At Last - A Control Data 160-A!

[Billy Pettit]

Last week, I brought home my very own 160-A. Complete with the 161 
typewriter unit and a bunch of spares.  I had to move it about 300 miles 
using a garbage (U-Haul) truck.

Put it in the garage, powered it up and it ran!  Keyed in a couple of 
simple memory tests and an adder test.  All passed.  It was a great day.

The 161 typewriter is very very rough.  Lots of work to be done here. 
Heavy rust on the chassis, formica separating from the top, etc.  Has 
anybody on the list had any experience on repainting these old chasses? 
  I'm talking to some body shops, but would like to find a specialty 
paint within driving distance of Silicon Valley.

Any suggestions?

I took some pictures of the move, but don't have a place to post them.

It's going to be a fun summer.

Billy