I have an early 70's Classic that still runs like the day it was new. It doesn't suck like it though. I wonder if the motor has lost its oomph. It still works, but newer vacs pick up a lot of dirt that the Kirby misses. I hang onto it because it was my mother's. They're really rugged though.
@Maxxarcade Hi It's a Classic Omega, with the gold bag and brown trim. It still runs fine, and the motor sounds the same as alway, recently replaced brush roll. I am not using the original bag but have a retrofitted disposable bag that uses Hoover bags. The local Kirby dealer did that for me. The original bag was not trapping dust like it once did. I've hung onto the cloth bag and sani emptor though. It does switch from low to high when I put on the hose
I have replaced the original cord with a new OEM cord. I wish I'd bought that OEM attachment set too when I had the chance. Is there a source for authentic attachments because I'd really like to replace the worn brown OEM hose. Maybe that's the problem. I can't stand those ugly grey aftermarket hose retrofits though. I'd like to keep this vac all original if possible. Any suggestions?
@bagelboi66 Not sure where you would find something like that other than Ebay. If the hose is not leaking, I wouldn't worry about it. The main causes of suction loss are the bag needing to be washed (just run it though the washing machine after removing the metal hanger) and the agitator belt needing to be replaced. Also check for broken blades on the fan.
If this unit was rebuilt back in 1980, then wouldn't this 560 have been dressed in blue to resemble the Tradition? Of course, in 1980 the Lexan fan was already in use on that model.
Ho comprato laspirapolvere KIRBY .. fantastica!!!!!! Aspira tutta la polvere e gli acari nascosti della mia casaLa uso anche per dipingere le mura, per lavare i tappeti, i cappotti, i piumoniCi lavo anche la mia cagnolina..e in più nei momenti di relax uso KIRBY per i massaggi sul mio corpoè garantita dalla NASA, ha 35 anni di garanziaè un prodotto strepitoso e io sono contentissima di averla in casa KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY .
Bought a model 513 (manufactured 1953) for $60 about 8 years ago on eBay, replaced a brushroll and belt (yes, they still make them) and it's not going to retire anytime soon.
now these are vacuums, the crappy vacuums made today are chinese garbage, they really need to bring these back but i doubt they will ever be the same as back in the day with these vacuums
@coondogtheman1234 I believe the fan is made out of polymer. But it is real chrome, either thT or some heavy ass plastic. About the only difference in the new ones are the LED headlights.
that is pretty cool the LED headlights. I just wish stuff today was made like it was back in say the 60s. I'm only an 80's and up and even 1980's era stuff was better than today's junk. You cannot go thru the toy section of any store and not find anything good or gadgety. it's s shame really.
ya aint the billing just wow now a days, i mean wow lol, btw man great 560 i remember my dads old 560 looked alot like that cept for bag, anyway man take good care of her and she will last for more decades to come.
Nice machine. Ive owned many Kirby's over the years from my oldest being a perfectly preserved Dual Sanitronic 50 to a D-80, two Heritage I's, two Heritage II's, and Gen 3. Ill never use another brand of vacuum!
That one looks like pre-70's. I got a Heritage from the curb, and it needed a beater bar, but it works OK for a noisy, heavy Kirby. I used to live by their factory in Cleveland. Hmmm, a Kirby from the curb! ;) Seems appripriate since I don't like pushy door to door tactics (remember the Rainbow)!
not sure what model my parents have (well, had, they gave it to my brother) but it they bought it in like 1986(ish) i still remember the salesman coming over
they got all the doodads and whatnots with it too, and are still in the box haha, the thing'll probably last longer than ANY vacuum made today if it's properly maintained
we have one like that and my dad found it in the trash!!! it worked pretty good needed alittle work but we fixed it, i cant belive someone would try to throw one of these out!! good thing we saw it!
The only thing this one needed (other than cleaning) was some oil on the brush roll bearings, and a new belt. I've been using it for years. I'll probably convert it to paper bags, like I did to the Classic III I have.
The Kirby 560 was produced from 1960-1961. And, the original bag would have been grey, speckled, with a large Kirby logo (in red with white outlining) applied in the center, seen on the front view.
Thanks for the info! Now I just have to find the proper bag. Probably impossible, at least in my budget :-) I think I'm going to put a bag from a Classic III on it since it would be a decent look for it, and those bags are still made new. Just have to use the mounting hardware from the 560 I think.
I have an early 70's Classic that still runs like the day it was new. It doesn't suck like it though. I wonder if the motor has lost its oomph. It still works, but newer vacs pick up a lot of dirt that the Kirby misses. I hang onto it because it was my mother's. They're really rugged though.
bagelboi66 3 months ago
@bagelboi66 Which model is it? There are a lot of things that can impact the performance, but they are easy to fix and parts are still available.
Maxxarcade 3 months ago
@Maxxarcade Hi It's a Classic Omega, with the gold bag and brown trim. It still runs fine, and the motor sounds the same as alway, recently replaced brush roll. I am not using the original bag but have a retrofitted disposable bag that uses Hoover bags. The local Kirby dealer did that for me. The original bag was not trapping dust like it once did. I've hung onto the cloth bag and sani emptor though. It does switch from low to high when I put on the hose
bagelboi66 3 months ago
I have replaced the original cord with a new OEM cord. I wish I'd bought that OEM attachment set too when I had the chance. Is there a source for authentic attachments because I'd really like to replace the worn brown OEM hose. Maybe that's the problem. I can't stand those ugly grey aftermarket hose retrofits though. I'd like to keep this vac all original if possible. Any suggestions?
bagelboi66 3 months ago
@bagelboi66 Not sure where you would find something like that other than Ebay. If the hose is not leaking, I wouldn't worry about it. The main causes of suction loss are the bag needing to be washed (just run it though the washing machine after removing the metal hanger) and the agitator belt needing to be replaced. Also check for broken blades on the fan.
Maxxarcade 3 months ago
These ol Kirbys are just amazing!!! Not like the crap you can get today from Walmart that wont last a year....
TheZeke1974 5 months ago
If this unit was rebuilt back in 1980, then wouldn't this 560 have been dressed in blue to resemble the Tradition? Of course, in 1980 the Lexan fan was already in use on that model.
ClassicTVMan1981X 5 months ago
i have 1 of these . i rebuilt it and it runs great. i will make vid response
MRCOOL2345e 1 year ago
@amazingurl134 LOL, ya Youtube is weird like that.
Maxxarcade 1 year ago
is that vac supposed to sound so "whiney"? to me, it sounds like a fan or bearing.
Vacmasterthegreat 2 years ago
It has a replacement plastic fan blade.
Maxxarcade 2 years ago
Mine was from the curb 11 years ago and still running strong.
fgbags 2 years ago
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Ho comprato laspirapolvere KIRBY .. fantastica!!!!!! Aspira tutta la polvere e gli acari nascosti della mia casaLa uso anche per dipingere le mura, per lavare i tappeti, i cappotti, i piumoniCi lavo anche la mia cagnolina..e in più nei momenti di relax uso KIRBY per i massaggi sul mio corpoè garantita dalla NASA, ha 35 anni di garanziaè un prodotto strepitoso e io sono contentissima di averla in casa KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY .
dilmadilma1 2 years ago
Wow, I wish I could find one in MY trash!
HAL9000ii 2 years ago
anybody have any idea how Kirby treat its door to door vendors?
trr12 2 years ago
Bought a model 513 (manufactured 1953) for $60 about 8 years ago on eBay, replaced a brushroll and belt (yes, they still make them) and it's not going to retire anytime soon.
nburdik 3 years ago
now these are vacuums, the crappy vacuums made today are chinese garbage, they really need to bring these back but i doubt they will ever be the same as back in the day with these vacuums
coondogtheman1234 3 years ago 4
@coondogtheman1234 I just bought a brand new kirby from the door to door salesman yesterday. and they are exactly the same, just more chrome.
goodinsrt8 1 year ago
@goodinsrt8
well that is good. is the fan on it metal? is the whole thing real metal or just fake chrome on plastic.
coondogtheman1234 1 year ago
@coondogtheman1234 I believe the fan is made out of polymer. But it is real chrome, either thT or some heavy ass plastic. About the only difference in the new ones are the LED headlights.
goodinsrt8 1 year ago
@goodinsrt8
that is pretty cool the LED headlights. I just wish stuff today was made like it was back in say the 60s. I'm only an 80's and up and even 1980's era stuff was better than today's junk. You cannot go thru the toy section of any store and not find anything good or gadgety. it's s shame really.
coondogtheman1234 1 year ago
kirby!kirby!kirby!
warsi1000 3 years ago 4
Hey man!
in Russia i can pay 7% of the billing cost and they will change EVERYTHING for the 2008 - they has Centria now.
But this is really GREAT machine that you have... wow... 1960-s...
korchik 4 years ago
ya aint the billing just wow now a days, i mean wow lol, btw man great 560 i remember my dads old 560 looked alot like that cept for bag, anyway man take good care of her and she will last for more decades to come.
fr34kaccident 2 years ago
nice kirby how heavy arethey? they last forever. you get your moneys worth with a kirby.
classicvacuum 4 years ago
I think it's amazing Kirby vacuums last forever.
I have a G4 (1995 model I think) and it's just barely broken in it seems like.
bagpiper2005 4 years ago
Nice machine. Ive owned many Kirby's over the years from my oldest being a perfectly preserved Dual Sanitronic 50 to a D-80, two Heritage I's, two Heritage II's, and Gen 3. Ill never use another brand of vacuum!
RaleTheBlade 4 years ago
That one looks like pre-70's. I got a Heritage from the curb, and it needed a beater bar, but it works OK for a noisy, heavy Kirby. I used to live by their factory in Cleveland. Hmmm, a Kirby from the curb! ;) Seems appripriate since I don't like pushy door to door tactics (remember the Rainbow)!
Doinkblink 4 years ago
This is a 560 and it was produced from 1960-61.
ClassicTVFan82 4 years ago
not sure what model my parents have (well, had, they gave it to my brother) but it they bought it in like 1986(ish) i still remember the salesman coming over
they got all the doodads and whatnots with it too, and are still in the box haha, the thing'll probably last longer than ANY vacuum made today if it's properly maintained
sgtpepper1138 4 years ago
That was likely a Heritage II. Those were made from 1984-89.
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
@sgtpepper1138 Same here.
armand1280 1 year ago
we have one like that and my dad found it in the trash!!! it worked pretty good needed alittle work but we fixed it, i cant belive someone would try to throw one of these out!! good thing we saw it!
feathers93 4 years ago
The only thing this one needed (other than cleaning) was some oil on the brush roll bearings, and a new belt. I've been using it for years. I'll probably convert it to paper bags, like I did to the Classic III I have.
Maxxarcade 4 years ago
The Kirby 560 was produced from 1960-1961. And, the original bag would have been grey, speckled, with a large Kirby logo (in red with white outlining) applied in the center, seen on the front view.
ClassicTVFan82 4 years ago
Thanks for the info! Now I just have to find the proper bag. Probably impossible, at least in my budget :-) I think I'm going to put a bag from a Classic III on it since it would be a decent look for it, and those bags are still made new. Just have to use the mounting hardware from the 560 I think.
Maxxarcade 4 years ago