![SAM_3602](http://munk.org/typecast/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SAM_3602.jpg)
The old girl is filthy and has quite a few mechanical quirks, but I'll prolly strip out the good platen and steal the case & key and give the rest to Bill as a parts machine.
![SAM_3603](http://munk.org/typecast/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SAM_3603.jpg)
Script typeface, was the kicker that got me to actually plunk down my $15. There's probably some reason I wouldn't be able to pull out the typebars and fit them in one of my manual SC's...
![SAM_3611](http://munk.org/typecast/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SAM_3611.jpg)
Mr. Dubonet has been taking this machine to MTE for service it's entire existence, and kept the receipts to prove it. There's even a reciept from when the current Bill Wahl was just barely a lad, only entrusted with unpacking the new typewriters for sale. This last reciept shows a general service and belt replacement in '05. Bill got a big kick out of these little slips of paper...
What a classic. Great typeface, too. I like the receipt with the old-fashioned phone number (WO4-3603).
Why are you killing this machine? These 5TE’s are to many the best electric portable ever made, and also a pioneer.
Looks like a fine typer to me.
I bet if didn’t have those mechanical quirks, you’d actually consider keeping it.