Rare original Kirby model 508 Suction Coupler

[odavid123]

When Kirby introduced the all new red and gray color themed model 508 in 1948 , with a brand new “Kirby Kabinet” , they also introduced a new Suction Coupler. That suction coupler was very different to any of their previous or future models . It is larger in size and has an additional permanent part inside , probably to help with suction .
Attached is a picture of a 508 coupler and a “normal “ 509 coupler ,

Note:
This came with a model 508 in a box with all the attachments .
Has any one seen this coupler before ?

 

[vacmadman]

508 coupler?

David,

This is the coupler that came with the 505 tools I just got. Could this coupler have been used on the 505 as well?

Jim

 

[odavid123]

Hi Jim , does it have the inside part as well ?

 

[vacmadman]

permanent part inside?

David,

No it does not.

Jim[this post was last edited: 9/17/2023-14:00]

 

[odavid123]

I thought so bc the one I’m showing was only produced with the 508 . Your 505 set of attachments is also extremely hard to find