My new Eureka Model K

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toastermike

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I just found this Eureka Model K half buried in the bins of a thrift store outlet location. It could use some new rear wheels and a new nozzle bumper but otherwise is in great shape! It runs like new and makes a nice trio with my Model G and M of the same vintage. I assume they are from the mid 1930's.

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<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The Model K was one of the last straight suction models produced by Eureka and debuted just after the G, followed by the R and the M. The G became the budget model revolving brush model; the R was the mid-line model, and the M was the top of the line model. </span>


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<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Your find is beautiful. For some reason, Model K seems to be very hard to find. I think consumers ended up buying the first revolving brush model from Eureka instead of the straight suction model. Is your serial number somewhere above 2,500,000? There was a 2nd run that began with 2,609,499.</span>
 
February 1949 ad

According to the fine print in the ad (maybe just a pitch) the Model K was originally built for big buildings and hotels.

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I knew it!!

I have one that, according to the serial number is one of the last 2000 made. Makes so much sense that its a commercial model, as it is painted hammertone silver and has a bolted on, non removable head. Here it is next to my polished model D, only pic on hand. Thank you!

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Jim, Hoover 300, and other Model K fans, here are some more newspaper ad's:

1. 1934 Dec. 2 SUNDAY MORNING STAR
2. 1935 Feb. 3 STAR
3. 1936 Mar. 3 ST. JOSEPH GAZETTE
4. 1936 Dec. 7 GREENSBURG DAILY TRIBUNE - Model K
5. 1950 Apr. 18 YOUNGSTOWN VINDICATOR

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