MY NEW VINTAGE KIRBY WEBSITE!
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odavid123
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Les
No I just polished them , bc I had to remove the trim which i prefer not to but in this case the original was in bad shape and broke .
Here is a 4C with the trim and unpolished rivets . In this case I didn’t remove the trim before polishing .
No I just polished them , bc I had to remove the trim which i prefer not to but in this case the original was in bad shape and broke .
Here is a 4C with the trim and unpolished rivets . In this case I didn’t remove the trim before polishing .
odavid123
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Adding these manuals to my website in the next few days ! There were 2 variations on some models
odavid123
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I have added more information on models 512 ,516 and model 508 to the site amongst other updates . Feel free the check it out . Also here is a pic of a beautiful 560 
If you have any booklets or info you’d like to share on the site for models DS50-Tradition models please let me know as I’m finalizing this category soon .
If you have any booklets or info you’d like to share on the site for models DS50-Tradition models please let me know as I’m finalizing this category soon .
Nice going, David! Your Kirby website is a treasure trove for collectors, enthusiasts, and/or researchers.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, background, and expertise without being overly-consumed with others reposting and using the information (although it's respectful and honest to cite one's resources for sure).
Your hard work and generosity are appreciated! Wow!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, background, and expertise without being overly-consumed with others reposting and using the information (although it's respectful and honest to cite one's resources for sure).
Your hard work and generosity are appreciated! Wow!
odavid123
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Thank you Paul ! Much appreciated 
, I’ll keep updating this thread when new info goes up on the site as well.
. I’ll be uploading 50s demo books and a new year category this month .
, I’ll keep updating this thread when new info goes up on the site as well.. I’ll be uploading 50s demo books and a new year category this month .
Yes!! Collecting Dust is a great website for the fans of Kirby.
I hope you will continue with the 70's and up models.
I came across the salesman literature for the Kirby Classic III.
I wouldn't mind sharing that information some how. I just don't want to give up the Original documents.
I hope others follow your lead with the other brands as well. We can not replace that history once it is gone.
I hope you will continue with the 70's and up models.
I came across the salesman literature for the Kirby Classic III.
I wouldn't mind sharing that information some how. I just don't want to give up the Original documents.
I hope others follow your lead with the other brands as well. We can not replace that history once it is gone.
odavid123
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Kirby519
Hi Steve, I just emailed you thank you
Hi Steve, I just emailed you
thank you
odavid123
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Happy Sunday ! Here is a model 3C from 1939 with shipper box ,Instruction manual and attachments .
You can find more info on my site . Also feel free to add me on Instagram : collectingdust_kirby
You can find more info on my site . Also feel free to add me on Instagram : collectingdust_kirby
odavid123
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I’m the process of adding more models and literature to my website . Here is a beautiful Classic CR with attachments .
Notice the Sanitronic “S” font pattern oh the boxes ? Doing away with the Sanitronic series …
Another interesting fact is that between the years 1970 ,1971 the classic came with the Roll-O-waxer , it was then replaced with the “Miracle waxer” in 1973 for a few months only making it the most rare attachment to find .
PS
If you have either for sale please contact me . I’d love to add it to my website .
Notice the Sanitronic “S” font pattern oh the boxes ? Doing away with the Sanitronic series …
Another interesting fact is that between the years 1970 ,1971 the classic came with the Roll-O-waxer , it was then replaced with the “Miracle waxer” in 1973 for a few months only making it the most rare attachment to find .
PS
If you have either for sale please contact me . I’d love to add it to my website .
odavid123
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What would you like to see next added to the website ?
In the meanwhile here is a gorgeous shag king shot on an omega
In the meanwhile here is a gorgeous shag king shot on an omega
odavid123
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Kirby Tradition 1980
Here is a beautiful 1980 Kirby Tradition! More images and details will be available on my site in December .
Here is a beautiful 1980 Kirby Tradition! More images and details will be available on my site in December .
WOW!!
Very cool David! It's all there boxes and all, very cool indeed.
Jim
Very cool David! It's all there boxes and all, very cool indeed.
Jim
odavid123
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Gold tradition
In just a few more days I will update the site to reflect years 1963-1983 . In the meanwhile here is a pic of a tradition duo
In just a few more days I will update the site to reflect years 1963-1983 . In the meanwhile here is a pic of a tradition duo
caligula
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Hi David.
In ten days I'm returning to Connecticut. Hopefully before Christmas I'll have all my paperwork back. I have a ton of Kirby material including the patents I acquired over the years.
Alex Taber.
By the way, Caligula, shown in my avatar was the only mascot the V.C.C.C. ever had.
In ten days I'm returning to Connecticut. Hopefully before Christmas I'll have all my paperwork back. I have a ton of Kirby material including the patents I acquired over the years.
Alex Taber.
By the way, Caligula, shown in my avatar was the only mascot the V.C.C.C. ever had.
odavid123
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Alex
That would be great,Thank you !
That would be great,Thank you !
odavid123
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January 15 2024
The Kirby Classic III with the jigsaw attachment. This model and others from years 1963-1983 . including service manuals, instruction manuals ,magazine ads and more . All coming to my website , January 15th 2024 .
Collectingdust.com
The Kirby Classic III with the jigsaw attachment. This model and others from years 1963-1983 . including service manuals, instruction manuals ,magazine ads and more . All coming to my website , January 15th 2024 .
Collectingdust.com
caligula
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Hi odavid123:
Well I made it, greetings from Wallingford, Connecticut.
First I need to find a house then get my collection out of the storage unit in Benton, Pennsylvania. Should take a few weeks but I'll soon have all my writing material, especially the book of Kirby patents, including the correct patent on 'The Broomstick.' The patent date on that is 1910.
House hunting tomorrow.
Alex Taber.
Well I made it, greetings from Wallingford, Connecticut.
First I need to find a house then get my collection out of the storage unit in Benton, Pennsylvania. Should take a few weeks but I'll soon have all my writing material, especially the book of Kirby patents, including the correct patent on 'The Broomstick.' The patent date on that is 1910.
House hunting tomorrow.
Alex Taber.
I remember a demo of this Kiby-the salesman says "you can build a birdhouse with this Kirby and clean up the mess!"The jigsaw could be used on the extension shaft as a portable handheld jigsaw.The tiny foot didin't make a good table when used as a stationary jig-scrollsaw.You had to make a larger table yourself.
odavid123
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Alex. Happy new year that’s wonderful . Thank you !
@tolivav , they really did go overboard with the jigsaw but I think it’s super cool , not practical tho ,
@tolivav , they really did go overboard with the jigsaw but I think it’s super cool , not practical tho ,
odavid123
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Here is a before and after of early Kirby Company /premier Ezee AKA grasshopper ,model N. This sweeper arrived at my door in a pretty bad shape ,all rusted inside and dented in a few places . I had to save it more detailed pics will be available on my website January 15th .
more detailed pics will be available on my website January 15th .
justjunque
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That's a pretty amazing transformation! Great job!
I'll do my best to clean up a machine, and try to make it look as good as possible. But, my hat is off to those of you who do actual, full restorations. You have a gift!
I'll do my best to clean up a machine, and try to make it look as good as possible. But, my hat is off to those of you who do actual, full restorations. You have a gift!
captchar
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The strange thing here is my 509 is a 1948 model, maybe this is cause its the Canadian model
odavid123
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Website Update coming
EXTREMELY Rare Model (1) R or some like to refer to as late R . Both the (1)R and its counter part the (1)C are the only ones to ever use this particular belt lifter . I’ve been waiting years for this model and it finally found its way to me . Here are pictures of it post restoration ( polishing and cleaning) .
More info and pics on my website in a few days .
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EXTREMELY Rare Model (1) R or some like to refer to as late R . Both the (1)R and its counter part the (1)C are the only ones to ever use this particular belt lifter . I’ve been waiting years for this model and it finally found its way to me . Here are pictures of it post restoration ( polishing and cleaning) .
More info and pics on my website in a few days .
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panasonic1053
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Kirbys, while well built and engineered, are terrible, awful vacs overall.
Such a waste of good engineers only to restrict them to clunky, upright, heavy vacs which can't clean the stairs, can't operate on battery power, and do a piss poor job shampooing carpets with filthy air.
Awful.
Such a waste of good engineers only to restrict them to clunky, upright, heavy vacs which can't clean the stairs, can't operate on battery power, and do a piss poor job shampooing carpets with filthy air.
Awful.
panasonicvac
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Enlighten me more on how they're such horrible cleaners?
He
Opened his mouth and already spoke. Your not going to get enlightened your going to get dumber if he continues.
Odavid is that the right belt cap? I do believe it's the kirby cap where it looks like the paint is dripping. It's hard to tell with the pic
Opened his mouth and already spoke. Your not going to get enlightened your going to get dumber if he continues.
Odavid is that the right belt cap? I do believe it's the kirby cap where it looks like the paint is dripping. It's hard to tell with the pic
LesinUtah
I too disagree with panasonic1053's point of view, so I have him on my hidden members list now.
~Ben
I too disagree with panasonic1053's point of view, so I have him on my hidden members list now.
~Ben
odavid123
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Lesinutah
Yes the very first Bakelite belt cap that came after the brass one had a similar design. The more familiar belt cap appeared late in production and was mostly prominent with the 2C-505 , although late model C were also fitted with it .
When I refer to the C models the same goes for the R series as well . On the R there was another variation of a permanent fixed nozzle that came with the brass belt cap .
Yes the very first Bakelite belt cap that came after the brass one had a similar design. The more familiar belt cap appeared late in production and was mostly prominent with the 2C-505 , although late model C were also fitted with it .
When I refer to the C models the same goes for the R series as well . On the R there was another variation of a permanent fixed nozzle that came with the brass belt cap .
huskyvacs
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Please disregard panasonic1053 's comments. He seems to have issues with Vacuumland over drama with the VCCC so he's just attacking everyone to try and ruin the site. He has been doing comments like that since the day he joined.
