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1959 IBM Model C Serial # 1132144 1959 IBM Model C typewriter, Serial # 1132144 Lupo Cuore's 1959 IBM Model C typewriter. 2022-09-02 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Lupo Cuore: 1959 IBM Model C Serial # 1132144 Today's ShopGoodwill acquisition. This thing was FILTHY and it still is inside - but it works! Even the carbon ribbon that came with it works. So I cleaned up the exterior, fixed the loose flap levers on the front for the ribbon and tabs (the brackets seem to have bent and one end of each was loose, easy fix) and here you see it! This was supposed to be a parts machine but I guess not now! :D Oh darn, another IBM Standard to go with the other 10 or so IBM standards (yes I have a lot of stuff to post here). I love these machines, they're huge but they type so well when cleaned up (especially with the carbon ribbon).

One interesting thing - I have around 10 various model IBM Standards, Executive and regular ones, and this is the only one with a detachable power cable. I can only assume it was a custom item when you ordered your machine(s). It's a proprietary plug and socket, glad I don't have to find one for it!

1959 IBM Model C #1132144

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Lupo Cuore (WolvenHeart)
Created: 09-02-2022 at 03:47PM
Last Edit: 09-02-2022 at 04:03PM

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Today's ShopGoodwill acquisition. This thing was FILTHY and it still is inside - but it works! Even the carbon ribbon that came with it works. So I cleaned up the exterior, fixed the loose flap levers on the front for the ribbon and tabs (the brackets seem to have bent and one end of each was loose, easy fix) and here you see it! This was supposed to be a parts machine but I guess not now! :D Oh darn, another IBM Standard to go with the other 10 or so IBM standards (yes I have a lot of stuff to post here). I love these machines, they're huge but they type so well when cleaned up (especially with the carbon ribbon).

One interesting thing - I have around 10 various model IBM Standards, Executive and regular ones, and this is the only one with a detachable power cable. I can only assume it was a custom item when you ordered your machine(s). It's a proprietary plug and socket, glad I don't have to find one for it!

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nice thing about carbon ribbon machines is they take a lot longer to get dirty - still these need it.
nice thing about carbon ribbon machines is they take a lot longer to get dirty - still these need it.


I love how IBM had to put their logo on EEEEVERYTHING.
I love how IBM had to put their logo on EEEEVERYTHING.

You're the tops!
You're the tops!

Proprietary plug and socket.
Proprietary plug and socket.



Hunter: Lupo Cuore (WolvenHeart)

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