MY NEW VINTAGE KIRBY WEBSITE!

[odavid123]

Hi to all vintage Kirby vacuum lovers !
I have a big announcement to make .
I have put together an extensive informational vintage Kirby vacuum website ,covering models from the years 1906-1962 .
I hope you can take time to browse through it and share with all of your friends that love Kirby !
Thank you for your ongoing support


www.collectingdust.com

www.collectingdust.com

 

[vacmadman]

Thank you!

David,

Thanks so very much for creating this wonderful website. This is a greatly needed source of information for any Kirby lover, and collector. The pictures and other resources are fantastic. I love the Bags Bags Bags page. You have truly out done yourself here.

Your friend Alon would be very happy with what you have created in his name, and you should be very proud of your hard work, you have given all Kirby collectors a wonderful gift. Thank you again.

Jim

 

[mivintagevacs]

Awesome job on the website and beautiful collection David. I agree, this is a fantastic reference for current and future collectors. Its so professional, I feel like Kirby should compensate you and link to this from their website! Thanks for sharing all of the manuals and brochures, it’s very generous to share all of these resources openly! Congrats!

 

[electrolux137]

What a fantastic, incredible, beautiful web site! I know it was a tremendous amount of work but surely was a labor of love.

I ~love~ this photo!

 

[vacsofprosper]

Very awesome website! Beautiful Kirby vacuums too.

 

[lesinutah]

Wow

The first time I visited the site the service manuals wouldn't download. I downloaded them last night. It's got more info in one place on kirby than probably even Scott Fetzer does. I do applaud this monumental effort.
Ypu should get a message board on it. This one is flat-loning.

 

[human]

Well done, well organized, and visually attractive. Those pre-Classic models are not my area of expertise—all my Kirbys are Classic III or newer—nonetheless, it's good to have a comprehensive resource I can access, should the need arise.

 

[kirbyklekter]

Knocked this out of the park

What a great source of information beautifully executed. Thank you for all your effort and for sharing a truly valuable resource for reference and visual enjoyment!

 

[odavid123]

Thank you guys I truly appreciate your kind words !

I hope this will be a great resource of info for both new and seasoned collectors. I will keep updating it with more info , imagery and documents as they become available.

A special shout out to Mr Charles Lester which was a great inspiration for me through
out my Kirby collection journey !

Please share with friends

David

PS :
Les ,
What did you mean by getting it on a message board ?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'm all Hoover, BUT....

I must compliment you on everything you're doing. Excellent. Really! John

 

[caligula]

Kirby Website.

Hi David:

I just had a look and am quite impressed, this is a well thought out sight. Good luck in this venture.

Alex Taber.

Caligula was the mascot for the V.C.C.C. he's pictured here relaxing on a chair.

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

I mean like a forum like this.

 

[odavid123]

Thank you Alex and John . Appreciate the support.

 

[odavid123]

I will be adding Kirby models from the years 1963 to 1981 to my website by the end of the month.

 

[odavid123]

I just uploaded images of the very first belt cover “knob” and a 560 manual ( thank you Charles Lester for the manual )

The original “dial “ belt cover instructions on the Model C booklet are quoted below ;

“ To Attach: Remove cap on front of nozzle. Turn cap counter-
Brush Belt clockwise ¾ of an inch (until clamps release) and lift off. The removal of this cap reveals an opening which gives access to the belt which drives the brush..”

Www.collectingdust.com

 

[ohiovacuums]

Kirby website

Very well done and a fantastic resource ! Thank you for all your work !

 

[lesinutah]

I

Have alot of manuals post 505. The kirby website has manuals you can download.
I have exploded view parts diagram from 505-avalir. It has every part number and I believe it's what kirby dealers use to order parts.
If anything interests you let me know.
Again amazing web site.

 

[odavid123]

Thank you I really appreciate it !
If you have service manuals that aren’t available on the site I would love to get a copy but no pressure
I will keep uploading images and literature as they become available .

 

[vacuumdevil]

@odavid123 love that picture you posted.
I think it's safe to say you are now the official king of Kirby's.