Thread Number: 42173  /  Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Eureka De Luxe Model K Almost Finished
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Post# 444259   7/31/2021 at 18:03 (971 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky)        

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Got this awhile back from ChicagoMike in very rough shape. I’ve been painting all of the previously rusted parts red, except for the high use ones like the cord hooks and the handle stopper. I instead sanded and buffed them. The aluminum is not buffed to perfection, as there are several deep nicks in the front, and some very deep scratches on the sides of the head that, if buffed out, would leave the metal severely weakened. Now all I need to do is finish up on the model tag, and get a bag. The bag that I’d like to find is off white, with red lettering and a red clip. Jason Davis had one for sale, but he cannot find it now. If anyone has one that they would sell, please let me know!

Also, apologies for the bad lighting, tomorrow I’ll take it out on the porch and get some better pics. The first two are how I got it, the bag was faded to 3 different shades of brown! Lol


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Post# 444265 , Reply# 1   7/31/2021 at 20:53 (971 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)        
Wow!!!

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What a transformation! That doesn't even look like the same machine. Good luck on your quest for a new bag.

Post# 444430 , Reply# 2   8/4/2021 at 17:12 (967 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky)        

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Thanks! Got some pics of it today. The wheels are a bit dirty, but it'll get a final clean when I get a bag. I may end up replacing the plug as well, the original had seen some heat and was full of cracks.

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Post# 444612 , Reply# 3   8/10/2021 at 08:31 (962 days old) by kirbyklekter (Concord,Ca.)        
Oh wow

Great job! Can you let me know the model number. I have two from around the same era. One is direct air and the other is a two speed belt driven brush roll model. One had a side mounted bag,which got lost during a move I believe, the other had no bag. Both had long shiny black handles, one has a wooded handle grip. Both Eureka's, I'll pull them from the moth ball fleet and post the model numbers.

If I knew what the bags looked like I could probably have them custom made. Hard to find any bags for 90+ year old vacuum cleaners!


Post# 444613 , Reply# 4   8/10/2021 at 08:56 (962 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky)        

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"De-Luxe Model K" is the model name. None of these have given model numbers, just where they sit in the lineup. They made the base model, with a bolted head, small wood handle top, and external handle-to-motor connection;

The next up was the same, but with a standard, quick release head;

And then there is this, with a full wooden grip, internal handle connection, and quick release head.

Your straight suction could be any model up to this one, and the 2 speed one sounds like a model R, or maybe M. If you would like to sell it, let me know!


Post# 446522 , Reply# 5   9/26/2021 at 13:58 (914 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.)        
Model K

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What year was the Model K made?

Post# 446529 , Reply# 6   9/26/2021 at 14:41 (914 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky)        

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This ad states the DeLuxe is "New and Amazingly Improved", so if I had to hazard a guess it started in 1931, and ended at some point in the mid 30s, when roller brush machines became widely available. This machine replaced the Model 10, which is almost identical with the exception of the rear wheels, height adjuster, and head shape. www.atticpaper.com/prodde...

Post# 446530 , Reply# 7   9/26/2021 at 14:55 (914 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.)        
Thanks

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Kieran,

Thanks so much! Mine looks just like that, but the handle is different, You did a very nice job on it. Thanks again...love the ad.

Jim


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Post# 446531 , Reply# 8   9/26/2021 at 15:04 (914 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky)        

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Huh, I think I found another change between models. Yours does not appear to have a mechanism for the brush to lock up and down, and mine does. Interesting.
Love the look! That is the kind of bag I'd like to find, if you know someone who can make one similar, please let me know!

Thanks!

Also, to anyone wondering, yes I need to paint the porch. lol


Post# 446532 , Reply# 9   9/26/2021 at 15:12 (914 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.)        
brush lock

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Kieran,

Yes mine does have a brush adjustment lock or nob on the back of the nozzle...center. You can see it in picture #3

Jim


Post# 446534 , Reply# 10   9/26/2021 at 15:30 (914 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky)        
I see the bolt head that attaches to the brush bar,

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But not this.

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Post# 446569 , Reply# 11   9/27/2021 at 08:19 (914 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.)        
yep

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Kieran,

Interesting I wonder how many differences there was between the deluxe model and the other model? I also wonder how long the K model was made? Thanks again Kieran for your feedback. I hope you can find a nice bag for it someday, and post some pictures when you do.

Jim



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