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Tell me about my Eureka, please!
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Post# 63727   3/24/2009 at 03:27 (5,484 days old) by swingette ()        

I have been nursing this Eureka for a few months now and it's finally finished...

Post# 63728 , Reply# 1   3/24/2009 at 03:33 (5,484 days old) by swingette ()        

Seems like a semi-commercial model. Lots of battle-scars. This was an eBay machine, and was BEAT DOWN when it arrived. If you know where I can get a (identical) replacement bumper for it, I love you!

Notice the "Patio" setting...


Post# 63729 , Reply# 2   3/24/2009 at 03:35 (5,484 days old) by swingette ()        

Bag latches on. The handle socket (and spring) has been repaired. NOS cloth bag.

Post# 63730 , Reply# 3   3/24/2009 at 03:36 (5,484 days old) by kirbyclassiciii (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
Hoover 913 in background

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I see you also have a Hoover 913 Heavy Duty vacuum. That model was originally from sometime after World War II and the design of that had soldiered on well into the 1980s.

Post# 63731 , Reply# 4   3/24/2009 at 03:41 (5,484 days old) by swingette ()        

This machine features a metal power switch (replaced) and the original Vibra-Groomer. The metal switch is usually seen on commercial models, and the Vibra-Groomer has always been reserved for TOL and commercial machines.

Model 2055b 3.35 AMPS Eureka Williams Company


Post# 63732 , Reply# 5   3/24/2009 at 03:49 (5,484 days old) by swingette ()        

Funny that you mention the 913, B.E., since this type of Eureka, I think, signaled the end of that series for Hoover, IMO.

The aluminum casting has this marking that says "8.4.70". Is that when this machine was made?? When did Eureka start using a "C" along with the model number to denote a commercial model?? C'mon Eureka experts.

According to HESCO schematics, a two-wire cord and latch-bag are original to this machine.


Post# 63735 , Reply# 6   3/24/2009 at 03:54 (5,484 days old) by swingette ()        

This machine had seen lots of use before it arrived. Both motor bearings have been refreshed, and the badly scored commutator was hand polished. Notice the wear on the original VG I. The bearings on the disturbulator are a little noisy, but still turn smooth and free. New sweeping brushes installed. No edge-cleaning channels on this model.


Post# 63736 , Reply# 7   3/24/2009 at 04:00 (5,484 days old) by kirbyclassiciii (Milwaukie, Oregon)        

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That might be true in regards to the Eureka, as I also see that this vac was serviced on July 17, 1971.

~Ben Edge


Post# 63737 , Reply# 8   3/24/2009 at 04:00 (5,484 days old) by swingette ()        

The metal (and cracked) impeller was replaced with a genuine Eureka "Durafan" impeller. The Durafan is used on the TOL contractor commercial models and is reported to be more durable than the common Lexan fans. I think the Durafan is made of Nylon, like the Hoover Conquest and Oreck fans.

The original belt pulley was worn and replaced.

(Who can spot the flaw in this image??)


Post# 63738 , Reply# 9   3/24/2009 at 04:12 (5,484 days old) by swingette ()        

Thanks for watching.

Its too bad that Eureka history isnt as well documented as Hoover, by our group. Anything that the Eureka experts can tell me about this machine is appreciated. I dont even know when Eureka introduced commercial machines.

The cleaner is kinda scarred, but I'm willing to overlook that because of my favorite hood shape and the elegant and understated grey color. This machine now works perfectly, with that famous Eureka sound.

(and if you have a bumper like this, let me know... the original is worn completely thru on the front corners!)


Post# 63741 , Reply# 10   3/24/2009 at 04:49 (5,484 days old) by jdinstl ()        
Mirror it, flip it, found it...

Blasphemy!!!!



Post# 63742 , Reply# 11   3/24/2009 at 04:56 (5,484 days old) by swingette ()        

LOL...DingDingDing!

I should add that its a used belt that has been stretched. I DO have genuine Eureka belts. I didnt notice the Hoover belt until I had taken the pics!


Post# 63745 , Reply# 12   3/24/2009 at 06:08 (5,483 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK)        
The belt .....

Hey David

My Electrolux Sanitaire has a slightly used Convertible/Senior belt on it- it works fine and seems less prone to stretching than the Electrolux/Eureka version. Jeff P gave me that tip :).

Seamus

P.S will shoot ya a Mail later ;)


Post# 63746 , Reply# 13   3/24/2009 at 06:22 (5,483 days old) by kirbyclassiciii (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
Another Hoover 900 Series Commercial

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I also see in your stash of vacs what looks like a 1980s era Hoover 918 Heavy Duty vacuum. This was in every regard similar to the previous 913 in all but model #. So it appears you have one of the older Hoover 900s as well as one of the last 900s.

Post# 63797 , Reply# 14   3/24/2009 at 20:22 (5,483 days old) by hoover_elite_20 ()        
one things for sure

that design vacuum is one of the my all time favorites. Eureka esp-ish/sanitaire vacuums tie with elites in my number one slot of favorites, and i especially love commercial vacuums. I once had a eureka, and it was the best vacuum I ever owned, that is, until the motor seized for no reason. I was only about six, and even then could tell a good vacuum from a bad one! Now I have yet to find a good eureka again. The jealousy is killing me! lol

Post# 63798 , Reply# 15   3/24/2009 at 20:26 (5,483 days old) by hoover_elite_20 ()        
oh and by the way...

I may sound kinda dumb, but what do NOS and TOL mean. I never can figure out all these acronyms. And you should also try to paint the base and make it look all nice and pretty!

Post# 63799 , Reply# 16   3/24/2009 at 20:28 (5,483 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

NOS New Old Stock
TOL top of the line
MOL middle of the line
BOL bottom of the line
NIB new in box


Post# 63801 , Reply# 17   3/24/2009 at 20:33 (5,483 days old) by hoover_elite_20 ()        

Thanks!

Post# 63834 , Reply# 18   3/24/2009 at 22:56 (5,483 days old) by normvac (COLUMBUS, OHIO)        

David
I worked in a newly built Furniture store back in 1973/74/75.
We had a brand new Eurka commercial just like that, except.
It had a red base and Red cloth bag. I have never seen a gray
(if the color is true)upright Eureka Brand. It may have been
sold thru some supply house as there own, with out Ereaka branding. As I remember now, the Red was labeled Sanitaire.
It was a great machine, plus any of the household Eurekas at that time would have probably been blue ! Since the mid 60's into the
mid 70's. They would have had blue, screwed on, zipper bags !
If I recall there was an older machine just like it also. That never got used after we moved into the new building. Plus there was a good old 913, Hoover that did not do good on
the short shag carpet of the time !!
The square ends on the VG I, was the quality feature, rather then the wooden distribulator (double rows of brushes) or later with the red beater bars !
Just my 2 cents
Norm


Post# 63840 , Reply# 19   3/25/2009 at 00:34 (5,483 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
yes, I spy with my eye

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a H O O V E R belt !! see, there's no place to hide

Post# 63900 , Reply# 20   3/25/2009 at 19:36 (5,482 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)        
This is definitely early 1970's - around 1972 I'd sa

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Our family had a wonderful top-rated Eureka Cordaway Vanguard Model 2083 (the one with the gold box-top bag and flatter headlight) which had the same brush roll retention clips on the ends of the nozzle as this one has. They were really hard to release and put back. I remember having to use a large flat end screw-driver to remove the VG One in order to replace the belt, just because the clips were so hard to spring in and out of place. The 2082 was the original version that did not have two little "Edge Kleener" channels on the ends of the underside plate, but ours (the 2083) did and we got it new in 1974. So I'd place this model just before that year.

I am excited to hear that the classic Eurekas ended up in the UK at some point too! I'd love to see some photos of them, if any of our European friends have any. It would be cool to see our Eureka Dial-A-Nap or Vanguard or Rugulator uprights with the Electrolux label on them!

I had heard that even the old Eureka Mobile-Aires or Vibra-Beat canisters were given 220-volt motors and sold in Europe under another brand name. Anyone have any idea what name that was?


Post# 63905 , Reply# 21   3/25/2009 at 19:50 (5,482 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Somebody said Eureka Vanguard?



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Post# 63907 , Reply# 22   3/25/2009 at 20:03 (5,482 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)        
That's close enough Pete!

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Ours was the later incarnation with the flatter headlight, though. What a machine.....amazing. It lasted for close to 20 years without so much as one service repair needed. I think I needed to write Eureka once to get a replacement "Power-Touch" handle switch which had cracked a but - but that was it. Love the low hum of the motor created by the muffling of the heavy metal base. My mom loved the Cordaway! And that monstrous bag needed replacing maybe once or twice a year!

Post# 63923 , Reply# 23   3/25/2009 at 22:00 (5,482 days old) by swingette ()        

Thanks for the comments, guys.

The paint is original. The camera flash combined with the reflectivity of the bare metal where the paint is missing makes the scratches look worse in these photos. IMO there are instances where aging gracefully applies. This cleaner wasnt designed with Glamour in mind anyway.

About the age, notice the rear wheels and the Patio setting on the DialaNap. By 1974 Eureka had already switched to the skinny rear wheels still used today. Also, by 74, the word "low" was in use.


Post# 277256 , Reply# 24   4/20/2014 at 02:06 (3,631 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
I goofed again...

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The service date on the Eureka reads July 17, 1978. My apologies.

~Ben



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