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Thread Number: 37525
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
[Habitat Restore Find] Eureka 2364 A |
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| Post# 400236 11/1/2018 at 01:21 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
When stopping at my local Habitat Restore for a second time that week to go back for some weatherseal foam I seen there on the previous trip to fix my bathroom fan's vent cover from vibrating so loudly, what should greet me in the housewares aisle but this! I am so glad that Restore has a fixed price for vacuum cleaners ($20) that they never deviate from, because I am sure if this was at Goodwill someone would have put $60 on it just because it's chrome.
So I immediately picked it up and home with me it went! I've seen some of these Convertible-styled Eurekas scattered about on photos on this website before, but never seen any in chrome! I just couldn't believe how good of a shape it's in. I seen it had a local vacuum repair shop's sticker on it, but the font on the sticker looked like it was from the 1970's at least so I know it's been awhile since it was serviced. If anyone knows what year it came out, that would be much appreciated. I have researched that it predates Eureka's serial number date code system, and I think it predates injection mold date wheels also. Photos will follow this post and were taken on 10/29/2018 at 3:02 pm and 10/30/2018 at 3:16am-3:25am. | ||
| Post# 400237 , Reply# 1 11/1/2018 at 01:22 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Here's the vacuum as I found it sitting in the aisle.
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| Post# 400238 , Reply# 2 11/1/2018 at 01:22 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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And here it is sitting at home in my basement for the time being.
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| Post# 400239 , Reply# 3 11/1/2018 at 01:23 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Here's a closeup of the hood.
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| Post# 400240 , Reply# 4 11/1/2018 at 01:25 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Here's a closeup of the finish. You can see the streak marks where the Restore just quickly wiped it down with a rag, but a quick hand-polish with some Flitz should take care of those marks quickly. Even through the dirt, the shine is incredible!
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| Post# 400241 , Reply# 5 11/1/2018 at 01:26 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Here's rear angle shot of the vacuum.
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| Post# 400242 , Reply# 6 11/1/2018 at 01:27 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Here's a shot of the underside. It was serviced who knows how long ago, but it still looks clean and hardly used after the service!
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| Post# 400243 , Reply# 7 11/1/2018 at 01:28 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Here's a closeup of the model tag.
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| Post# 400244 , Reply# 8 11/1/2018 at 01:29 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Here's a closeup of the inspection stamp on the belt cover. I am not sure if the belt cover is original or is a replacement part. I am also not sure if that number is the inspection year, or an employee number.
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| Post# 400245 , Reply# 9 11/1/2018 at 01:31 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Assuming that this was not done when Restore tested the vacuum (from dry rot), this is most likely why the vacuum was donated. Man, I've never seen a belt this torn up that is still in one piece without snapping...it looks like a shark ate it!
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| Post# 400246 , Reply# 10 11/1/2018 at 01:32 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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There's a melted spot above the belt here, does anyone know if that is normal on these vacuums or was that just from the belt being too loose?
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| Post# 400247 , Reply# 11 11/1/2018 at 01:34 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Here is a closeup of the cute holographic information tag on the outer bag (the inner paper bag that came with it is just packed solid with dirt, it's so hard-packed it feels like concrete)
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| Post# 400248 , Reply# 12 11/1/2018 at 01:35 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Here's a shot of the Hi/Lo speed switch, very simple. It feels solid when activated, not loose and floppy as if it would be worn-out.
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| Post# 400249 , Reply# 13 11/1/2018 at 01:37 (1,993 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Here's a shot of the vacuum shop's repair tag. There is an older tag under this one and both of them have the adhesive totally dry-rotted, so they have been on here quite a long time. I know of this vacuum shop personally (but haven't been in it since 2003-ish) and they are still in business and doing very well for themselves with great reviews.
That's the end of the pics, enjoy! I will certainly be enjoying this sweeper!
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| Post# 400252 , Reply# 14 11/1/2018 at 09:36 (1,993 days old) by broomvac (N/A) | ||
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| Post# 400253 , Reply# 15 11/1/2018 at 10:06 (1,993 days old) by dirtmaster37 (Ypsilanti, Michigan USA) | ||
Eureka 2364 A
This machine was a promotional model, that was offered alongside of the new 1976-77 Moss Green, Continental Eureka's, (the hood on your machine was referred to as that, the Continental series). The Eureka to the extreme left, was the TOL for that whole range!! The one like yours the 2364A, was a IIRC a two or MAYBE three model promotional series.. I have the dealer brochure.. But it's to home so...
I learned of this "sub-series, vac-store exclusive", from a former Eureka dealer, so I'm going on another's word here. OTOH, I have that brochure that pretty much solidifies ones recollection so. BUT I have also seen this model in a Aldens, or MAYBE Spiegel catalog too. So? The original bag, as you see in the pic, would have been the floral blue bag, also found on the 1458A series. I have at home the 1976-77 Eureka "The Money Makers" brochure featuring the whole range of models. Along with the full line of green models, there was also this unit in again that sub-series. One last thing. There was also a chrome hood waterfall style I suppose you'd call it; in the same colors just like the gold and cream one next to the one in this picture. No headlight. To sum up, a model like yours, continued to be a vac shop exclusive, until 1979 at least, where the hood color went from a chrome look, to an off white like the unit with the gold bag below. This again, stayed a sub-series, and was offered alongside of the new for 1979 Brandywine ESP series units!! You got a nice uncommon eureka There!!! Congratulations on your score!! Chad
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| Post# 400259 , Reply# 16 11/1/2018 at 11:19 (1,992 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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congrats It should clean up nicely. I hope the belt is all it needs. I wouldn't be surprised at the number of people who would assume the vacuum was junk because it ran rough with that on. Very easy fix. I like that switch on the handle. | ||
| Post# 400282 , Reply# 17 11/1/2018 at 17:54 (1,992 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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| Post# 400421 , Reply# 18 11/4/2018 at 22:47 (1,989 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
Huskyvac
Hey
I have a sanitairre 8667. I replaced the f@g bag with arm@hammer bag. It run me $30 full bag assembly etc. It's red and vacuum runs better with it. I bought a new viba groom brush roll cost about $20. The belts are replaced frequently on these machines. I'd replace the belt and see how she runs It's quite nice finding all metal eureka. I prefer it over plastic shell. | ||
| Post# 400424 , Reply# 19 11/4/2018 at 23:55 (1,989 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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Lesinutah That's a Eureka that means business. It looks like it has a serious finger-tip control panel as well. Can we see a close-up pic? | ||
| Post# 400425 , Reply# 20 11/4/2018 at 23:57 (1,989 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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huskyvacs lol.
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| Post# 400454 , Reply# 21 11/6/2018 at 08:53 (1,988 days old) by dirtmaster37 (Ypsilanti, Michigan USA) | ||
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The Money Machines by Eureka 1977...
Here is a fairly decent look at the brochure I spoke of before. It shows all of the Continental series machines and all of their Vacuums in fact for that year. It's a beautiful brochure and one that I am very very fortunate to have as I don't think there are too many out there that have a similar one. So enjoy everyone
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| Post# 400465 , Reply# 23 11/6/2018 at 14:52 (1,987 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Very cool catalog! You should offer vacuumland to digitize it for you and then they can provide it to members via their download shop. I found another brochure there that this vacuum appeared in too.
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| Post# 400470 , Reply# 24 11/6/2018 at 18:46 (1,987 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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| Post# 400477 , Reply# 25 11/6/2018 at 20:01 (1,987 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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The artwork
in this Eureka catalog bespeaks some classic 1970s commercials from the same time.
There is also a video with the Eureka power team....out there. lol CLICK HERE TO GO TO gregvacs28's LINK
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| Post# 400478 , Reply# 26 11/6/2018 at 20:05 (1,987 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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power team lol
I'm not even a huge fan of Eureka, but I simply love the ads. CLICK HERE TO GO TO gregvacs28's LINK
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| Post# 400485 , Reply# 27 11/6/2018 at 21:08 (1,987 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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Eureka Williams used the advertising giant Young & Rubicam in its golden years....here is my favourite TV commercial from 1970 for the Vanguard upright:
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| Post# 400488 , Reply# 28 11/6/2018 at 21:33 (1,987 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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| Post# 400581 , Reply# 29 11/8/2018 at 19:18 (1,985 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Gregvacs
Hey
Sorry I didn't realize you responded. I just found it today. The eureka sanitairre was top of the line blue line model I'm told. I love Kirby's riccar and royal. I found this at a thrift store for $15. I got red bag converts to s&t bag. New brushroll either vibragroom 2 or 3. I replaced the fan and gave her a new belt. It's like a humm vee. I like the suction area is quite large. It does rip threads of carpets quite easily. I done preliminary tests and it had more suction than my sentria. I may have done the test wrong but I actually really surprised with it. I like it because it deep cleans. Ya hopefully I uploaded pic you mentioned. | ||
| Post# 421973 , Reply# 30 3/20/2020 at 22:14 (1,487 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Husky | ||
| Post# 421993 , Reply# 31 3/21/2020 at 14:25 (1,486 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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I haven't got a belt for it yet so I haven't really used it - but I imagine it's just like all the other Eurekas and Convertibles of this type.
For me - I personally never pay over $50 for a vacuum on eBay. I try to get them in real life where I can. If it's something I know I'd never see in my city, I'll buy it online. I haven't been finding any vacuums at thrift stores lately sadly. | ||
| Post# 422004 , Reply# 33 3/21/2020 at 18:18 (1,486 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Thanks
Thanks for the reply. I think the chrome hood is awesome.
I only buy mine from thrift stores or cheap. I only mentioned what's available but no way I'm buying them. I imagine the belt on mine is different as it's different impellor. I got sanitaire brand belts and they actually last longer than eureka belts. I have Hoover belts but there for my 913. I'll reread the thread. Hers to getting a belt for it. I used my sanitaire today and it did entire upstairs. I turned off vacuum to adjust the height. I double clicked handle release and it went completely flat. It deep cleaned great. The ST HEPA bag setup kept machine sealed. I checked the belt and it was good. I believe adjusting height while vacuum is on is what ruins the belts. Les | ||
| Post# 422018 , Reply# 34 3/22/2020 at 02:34 (1,486 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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I think the Sanitaire uses a different pulley on the motor shaft than the domestic ones but I am not sure. The thing that kills the belts on these is just picking up large hard debris. The belt is not protected from the dirt you are vacuuming up and anything that goes into the bacuum and hits the belt on the way up, it usually nicks the belt.
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| Post# 422026 , Reply# 35 3/22/2020 at 11:08 (1,486 days old) by kirbyklekter (Concord,Ca.) | ||
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You're right, I think the pulleys are beefier on Sanitaires. Is the 3 amp motor the one they refer to as a blender motor? | ||
| Post# 469432 , Reply# 37 2/9/2024 at 18:28 by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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| Post# 469453 , Reply# 38 2/10/2024 at 13:15 by Paul (USA) | ||
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You're welcome, Huskyvacs! | ||
Post# 469459 , Reply# 39 2/10/2024 at 14:48 by CaptChar  (Niagara Falls) |
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 I used to rebuild Sanitaires at the hotel I worked at, and every machine has that groove or melted spot on them, I didn't realize that style housing was used back in the 70s though, very simple and reliable machines for the most part, the only one I still have around is "the boss" all plastic model for home use. Not 100% but id imagine sanitaire parts from their commercial line might still work in these, you should still be able to go through sanitaire for parts if needed too
the ones I serviced were the SC887 I believe | ||
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Post# 469468 , Reply# 40 2/10/2024 at 17:25 by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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