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1961 Torpedo 18b Serial # 1215464 1961 Torpedo 18b typewriter, Serial # 1215464 Liz Glenn's 1961 Torpedo 18b typewriter. 2022-01-03 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Liz Glenn: 1961 Torpedo 18b Serial # 1215464 "Lil' Dipper aka Sunny"

Darn the Torpedo (again)! I got this little ray of sunshine from Gerren (HotRod Typewriter Co.) in September 2021. It is sporting a brand new platen from J.J. Short and Associates in New York and has a new set of 3d printed feet from Septimus Clark in addition to a deep cleaning done by Duane Jensen (Phoenix Typewriter). The deep cleaning wasn't really necessary since Gerren had this baby all set and ready to go but I figured I would go the extra mile. This is more yellow than cream and seems to be a rare/hard to find color. This has quickly become one of of my daily drivers, thus making it one of my permanent residents in my collection!

~ US QWERTY
~ Imperial Pica (10 characters per inch)

** December 2021 - CC-R/W **
** NOT FOR SALE OR TRADE **

1961 Torpedo 18b #1215464

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Liz Glenn (Jasanna)
Created: 11-14-2021 at 12:52AM
Last Edit: 01-03-2022 at 11:36AM


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"Lil' Dipper aka Sunny"

Darn the Torpedo (again)! I got this little ray of sunshine from Gerren (HotRod Typewriter Co.) in September 2021. It is sporting a brand new platen from J.J. Short and Associates in New York and has a new set of 3d printed feet from Septimus Clark in addition to a deep cleaning done by Duane Jensen (Phoenix Typewriter). The deep cleaning wasn't really necessary since Gerren had this baby all set and ready to go but I figured I would go the extra mile. This is more yellow than cream and seems to be a rare/hard to find color. This has quickly become one of of my daily drivers, thus making it one of my permanent residents in my collection!

~ US QWERTY
~ Imperial Pica (10 characters per inch)

** December 2021 - CC-R/W **
** NOT FOR SALE OR TRADE **

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Hunter: Liz Glenn (Jasanna)

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