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1978 IBM Correcting Selectric II Serial # 6155507 1978 IBM Correcting Selectric II typewriter, Serial # 6155507 Emma Judd's 1978 IBM Correcting Selectric II typewriter. 2023-06-13 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Emma Judd: 1978 IBM Correcting Selectric II Serial # 6155507 This is my Correcting Selectric II, in the classic black colorway with grey keyboard. Per the age tables right here in the Database, the serial number dates its manufacture to the fall of '78 or spring of '79. Very cool!
I have service records for the years 2004-2019 (earliest to latest known service dates), during which the machine was in the care of Adams Remco, Incā€“ see the photos for service placard details. Adams Remco is still in business in the East (USA), though they don't seem to service typewriters anymore. Nonetheless, I believe that the years this machine spent in their care were most important to keeping it in the great condition it's in now.
Although this Selectric runs smoothly and types very well, it isn't in full working condition. It was an eBay purchase that was then shipped to me from halfway across the country, and as such now needs at least 2 pulley systems reconnected (one of which will get the currently-stuck carrier moving), the correcting mechanism repaired, the left-hand platen knob replaced, and various other mechanical and cosmetic issues fixed. Like many of these beloved machines, it also has a bad hub and could use a good general cleaning and reconditioning.
No matter; what an elegant machine with which to tinker! I do plan to bring it into working condition to use as my daily typer and so will update this gallery accordingly.

1978 IBM Correcting Selectric II #6155507

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Emma Judd (EVJ)
Created: 06-12-2023 at 08:43PM
Last Edit: 06-13-2023 at 06:42PM

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This is my Correcting Selectric II, in the classic black colorway with grey keyboard. Per the age tables right here in the Database, the serial number dates its manufacture to the fall of '78 or spring of '79. Very cool!
I have service records for the years 2004-2019 (earliest to latest known service dates), during which the machine was in the care of Adams Remco, Incā€“ see the photos for service placard details. Adams Remco is still in business in the East (USA), though they don't seem to service typewriters anymore. Nonetheless, I believe that the years this machine spent in their care were most important to keeping it in the great condition it's in now.
Although this Selectric runs smoothly and types very well, it isn't in full working condition. It was an eBay purchase that was then shipped to me from halfway across the country, and as such now needs at least 2 pulley systems reconnected (one of which will get the currently-stuck carrier moving), the correcting mechanism repaired, the left-hand platen knob replaced, and various other mechanical and cosmetic issues fixed. Like many of these beloved machines, it also has a bad hub and could use a good general cleaning and reconditioning.
No matter; what an elegant machine with which to tinker! I do plan to bring it into working condition to use as my daily typer and so will update this gallery accordingly.

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A look under the hood.
A look under the hood.

A cool piece of history: Adams Remco service plates.
A cool piece of history: Adams Remco service plates.

Currently equipped with the 12-pitch Prestige Elite 72 element.
Currently equipped with the 12-pitch Prestige Elite 72 element.

The problem spots. Improperly winding pulley in foreground, derailed carriage return pulley behind.
The problem spots. Improperly winding pulley in foreground, derailed carriage return pulley behind.

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