Wireless Vac-u-ette

[caligula]

Hi cb123

Thank you for the input.

Being a man who was part of the Kitby team I learned a lot about the company, but Kirby, like Electrolux tended to be interested in the future not the past. The only mention of Kirby history was in the front talk, as we were trying to assure the prospect that we wre a reputable company. As for Kirby history, that was my interest.

As for the sources youve mentioned, I've already tried that as well as Geneology.com. as I'm deeply involved with my own family tree. There is absolutly nothing on James B. Kirby, as for the B. that stands for Blain, his mothers maiden name. His parents were Scottish, as my grandparents were and mother is, so I've tried that too, nothing!!!

If you learn anything please let me know, and yes, I'll follow any lead.

If you would like my history of Kirby let me know, and I'll get it to you.

Alex.

 

[kc_kirby]

Calem, I have a Kirby Utility. It is mainly a hand vac but converts to a demother/insecticide sprayer. It's a rather odd setup for a handvac. Here is a link to the thread I posted right after I got it. I also just found a copy of that book by Thomas Lowell Alex mentioned. I didn't even know it existed until I visited Bill Edstrom and saw his. I think Bill looked a long time to find his, I just happened to run into mine by accident on Amazon.

http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?7534

 

[caligula]

Hi KC Kirby

Not only have I seen this Kirby, but gave it a personal vote, as 'Founders choice' at the 25th anual convention.

That is indeed one awesome Kirby, and if I'm correct, was the first to feature the Sani-en-tor, that went on to be used with the Kirby 1-C.

I told you in person, and I say it again here, "that is the finest Kirby I've ever seen.

Alex Taber.

 

[cb123]

Cleveland vacuum

Sorry, I can't find any information for you. The only one I ever seen other than yous was on ebay, and it was a 1935. It looked like a Hoover 700. I wish I could have been more help.

 

[cb123]

KC Kirby

That is a most excellent 2-R, and the Kirby Utility is simply stunning !

 

[cb123]

A vacuette reborn

This was a vacuette I found on ebay for a friend of mine. Its bag was originally supposed to be white (on the 1920 model), but it was spray painted green and had numerous holes through out. All of the rubber was gone from the wheels, and most sadly of all - two of the flanges on the worm gear box was sheered completely off! It took a little rubber and dye and two scraps of aluminum, and a rather large canvas patch, and a few other particulars - not to mention. It was a real mess, but if you keep working at it and don't give up - you can get it done, and that's a fact.

 

[cb123]

Vacuette's underside

Unsightly, broken flanges are concealed under the tin - out of sight and out of mind. Well, almost out of mind.

 

[kobedozer]

vacuette

I have a non electric vacuette I would be willing to part with if your still looking, let me know and i can send some pix

 

[caligula]

Hi kobedozer.

Yes, I'm interested, please post pictures so I can see it and a ballpark price.


 


Thanks,


Alex Taber.

 

[kobedozer]

vacuette

After pulling it out of storage i realised its not actually a vacuette but a "kwick-kleen" made by standard vacuum cleaner mfg. Co for sears roebuck co. Sorry for the confusion its been packed up for nearly ten years and i guess i confused it with my vacuette electric model

 

[kobedozer]

more pix

The badge

 

[caligula]

Hi kobedozer.

While it's not in the frame of this picture, I had one of those when I lived in Naperville, Illinois.


 


From August 1985, to May of 95, my house was the headquarters for the V.C.C.C. I made my personal collection, the official collection of the club, and turned my three car garage into the club museum. As I recall, a club member, named, Dave Watters, fell in love with it and I gave it to him at our annual meeting in May of 93.


 


As for the Kwick-Kleen, it was indeed a James B. Kirby design and was made by Scott/Fetzer, much like RCA whirlpool made the Kenmore machines like the whisper tone series in the 60's.  And I'm still interested.


 


Alex Taber.

 

[kobedozer]

kwick kleen

Here is the underside, its not perfect but not bad, it is functional and has no holes in the bag that i have found, also sorry about the sideways pix im doing this from my phone and dont know how to fix that

 

[kobedozer]

kwick kleen

Here is a full view, I was Hoping You Could Make An Offer If Your Still Interested, but I Could Come Up With Something Negotiable If You Would Prefer

 

[a007kirbyman]

kobedozer (Dylan) & Kwick-Kleen/Vacuette...

Hello Dylan.


I emailed you a couple of days ago regarding this posting. I thought I would reply here now also, as you may not check emails frequently.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated reply.


Cheers & hagd/n all,

Bill




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[charleskirby66]

Hey @cb123

Your collection is AMAZING! WOW! From your vintage non-electric vacuums, to miniature Ezee, to Kirby pins, to the Kirby pamphlets, to Kirby paraphernalia, to the Franz premier, to the hose tree... WOW! Awesome!

You recently gave me a bit of help on my G3 restoration. THANK YOU! Worked like a charm and that G3 has gone to an ecstatically happy home.

Now, I wonder if I might beg of you for some of your good jujus. I really want an Ezee, Wireless Vac-u-ette, Scott Fetzer Sanitation System, and Kirby 1, 2, or 3, R or C. If you can send a little of that good luck and good karma my way, maybe these machines will find their way into my collection soon! LOL

Love this thread and the fraternal sharing of information. Bravo guys!

 

[cb123]

I'm glad I was of some help. May all the Kirby Karma come your way, so as you can attain the Seventh Kirby Chakra and thus release the Great Kirby Kundalini and achieve the heavenly bliss of The Great Kirby Nirvana! God's speed and many blessings! May you get all of your dream machines, it sounds like they will receive a wonderful home! Thanks again for the reply!

 

[kirbysthebest]

I hope this question doesn't hijack too much, since it is an older thread I'm going to give it a shot.

What ever happened to the Kirby Domestic Cyclone design that used water filtration? Did it use a separator like Rexair? I have only heard it mentioned briefly in history of Kirby, and History of vacuum cleaners.

Anyone have knowledge?

 

[cb123]

That's a very good question!