Eureka Ironside Pics

[logan]

I got the urge to clean up another vacuum today when I got off work, so I picked this one. I figured I'd take some photos.

 

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Anyone know what year this was made?

 

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Side Shot

 

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Attatchments

 

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Power Nozzle (beats the hell out of the carpet)

 

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Eureka Logo

 

[ericaustin]

I don't know what year but I'm loving it!!! Check this out that I am going to pick up for 5.00. Its the picture from the seller..

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Logan~

I think those were from the early 90s... I remember the 'Ironsides' cleaners in the newspaper ads in the Sunday paper.
The year of manufacture should be embedded in the serial number on that cleaner.

Very nice!

~Fred

Heres the similar machine I have:

 

[arh1953]

Those Ironsides are gorgeous! Ericaustin, $5.00 for that red Eureka? Beautiful! I way overpaid for my three new toys!

 

[logan]

Eric - I think you will like that vacuum. The Eureka power nozzle whether it has a beater bar or vibra groomer brush roll is amazing. I like that red color too. I have one that is similar but it's gold. Here is a picture of mine. Let me know what you think of yours when you get it.

Fred - I forgot about checking the serial number. I just looked and it was made in 1992. So there is my answer!

 

[kirbyvertibles]

I hope you don't think that gold one is from 1992. My mom bought that same one new in 1978. and she bought an ironside in 1989.

 

[logan]

No No

The black one is from 1992. I was talking about the serial number on the black one.



I was only showing a picture of the gold one to show Eric that it is similar to his red one.

--Logan

 

[filterqueen83]

I love mine

I love mine I am very funny about it I even polish the paint with mothers lol. I want a few more.

 

[scott55405]

Very nice buddy! I've never actually seen one like that before with the covered tools and so forth, and wasn't surprised to learn it was a later one. Talk to ya soon!

 

[petek]

Here's mine again. It's a Viking (rebadged Eureka) for Eatons Dept Store

 

[luxg]

Logan, what a beautiful machine! Now that looks like a "mans" vacuum!! Those power nozzles are really hard to beat for carpet cleaning!!

 

[em-tor64]

Wow, i was so surprised when i saw this thread tonight....great looking machines.
I was just offered a Eureka canister today, it looks very similar to the last 3 pics posted, it is kind of a chartreuse green color. I should have it tomorrow, I will post some pics this weekend.

By the way, love the Ironsides, i had heard of them, but never saw one...very nice.

 

[beerad]

here is my eureka

I got this eureka and gave it to my aunt.. she just loves it...I even polished for her...

 

[arh1953]

Now I'm really annoyed with myself for not getting the little Eureka I saw with the power head. It just had so much cord on it hanging loose, and the head was almost bigger than the canister. It was the only Eureka canister I had seen in years.

 

[logan]

Hey Brad - That looks just like the gold one I have. Nice!

Terry - You are correct! It is a "mans" vacuum! LOL

Everyone - Has anyone run accross the problem where the power nozzle on these vacuums is hard to move accross the carpet? In some situations I have found that the suction is too strong and I have to open the suction vent on the hose to move the power nozzle easily. I guess this is normal??? This does not only happen on the Ironsides, but almost any machine that uses these Eureka power nozzles (Compact, Fairfax, etc.).

 

[logan]

Matthew - Wow that blue Ironside is a blast from the past. I specifically remember seeing those sold at Montgomery Wards when I was about 10 or 11. I miss being able to go into a department store and seeing those well built vacuums on display. Actually, I miss Montgomery Wards. I really liked that store.

 

[filterqueen83]

thanks I love my blue

I love the blue I was so stoked when I found it. It has become the center of my cleaning stockade lol.

 

[em-tor64]

Eureka 1777 PowerTeam

This was free from a client....

Well, It's not Chartreuse or Avocado, like i thought, more of a forest green.

Definitely in need of a spa treatment, smells like a wet dog!!
Yuk!

 

[em-tor64]

Needs a new hose.

Brad, where did you get the hose on the Eureka that you gave to your Aunt? I like the strain reliefs on each end.....

 

[em-tor64]

The VG II is in good shape, just needs cleaned up, lubed and new brush strips.

What type of lubricant is used on these brushrolls with sleeve type bearings? general purpose grease (lithium), like for ball bearings or something lighter weight, like a white silicon grease?

 

[em-tor64]

it is missing it's tools....but those shouldn't be hard to find.

I am kind of excited....it has been a while since i have had a new old vac to work on.

anyone have a time line on this vac...I am guessing 80's.
any info would be much appreciated.

 

[beerad]

hey Micheal

The hose came with the eureka vacuum. It is i nvery good condition too. I bought the vac from the original owner, and payed 25 bucks.It runs as good as it looks.

 

[em-tor64]

Thanks Brad, Hopefully i can find a similar hose on the internet.

That was a great deal for $25!

 

[em-tor64]

Hey Guys- working on my power nozzle for the Eureka above.....I have only greased brushrolls with ball bearings until now.

What type of lubricant is used here?

I only have general purpose (EP lithium complex) ball bearing grease or white/clear silicone grease on hand.

Thanks, Michael