1960 Smith Corona Galaxie #6T299511
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Hunter: BenJoe Markland (BenJoeM)
Created: 11-12-2026 at 11:12PM
Last Edit: 11-12-2026 at 11:13PM
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Description:
Smith-Corona Galaxie, about 1960, blue. Pica, 10 CPI. Serial 6T299511 sits between two 1960 machines logged here (6T297496 and 6T320977). A client machine, restored on my bench and returned to its owner.
It came in partly taken apart: about a fourth of the type bars and the spring had been removed before drop-off, and the type bars carry no numbers. Inside was heavy oil and grease from a prior owner and some bent aluminum linkages.
Work done on the bench:
- Type bar rest and all remaining type bars removed
- Escapement and type bars degreased and scrubbed
- All type bars ultrasonic cleaned, then wiped down
- Full blowout and clean of the machine
- Bent type bar linkages straightened
- Type bars sorted, reinstalled into the segment with the fulcrum wire, rest and spring refitted
- Final typing test on a full page
Reference used: the Smith-Corona 5 and 6 Series Repair Shop Manual. Restored by Slow Letter Co., Syracuse, Utah.
Full restoration story: https://slowletterco.com/journal/smith-corona-galaxie-restoration-unnumbered-type-bars/
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