My "Not so New" Toy

[compactelectra]

Mike

Welcome to the D80 club. And you did it with such style <br
Fred

 

[compactelectra]

Here's The One

That the vac guy in Omaha restored for me. A 561 with the fabulous "Starburst" belt lifter. And in RED no less. Red and grey. My earliest memory of a Kirby.

 

[compactelectra]

And What Better

Than to have the fabulous Ms. Tania demonstrating the use of the attachments?

 

[brandon_w_t]

Omaha guy

And who might this guy be? IM IN OMAHA!!!! Im sending my 512 to him!! <br
Please at least get me an email or phone #

 

[vinvac]

Mike.. <br
I am jealous! I have a Dual 80...now to get to Omaha for a make over <br <br
Morgan

 

[brandon_w_t]

another close collector

Dubuque! Thats not too far from omaha <br
I really want to start talking to the guy in omaha. Sounds like he knows quite a bit about restoring!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Although I'm HOOVER through and through,

I MUST say."Look at that shine" You could floss your teeth in that reflection. Helen Keller can see herself.

 

[normvac]

Yes, I would like his number too. I have a Dual 80 that I would like to have an estimate on having polished
Norm
Name, number, email.
[email protected]

 

[buffster]

Thank you...

for all the generous compliments, but I don't deserve the credit. I'm just the lucky guy who owns it. <br
Fred dear... <br
Where did you find that photo of me?! Don't ya love my pumps and Danish Modern furniture. <br
I must take some photography lessons from you. Your pictures are much better than mine. Your 561 is stunning. I think it's even more brilliant than mine! Fabulous <br
BTW, some long overdue birthday goodies are on there way to you... finally <br
And, I know I owe you a call <br
Mike

 

[dial-a-nap]

Your D80 is just stunning!

This is Fred picking up his machine in Omaha. These machines are just incredible when they come back. Patience is a virtue but the payoff for a short wait is better than new. Terry, Fred, Mike and I all have machines done by this shop. The owner is a vintage car collector and has the polishing wheels in the basement of the shop.

 

[xraytech]

Mike <br
The Dual 80 is beautiful
Also the picture you claim to be you vacuuming with the Danish modern furniture in the background is the same picture in Grandma's Kirby Classic book except you are vacuuming with a Classic instead. Why didn't you ever tell us that you were a model for Kirby <br
Sam

 

[dial-a-nap]

Wow - life size Fred! <br
Oh well, you can see more of the vacuum shop!

 

[jdinstl]

My heartfelt sympathy...

...goes out to those who are judging the Best Restoration at the Convention <br
You really have your work cut out for you <br
John

 

[brandon_w_t]

Dial- a nap

Can you PM me. Im in omaha too. I would like to talk to you about vacuums! I am getting an all original 518. and a classic red looking 512 but has original trim wheels emptor and cord...

 

[electroluxkirby]

Wow! I needed sun glasses to look at those pictures. Absolutely beautiful. I think my Kirby Legend II needs to get a face lift.

 

[hamiltonbeachbo]

Hmmm .... Can't believe I missed this thread from earlier in the week
Wow, great Dual 80 Mike
Enjoy!
Pat

 

[moderncleveland]

Love the colors! Never saw that green before...