Hoover Dial-A-Matic U6003

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I found this on Sunday at a thrift store for $9.98. Works great, just cleaning it up and repainting it. Someone had apparently painted the base of the cleaner at one point, and did a terrible job, so I standed it down and have my 7th coat of paint on it. The color I found is nearly identical to the original color of the machine. It will turn out very nice once it's all done.

 

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[ericaustin]

Very Cool!

Wow! I am loving the Eureka self-propelled in the back I have the same machine but the bag is different.. It's the same design but the material is not as porous and the material is not as shiny and/or glittery if that makes sense..

 

[eurekaprince]

I am drooling over that Eureka too!

I have a question for our friend in Omaha - did the Hoover DAMs have a reputation for ripping up carpeting as they stood in tool-mode? It always amazes me that these vacuums were approved as safe to sell, knowing that the rotating brushes were still whirling around while the unit was being used in attachment mode. Our old Eureka from the early 60's had a Bottom Plate that was used to cover the spinning brushes to protect carpets, floors, hands and feet while concentrating the suction into the hose. Why didn't Hoover do the same thing? I can imagine someone getting their fingertips damaged while grabbing onto the DAM base when moving it up or down a flight of stairs!

 

[collector2]

Hey Brian:

When the DAM was in the upright position the brushes were lifted off the floor so they didnt touch the floor or carpet. They also had a built in carrying handle on the front so you never touched the base to carry it.

Doug

 

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Brian,

I don't think the brushes really dig the carpet that much when the handle is in it's upright position. I don't have a hose or anything for it, so I probably won't find out. I just always use caution when cleaning with uprights that don't allow you to disengage the brushroll when cleaning with the hose. I just finished painting the base of the cleaner, it was really bad, so now it looks very good again. I'll post some pictures tonight when I get home.

Andrew

 

[ericaustin]

Hey Andrew did you repaint that Eureka? If so what did you use.. Mine could use the spa treatment and repainting on the base..

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Hi Andrew.
Congrats on your new find!
I have a Hoover U6039-030 and it is in mint condition.
Enjoy!
Rob Gwisdala

 

[ohio_tuec]

Yes, I too have the U6039, and the U6039-030, as well as the U6003 (early and late versions). Of the Power-Drive DAM's, I must say the U6039 is my favorite. I recall seeing one years ago on "Family Matters" where Carl is trying to fix it as it spews dust into the air (wish I could find it on YouTube). Can someone tell me why some had the -030 suffix after the model number? Also, was the U6039 sold at the same time as the U6003 as an upgrade?

 

[constellation86]

Nice find I have one of these and I need to clean it up still.
Here's a link to a brochure that has the U6039-030.
Nicholas


http://www.vacuumland.org/TD/ARCHIVE/VINTAGE/2007/518x27.htm

 

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The ESP in the back was mint when I found it, was just cleaned up. That was my first vacuum I got last year when I started my collection. I need to find a rear wheel/axel set for it (Self propelled version). The rubber was all brittle and crumbled away from the wheel hubs. Other than that, it's near perfect!

 

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Here is the base after I painted it. It looks pretty good, much better than it did before. I just have a few touchups to do around the label with some goof-off, and on the bumper as well. The color matches the hose and rest of the vacuum almost perfect.

 

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[luxg]

Andrew, you did a great work on the paint job!!! What color is that?

 

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Color is "Almond". Found this at Home Depot. It was the closest thing I could find, that matched the unpainted handle. I guess since they don't sell "Vintage Hoover Off-White", this works fine

 

[shag]

Nice paint job! The dial a matic I think is my favorite. My aunt had a green one that matched her shag carpet perfectly. A couple of years later my mom bought the same one. I always liked the way the Check Bag metal sign would bounce up and down when you vacuumed.

 

[luxg]

Thanks for the information, it sure is a good match.

 

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Finished project. Still have a couple of touchups to do, but overall, it's done. - No longer stinks!