electrolux137
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Tom, I noticed that right off and wondered about it.
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Tom, I noticed that right off and wondered about it.
Using a "brand new in the box" Kirby 519 today ... or is there a better way?
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super-sweeper
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Good eye,I wondered about that plug! Maybe the original owner took the original cord off the machine for a customer, and threw the rest back in that beautiful box!
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i would use it once i na while
I cant keep a vacuum just sitting there for to long i have to take it out put it together and use it. All my vacuums get a run every few months, of course my compact electra c9 is my daily driver and works wonders .My newly acquired electrolux model zb 86 was fully rebuilt and is now near mint i cant help but use it and vacuum whit it just to nice but that is just my opinion . i do put all my vacuums in the same room temperature is control and check often not to cold not to hot not to humid hose are put away properly ect .
I cant keep a vacuum just sitting there for to long i have to take it out put it together and use it. All my vacuums get a run every few months, of course my compact electra c9 is my daily driver and works wonders .My newly acquired electrolux model zb 86 was fully rebuilt and is now near mint i cant help but use it and vacuum whit it just to nice but that is just my opinion . i do put all my vacuums in the same room temperature is control and check often not to cold not to hot not to humid hose are put away properly ect .
super-sweeper
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While it was not New-In-Box, my new Heritage II Legend has seen about 10 or so uses since 1988, and GENTLE uses, too!
kirbyrama
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Perhaps
The original gray and red cord had dryrotted with age and was unsafe to use.
The original gray and red cord had dryrotted with age and was unsafe to use.
beerad
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Wow
That is one beautiful Kirby
Is it possible to post a pic of the hose and tools together ?
That is one beautiful Kirby
Is it possible to post a pic of the hose and tools together ?
I noticed the cord as well. What a beautifull machine.
My grandmothers first Kirby was a model 519. And how I loved that machine. Oh how I would like a new in the box unused 519 to remember her by. I do have one for restoration and hope to be able to do that some time soon.
My grandmothers first Kirby was a model 519. And how I loved that machine. Oh how I would like a new in the box unused 519 to remember her by. I do have one for restoration and hope to be able to do that some time soon.
kirbyloverdan
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Wow a 5
Year old thread resurrected and it continues like or was still 2009 pretty Kool
Dan
Year old thread resurrected and it continues like or was still 2009 pretty Kool
Dan
super-sweeper
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Hey, at times I carry on like it was 1959!
lillylux
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I am jealous of you! That Kirby 519 is a time traveler for sure! Did I hear you say that you had the original cord? Because my 519 does and I do leave it in place but for safety reasons another Kirby cord is plugged in where the switch plug in is just for using purposes and the old cord is strictly "for show". I would run the motor from time to time to keep everything alive. It is so pristine! Thanks for sharing it with us!
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