Kirby Tradition Restoration

[kirbytex85]

Here is a Tradition I purchased from a fellow member on pieces and over the past year restored. I spent a lot of time buffing and polishing but well worth it. The motor was good but repacked the bearings and she works great. Hope y’all enjoy

 

[dysonman1]

Looks great. You did a fantastic job.

 

[vacmadman]

very nice

You did a very nice job, it looks fantastic!

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Kirbytex85

Dustin,

Ah, I see you got these from Rob aka TexasKirbyGuy!

I also see you did a good job so far on the one I see that's completed.

~Ben

 

[kirbyklekter]

I'd have to say...

That's the shiniest Tradition I've ever seen! I did the same with an Omega, replaced the bearings 22 years ago and with weekly use,it's still going strong. Looks like you'll be doing the same with a Classic III, nice, very showy.

I've seen a few Classic III's where the little "belt view" window on the nozzle is either scratched missing or scorched.This is usually caused by allowing a lot of string, yarn and hair to accumulate on the belt pulley and it begins to rub against the window.

I doubt that you or any collector would ever run their machines in that condition,but just wanted to toss that out for info. Bill

 

[huskyvacs]

It's the rare IKEA edition Kirbys!