the Kirby dealer in the morning.

 

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The scratches have partly polished out of the hood.

Had I sat a while longer I could of probably removed them completely but the battery on the drill started to run a bit low. Maybe another day I'll go over them again....

 

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And here it is next to my Sentria2 to give you a better idea of condition / shine.

You'd never think one of them is only 3 months old and the other is 25 years!!

 

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So all I've got to do now is fit a new fill tube and a new style synthetic HEPA bag and its good to go!

I've bench tested it and it runs like a dream. Motor is smooth and bearings are lovely and quiet. Couldn't ask for anything more given what it owes me!

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi Matt.

<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi Matt, You've done a great job as I thought you would!</span>


<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"> It looks like the fan has been replaced at some point as it would of had a grey lexan fan on it originally. I'm sure the Legend II will serve you well. </span>


<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I know who to call for help when my Kirbys need re-polishing

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<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I bet you can't wait to start work on your Classic III and I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures already!

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<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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[kirbymodel2c]

Oh...

Oh you can still get the correct bag hanger label. There not expensive.


 


James

 

[matt8808]

I'll buy a replacement label then if that's the case, thanks for the heads up!

Interesting to know about the fan... Couldn't see any mention of it in the service reports the machine came with. Having said that she said she couldn't find all of the service reports... apparently it was serviced by Kirby every year! God knows why as it clearly hasn't seen a great deal of use.

I'm really pleased with how well the machine has cleaned up, it certainly has a LOT of life left in if yet!

 

[tommymilan]

Kirby Legends are among my favourites. congratulations and compliments for the marvellous restoration.
Greetings from Italy.
Tommy

 

[eurekastar]

Absolutely beautiful job! Thanks for sharing all the great photos! You do great work!

 

[tommymilan]

sorry.... what's that black power cord?????????????? Let's find an original one!!!!

 

[electrolux137]

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Great job!! The Legend II is, to me, among the most beautiful Kirbys.