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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...

Eric!...(shaking head)

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!

ooh that IS an early Portapower. All of the Portapowers ive seen have the lousy plastic hose-grip that doesnt swivel. This has a proper aluminum grip with the better-style air bleed. The Swingette/Portapower is a genius machine, and its THE machine I turn to when I need a cylinder or canister...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

Convertibles switched to the Delrin-disc (plastic) bearings sometime in the 70s(?). maybe what Chris says will work. let us know.

whats wrong with the old ones? the two bearings are different and incompatible. the shop gave you bearings for more recent machines. now you know.

or this? My resizing software makes these look awful. If anyone knows of a way to share a 1.5 gb file (that is easy for me) you can have 500+ Hoover scans. Any specific models/lines you wanna see, Ben?

Like this...

Look for the words "dry foam" somewhere on the package. You might try Kirbys carpet shampoo. Most cities have stores that specialise in janitorial supplies. Dry carpet shampoo IS nearly impossible to find at supermarkets or Walmart. Some more advice if extraction is not possible: Do the...

Thank you Marty. The Convertible belt will function, but it will also chew up fragile or poorly lubricated bearings.

Allowing yourself to engage in a bidding war is just plain foolish, unless you are bidding on one of MY items, in that case bid early and often!

and it has a PLASTIC handle?...