Kirby Model 1C

[vacumaniac]

A bright spot amongst the ruin...

 

[kc_kirby]

Derek, I have a Kirby 1C and I am pretty sure that brushroll will work. It has open ends just like the 505 does. I believe the original brushroll was made of metal, the one in the auction looks like its made out of wood. So if you need a brushroll, that one should work. I am not sure why Kirby always starts the model range at 505 in their parts catalogs when the 505 was not that much different than the C models and lots of their parts will interchange. To look at some parts catalogs for Kirby's you would think the first Kirby was the 505 but we all know it wasn't the first. Congrats on your Kirby, you should be proud that you found such a rare model with the original bag. Good luck on the restoration!

Chad

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi

Hi Derek, Great find. You made me laugh when you was thinking £50 was on the expensive side when you know if it went on ebay it would go for a few $100 lol.
I'm sure it will look great after it's all been cleaned and polished.
Make sure you take pictures once it's all polished.Your very lucky it still has the rubber hanger cover on it as they are normally missing. I'm also sure off the top of my head the brush roller for the 505-512 will fit the C series. Same for the brush roll adjustment screws if they need replacing.

Great Kirby!

James)

 

[brandon_w_t]

Derek! Trust me, I have seen far worse restored to like new condition!


Congrats on a great find! I am sure you can make something out of it!