New in box Kirby Heritage II
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portable
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Wow, Andrew! What a score! I love that bluish bag. It's gonna be so purdy. Please tell us when you've got the video posted. Good luck with the bearings.
compactelectra
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I'd run the machine first
To see if there are any problems. No use taking the machine apart and risking damaging it if it doesn't need it. I have gotten a few new machines including this brand new Legend II that sat in the box for years. Runs like a top. I'd try it for a bit before taking it apart.
To see if there are any problems. No use taking the machine apart and risking damaging it if it doesn't need it. I have gotten a few new machines including this brand new Legend II that sat in the box for years. Runs like a top. I'd try it for a bit before taking it apart.
vacfanatic
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Bearings
Thanks for the suggestions - NICE Legend there Fred! I was mostly brainstorming for worst case scenario if the bearings were bad. I think that they will be ok though, but I did order a service manual for disassembly instructions of the actual motor on the Heritage if needed down the road. I've torn apart a Sanitronic before but never got around to changing the bearings. I just wanted to have the service manual on hand for reference. (I also love to read and study such literature for my appliances).
So delivery is estimated no later than 1-20, but I'll know more once I get the UPS tracking # this week.
I also ordered some HEPA bags and a newer version of the Heritage 2 Hose - the one that has the plastic angled end like on the G series. The Heritage 2 that I used as a child had the newer hose. I'll of course keep this one as it's original but I don't really like the metal ended hose.
Since the attachments are no longer available for the Heritage 2, I think I'm going to locate a decent used set if I decide to use this machine much. As careful as I am with my things, if one of them somehow got damaged, I would be pretty upset. When my Schnauzer got ahold of my Diamond Edition massage cup and turned it into a chew toy, I was not overly devistated. $10 later I had a new replacement. I never left the Kirby attachment caddy on the floor again though
Andrew
Thanks for the suggestions - NICE Legend there Fred! I was mostly brainstorming for worst case scenario if the bearings were bad. I think that they will be ok though, but I did order a service manual for disassembly instructions of the actual motor on the Heritage if needed down the road. I've torn apart a Sanitronic before but never got around to changing the bearings. I just wanted to have the service manual on hand for reference. (I also love to read and study such literature for my appliances).
So delivery is estimated no later than 1-20, but I'll know more once I get the UPS tracking # this week.
I also ordered some HEPA bags and a newer version of the Heritage 2 Hose - the one that has the plastic angled end like on the G series. The Heritage 2 that I used as a child had the newer hose. I'll of course keep this one as it's original but I don't really like the metal ended hose.
Since the attachments are no longer available for the Heritage 2, I think I'm going to locate a decent used set if I decide to use this machine much. As careful as I am with my things, if one of them somehow got damaged, I would be pretty upset. When my Schnauzer got ahold of my Diamond Edition massage cup and turned it into a chew toy, I was not overly devistated. $10 later I had a new replacement. I never left the Kirby attachment caddy on the floor again though
Andrew
vacfanatic
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February 1986 to January 2011... She Slept...
February 1986 to January 2011... She Slept...
Let this beautiful machine see the light of day!!!!!!!
February 1986 to January 2011... She Slept...
Let this beautiful machine see the light of day!!!!!!!
vacfanatic
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YouTube Unboxing & Google Docs Link
I will be posting a link to the unboxing photos (about 200 of them), and about a 30 minute video I'll be making soon of the unboxing footage.
It's too cool of an experience to not share with everyone here who has the same vacuum cleaner passion that I do!!!
Andrew
I will be posting a link to the unboxing photos (about 200 of them), and about a 30 minute video I'll be making soon of the unboxing footage.
It's too cool of an experience to not share with everyone here who has the same vacuum cleaner passion that I do!!!
Andrew
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That is just so damned cool to see it still with it's factory shine, just astonishing really...
I think if I ever got a BNIB HeritageII, I'd probably pass out from the excitement of seeing a brand new Kirby that was never sold via the normal methods...
Does make me wonder why they never got sold though, Kirby dealers are always told to use up existing stock before moving onto the next new model, so how these ones were missed out, I don't know!!!
I think if I ever got a BNIB HeritageII, I'd probably pass out from the excitement of seeing a brand new Kirby that was never sold via the normal methods...
Does make me wonder why they never got sold though, Kirby dealers are always told to use up existing stock before moving onto the next new model, so how these ones were missed out, I don't know!!!
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Ive always liked the heretage-legend series kirbys... Very nice! They had a Heritage II at my local oreck clean home center as a trade in. The clerk was trying to give it to me but i refused, as i dont have that much room and ive been trying to evn out the herd. I should have took it, its one of my favorites.
VW
VW
kirbyloverdan
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We have Twins lol
WOW Andrew , so thats what mine looks like unboxed ? I wish I had the room to open mine and use it but I have too many (200+) Vacuums in a 1000 sqft. Bungalow lol . I did open the box and peek in but it will just sit until I put an addition onto my house and make the Vacuum room . Can`t wait to see the rest of the pics and video .
Daniel
WOW Andrew , so thats what mine looks like unboxed ? I wish I had the room to open mine and use it but I have too many (200+) Vacuums in a 1000 sqft. Bungalow lol . I did open the box and peek in but it will just sit until I put an addition onto my house and make the Vacuum room . Can`t wait to see the rest of the pics and video .
Daniel
vacfanatic
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200+ Vacuums!
That qualifies for Hoarder status I'm down to 7. LOL
That qualifies for Hoarder status
I'm down to 7. LOLvac_whisperer
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Im at 17 vacs
and i think im at hoarder status!
VW
and i think im at hoarder status!
VW
kirbyloverdan
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Shhh please don`t tell anyone lol.
I know my friend has been on me to start selling my Vacuums . I can`t stop buying them HELP ! lol
Do not call Hoarders on me , I do not have a problem lol .
I know my friend has been on me to start selling my Vacuums . I can`t stop buying them HELP ! lol
Do not call Hoarders on me , I do not have a problem lol .
If you are a vacuum collector-its ADDICTIVE!
vacfanatic
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Unboxing Video and Slideshow
Here is the unboxing video and video slideshow I made for this memorable event ;-) Yes, it's just under 1 hour long!
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Here is the unboxing video and video slideshow I made for this memorable event ;-) Yes, it's just under 1 hour long!
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vintagecanister
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Absolutely beautiful........
Love the fresh shine, right outta the box. Congrats!
Love the fresh shine, right outta the box. Congrats!
vacfanatic
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Thanks Steve! It was so much fun to open up, and I was totally suprised how well preserved it all was. The only part that had slight discoloration was the clear shampoo tank. I think the plastic just changes a bit with age.
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