[GreenKeys] Vintage teletypes free to good home(s)

Peter Linhardt puzzleworks409 at gmail.com
Sun Mar 18 14:24:26 EDT 2018


One of the ASR's has a burnt out cap I think in the paper punch board.
It was nice having two machines since I could swap parts to troubleshoot.
I bought some modern equivalents but it will take some surgery to use
those. It would be better to get an original one.

On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 11:14 AM, Peter Linhardt <puzzleworks409 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Jeff,
> When were you thinking of making the trip?
> If it's soonish, the printers are yours.
> - Peter
>
> On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 11:06 AM, Pete Lancashire <pete at petelancashire.com
> > wrote:
>
>> Going by the condition of the keycaps on the 33s they look very clean
>> good indication that the storage didn't hurt anything. Where are you
>> located I'm not looking for machines but I do have a couple 33 junkers for
>> parts.
>>
>> On Mar 18, 2018 10:32 AM, "Peter Linhardt" <puzzleworks409 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I am trying to find a good home for some vintage teletypes. These would
>>> make a fine addition to any collection.
>>>
>>> They are free for anyone who wants to pick them up or otherwise arrange
>>> transportation from the Los Angeles area.
>>>
>>> Be aware that these items are heavy and fragile so shipping may be
>>> expensive.
>>>
>>>
>>> Items available are:
>>>
>>> Teletype Model 14 - a military version
>>> Teletype Model 15 - once used by Western Union
>>>
>>> These two machines are inoperative and may need significant repairs to
>>> ever print again. Best for display or spare parts.
>>>
>>> There is a small Teletype re-transmitter for passively sending paper
>>> tape messages. I haven't seen this actually work but it looks to be in good
>>> shape.
>>>
>>> And finally,
>>>
>>> I have two teletype ASR 33's.
>>> I can attest that both were functional when they were put into storage
>>> some 15 years ago.
>>> There is a fair chance that they can be made to work pretty easily with
>>> proper cleaning and lubrication.
>>>
>>> For anyone taking the ASR33's, I will throw in an original manual set,
>>> TTY paper, and TTY paper tape.
>>>
>>> See photos at:
>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/mGVyUDlZwmyGnZpx1
>>>
>>> Please contact me if you are interested or have questions.
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>> - Peter Linhardt
>>>
>>> puzzleworks409 at gmail.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
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