NEWB Kirby Classic III Question

[troikascott]

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to the forum, but am a lifelong vacuum enthusiast. I am on my second restoration. My first was a Sentria that was in OK, but not great shape. I am currently working on a Kirby Classic III that is turning out pretty well.

My question is actually about the handle. It has a plastic form fitting red piece that fits on the back of the aluminum handle, and attaches with one twist screw. However, it seems very flimsy and rattles. Am I missing something, or is that just this particular build? It just doesn't seem like a Kirby standard, and feels cheap.

Your advice is most appreciated!

Thanks,

Scott

 

[ncovert]

These are inherent...

...to the early Classic III handles. The original (1976-77) run had these, and they were very flimsy. I recommend finding a 1978-79 handle, as they are much better and more comfortable.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Scott,

What Noah said is correct... they are also more widely available and that design replaced the original one after January 1978.

~Ben