Kirby G-3
Somebody posted, (maybe mrcleanjeans), that the Legend II came out in 1989. Did it have a short production run? I thought the Legend II was '88-'89 and in the fall of '89 the G-3 was introduced. Am I incorrect on the dates?
I expect to have my Classic III and 510 back from Kirby within 10 days to 2 weeks. When they arrive I will post some pictures. Kirby charged $49.50 for the Classic and $12.50 for the 510 per the prices on the owners manuals. This is for a TOTAL rebuild that I can't do for that price even with parts wholesale.
I do like to use Flitz for metal polishing and it will remove paint and some scratches from plastic hoods. As someone else posted here, going over plastic hoods, metal bases and bumpers once they are clean, with car wax makes them look fabulous. On the old bakelite Hoovers, cordovan or brown shoe polish, (paste type), works wonders and darkens any scratches.
Another collector, (Mike R. from IL), taught me the trick to clean cords and bumpers with lacquer thinner. Just make sure to wear gloves as it will go a real number on your hands!
