1962 IBM Selectric I #4072326
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Clark Hinson (professorc30)
Created: 09-20-2015 at 04:05PM
Last Edit: 09-20-2015 at 04:46PM
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Description:
Refurbished for a customer. Originally tan, then was replainted olive green, I stripped the paint and then painted it IBM Classic Blue.
Completely refurbished with chemical wash, necessary parts replacement, synthetic lubrication, new noise-absorbing foam and all adjustments checked and corrected.
Apparently originally sold in Canada, it had a dead-key feature that has been disabled to use normal US elements. The arrows on the function keys are for non-US markets.
A very early model with Gear Tilt, Wear Compensator Rotate Arm, Brass Tilt Pulleys and First Design Tab Cord Pulley Tensioner.
Model 721
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Hunter: Clark Hinson (professorc30)
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I love mechanical things and have tinkered with manual and electric typewriters since my teens. I have always been fascinated by the IBM Selectric, but it was later in life that I finally got my hands on one to explore. I learned to repair/restore them and suddenly I have several of them. I don't really consider myself a collector, but rather a restorer. I enjoy bringing old machines back to usable condition and then pass them on to other people to use and enjoy.
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