Typewriter Talk / Smith-Corona Electric

**Posted by Pete E.** 13-11-2022 09:11:14

Forgot to post up an "after" photo of machine and refurbished case for my 1959-made typewriter.

This is really a fun machine to use and I love its manual CR lever and mechanics.
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**Posted by Pete E.** 17-11-2022 12:37:15

Did not realize this other grey colour version was available in the day. Labeled as the "Electric V" on the paper tray.

It is only 6-7 miles from my home.

But the asking price of $ 279 will keep me in check.
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**Posted by Lucas Dul** 20-11-2022 01:40:07

A special thanks to the comment on the belt. I must say, as far as belt driven electric type bar machines go, the Smith Coronas last the longest and are the most reliable. I have many more issues with belt failure on the Royal. Also, on that note, thank you to the dude who shared belt replacements! I turn a lot of these machines down for belt problems. I did end up with a blue 5TE a couple years back that typed script. I took all the type slugs out and soldered them into a 1927 Royal P.

**Posted by Pete E.** 20-11-2022 16:36:36

Plus these Smith-Coronas still have a CR Lever and other manual features...so it still feels like using a typewriter (with some electric-assist of the type-bars).

Have an Olympia SEP that has a similar set-up, as well.
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**Posted by Pete E.** 24-11-2022 13:52:16

For our Eugene OR members, there is this nice blue one running on eBay...price is up there, though.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/403982754862?hash=item5e0f3fa42e:g:Fm4AAOSwpkhjaerF&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsAOIQO96lL4tIVtrPe%2Fmm4o%2BMzj61Og8WR3Pw%2FswlC31CquFp%2BNzi0Dh%2B47rknLKTO4ON8xikrNj1UETlvcnkw7Qk8eCw7Jl8wjYDqGiGhVAF157YtXugAU91MHOk%2Bxp5VMjTU7IQZqge%2BgADc%2B3ef7jW4V9JOIEBY8fxJmEnICpMmk%2BrTIUCCLBBPUUeZYbI6Hq%2BzZu03BJCSSZpC1vx46znyAji1fO3MNMMCWTxRXG%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7yBua-VYQ

**Posted by fountainpensplus** 24-11-2022 18:52:15

Thanks for the heads up Pete. I like the manual CR and the rounded corners but it's more than I want to pay. There's also an Olympia SM3 I think listed with a high price too.

**Posted by Pete E.** 26-11-2022 11:57:34

If I were hankering for a blue one (which I think are popular), I would send the seller an email through eBay and offer maybe $ 200. They would have to change their ad pricing and then one could jump on the BIN. Let the seller know you would be a local pick up so they do not have all the time and hassle of packing and shipping. Might be worth it to them to do the discount.

**Posted by Pete E.** 29-11-2022 18:29:29

Lucas...a bag of 50 o-rings from McMaster-Carr set me back around $ 19 or so including shipping.

I went into shock when I saw one fellow offering a pair of them for $ 35/pair.

**Posted by Pete E.** 21-8-2023 11:33:15

Some eye-candy here. S-C 5TE made in 1964 or so for Penncrest (JC Penney).

Only one on the TWDB.

https://typewriterdatabase.com/1964-penncrest-scm-concord-10.2788.typewriter
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**Posted by robmck** 21-8-2023 11:55:33

Cool! I love the color scheme. I didn't know they made a 5TE in this. I had spotted a 5T Penncrest with the same color scheme at an antique store here in Seattle. Almost took it home, but I knew I had a stack of grimy 5 series machines at home waiting my attention, so I let it pass.

While I do love the color scheme, I'm not keen on the angular ribbon cover over such an otherwise round machine.