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1955 Smith Corona Skyriter Serial # 2Y 289564 1955 Smith Corona Skyriter typewriter, Serial # 2Y 289564 Tom Choy's 1955 Smith Corona Skyriter typewriter. 2024-05-09 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Tom Choy: 1955 Smith Corona Skyriter Serial # 2Y 289564 Ongoing restoration. Body has surface rust that is currently undergoing white vinegar soak, but will likely need a repaint. Chassis and keylevers have rust. Will do more rust soaking, scrubbing and possible gun blue to return key levers to black color. Will try to remove as much rust as possible on the chassis.

1955 Smith Corona Skyriter #2Y 289564

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Tom Choy (tomchoy)
Created: 05-09-2024 at 09:26AM
Last Edit: 05-09-2024 at 09:26AM

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Ongoing restoration. Body has surface rust that is currently undergoing white vinegar soak, but will likely need a repaint. Chassis and keylevers have rust. Will do more rust soaking, scrubbing and possible gun blue to return key levers to black color. Will try to remove as much rust as possible on the chassis.

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Hunter: Tom Choy (tomchoy)

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