OK what handle and model does thiss belong 2?

[kirbymodel2c]

Ok people what handle of vacuum cleaner and model does this belong 2?;o)

 

[kirbymodel2c]

P.S

p.s 1 guess each only. )

 

[electrolux~137]

Hmmmm. Trick question?! The handle and black rubber handle-grip shown here were used for several early models.

 

[tom519]

I would say at least one of the models that used the black rubber handle was the 505 ??

 

[tom519]

Forgot to say KIRBY - 505

 

[swiveltop]

Kirby Tradition

 

[marukap]

Well, since the metal appears to be cracked and has been repaired AND I believe I can see the suggestion of a cord protector peeking out from the backside, I'm going to stick my neck out and say it is one of those switch-on-handle numbers. Is it a Kirby 3R?

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Yep!

Congrates Martin it is a kirby model 3R)
Oh! By the way the handle isn't cracked its just a mark that needs cleaning off. Its not been restored yet.

Hope to show you pics of it once its been done.

James )

 

[marukap]

Thanks, James. That was fun. Keep the puzzles coming!

The handle on my 3R is tragically cracked. Somebody overtightened the set screw with disastrous consequences. I guess the cut-out for the switch weakened the integrity of the metal...I don't suppose you have a spare???

Now, before any of you mega-purists say anything about my pics, know that I am painfully aware that my 3R is far from perfect. Besides the cracked handle, the original black grip was a lost cause. I fashioned a replacement by applying multiple coats of "Plasti-Dip". In the super close-up shots it looks pretty gross, but from across the room, not so bad.

Of course, the bag is wrong and, of course I have no business putting a rug nozzle with a belt lifter (red yet!) on this machine. The cord is not original and there is a question as to whether or not I have the correct handle fork and tube for a 3R.

Bad Marty, bad bad BADDD!

 

[marukap]

More 3R pics

 

[marukap]

Next

 

[marukap]

Last of the rogues gallery.

 

[lux1521]

If I were you I'd find a good welder in your area that had aluminum welding capabilities. Once welded you could probably buff out most of the damage. Any pictures of the complete machine?

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Very nice

Very nice Martin!! I didn't know you had a 3R I knew you have a 3C. Where did U get your 3R from? Was it expensive?

James)

 

[marukap]

It was a gift from a fellow VCCCr several years ago.

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Good

I got mine cheap off ebay)

 

[ohio_tuec]

Yes, but I'm sure shipping to "the other side of the pond" must cost a king's ransom? Does it not?

 

[kirbymodel2c]

ummm

Ummm actully it wasn't that bad.)