Eureka Model H hand vac

[vacmadman]

I got this very cool Eureka hand vac coming my way. I don't know what year this was made but I thought it would make a great companion for my Eureka model M. It looks to be in good condition, complete and all original.

Jim

 

[paul]

Nice score, Jim. I'm glad it's in your capable restorative hands; although it appears to be in great shape as is!

According to Hoover300's and my research, the Junior Models H & J were manufactured from 1929 to 1942. One had Deluxe features, but I don't recall the model.

If any VL Eureka contributor ever visits the McLean County History Center where Eureka’s archives are kept, we may be able to learn more specific details such as serial number production years.

 

[hoover300]

Very nice! Yours appears to be the sleeve bearing model. The only way to tell the difference without disassembly is the rear bearing cover on the ball bearing model sticks out about 3/4 an inch and is about the diameter of a quarter, where the sleeve bearing has a small dimple no larger than a dime. Going by what I can see, that is a sleeve bearing one. Very smooth runners.

 

[vacmadman]

Thanks

Paul and Hoover300,

Thanks so much for the info and vote of confidence. I look forward to getting it in my shop, and will post pictures as I go. Thanks again!

Jim

 

[vacmadman]

It's here!

I got the Eureka Junior hand vac last week, and finally got a chance to get started on it. It looks and runs well. The armature has the numbers 7 39 stamped on it so that tells me it was built in July 1939. The bag looks to be made of the same material as the Eureka model M bag. It has a bristle brush on the nozzle that has worn down over the years, so I might replace the bristles myself.

I have never done it before so that will be a new challenge for me. I'll take pictures as I go when I have time to work on it. This is the 3rd hand vac, and the 4th Eureka to be added to my collection.

Jim

 

[paul]

Congrats, Jim! It's in pretty good shape for its age, but I'm sure you'll bring back its original luster. Looking forward to seeing it!

 

[vacmadman]

another one up for sale

There is another Eureka model H hand vac up for sale. This one has a higher buy it now price but looks like a good one. I got the winning bid on mine for less than $10.00 there was only one other bid on the one I got. I think these are rare so it's interesting to find another up for sale.

Jim

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2959690138...7gZCtN2co2Ny9qG9EukeAoCn21/PowX5Ai0YhB7dmaPGP

 

[portable]

I believe that the earlier model did not have a removable brush nozzle.

 

[paul]

Instruction Pamphlet - Current eBay listing

Do you have this instruction pamphlet, Jim?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3644903890...xve3eiHWX1G3BvMQCKXwqVF2Q=|tkp:Bk9SR_ipx-X0Yg

 

[vacmadman]

Thanks

Thanks so much Paul, I bought it. Now all I got to do is find the attachment tools. That shouldn't be too hard LOL!!

Side note: There is another one up for sale they are asking even more for this one.

Jim

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155869926271

 

[paul]

Sweet, Jim—you bet! So glad it will be in your hands where it belongs.

Congrats on winning your lower-priced Junior auction—that's always a great feeling!

 

[paul]

P.S. I'm confident that you'll get those attachments through patience and persistence.

 

[vacmadman]

It's coming along

I finally got a chance to get some work done on little Jr. today. Watched some football, and a little cleaning, wet sanding and polishing. Next, I need to clean and wash the bag.

Jim

 

[vacmadman]

Early model

John, your right there was a earlier model without the removable nozzle. There is a advertisement up for sale on eBay right now about it.

Jim

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4046121450...D1xLkmpuOugw0/RcrQNPlbtFopffoEsB+ceTF/FypuUlr

 

[kirbyklekter]

Re-bristling

Hey Jim, Nice work as usual,no surprise. If you have any questions on re-bristling the nozzle, you might check with bikeray. He's posted pics of some he's done and they're quite nice!

I see the bump out on the back of the motor shell so did yours turn out to be a bearing type model?

 

[vacmadman]

Thanks

Hey Bill,

Thanks for the info. Do you have a thread number or link showing and talking about re-bristling? And, yes, your right this is a bearing type model.

Jim

 

[kirbyklekter]

Archives

Jim, I'm sorry I don't have a link or a thread number I just remember seeing the photo of a nozzle to an antique vacuum that he owned. I've never gone to wherever the old threads are kept, but if you can tell me how to get there I would gladly try to find that post from bikeray for you. He doesn't list his phone or email on his profile but maybe he'll see this and respond.

 

[paul]

Rebristling Thread

Jim,
Check out thread 34264.

 

[vacmadman]

Thanks

Thanks Paul,

Unfortunately, I don't know how to look it up by thread #. When I put it in it only showed this thread. I'll keep looking thanks again.

Side note: I can't find anything about it on you tube ether. All they show is how to replace brush rolls or replacing brush roll strips.

Jim[this post was last edited: 11/15/2023-09:33]