picked up 4 vintage vacuums for $10 including a cleveland suction cleaner
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kirbymodel2c
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Hi Nick, Yes I've washed my Kirby Classic bag in the washing machine on a cool/warm wash not HOT lol.
I might wash it in the sink by hand first so the bulk of the dust/dirt is removed before you put it in the washer. Don't want all the dirt going in to your washing machine
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Mr George...Yep I have four R series Kirbys.
James)
I might wash it in the sink by hand first so the bulk of the dust/dirt is removed before you put it in the washer. Don't want all the dirt going in to your washing machine
)Mr George...Yep I have four R series Kirbys.
James
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Kirby Classic 1CR
Nick,
I was talking about the Classic 1CR's serial #, not the older (1930s) R. The Classic 1CR was produced from 1970-73.
~Ben
Nick,
I was talking about the Classic 1CR's serial #, not the older (1930s) R. The Classic 1CR was produced from 1970-73.
~Ben
Update
I just took apart the mystery kirby. There was nothing stuck in the fan, the bearings were VERY dry. So dry in fact, It felt and sounded like something wedged in the fan case. I applied oil to the bearing behind the fan, and put some more in what appeared to be an oil port. After an hour of oiling and turning the motor, It began to free up. It now runs without any ill sounds
As for the cracked fan case and missing belt cover, I used a well known fix all..duct tape 
Its very ghetto I know but I wanted to see it work. Boy does it work! Its so quiet that all you can hear is the sound of rushing air, you can barely hear the motor. So now I'm 3 for 4 on this find, now I just need to get the cleveland going. I'm sure it will work I just need to rig up a cord. Does anybody know where to find braided fabric cord?
I just took apart the mystery kirby. There was nothing stuck in the fan, the bearings were VERY dry. So dry in fact, It felt and sounded like something wedged in the fan case. I applied oil to the bearing behind the fan, and put some more in what appeared to be an oil port. After an hour of oiling and turning the motor, It began to free up. It now runs without any ill sounds
As for the cracked fan case and missing belt cover, I used a well known fix all..duct tape Its very ghetto I know but I wanted to see it work. Boy does it work! Its so quiet that all you can hear is the sound of rushing air, you can barely hear the motor. So now I'm 3 for 4 on this find, now I just need to get the cleveland going. I'm sure it will work I just need to rig up a cord. Does anybody know where to find braided fabric cord?brandon_w_t
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hygiene903
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Nice Finds, Nick!
The Cleveland is definitely a rare machine, I've never seen one before! It will look nice when it's cleaned & polished, hope it turns out to be a good runner. I have a Eureka G2 that is similar to yours, but mine is polished instead of painted and has a different bag.
Hope you will be able to find the parts you need to restore the Kirby R, it is also a somewhat rare machine. And the Classic will look great when it's polished. Congratulations on some great finds, and here's a pic of my G2.
Jeff
The Cleveland is definitely a rare machine, I've never seen one before! It will look nice when it's cleaned & polished, hope it turns out to be a good runner. I have a Eureka G2 that is similar to yours, but mine is polished instead of painted and has a different bag.
Hope you will be able to find the parts you need to restore the Kirby R, it is also a somewhat rare machine. And the Classic will look great when it's polished. Congratulations on some great finds, and here's a pic of my G2.
Jeff
gsheen
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What a great find. I wish it was possible to find vacuums like that with ease over here in SA
It lives!!
After blowing a few breakers, taping wires, I bastardized that cleveland together.
I just grabbed a quick-plug and threw it on the old cord with an extension cord.
Heres a short video of the first successful startup
(its still uploading so it may be 10 mins before its up)
It runs great, though its hard to push across carpet because theres no height adjustment. I need to find a way to replace the wires coming out of the motor, I cant seem to get into it
After blowing a few breakers, taping wires, I bastardized that cleveland together.
I just grabbed a quick-plug and threw it on the old cord with an extension cord.
Heres a short video of the first successful startup
(its still uploading so it may be 10 mins before its up)
It runs great, though its hard to push across carpet because theres no height adjustment. I need to find a way to replace the wires coming out of the motor, I cant seem to get into it
Kirby R question
I noticed the motor on my kirby R spins the opposite direction, (Counter-Clockwise). My Eureka G does also but the fancase vents on the other side. Is there something seriously wrong with the motor? It just doesnt seem like the fan should spin that way with the way it vents to the bag. I first noticed when the belt wouldnt stay on.
I noticed the motor on my kirby R spins the opposite direction, (Counter-Clockwise). My Eureka G does also but the fancase vents on the other side. Is there something seriously wrong with the motor? It just doesnt seem like the fan should spin that way with the way it vents to the bag. I first noticed when the belt wouldnt stay on.
kirbykid
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i havent ever seen a kirby r in person so i wouldent know. but im prety shure all of the kirby fans are suposed to spin clockwise. do you know if the fan on the vacuum is an original kirby fan???
when I had it apart the fan looked original, although I'm not sure how to tell. I remember we used to have an electric wall clock that if you unplugged it in plugged it back in, it would run backwards. I sure hope its working as designed
hooverbaby
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Love that early Cleveland!
kirbykid
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could you post a picture of the fan? if the bag inflates, then it was probably made that way
kirbykid
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what about the model r??? will you sell that???
kirbymodel2c
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Hi,
Hi, You have still done a good job)
James)
Hi, You have still done a good job
)James
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fooseofhoove
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What beautiful vacuums!
