Last week, I brought home my very own 160-A. Complete with the 161
typewriter unit and a bunch of spares. I had to move it about 300 miles
using a garbage (U-Haul) truck.
Put it in the garage, powered it up and it ran! Keyed in a couple of
simple memory tests and an adder test. All passed. It was a great day.
The 161 typewriter is very very rough. Lots of work to be done here.
Heavy rust on the chassis, formica separating from the top, etc. Has
anybody on the list had any experience on repainting these old chasses?
I'm talking to some body shops, but would like to find a specialty
paint within driving distance of Silicon Valley.
Any suggestions?
I took some pictures of the move, but don't have a place to post them.
It's going to be a fun summer.
Billy