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Post# 223067   3/11/2013 at 10:25 (4,061 days old) by myles_v (Fredericksburg, VA)   |   | |
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I have a Eureka Victory (Mega Boss, I think) at my grandma's house, and the vacuum is in somewhat poor condition (still works, it has lots of scratches and scuffs on it. Needs a new bottom plate). I really like the design of these machines, and I bought it because I saw it at a thrift store and I just had to have it. I think it was $4.99. I replaced the brushroll, belt, and the pre motor filter. I also took it all apart and cleaned it all out. I gave it to my grandmother because she wanted a vacuum cleaner with a hose (she has a Kirby G4, and I have yet to witness her putting the hose on it. She just wanted another machine with a hose for the corners and stuff). She didn't like it because it is bagged, so she bought a bagless Bissell (ugh) and has now been using the Bissell instead of her Kirby. I'm thinking about getting the Eureka back, and possibly rebuilding it or something. I know that it needs a new bottom plate and I think I'd like to replace the cord, bag cover, and possibly the motor. Would it be worth it? I found lots of Eureka Victory parts on Hesco.
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Post# 223172 , Reply# 2   3/11/2013 at 18:24 (4,061 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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Post# 223187 , Reply# 3   3/11/2013 at 18:56 (4,061 days old) by myles_v (Fredericksburg, VA)   |   | |
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The vacuum is currently working, I just really like this style of machine and I'd kind of like to have it in better condition, so if I did this then it wouldn't be so I could have a good vacuum to use.
I haven't checked any prices yet. I think it might be better for me to just wait and see if I can find another one like it in better condition, since this vacuum has lots of nicks in the cord and has lots of really badly scratched parts, and will need a new motor soon. |