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air-waycharlie

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Here is a group shot of some new arrivals in the last year or so. I've been meaning to post a pic for a while but just did not get around to it.

From left to right: a Lux Renny that I acquired from ebay last month. Yes, it is too new for this category but I wanted to keep her in the group shot. The hose is perfect and relatively new and it has a new filter and brush roll. All tools present and accounted for.

Then we have a Kirby 1CB according to the plate on the bottom. It was a birthday gift from Tania Voigt and Terry Lattz. I received it in Jan. of this year. It was all original but I wanted to use it so I put on a replacement bag, (I had the Kirby patch sewn on), added a zipper, mini-emptor, fill tube, 4-strip brush roll and presto-chango, I have a daily driver. Duane Taylor did some mechanical work and Tania had it buffed out. Stunning Kirby with a disposable bag.

Next is a NIB Filter Queen 31 that my spouse got for me for my birthday. The purchase was before my birthday but I wanted it so here it is. This came from Ruth Hollander in St. Louis. The tool ring has been replaced with one that will hold a floor brush instead of the felt pad. A floor brush was acquired and is being spa treated at Ken Wagman's.

Finally, is the Kenmore Saturn with a power nozzle. All original including the owner's manual. Everything works. The wands are correct replacement courtesy of Tania and the vacuum was a birthday gift from Fred Nelson. Nice gift! It has all the attachments and a supply of bags thanks to Dan Pontow.

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Spa Treatment!

For a pair of Eureka's! The older one, (model number unknown), from the 1930's(?), and the brown 250A both went to the Taylor Treatment Center in Mequon, WI, for some light work and then Tania took them to her buffer friend in Racine, WI.

Finally back home after a 6 month trip but well worth it.

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An Air-Way Rarity.

I may have posted pics of the Super Chief before but I don't think I ever included the attachments so here are some glamor shots of her. The Super Chief was my birthday present to me, 2 years ago.

Here it is with the hose, wands, original boxes, tools, bag, disposable bags, cord, etc.

Differences from the early model, the Chief, are: the handle is now metal and no longer bake-a-lite, the power cord from the main vacuum to the power nozzle is rubber not metal, the power nozzle has an on/off switch instead of pulling the plug to turn it off, a headlight has been added and the power nozzle is slightly wider. The required amperage is the same and the motors are the same as the Chief.

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Dust Indicator Swivel Dome

Pointing towards the handle so the suction is directed to the hose for your above the floor cleaning needs.

On/Off toggle switch can be seen at the very top on the right.

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Dust Indicator Swivel Dome

Pointing towards the rug nozzle so the suction is directed to the rotating brush. Ready for your carpets and throw rugs.

The dirt finder head light will lead the way. No dirt, grime, filth, deadly germs or the like will escape containment from the wood pulp cellulose bag.

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Problems with tight spaces?

Not anymore! You can use the crevice tool on the wands with the hose or direct connect to the end of the handle and lift the lightweight Super Chief to get any corner, radiator, furnace duct or tight space clean.

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Kirby

The Kirby is actually called a Classic Omega. (Note the sign on the handle, belt lifter, and bag patch.)

PS: Call me crazy but how did you get the patch off of the original bag? I got Classic 1-CR and it had an Omega bag on it, so I wanted to take it off.

And I kind of wanted to sew it on my jacket. :P

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Kirby Manufacturers Spec Plate

My Kirby is a Classic hence the model number: 1CR. It would have brown trim.

The Kirby Omega was a 1CB and the trim was Rosewood.

The patch was one that I got years ago most likely at a convention. The bag is a genuine Kirby replacement bag from ESSCO, purchased several hears ago. You can sew an Omega patch on a bag and put it on a Classic--I've seen it done many times. Or you can sew a Classic patch on a bag and put it on an Omega.

The Kirby I have is considered to be a Classic.

The 2CB in red is the Classic III and the 3CB in blue is the Tradition.

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