Time To Trim the Kirby 2C

[vacuumheaven05]

Hello to rugsucker, this is Liam. I am fairly new to Vacuumland and I'm a vintage antique vacuum collector. I have over 15 vintage antique and rare vacuum cleaners. I recently bought a Kirby Model 2C from eBay, for only $300 plus shipping, What a bargain. The vacuum also came with the complete set of attachments, but even more stunningly, the factory original bag, which is in mint condition. Its even more rare because unlike most early Kirby bags, which were made of herringbone fabric, some including mine are made of corduroy material. I am in the process of restoring, repairing my Kirby 2C, but the vacuum did not come with any factory original headlight hood trim or a bumper, since I first got it for this past Christmas. I heard you may have tons of vintage antique vacuum cleaners and parts. I was wondering, do you happen to have by any chance, factory original headlight hood trim and a bumper for a Kirby model 505. They are identical to the trim off of a Kirby 2C. I will be using those parts to trim my Kirby 2C and finish its restoration. Do you have anything for a Kirby model 505 or even a Kirby 2C, as far as trim. I will also need factory original Kirby 2C front and rear wheels, they were thinner than 505-515 wheels. I only have 505-515 wheels on my Kirby 2C, they are not original to the machine. Any answers, please contact me, the sooner the better.

 

[rugsucker]

Kirby

I have many Kirbys from early 50s to Sentria,mostly good to very good, BUT have only had 1 505,not complete or nice and nothing older.There are boxes of misc older Kirby small parts that are stored with Heritage & newer attachments.Probably nothing as old as 505 and as Tom said earlier in so many words it is time for them to take up space in a dumpster and not in my building.Don't know how soon I will see them but when I do they go OUT one way or another!

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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Okay, Well, when you get a chance some time soon, please check in your building and take a look at what the oldest spare small Kirby parts are. There may be something from a 505 or older, like trim or wheels, that could be buried deep inside all the boxes and bins of older Kirby parts. The next time you go to your building, please have a look and tell me what are the oldest Kirby parts that you have. Take your time with looking and look through as many old Kirby parts bins as possible. As they say, look down to the nitty gritty, the stuff at the very bottom. If you find anything as far as a 505 headlight hood trim and a bumper or 2C wheels, please let me know some time soon. Even the headlight hood trim and bumper from a Kirby 508, if you find that, will also work for my 2C. They were identical in shape, mainly the headlight trim to a Kirby 505, but the difference was they were grey instead of black. The next time you get a chance, if you find something, I am very willing to buying it immediately through eBay. I live in Frederick, MD and you are in Tennessee. You Know, maybe just by pure luck, something good will turn up. It would be a miracle if something did. They say it's like digging in a gold mine, for those big giant pieces of gold.
From Liam

 

[lesinutah]

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Trim off up to 515 would be either grey or black as the headlight didn't change until 516. If he has any 505 to 515 the armature, coil headlight trim etc would work on a 2c. I'd settle for what he can find.
He probably has a vacuum you never heard of or seen before
I'd suggest taking a trip and finding everything you will ever need.

 

[hoover300]

Trim changed to red with the 513, though the trim itself would fit on a 505 from models as late as the d80.

 

[hoover300]

*if it already has the holes drilled for the longer trim

 

[electrolux137]

 


 


<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a name="start_44277.460925"></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a name="startPOSTER_44277.4"></a><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Hoover300  is correct. The 513 was the first model to have red headlight trim and a red rug nozzle bumper. </span></span></span></span>


 


<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">It still had a gray handle grip and the older-style logo on the belt lifter. (The red handle grip, with flip-down cord release, and the new, more angular logo on the belt lifter, came out on the Model 514.)</span></span></span>


 


<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">It was the first model with the "push-push" switch instead of a toggle switch. </span></span></span>


 


<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">It had a new, very dramatic bag design where a long line went down the left side of the bag, through the left side of the "K," then back up in a "V" shape going through the right side of the "Y." This is my favorite Kirby bag.
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[lesinutah]

I'm

Well aware of the color change my point is a beggar can't be choosy. It doesn't have to be a 2c to 505. The holes for the rivets would be different after 515. F÷Ed the unrelenting beast if you wish. You still bothered about my comment on the 514 and 515 motor will fit.
Maybe you can have Liam McDermott email you 6 times a day asking for 2c trim and it would be very helpful asap. Please by all means. It's not like electrolux137 doesn't have an in depth few pages explaining kirby history.
Like I said 2c trim is needed from a 505 or earlier vacuum to finish off my 2c.
In addition maybe rugsucker won't reply. I know you mentioned you don't have his phone number or email address but,Les do you know ow how to get a hold of rugsucker because I need trim for my 2c prewar kirby a 505 or older machine would be needed.
Hey rugsucker answered do you think he will have the trim for a pre war kirby that's a 505 or older. He's looking but do you think he has the trim because I need it for my 2c.


Please feel free to answer his every question atleast 6 times a day. He would greatly appreciate it asap thank you.
If electrolux has a kirby with red trim maybe he has an extra set of trim or motor that would fit his pre war 2c. I think you should look for trim that would fit his prewar 2c. If you could respond asap that would be greatly appreciated.











I guess the operator doesn't care every other thread iss being flooded with the same question and the same requests. I wonder if the moderator has trim for a prewar kirby from a 505 or older vacuum.

 

[lesinutah]

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Reply does anyone have trim from a 505 or older kirby for my prewar model 2c kirby.
I.havent heard from anyone in 5 minutes. If everyone could check snd respond asap would greatly be appreciated.
I was thinking maybe someone else might have a 505 or older trim for my prewar model 2c kirby.




IDK I think 3 more threads in the next hour is needed asap.





Is the moderator asleep



Does anyone..................

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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Are you angry at me, I did not do anything wrong, I just want to know if anyone out there has the parts, that I need for my Kirby 2C. I hope I can rely on rugsucker and I'm very excited that he said he will take a look in his building. I hope something good happens, a miracle maybe and he does find something that I hope to find, to finish my 2C restoration. I wish rugsucker very good luck on looking around for the parts.
From Liam

 

[luxlife]

Why don’t you turn it over to God and just wait.

Your daily messages won’t make the parts appear any sooner.

Most of us have waited a long time for the right parts to show up. It took 3 years for me to find correct version of power nozzle for my Canadian Electrolux and it was worth the wait. You can always try calling Kirby dealers around the country and see if any of them have parts for older machines, but it’s a shame that you’d rather burn your bridges here by writing these daily manic messages. Here’s an idea: call the factory and see if they’ll restore your 2C. If it were me, I would have learned my lesson after about restoration after I caused permanent damage from installing the field coil upside down.

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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I did not mean to sound rude or anything, I'm very sorry for my inconvenience to Lesinutah. I do hope that rugsucker, finds something for my Kirby 2C, if and when he can. I wish him very good luck, so happy hunting. But until a miracle happens and or I at least get one of the things that I need to finish my 2C restoration, I will wait patiently and not keep asking again and again for what I need. It's a deal. If you can give me some ideas luxlife, or anyone else, on vacuum stores around the country or Kirby service centers, that may have vintage antique vacuum cleaner parts, specifically to Kirby 505's or older prewar Kirby's, please let me know some time soon. I'm always interested on knowing, so that I can call them and ask, if they are far away, or if close, just go to them in person.
From Liam

 

[luxlife]

I’d start with the internet.

From where you’re located, you have all of Maryland, Virginia and the D.C. metro to search.

 

[electrolux137]

 


 


    

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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Hi, to rugsucker, It's Liam. Just wondering how everything is going. What's new? When you get a chance to look for me, please try to look for the parts, that I will need to finish my Kirby 2C restoration. It's the 505 headlight hood trim and bumper, that I was talking about. Take you time and don't worry. If you do find something like 505 headlight hood trim and or a bumper, then message me as soon as possible. For now, take your time with looking in your building. Don't worry, I will be patient
Thanks From Liam

 

[opelgtkarl]

Liam,
I know that all of us here understand that you are very excited about your 2C and that you want to restore it back to factory condition. With that being said, it is very exciting to find a very rare machine. I was over the moon when I found my first 505 or my 3C. However, restorations take time. It’s true that there may be parts out there, but it won’t always be immediate. I’m still looking for an original bag for my 505 and I’ve be looking FOR 15 YEARS. The important thing is to look forward to the future and let fate bring the parts to you over time. Keep eyes on eBay and local listings. We all know you are looking for the parts, but don’t need a reminder every day. We are all looking for something and eventually we will find them or move on. I understand where you are coming from as I have several machines that are in need of parts, but it’s a waiting game that can’t be rushed. I mean nothing negative by this in any way, I just thought I’d offer some perspective

 

[rugsucker]

"Whats new?"

1.I have a 2 story & attic vac store building that I will take more time to sort & empty this year.Kirbys are maybe 30% of contents & ALL will go.
2.I have a book store 1 block away with 100s of feet of shelves & 1000s of books that takes most of my time.I also do some vac repair for long time customers which is why I have a Rainbow on my bench that will need a blowtorch to disassemble.
3.I am moving from a small booth at an antique mall(1 block away)to a larger one that will mean moving some furniture an other collectible items as well as adding 100s more books and their shelves.
As above I have had nothing older than a 505 & don't think I have parts you need.I will take a quick look in boxes but am not as familiar with oldest Kirby vacs.If you or any in your area drive up on a trip or vacation you get my full attention and can climb the ladder to the Kirby parts room.Hope to have more info & pics soon on Kirbys but don't think I have your needed parts.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

OpelGTKarl

Karl,

I agree.

I too have a 505 that I wish to find an original black bag for (and a 515 that I want to find a gray bag and a 10-blade metal fan for), or any of the official replacement bags that Kirby used in the '50s and '60s. I try to space it out regarding finding all the original parts, and buy most of them from eBay.

I also was excited when, in the Christmas of 2012, I bought my 1985 Royal 880 locally for $25, but all it had included with it are two extension wands. It took me SIX YEARS to get the rest of the attachments (including the hose) for it.

~Ben

 

[vacuumheaven05]

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To rugsucker, I appreciate your time and effort that you will look for me when you get a chance. I know you say that you may not have parts that old, but if you have any spare time, please look on all floors, that includes the attic of your vacuum building. Please look carefully at all boxes and bins of vacuum parts, that have older Kirby parts. Try you best to look at the oldest Kirby parts and look thoroughly. If something that I mentioned does turn up, please let me know that you found it and describe what it is. No guarantees that you'll find something, but they say, it's always worth a try. The next time you go to the vacuum building, you may do the honors and at least give it a shot of looking thoroughly. No guarantees that you may find something but if you do, message me as soon as possible. Note: you say you have nothing older than a 505, but again, Headlight hood trim and a bumper from a Kirby 505, will work perfectly on my 2C. No guarantees that you'll find it, but it's at least worth a try. Good luck
From Liam