Such a shame though. It would have looked amazingly beautiful once. Just read your repair story, and it looks like you have at least a light at the end of the tunnel.
Thanks Rob - I was able to get it done with your advice about the space bar and its restraints coming off (I also had to remove the tab keys along with their restraints). Understandably, so much is similar to the Olympia SM typewriters.
Ah - the challenge must be half of the fun - as long as you have a plan...
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ReplyDeleteOh, poor machine.
ReplyDeleteWell, I took a rusty and foul Elite and turned it into The Belle of the Insurgency. You can make this one great too.
Patience and JB Weld? :D
ReplyDeleteSuch a shame though. It would have looked amazingly beautiful once. Just read your repair story, and it looks like you have at least a light at the end of the tunnel.
ReplyDeleteHello, I've got a filthy one of these - how did you remove the painted metal casing of the Optima Elite 3 for cleaning? Thanks
ReplyDeleteYou just remove the screws holding it on. And the space bar restraint needs to be removed also. You are welcome.
DeleteThanks Rob - I was able to get it done with your advice about the space bar and its restraints coming off (I also had to remove the tab keys along with their restraints). Understandably, so much is similar to the Olympia SM typewriters.
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