Searching an IBM Model B typewriter for IBM 1620

[Johannes Thelen]

I sent mail to Erik and guess what? The typewriter is still available! Thanks for the tip! :D

- Johannes ThelenFinland
Before microcomputers blog (Finnish) http://ennenmikrotietokoneita.blogspot.fi/



> From: dave.g4ugm at gmail.com
> To: cctalk at classiccmp.org
> Subject: RE: Searching an IBM Model B typewriter for IBM 1620
> Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 12:33:53 +0100
> 
> Some one had one in the Netherlands about 4 years ago...
> 
> >Erik W. vier321 at hotmail.com via classiccmp.org  
> >26/06/2012
> >to cctalk 
> >
> >
> >Hi Folks,
> >  I have an original IBM model B computer controlled typewriter witha lot
> of spares and maintenance manuals available for sale ortrade.  This stuff is
> > impossible to find.  As used on the IBM 1620,DEC PDP-1 and many other
> computers of the era.  Useful if you'remaintaining one of those or want to
> build a 
> > replica/simulator.
> > Respond to me directly as I'm not a member of this list.
> > Thanks, Erik                                      
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Johannes
> > Thelen
> > Sent: 15 June 2016 12:20
> > To: cctalk at classiccmp.org
> > Subject: Searching an IBM Model B typewriter for IBM 1620
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > I got just another jewel to my collection, IBM 1620 Model I (G level).
> Machine
> > has all internals intact, but table top and the typewriter are missing
> (probably
> > doorway was too narrow back then, parts removed and forgotten somewhere
> > on the journey... ) That table top can be made again, but I would need
> that right
> > model typewriter. Anyone have a spare..?
> > Also I have another problem with it, memory is suffering wire corrosion
> (like
> > these all does). So this can be a looooong shot, but if someone have a
> functional
> > memory or just core array, I'm interested to buy or swap it to something.
> > Photos can be found my blog, link below.
> > Thaaaaanks!
> > 
> > - Johannes ThelenFinland
> > Before microcomputers blog (Finnish)
> > http://ennenmikrotietokoneita.blogspot.fi/
> > 
> > 
> > 
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