My First Kirbys!!!

[luxy1205]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to share my extreme happiness with you vacuum lovers! I've now finally added Kirbys to my collection! I just bought these little babies on Ebay. For both Kirbys, I paid $35.00 local pick up! The Heritage II is missing the brush roller and rug plate. From the research I've done, since I knew nothing about Kirbys, I think the bag on the Dual Sanitronic 50 is from a Tradition. It's kinda funny, the Heritage II signifies me, in that I was born in 1984 and the Dual Sanitronic 50 signifies my husband because he was born in 1964! It's just ironic, but cute none the less! I can't wait to get my hands on them and polish them up! Kirbys need to be pretty! The photo of them is the one from the seller. I will post my own pics of them once I go and bring them home! If anyone has any further information or anything to help me with my new Kirby fixation, please feel free to let me know!!! -Michelle

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Michelle,

As I mentioned earlier, the replacement parts needed for your Heritage II are:

152584 - brush roll assembly
154481S - rug plate assembly

~Ben

 

[tase]

Enjoy that Heritage II, I know that I've been looking for one for a while xD

The bag on the Sanitronic may be a Tradition bag, but you won't know until get a closer look at it. It may be a bojack bag. Post a picture when you get it and some of us will tell you.

I will tell you though, you will LOVE both of these Kirbys. I think the Heritage II is the best Kirby ever made and the DS 50 is a great vacuum to use. I know several people who are in their 30's and use their parent's DS50 with a Tradition, Heritage, Heritage II, or Legend bag.

EDIT: It looks like your DS50 has a DS80 cord on it.

 

[luxy1205]

Ben

Thank you for the part numbers!!! That's a world of help!!! -Michelle

 

[luxy1205]

Tase

Thanks for the info!!! I can't wait to get them! I will post more and up close pics as soon as I get them. -Michelle

 

[bikerray]

I think there is still a Kirby dealer (or repair store) in Joliet, if not there is the Kirby shop in Tinley Park. Scott has the Kirby of Addison store and I know he has new or used parts for the Heritage, depending on your budget.

It does look like the bag on the DS50 has the houndstooth pattern of the Tradition.

 

[luxy1205]

BikerRay

Thanks for the info and help!!! It's nice to hear from people around my area! -Michelle

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Michelle,

You're welcome. But... I forgot to add this part for your Heritage II:

301291 - Knurled Belt (for models 1CR to Sentria II)

~Ben

 

[luxy1205]

Ben

Thanks for the added info!!! -Michelle

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Michelle,

You are again welcome.

~Ben

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Michelle,

May I ask you if you intend to find a Kirby Heritage II with a September 1984 serial number on it (X8409XXXXX), since that points to your birthday?

In finding one, it would have the following differences:
* The nozzle casting on it was similar to the Classic/Heritage I.
* The zipper on the back of the bag was metal, not gray plastic.
* The attachment box was of cardboard (not the Kirby Kaddy as later), and also the Turbo Brush accessory was still available (the ZippBrush replaced that in late 1985).
* The attachment hose still had bleeder holes on the swivel end.
* The other attachments still had a smooth finish, not sparkled as later.

~Ben

 

[jaker15]

I am

So glad you are enjoying your Kirby's! May they serve you with excellent performance for years to come! I'm partial to my Heritage II, but my 514 is always a blast.