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1968 Western Auto (Brother) Wizard Tru-Tab Serial # A8839379 1968 Western Auto (Brother) Wizard Tru-Tab typewriter, Serial # A8839379 William OLLIVIER's 1968 Western Auto (Brother) Wizard Tru-Tab typewriter. 2025-09-02 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of William OLLIVIER: 1968 Western Auto (Brother) Wizard Tru-Tab Serial # A8839379 A Brother JP1 re-badge, with a US layout, and preset tab stops every 10 characters.
Elite machine, 92 characters platen

1968 Western Auto (Brother) Wizard Tru-Tab #A8839379

Status: My Collection
Hunter: William OLLIVIER (guneeyoufix)
Created: 08-27-2025 at 11:22AM
Last Edit: 09-02-2025 at 04:49AM

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A Brother JP1 re-badge, with a US layout, and preset tab stops every 10 characters.
Elite machine, 92 characters platen

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Body panels off
Body panels off

Replacement grommets. Panel width: 1mm, ID: 4mm, panel hole diameter: 8mm
Replacement grommets. Panel width: 1mm, ID: 4mm, panel hole diameter: 8mm

Platen is still soft, but unfortunately developing small cracks
Platen is still soft, but unfortunately developing small cracks

Unfortunately some rust spots on the back
Unfortunately some rust spots on the back

Bottom shell is not in the greatest condition, with some rust spots.
Bottom shell is not in the greatest condition, with some rust spots.

New feet: these are rubber, 18mm diameter, with a 8mm hole which fits the screw perfectly. Don't over-tighten otherwise the rubber gives up.
New feet: these are rubber, 18mm diameter, with a 8mm hole which fits the screw perfectly. Don't over-tighten otherwise the rubber gives up.

Hunter: William OLLIVIER (guneeyoufix)

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