My next big project ! Wish me luck these are in pretty bad shape although the bag on the none-electric Vacuette is in good condition . What you see here is a model C from 1934-1935 ish and “The new Vac-u-ette ” ( none electric) from 1925
My next big project ! ( vacuette , model C)
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mivintagevacs
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Nice! I look forward to seeing your progress! I’d love to find a model c someday!
Very cool!
David,
I have no doubt they will both look better than new when your done. Take lots of pictures as you go. I would love to know the serial number of your model C, as it appears to be set up the same as mine. Pictured is my ID tag serial number 124242
Jim
David,
I have no doubt they will both look better than new when your done. Take lots of pictures as you go. I would love to know the serial number of your model C, as it appears to be set up the same as mine. Pictured is my ID tag serial number 124242
Jim
kwalsh97214
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How many different upright Vacuette models (non-electric and electric) were produced and sold? (Vacuumland postings mention a model C and a model J.)
What was the most popular Vacuette model?
Thanks.
What was the most popular Vacuette model?
Thanks.
Ben,
Thank you!
Jim,
Of course! I will make sure to post images here next week when I am done with the restoration . I will include an image of the ID plate.
and finally Kevin,
There were a few different Vacuette (none electric models) here are the main ones :
-1919 Model B
-1921-1925 Model C and improved Model C
-1925-1930
"The New Vac-u-ette" and "The wireless Vac-u-ette)
there were at least 6 different bag designs.
As for "The Vacuette Electric" . these were the 2 main models:
Model E.L : Door to Door model with the foot toggle switch and a wide array of attachments.
Model (E.L) J. : Retail model with the switch on the handle and limited optional attachments sold seperatly.
I can go more in detail later of the differences between each model ..
I hope i was able to answer your questions.
Thanks
David
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Thank you!
Jim,
Of course! I will make sure to post images here next week when I am done with the restoration . I will include an image of the ID plate.
and finally Kevin,
There were a few different Vacuette (none electric models) here are the main ones :
-1919 Model B
-1921-1925 Model C and improved Model C
-1925-1930
"The New Vac-u-ette" and "The wireless Vac-u-ette)
there were at least 6 different bag designs.
As for "The Vacuette Electric" . these were the 2 main models:
Model E.L : Door to Door model with the foot toggle switch and a wide array of attachments.
Model (E.L) J. : Retail model with the switch on the handle and limited optional attachments sold seperatly.
I can go more in detail later of the differences between each model ..
I hope i was able to answer your questions.
Thanks
David
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kwalsh97214
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Thanks for your help. That is a good overview.
dysonman1
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My old vacuum parts catalogs from the late 1930's list the 'Keystone' as a retail Kirby version. I'm sure it was a 'great depression' kind of machine like a Hoover "Norca".
It was a line of vacuums S&F produced . Very beautiful line ! ( I’m aware of at least 5 models )
If anyone has a keystone for sale I would love to purchase it .
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If anyone has a keystone for sale I would love to purchase it .
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Nice , it’s a model J with switch on the handle 
bvac6
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Odavid123
I'm glad you got them (also happy I sold them)! I'm looking forward to seeing the restores!
I'm glad you got them (also happy I sold them)! I'm looking forward to seeing the restores!
kirbyklekter
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These two will look fantastic
when completed. They already look pretty good for vacuums being 89ish and 98 yrs.old!
Better than a lot of what we see pulled out of attics,basements and barns. Can't wait
to see them at the finish line! Billy
when completed. They already look pretty good for vacuums being 89ish and 98 yrs.old!
Better than a lot of what we see pulled out of attics,basements and barns. Can't wait
to see them at the finish line! Billy
The New Vacuette , Restored!
Hi I have an update !
The new Vacuette is fully restored and here is how it turned out . The C model is in the final stages and should be ready sometimes next week
Let me know how I did on the Vacuette
Hi I have an update !
The new Vacuette is fully restored and here is how it turned out . The C model is in the final stages and should be ready sometimes next week
Let me know how I did on the Vacuette
WOW!!
David,
She looks fantastic just like new. You do wonderful work. I hope to add one of these in my collection someday. They do come up for sale from time to time. Thanks for sharing!
Jim
David,
She looks fantastic just like new. You do wonderful work. I hope to add one of these in my collection someday. They do come up for sale from time to time. Thanks for sharing!
Jim
mivintagevacs
Well-known member
Fantastic work it looks beautiful! That was a quick turnaround too!
Model C restored !
Finally !
This one was a long time in the making , I originally purchased this unit with a wireless Vacuette. It was in a pretty bad shape and I had to hunt for parts to get this back together to it’s original state ! Here she is , Model C with the rare brass belt cover and H/L . Circa 1934/1935.
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Finally !
This one was a long time in the making , I originally purchased this unit with a wireless Vacuette. It was in a pretty bad shape and I had to hunt for parts to get this back together to it’s original state ! Here she is , Model C with the rare brass belt cover and H/L . Circa 1934/1935.
Please follow me on instagram @ collectingdust_kirby
