My Eureka Model Data Thread

[texbodemer]

Hi, Patrick

1. I would love the serial number of your 238, and the letter of it--I think you just gave me a data point! (Thanks!)

2. In terms of the 260D, I'm wondering if either (a) you have a machine with a replacement handle, or (b) if those changes became the 260E.

 

[paul]

Nick,

I understood that the 260-A and 260-B were the only versions with the square handle. Also, according to your list the 260-B was the chrome-hooded version of the enameled-hooded 260-A, the 260-DK was the chrome-hooded version of the enameled-hooded 260-D, and the 260-EK was the chrome-hooded version of the enameled-hooded 260-E.

Unfortunately, most VL posters have neglected (or refused) to post photos of the manufacturer's tags and either misidentify them or leave out the letter type. This lack of information makes it hard to verify data; and after awhile repeated misinformation gets accepted as fact like fake news.

 

[texbodemer]

Is it a safe assumption that the 260-C is defined by the change from a square handle to a round one?

 

[paul]

The Model 260-C was a product of Eureka Canada (Type C denoted this in at least the '60s & '70s for various models). It also appears to have been factory-equipped with a square handle.

It seems that Hoover USA copied the handle style for its premium upright models in the '70s.

Something tells me that the "260-D" pictured in this thread may be a "Franken'reka".
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260-C photo posted by Petek in another thread:

 

[appliguy]

Texbodemer

I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. My 238 is a 238FK with the serial number 6163225. As for whether or not my 260D is original, I believe it is because I looked in my 1965 Western Auto catalog and their TOL Wizard Imperial Upright was a 2 speed Eureka with a square handle and rear facing on/off switch that looks just like my 260D. PATRICK COFFEY

 

[texbodemer]

Western Auto Catalog?

Would you be able to post that page? It may help a lot.

My current theory is that "E" indicates round handle

 

[texbodemer]

Serial numbers?

Does anyone know if Eureka serial numbers are model-specific, or if it's a big consecutive series? From Hoover300's work in pre-1947 Eurekas, it looks like the D model may have a single range, across models (?)

I'm really curious about the 1400 series models. It would make more sense of the factory to have the same set of serial numbers across the 1400 series (before the date codes), since the primary differences are just features and colors (and if adjustable, all feature the Dial-a-Nap). If this is the case, we would just need to catalog as many 1400 series uprights as we can to determine the ranges.

I've attached an example of a consecutive serial number series from Royal Typewriter's office standard line. Both manuals and electrics share ranges, and the numbers begin at 1 in 1906 and end around 12,367,000 in 1975.

I'm also wondering, when Eureka added the date codes to their serial numbers, if they completely restructured their serial numbers, or just tweaked them slightly.

Thanks!
Nick

 

[texbodemer]

Eureka 1428 D

Serial number 34811723
Date code: 1987

 

[paul]

Nick,

You're welcome to use whatever information from my "Color-Pak" list to complete your 1400-Series list. I know it is less than 100%, so feel free to synthesize your information to correspond with your research.

I still think the best way to get the most accurate data is to visit the McLean Museum of History's library in Bloomington, Illinois, where the Eureka-Williams archives are collected.

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I now wonder, too, if the 200-Series information is inaccurate. Might it go something like this ... ?

260-A square handle, cream hood
260-B square handle, chrome hood
260-C square handle, cream hood (Canadian version of Type A)
260-D square handle, chrome hood (Canadian version of Type B)
260-E round handle, cream hood
260-EK round handle, chrome hood

(no 260-DK)

 

[texbodemer]

The McLean Museum

They didn't have much information on various models. I"m going to email them again

 

[texbodemer]

Data points so far

Here are the data points I have so far from this forum.

 

[texbodemer]

I'm not entirely sure about the 1979 date for the 1419--1975-6 seems more likely to me.

 

[texbodemer]

248 B 1306951 67 1967

 

[texbodemer]

APPROXIMATE DATA

Here is my approximation so far. When I get more data points, I will correct this.

 

[texbodemer]

My estimate

My estimate is that Eureka sold about 1650000 machines per year.

 

[eurekaprince]

Hi Nick,

I think you can add the year 1971 or 1972 for the Model 2010. The 2010 was the budget low end model of the 2000 series of uprights that included the Vanguard 2080 with CordAway. I imagine the 2010 was one of the first Eureka’s with a Dial-a-Nap height adjustment.

 

[justjunque]

I have a 2010 B.
If the info tag can provide you with any helpful information, let me know!

 

[texbodemer]

It absolutely can

Please, please, please post your model info tags!

 

[justjunque]

Hope you can make this out. It's very shiny, which makes it difficult to get a good picture.
Plus, my phone is ancient.

 

[texbodemer]

Thanks!

Thanks! If you have any other Eurekas, please post models, serial numbers and/or date codes. Every data point makes it easier