Kirby Restoration Blog

Showcasing my Kirby restoration projects, with servicing procedures and tips/tricks.
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"Suck It!" Vacuum Game

Tradition Model 3-CB

This was my grandmother's on my father's side. It was purchased in 1980, and I inherited it with a non-working headlight socket, broken fan, and bad motor bearings. I polished it using a drill.

Tradition Teardown Tradition Running

Model 518

Purchased from eBay, arrived with broken headlight, bad bearings, and a bad commutator.

518 Teardown 518 Armature 518 Plate
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