Restored/remanufactured Kirby Dual Sanitronic 80

[brandon_w_t]

Here is my 1968 Kirby Dual Sanitronic 80 vacuum cleaner.

I had this machine buffed out to new shine by the one and Only O'dowd's. If anyone remembers, its the same person that did Fred Nelsons stunning 560/1


Here is a list of NOS new parts that it has...

(dashes represent major parts replaced)

Outer bag- Genuine new kirby replacement- has a vinyl sani scraper pocket
Base bag guard
Top bag guard
Emptor assembly- new------
Light trim
Bumper
Wheels
Rug plate
Rug plate gasket
Belt lifter assembly
Nozzle gasket
Safety switch
Power switch
Handle latch
New old stock correct metal fan blade------
New belt pully
New front bearing
Brand spanking new Motor-------
New rear bearing
Brand new fan case housing--------

That about covers it. The only original parts are the nozzle shell, motor housing, emptor tray, handle assembly, and cord.

 

[brandon_w_t]

Closer up.

 

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Emptor side.

 

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The new emptor.

 

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Rear shot without emptor.

 

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Base.

 

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Nozzle removed.


I can imagine a new D80 was just like this!

This was the first time I literally ever got to see this machine assembled. It came to me in 100% disassembly, right down the the bare motor and all. Odowds vac shop completely buffed every screw and part whilst it was completely torn apart. Just like new, it turned out!

 

[brandon_w_t]

Fan....


Mmmhmm!

 

[brandon_w_t]

And there ya have it!

I literally use this machine to lightly vacuum the rug in my room. I keep it dusted and untouched. Its too incredibly gorgeous to really use! I dont want to spoil it!


I keep it on a shelf in my room usually. I showed it to my grandma and she about died! She fell in love with it and couldn't believe it was almost 43 years old.

 

[gmerkt]

Very sano-looking machine. Maybe better than new. I used to go to old car meets and look under the hoods, seeing many highly polished or shiny painted parts, as was never done originally to cars at the factory. But very nice.

I have a rugged, old D80 out in the garage, but it's very low on my list of priorities. I've had two more in the past but gave up on them. I've got a G Six ahead of the D80 that I'm trying to get finished on.

I saw a reconditioned D80 at the St. Vincent DePaul thrift store near here not long ago. It was a strange sight. Blue trim, blue wheels, with a blue Tradition bag on it. "What's wrong with this picture?" kind of thought. I picked it up and looked at the tag on the case which proclaimed that it's original config had been D80. At least it had a tag on the case; many reco's have the tag removed.

 

[04gtojustin]

thats a goregous looking ds80 i use to have one but gave it too my mom as she needed a vacuum i completely rebulit the motor put new brushroll belt and everything on it and took some aluminum polish polished it up and gave it to her she loves it!

 

[hoovercelebrity]

I've said it before and will say it again -- that's my favorite Kirby. I love that handle, with the narrow nozzle ... and that fabulous mid-60s green!
I had mine rebuilt; it runs like new...

I actually got this machine from John Lucia many years ago, when he was selling off some of his collection... Here's a before shot:

 

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Here's the after shot... opening it up when it arrived was like Christmas morning...

 

[a007kirbyman]

Brandon, Fred S & Kirby D80's...

Hello Brandon & Fred S.

Both of your D80's L@@K absolutely stunning in all their glory!!!

Thank you for posting them.

Cheers & hagn/d all,

Bill

 

[vac_whisperer]

That is an AWESOME POLISH JOB!

VW

 

[henry200]

I'm green with envy!

 

[kirbylux77]

Brandon & Fred, I am REALLY REALLY JEALOUS of you guys right now! Your Dual Sanitronic 80's are very pretty! Man, I wish my 519 looked as nice as that!

Rob

 

[electroluxkirby]

They are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I would love to have my Traditon and LII looking that good! I will be joining the D80 club sometime in the near future!

 

[eurekastar]

Very sharp!!! Besides the 560, that's my favorite vintage Kirby!