Kirby Legend2 restoration (pic heavy)

[matt8808]

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[matt8808]

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!!

 

[matt8808]

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.

 

[craig_1982]

Great Job Matt, Excellent photo's, you got that Legend two looking in excellent condition, A new bag holder decal and fill tube it will be like brand new!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Still LOVE that

carpet!

 

[matt8808]

Thanks for the positive comments guys

I'm really pleased with it

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Looks great! The Legend II is one of my favorites, and one of two Kirby cleaners that I have in my collection (the other is a Dual 80). Thanks for posting the photos of your restoration. That buffer wheel looks pretty easy to use, and certainly less intimidating than a bench-buffer.

 

[kirbyvacuum]

Kirby WOW

Hi Matt I am a Kirby man all the way long beforeyou were born Am i old 68 not that bad any way I love the old 500 series my parents first Kirby 505 started me love for vacuums. In fact today my Kirby Heritage 2 is 28 years old and runing strong.I wish i had more room to get the Ledgen 2 you have LOVE that color. I havea feeling that some day i will get it any way. You did a WONDERFUL job on it. It looks like it just came out of the box. I paid 26 years ago 800.00.I love your new Sentria good luck with that. Also love the rug you have really nice.Ok Matt Take care God Bless Doug

 

[beko1987]

That's a nice brand new legend 2 you have there!

 

[matt8808]

Better late than never....

New fill tube

 

[matt8808]

And new bag. Need to start buying my spares online.... fill tube cost me £25 from the local dealer!!!!!