Kirby model 2C help needed

[vacuumheaven05]

Hello. If anyone out there can take a look at my other thread Christmas find Kirby Model 2C, you'll see how my Kirby 2c is in desperate need of important parts, most importantly a handle. If anyone can tell the Kirby Collector, Tom Stephine, that I need to talk to him about a potential opportunity to get an original 2C handle, I'd appreciate it. I'm very interested in this opportunity and need to get a response back about him posting the parts on eBay. The Sooner the better. I won't be able to use it until it gets a proper handle. Hey Tom are you ok, are you still interested and available. I really want to talk to you if you can get a chance, Please, Please help me.
Thanks Liam

 

[hoover300]

You can't use it with the replaced metal handle?

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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I tried it with a newer replacement metal handle shaft, from a 505-515, but it does not fit into the original handle fork, which is all I have. I hope to get a proper wooden shaft with the angled top and wooden handle grip soon, for my 2C.
Liam

 

[hoover300]

It came with a newer handle fork too(found the sold listing), why not use it and keep the original fork aside until you get a handle pole?

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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The newer handle was the one it came with but I had an original handle fork for the 2C. I tried to fit the fork with the newer handle but the tube didn't fit. Besides, the handle I have besides the original fork is not a proper handle. Tom Stepien has a potential sale for me, for an original 2C wooden handle shaft and top.
From Liam

 

[repairman]

Tom Stepian is a good guy to deal with. He sold me a bag for my D80 when it was the last part to complete my D80 restoration. Here's his email:

[email protected]

 

[hoover300]

Its not the original handle fork no, but it would fit and make it so you could use your machine. I hope your deal with Thom works out.

 

[electrolux137]

Uh-oh.......

 

[bikerray]

Just when you thought it was safe the thread spawns offspring.

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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Do any of you have an estimate of when Thomas the Kirby collector should return, Lesinutah said he was on vacation. I don't know how long he'll be on vacation and or when he will return for me.
From Liam

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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Hello again, Does anyone have an idea where to find old vintage Kirby vacuum parts, as far as used vacuum cleaner repair, parts stores. I live in Frederick, MD. I want to know what vacuum cleaner stores, repair shops have vintage or antique vacuum cleaner parts, like for old Kirby's pre 1950's. Are there any Kirby service centers or shops that have spare parts for early Kirby's like my 2C. I want to know if there's anything in PA, West Virginia, Ohio or VA, that have spare parts to vintage, antique vacuum cleaners, Specifically early Kirby's like the C or 2C.
From Liam

 

[unimatic1140]

From VL moderator

Liam, please wait now for Thomas to respond to you when he gets back from vacation, you don't need to keep posting in here as everyone has seen what you are looking for.

Thank you.

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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I also have the original box of a full set of attachments for my Kirby 2C. Pictures will come soon.
From Liam

 

[bikerray]

when he will return for me.

Wow if that isn't self centered.

The man is on vacation.

 

[vacuumheaven05]

an apology

Sorry about that. I didn't mean to sound rude or be disrespectful and just hope everything is okay. I'm just worried that things may not work out as I had thought they would be. In the mean time I'll try to make myself a wooden handle from scratch. Lesinutah gave me specific instructions on what I'll need and what I'll need to do. But that's just a back up plan. In the meantime I'll wait until he returns. Hope everything is okay. I apologize for my attitude and the trouble I brought. God bless.
From sorry Liam

 

[huskyvacs]

He's just a kid guys and he's excited about his find, no need to be so harsh.

 

[luxlife]

He’s almost 18. Not quite a kid, but he is new here.

I guess it would have been kinder if someone had corrected him before he posted a second thread on the same topic and his incessant messages started coming in.

I’d like for him to know that restoration cannot be done very well under a time constraint. It takes as long as it takes to do a restoration well- and if certain parts aren’t available, then it takes even longer.

 

[huskyvacs]

Well, that is true. It took a few years to even find parts for some of my vacuums. If it's even possible to get excited by spare parts I have achieved that. lol

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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Thank you huskyvacs, I appreciate it. I have a 1923 GE upright vacuum that I restored a few weeks ago. All original and accurate looking. But after all that elbow grease and sweat, it took me more than half a year to fully repair, restore it and get all the replacement, original parts for it, like the cord, plug and connections and all wiring. I took me 7 to almost 8 months to fully resurect to its former glory. Antique vacuum restorations can take sometimes a long time, months to years to complete.
From Liam