Restored Kirby 509 completed a second time

[toastermike]

Mid 2014 I completed restoration of a Kirby 509, so I thought. A couple of months ago I found and installed a new motor that sounds and runs like new and an original metal brush roll. Then I found some original rubber wheels in good shape and replaced the new black plastic ones. Last night I installed a new replica bag in place of the new black one from Kirby. Did this model originally have washers on the wheels? If so I will add them and I think it's really done!

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Mike,

That's very impressive! I just recently had my 1977 Kirby Classic III's motor bearings replaced, and now it also has a new belt lifter label and lens!



~Ben

 

[electrolux137]

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Beautiful!! No washers on the wheels. I'm pretty sure that ended with the C/R models. Some of the washers were painted red.

 

[coffeecanman]

I don't know about the 509, but both of my 505s had washers on the (original) wheels. I believe my 508 did too but I can't remember for sure.

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi Mike.

<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">You've got a great Kirby 509. Don't get finger prints on the nicely polished aluminium

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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Yeah the 505s and most 508s had washers on the wheels still.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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[toastermike]

Thanks Ben. Your Classic III looks great! I need to replace my belt lifter lens and trim some time.

Mike