Childhood Eureka

[justjunque]

Hey all.
I've been really trying not to buy any more vacuums. It has to be something that really speaks to me.
Well, I hit a thrift store today that I haven't been to for probably months.
I left $15 poorer, and lugging a blue Eureka upright, nearly identical to the one I remember from childhood.
Initially, I thought it was 100% identical. But, I spotted one difference that I found a little bit odd.
I remember Mom's having a setting on the Dial-a-Nap called "Patio". And, in the owner's manual, which came with this vacuum, it shows the "Patio" setting. However, that setting on this actual vacuum is designated as "Low".
I'll post some pictures soon. But, for now, all I have available is one of the info tag.
The vacuum is in what I would call decent condition for its age. The exception is the rear wheels. I don't know if someone dropped it or what. But, both rear wheels are shattered. I don't know how hard it's going to be to find replacements, and to do the replacing. But, I'm hoping to be able to do it.
Please excuse the dang upside down picture.

 

[paul]

Congratulations on scoring the 2010-B for only $15!

Your Mom's was likely a 2010-A. I would guess the 2010-A was from 1969 or 1970, and your 2010-B was 1970 or 1971. The model 2070 in Lagoon Blue was also marketed during that period but would have had some different features such as the motor amps or DAN positions.

 

[texbodemer]

A few things

First off--congratulations!

Second--I can't wait to see more photos.

Third--Sanitaire still makes the wheels
https://www.amazon.com/Eureka-Elect...anitaire+tradition+rear+wheels,aps,179&sr=8-5

 

[eurekaprince]

Congrats! These blue Eurekas are from my childhood as well!!!!

Re: blue Eureka wheels…..Eureka Williams always had these cool wheels that looked like Trivial Pursuit pie holders with alternating spaces and blocks…after I came over my fear of our Eureka upright as a child, I loved watching those rear wheels turn whenever the vac was used. I could tell a Eureka or Eaton Viking canister vac in any store display from a mile away just by those unique Trivial Pursuit wheels!

Not sure if the 2010 came with those old classic EW Super Automatic/Twin Power upright wheels or not. I remember that our newer 2083 Rugulator upright no longer featured those classic wheels - they were just solid gray.

 

[justjunque]

Thanks all!

Nick,
Thanks for that link! That will be great if those are the ones I need!
I see a little metal tab, secured by one screw, that seems to hold the rear axle in place.
I haven't messed with it yet. But, if you just remove the axle, and the wheels just slide on, that would be great!

It's funny how there seems to be so much Eureka conversation on here right now. Then, this machine, which I thought I'd never see again, just pops up!
And I almost didn't go to the store that day. And, while at the store, I almost didn't go back to where the vacuums are; because they rarely have anything but maybe a filthy, late model bagless or two.
This time, they had the Eureka, a Kirby Ultimate G with the shampoo accessories, (and possibly more), in their box for $35, a Panasonic upright of some sort. And a Hoover FloorMate, which is something that I was looking for, not too long ago. But, I since picked up a Bissell CrossWave.

I'm going to vacuum a few spider webs off the Eureka, and try to get a few pictures.

 

[justjunque]

Brian,
I'm thinking this vacuum does have the pie slice wheels that you're referring to.
On closer inspection, they appear to have melted! Is that bizarre? I took this picture of the only good part, so you could see the design.
I'm giving the painted parts a cleaning, then I'll try to get some pictures.

 

[justjunque]

A few more pictures

Sorry for the bad lighting, and the fact that my pictures will probably post in all different directions.
Hopefully, you can still see her well enough.
Until I'm able to replace the rear wheels, I may have to temporarily name her "Eileen". (I lean)
She sits a little bit wonky because one rear wheel is melted worse than the other one.
I can't, for the life of me, imagine how something melted the rear wheels!

 

[justjunque]

Forgot to include a pic of the manual.

 

[eurekaprince]

Yes! That's the famous Eureka "pie slices" wheel! Though on cleaners in the 1960's, the colour of the wheels would not be grey - they would have been in blue or green or beige to match the colour of the vacuum.

 

[justjunque]

While I can probably find wheels that will fit and work fine, I'd really like to find a pair of the same design.
Would anyone happen to have a spare pair that they'd be willing to part with?
Figured it couldn't hurt to ask!

 

[paul]

Brown Generic Wheels

Below is the description and some product numbers of the triangle cutout wheel design that some vac parts companies carry online. The different numbers may signify color differences; although it seems that only brown is currently available.

Fyi, I saw a single gray or gray-blue wheel on eBay that was recently sold, so they're still out there. Another thought is to check with a local longtime independent vacuum cleaner shop.

From an ad's description:
Generic Eureka Wheel. Fits Eureka Model 238, 1400 and 2000 Series Canister Vacuum Cleaner. Rear Wheel With Small Hub, Color Brown. Also Fits Most Sanitaire Upright Vacuum Cleaners. 35858-2, 35858-1, 20-7900-07, ER-7110


Rear Wheel With Small Hub, Color Brown. Also Fits Most Sanitaire Upright Vacuum Cleaners.

 

[eurekaprince]

That ad should read “fits Eureka Model 238, 1400 and 2000 series upright vacuum cleaners.”

 

[paul]

Good eye - I missed that!

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

I had one: a Eureka Ultra in coffee brown. Also had the cord removed as at the time I didn't like hearing vacuums be turned on.

~Ben

 

[justjunque]

I managed to find a pretty good deal on a pair of rear wheels. They're not the same color as the originals, but they look like the same style.
I'll still keep my eyes open for a pair exactly like the originals.
It's also going to need a belt. The one that was on it was broken, and fell off when I took off the bottom cover; which is referred to as the belt guard, in the owner's guide.
It doesn't, however, tell me a part number for the belt. Can anyone advise?

Barry

 

[vacuumman]

Belt

I would assume that it would use a standard Eureka RD belt (the same kind for Sanitaires), but I'm not totally sure.

 

[paul]

Barry,

If it's a round belt it would be Style RD - Eureka part number 52100. 

 

[justjunque]

Thanks!
It is a round belt.

 

[justjunque]

Okay. Sorry for more questions. I just want to check with people who know, before I buy the wrong thing.
I see lots of 52100 belts for sale. But, most of them have a letter after the part number.
I have no idea what the different letters mean. Is there a difference?
Also, is genuine Eureka/Sanitaire better than the aftermarket brands?
This vacuum will hardly ever be used, so I shouldn't even be giving it this much thought. But, I worry. That's my specialty.

Barry