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Connie Mod. 86 The one I have is all orginal, from the orginal owner. Now let me say, that knowing the org. owner. I know it was bought in June of 1959. Along with the be loved matching Mod. 66 Conv. upright. Both purchased at the same time, before the owners wedding. Then 20 years later the...

Eureka !!!! OH my gosh !! The MC 6100 upright is so similar to the Eureka upright that was in the office storage area of our branch office, here in Columbus, Ohio. Back in 1979, when I came on board as the "new" sales rep for Southern Ohio. The difference was that it did NOT have a head light...

Great Thread ! BUT ! No one is saying what year !!! I like the detail differences especially now that I know one was a retail model and the other was the door to door model. As I am older then most of you in age. Have been a Kirby fan since seeing my grand- mothers brand new model 512 (hint...

Eureka, 260 E I have a blue and cream 260 A, it has a square handle, with 2 spd. switch on the back of the handle. With the distribulator brush roll. Trust me, it still does an awesome job of vacuuming, grooming carpets and rugs. I did have a pic to share, but gone with my digital camera when I...

Congratulations Charlie !! I am so happy for you and your partner. What a wonderful view. I know you will enjoy living there !! The floors are beautiful! The kitchen looks good too. Norm

Eureka !!!! NO I know it's a Universal. It is the one that my neighbors had back in 1950, before I went to school. I have never seen one since. So now I at least have pictures of it. As I remember, there's, I thought was an Apex?? What did I know at that age (4/5). Plus there's could have been...

Yes, I had my own shop in the 80's One time a older man, came in with 500 series Kirby, wanted me to "go over it and get it working better" So I did a real tune up and cleaning. Replaced the years old belt that was as thin as a wide, black rubber band. Greased the bearing replaced the light...

Have to Agree I love my American luxes,but the others are the trendy designs and looks ! Norm

Eureka, 3 digit models ! with a letter after ! These for sure, were K mart models. Some were also catalog models. As in the 1980's there was a burst of catalog hardlines catalogs. In fact, the Electrolux I have from the 80's. Say's made in Canada ! It was one of the earlier budget type...

Eureka ! I have found it !!! Stephen, I too love your Eureka collection. It is very colorfull seeing the many decades standing all together. I remember the "Chrome Dome" upright as we sales folks refurred to them back in the day! I started as rep. with Eureka in Feb. of 79. There were a few...

Mike Hayes Guys, I have to tell after Gary and I started talking vacuums and trying them out. I got the whole story about him doing sat. breakfast with Mike and all. So Gary just told me a few weeks back that he talked to Mike. Must have been about the first of Dec. Mike basicly does not...

New Kirby release ! Over the years I have watched for the new models to release. Granted I have NO proof. My recollection is usually in the summer. Like july, August !! Just my thoughts Norm

MIcheal Hayes Alex Thank you for all of that club orgination and history. Hopefully one day I will meet you. If you ever come thru Ohio, southern at least. Let me know. I don't have many vacuums (65) currently. Numbers are not my thing. Even if you are coming to the Hoover Historical...

Eurkea Prince You are right on !! You know your Eureka's !! Norm

Your Right Fred ! I only have one Dyson and I must say I have learned to appreciate it. Wanted at least one and have it because someone gave it to me. So I would say your final decision to appreciate what have is the best. I do say that I am wishing had an admiring partner that would spend...

Beautiful , Fred Yes, I would have to agree, with Ohio_Tuec. What a beauftiful job of quilting. Norm

Thanks Rick ! I have seen the early 50's one. In person and in a catalog pic. The late 40's upright is the one I saw as a young one. As I remember the swivel wheel, like the older Eureka's. Thanks again. Norm

Congratuelations Terry ! I have never used one or for that matter, actually seen one. If the have the air way background, in tool and technology. Then for sure, it is a great machine. Enjoy ! the vacuum and the HOlidays Terry ! Norm

Bud ! Thank you, I remember a neighbors Universal Probably from the late 30's as at the time it was about 1950/51. I have wondered the same thing. Were they only around Ohio ?? or what (uprights that is )?? Have never seen or heard of a universal upright since ! Norm

Awesome! Jack absolutely wonderfull presentation. So glad that you found an audience with real interest ! You'll have to find a way to bring the show state side !! Norm