[GreenKeys] need a good home for a model 19 teletype that needs some TLC

[Scott Guthridge]

I'm trying to find a good home for a model 19, (5-bit BAUDOT, 60-speed) teletype machine.  It always worked well, but a water leak on a higher floor from where it was stored rained down on it for several days before being detected.  It was fresh water at least, but still it brought down a lot of dirt from within the walls and floor above.  Then the cleaning company that came in to clean up the mess carried the machine out, and in the process, lost the "R" and "K" key caps.

The machine needs a deep cleaning, and there are little bits of rust on many of the steel parts.  But it looks restorable -- the motors and pivots move easily (are not frozen), and except for the missing keycaps, everything seems intact.


The machine consists of the model 15/19 base and printer, model 19 keyboard with paper tape punch and margin meter, and a paper tape reader.  I also have the metal table and 120VDC power supply for the punch.


It's currently located in Indianapolis, but it needs to move from where it is.  I have the teletype and tape reader boxed up and I am thinking of freighting it to San Jose, CA where I live, but I really don't have a good place for it there.  I would be willing to donate it to someone who would try to restore it if they will help out with the freight cost.  Any interest?


Thanks,
Scott
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/greenkeys/attachments/20120529/75287861/attachment-0001.html