My 1979 Kirby Tradition and ALL Its Tools!

[kirbyclassiciii]

It was something I never thought I'd ever be able to pull off... to acquire ALL of the attachments for my 1979 Kirby Tradition.

So here is the vacuum again, this time, with the hose and the completed attachment set.

~Ben

 

[electrolux137]

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Floor polisher? Rug Renovator? Handi-Butler? Large surface nozzle & swivel connector? Turbo Brush? Instruction manual?

 

[lesinutah]

Tool caddy

I think he meant in the blue tool caddy or tool kabinet. I'm not sure on the name but I believe this is what he meant.
Turbo brush? Iirc heritage was first to use it.
Looks great Ben.
Les

 

[human]

I'm almost jealous...

I need to find the long extension wand and I'll have a complete Heritage Convenience Group. Of course, a couple of the tools are Tradition blue instead of Heritage black, but I'm less worried about the mismatch than the empty slots.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

electrolux137

Charles,

All the basic tools, yes.

The other major components you mention: I do hope to find them soon.

~Ben

 

[electrolux137]

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Do you have an instruction manual?

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

electrolux137

Charles,

Yes, two. But neither of them numbers-matching.

~Ben

 

[rowdy141]

The Shag King (deep-pile comb) is hard to find.
I offered a mint, new one, for free. No-one responded.

 

[rodknock95]

Ill buy it

I been looking on and off for a blue shag king.

 

[lesinutah]

Hmm

I didn't see the post. I'd love tradition shag King but rodknock posted first.
Les

 

[paul]

Lookin' good, Ben. The shades of blue on the trim and bag are quite attractive. Congrats!

I could kick myself for passing up a 1979 Tradition CB-3 with the original switch on the light cover a couple years back at a thrift store. It had a blue tab with an arrow on it, if I remember correctly. Appeared to be in good shape; although I didn't test its performance.

 

[lesinutah]

Paul

I have tested 50-100 Kirby's and one that was under water for a while is the only one that was dead. You may have to fix wires, carbon brush or fan blades but people like us can do this as second nature.
I love traditions. I have a few one made in 4/82 when I was born. I have not in person seen a tradition with the safety switch. I'd look for one on eBay but a green janitronic/ American Lincoln super sweep is what I've been looking for.
Nice unique rare setup with probably the coolest Kirby attachment box/caddy/holder they ever made.
Les

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I have a blur Tradition

complete with tools. I'd certainly be willing to sell it. But, I'm not sure what the postage would be.
Just putting this out there.
John

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I meant

blue

 

[lesinutah]

Blur

If it's a blur how do you know it's a tradition.
I'm guessing on price but vacuum would be $60-75 up to $100 with attachments.
If you are a business owner shipping is much cheaper and $60 would get it shipped.
Les