cparman
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What's your favorite vintage Kirby model? If you own the particular model, post pictures if you have them, thanks.
What's your favorite vintage Kirby model?
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kirby
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kirby clasicIII i think or is it the kirby TRadition hard choice
kirbysthebest
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D-80, Omega, Tradition.
eurekastar
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Mine is the Model 560. I own the 560 in my profile photo. To me, it is the epitome of 1950s sensibility combined with a very classic design.
brandon_w_t
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Here are some of my favorites from my collection past and present.
The two kirbys I currently have in my collection. Kirby Vacuette wireless model C, and a completely restored Dual Sanitronic 80.
The two kirbys I currently have in my collection. Kirby Vacuette wireless model C, and a completely restored Dual Sanitronic 80.
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Here are two I restored for my friend.
A G3 with all new parts around. Came out quite beautiful. Almost new looking. Runs super smooth. Transmission works the best out of any G series I have used.
A Diamond edition. My favorite kirby vacuum made after the Dual Santronic 80. In my opinion, the best performing of all kirby machines. It has the pet brush roll. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to find a Diamond edition for my collection.
This machine came to me in poor shape. Someone left it outside in the rain. It was horridly corroded. I could never get it perfectly shiny. The bag was ok, but had a stain in it. I cleaned it all out and it ran great.
A G3 with all new parts around. Came out quite beautiful. Almost new looking. Runs super smooth. Transmission works the best out of any G series I have used.
A Diamond edition. My favorite kirby vacuum made after the Dual Santronic 80. In my opinion, the best performing of all kirby machines. It has the pet brush roll. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to find a Diamond edition for my collection.
This machine came to me in poor shape. Someone left it outside in the rain. It was horridly corroded. I could never get it perfectly shiny. The bag was ok, but had a stain in it. I cleaned it all out and it ran great.
thekirbylover
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the dual sani tronic 80 has to be my favourite it looks so nice
For me it's
The Sanitronic VII, with the Tradition being a close second.
The Sanitronic VII, with the Tradition being a close second.
kirby
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nice
djtaylor
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Mine is the D50. I have three. One is trimmed in "Classic" brown and has a Classic handle. I have put a genuine Kirby 'open-top' bag onto a Heritage II Mini-Emtor and use the cloth-like HEPA bags. It is a wonderful vacuum and does a great job.
Justin
Justin
truckerx
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I like the 505 and some C series
kirby
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nice looking machines
floor-a-matic
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@djtaylor & @jfalberti
That style Kirby bag was what came with my Classic 1CR
Out of all the Kirbys I own, the one I'm buying from vacuumaniac is going to be my #1 favorite Kirby.
That style Kirby bag was what came with my Classic 1CR
Out of all the Kirbys I own, the one I'm buying from vacuumaniac is going to be my #1 favorite Kirby.
That's a nice machine Erik
The bag on my Sanitronic VII is a Kirby replacement bag. The original one was the same color, and had the same logo print on it, but the ovals were much closer together. I'm keeping my eyes open for one.
Joe
The bag on my Sanitronic VII is a Kirby replacement bag. The original one was the same color, and had the same logo print on it, but the ovals were much closer together. I'm keeping my eyes open for one.
Joe
kirbykid
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My favorite would be a kirby tradition and 561 with the golden belt lifter and bag.
sadly, i dont have any of these
sadly, i dont have any of these
Miss Mercy
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jfalberti
Actually the bag that originally came with the Sanitronic VII was the closely spaced circles. The ovals didn't come out until the Dual Sanitronic 50.
Actually the bag that originally came with the Sanitronic VII was the closely spaced circles. The ovals didn't come out until the Dual Sanitronic 50.
stunnerable
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560/561 without question.
Something about that red against a well polished aluminum body just looks right.
Something about that red against a well polished aluminum body just looks right.
kirbyvacuum
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505
Hi All Mine is the Kirby 505
Hi All Mine is the Kirby 505
reo580
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Favorite Kirby
Mine would have to be the Classic Omega, late model with the armored bag. Mine looked like it was ready for the scrap yard when I found it. It had the armored bag and a very healthy motor which is why I bought it. I'm glad I did because after I restored it; the more I use it the fonder I get of it. I think I run this almost everyday.
Mine would have to be the Classic Omega, late model with the armored bag. Mine looked like it was ready for the scrap yard when I found it. It had the armored bag and a very healthy motor which is why I bought it. I'm glad I did because after I restored it; the more I use it the fonder I get of it. I think I run this almost everyday.
suckolux
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I had one I really loved, smaller nozzle I think tradition? Had light on the head to show if it was turning and paper bag inside. Wish I still had that.
kirbyvacuum
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Derek very nice job Doug
thunderhexed
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Classic Omega
Out of all of my Kirbys, I find that I always go back to my Omega, I love the way it handles, how smoothly it glides across the carpet while still forming the tightest of seals,how well it grooms and pulls the nap up, the color combo, its beastly look. I always love emptying the bag after a vacuum just to see what I'm pulling up. It pulls even the finest of grit up from under the pad. I can tell it keeps my carpets clean as with each vacuum, the results that come out of the bag are becoming less and less and this in a new house with new carpet.
I recently took the bag off, beat the dust from it, turned it inside out and whisked it with a broom - cleaned all the seals - performs like a champ!
Out of all of my Kirbys, I find that I always go back to my Omega, I love the way it handles, how smoothly it glides across the carpet while still forming the tightest of seals,how well it grooms and pulls the nap up, the color combo, its beastly look. I always love emptying the bag after a vacuum just to see what I'm pulling up. It pulls even the finest of grit up from under the pad. I can tell it keeps my carpets clean as with each vacuum, the results that come out of the bag are becoming less and less and this in a new house with new carpet.
I recently took the bag off, beat the dust from it, turned it inside out and whisked it with a broom - cleaned all the seals - performs like a champ!
caligula
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Favorite Kirby's.
For non-electric, it has to be the Vac-u-ette. For the electric's it has to be my 1-C circa 1935, and 2-C, that came out a few years later.
Alex Taber.
For non-electric, it has to be the Vac-u-ette. For the electric's it has to be my 1-C circa 1935, and 2-C, that came out a few years later.
Alex Taber.
2011hoover700
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Question regarding my personal favorites,
would a 6 amp armature in a 6 amp field make a same motor system significantly more powerful than a 5.5 amp armature in a 6 amp field? I noticed my omega has a completely identical motor set up to my tradition but has much greater power.
Thanks for your input.
would a 6 amp armature in a 6 amp field make a same motor system significantly more powerful than a 5.5 amp armature in a 6 amp field? I noticed my omega has a completely identical motor set up to my tradition but has much greater power.
Thanks for your input.
My favourite vintage Kirby is the Heritage II. I've used them several times I just like how it feels like my Classic III, but has the bag system and the beautiful red and black color scheme.
Though, my favourite Kirby is my Sentria. I just love that machine.
Though, my favourite Kirby is my Sentria. I just love that machine.
My favorite vintage machine would be the 514. I love the plaid design on the attachment boxes, and the push-push switch. Mine has the original 6 blade fan, and wheels. I got it at Goodwill for $8.09, repacked the bearings and it is now one my nicest pre 516 machines. It was also made for Kirby's 40th Birthday. You'd better believe it's coming to Cleveland next year! (514 is third from left.)((Disreguard link, I have no idea how it got there.))
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