My first VIKING ( Eureka).....

[beerad]

How about this Gem

All original except for the hose .
It runs perfectly.
I've been looking for about 4 years for this exact vacuum, and today I found it on the local Craigslist for $50 bucks.

 

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Front view

Some one took very good care of this vacuum.
I think it was made about 1968.

Where do I get the proper paper bags ?

 

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Top

View

 

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Inside

View

 

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Rear view

Even the cord strap is in good condition .

 

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And

Model number

 

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And

Model number

 

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And

Cloth filter

 

[eurekaprince]

Beyootiful Viking Brad!

Very interesting to see that this was "Manufactured in the USA", as most Canadian Eurekas (and their store-brand siblings) came out of the Onward Manufacturing Company in Kitchener, Ontario. Wonder why this one came from the States...very strange indeed.

Love the Viking logo with the sailing ship!

Eurekaprince

 

[beerad]

Thank you

For appreciating this beautiful vacuum with me.

 

[raycarter]

As far as bags are concerned, your best bet would probably be a long-established vacuum cleaner repair shop or hardware store. The bags you need are Eureka style K bags.

 

[kenkart]

Nice!

These are great ,I have seen the Eurekas but never a Viking, Western Auto also sold it as a Wizard, firestone also sold it as did Jewel Tea as a Mary Dunbar, one of the best canisters I think because the big bag lets it retain its airflow a long time.I have a 910 my Kindergarten teacher bought new ,Oct 10 1962.

 

[poconovacman]

Hans, Singer also sold it as their Model C-1 canister. My grandfather had that one and I still have it around here somewhere....

 

[tig21er]

I had

the same body as a Sanitaire. I bought out the stock of a Eureka dealer and got a lot of now obsolete parts but not the bags you need. I got hoses and new bags for many uprights. Had a new hose for your Viking but had a Lady that wanted that Vac and sold it for $30.00

 

[vac-o-matic]

Brad, that is a stunning vacuuum! I know VacPartsPlusStore.com has nos cloth bags for it, but didn't see any paper inserts, but it's late and could've over looked them. Congrats on a great find! I have the Singer version, but would love to run across the Eureka Gold Crown model. I'm pretty sure I have a couple of paper bags for my Singer, but not sure how many. Will have to unearth my rubbermaid containers in the basement to find them I'm sure.

 

[countryguy]

The bags show up on Ebay from time to time also. Great looking vac. I have the Eureka version in blue/white including the infamous vibra beat rug nozzle LOL

Gary

 

[beerad]

Thanks

For all the kind word s and help

How about a hose ?

Where would I look for a proper hose?

 

[super-sweeper]

Do you think he would get by with

The General-Electric Swivel-Top Bags?


 


-Alex.