IBM Selectric II in Classic Blue - SOLD

Check out the pictures of this beautiful IBM Selectric II in beautiful Classic Blue. This is a very desirable color and is hard to find. This is the corporate blue that IBM used.

Just completely overhauled. It looks and functions just like new. It has been cleaned in a chemical bath, high-mortality parts replaced, lubricated with synthetic grease and oil and adjusted to factory perfection. This machine has been completely refurbished and a new replacement metal cycle clutch pulley installed to replace the plastic one that commonly fails. I strive to make every machine as perfect and new as possible.

It has a 15" platen, Error Correction and the wonderful Selectric "touch" keyboard that everyone loves. It is a Dual-pitch (10 and 12 cpi) typewriter that uses any of the elements for a Selectric I or II (88 character elements).

Extras Included:

New Black Vinyl Cover
New Spare Ribbon
New Spare Correction tape
Printed Owner's Manual
SOLD
One-year guarantee on everything.Contact me for more information or to come by to see it in person. It's located in Eureka Springs and because it's so heavy, I really don't want to ship it.My contact information is in my profile.

Refurbished Selectric II in Willow Green - SOLD

Here's a great Selectric II with Correction in Willow Green that I refurbished.
As with all the machines I do, I completely overhauled this one with a chemical bath to clean out the dried grease and oil, all necessary parts replaced, relubricated with synthetic lubricants, new noise-reducing foam replacement and beautiful new paint.

 

It includes a NEW Dust Cover, Extra Carbon Ribbon, Extra Correction Tape and Owner's Manual.

One-Year Guarantee on everything.

SOLD

More machines posted soon.

I'm in the process of completing two more Selectrics.
One will be an SIIc in Willow Green and the other an SIIIc in Autumn Red.

If you are interested, my email is listed in my profile.

Marlin Blue IBM Selectric III - SOLD

Here is another great Selectric III in Marlin Blue that I just refurbished. IBM made some of the best typewriters of all time. This is a beautiful example in excellent condition.

It has been completely refurbished, including a chemical bath to remove decades-old hardened grease and oil, all adjustments checked and necessary repairs made, fully relubricated with synthetic oil and grease that won't harden over time and quality-tested to ensure correct operation. 

This machine looks and types just like new. You will be pleasantly surprised.

 Comes complete with a NEW dust cover, extra ribbon, extra correction tape and a copy of the owner's manual. One-Year Guarantee on everything. You won't be disappointed.

SOLD

You are welcome to come by and type on it. My contact information is in my profile.

Garnet Rose Selectric II - SOLD

Here's the latest machine I refurbished. This is the same one I posted about earlier with photos of the inside of the machine. It turned out beautifully and is silky-smooth and quiet.

As with all the machines I do, I completely overhauled this one with a chemical bath to clean out the dried grease and oil, all necessary parts replaced, relubricated with synthetic lubricants, new noise-reducing foam replacement and beautiful new Garnet Rose paint. Many people have never seen a Red Selectric as they weren't all that common.

Here is a type sample.

It has Dual-Pitch and Correction.

Spotlessly clean inside and out. Even in all the places only technicians see. This machine also has a new metal cycle clutch pulley. No problems with a cracking pulley in this machine - ever.

 Just like new in every way. All adjustments have been checked and fine-tuned to make this machine a pleasure to type on.

It includes a NEW Dust Cover, Extra Carbon Ribbon, Extra Correction Tape and Owner's Manual.
SOLD

Come try it, you won't be disappointed. My contact information is in my profile.

My Selectric Refurbishment Process

I took some pictures of some of the steps I take when I refurbish an IBM Selectric. This is a very labor intensive, time consuming process, but it is necessary to return a Selectric back to it's full operating potential.

 First step is to strip the machine of the housing, platen, feed rolls, motor and wiring. I then chemically wash the machine in my typewriter washer to remove decades-old grease and oil. I then check and perform any needed repairs and then re-lubricate the machine with synthetic oil and grease Photos below show the machine after it has been washed.

I overhaul the motor, centrifugal clutch and switch and reinstall the motor and wiring.  At every step, I check each mechanism as I go, making sure adjustments are correct. I then test all the machine functions as well as impression quality, selection and noise.

It's hard to photograph the mechanical reconditioning process. Rest assured, the mechanical components are thoroughly cleaned and checked and any repairs and adjustments performed as necessary. My goal is to return the machine to "Like New Condition".

Once the interior mechanism is functioning properly, I work on the parts that everyone sees. I strip the old foam out of the case and remove all the hardware and emblems to prep for repaint. I even remove the platen knobs and refurbish them by cleaning, polishing and adding new numbers on the page-end indicator as shown below.. 

 I then put a coat of clear over the numbers to prevent them from rubbing off like the originals.

The housings are then cleaned, stripped and sanded (if necessary) and then repainted with an oil-based enamel paint. Original paint colors and texture are used to retain the original look.

 All emblems, margin scale and trim is reconditioned and repainted if necessary.

 This emblem has been reproduced using a scan from an original.

 New noise-reducing carbon gray foam is cut to fit the machine and then attached to the interior with spray glue. Even the paper table gets a new strip of foam to reduce rattles and buzz.

The power frame assembly is then refitted to the base and more checks are performed.

The plastic dust shields that fit below the carrier are cleaned, and heat-formed to remove years of warping. The photo below shows the straightened shields ready to install.

 Dust shields installed and clearance-checked.

 

 Noise-reducing foam shown installed inside the case.

Upper housing ready to install with paper table, emblems, margin scale, margin rest and latching hardware reinstalled.

When I finish assembling and testing this machine, I'll post the finished photos.