Imperial Good Companion Typewriter Feet
This set consists of:
-4 press-fit typewriter feet
These feet fit the Imperial Good Companion from the 1930s till the '50s. These feet are specific to the machines that are fitted to the case with screws through the feet. The 'nut' that holds the machine to the base fits snugly in the feet and will not fall out on it's own.
The feet will also fit the models that are held to the base by two thumbscrews on the side of the machine, but I have sligltly different/better looking feet available for those
Please note: I sell only the rubber parts. Any existing mounting hardware should be used again.
Installation guide
Installation of the feet on the Imperial Good Companion can be a bit scary for less experienced typewriter users. The body shell needs to be taken off the machine to install the nuts that hold the machine to the base on the rear feet. The internals of the machine are in the way when you try to install them without taking the shell off first.
Taking the body off is quite easy if you have done it before, or if you know what to look for. But here is a step by step guide if you're not sure how to remove and reinstall the body.
1. Removing the body
1.
Remove the machine from the base by unscrewing these 4 screws.
2.
Remove the ribbon direction switch by unscrewing it counter-clockwise.
3.
Remove the 2 screws that hold the right side bracket and right hand side of the top lid.
4.
Repeat step 3 with the 2 screws on the left hand side.
5.
The 2 brackets and the top lid can are removed from the machine.
6.
Remove the 4 screws that hold the body to the bottom of the machine.
7.
Remove the screw on the back of the machine. The machine is now completely separated from the body.
8.
Lift the machine out of the body, but be sure to not lose the spacer that sits between the removed screw from step 7, and the frame rail of the machine.
9.
You are now able to access all 4 of the feet.
2. Removing the old feet.
1.
Remove the 4 nuts that are used to hold the machine to the base. This can be done by prying them out with a flat-bladed screwdriver.
2.
Remove the old feet by braking them off. I found that with hard feet, it may be easier to pry the top of the feet loose before grabbing the bottom and twisting them out. This may not be needed when the feet are softer.
3.
Admire the damage, before throwing the old, broken feet in the garbage :)
3. Installing the new feet.
1.
Repeat the following steps for all 4 feet.
2.
Take a foot, and push it in the the hole, while making sure that one side of the foot goes completely though the hole.
3.
Press down on the foot with your thumb while gently pushing the opposite side of the foot so that more of the foot goes through the hole in the body.
4.
Repeat step 4 on different sides of the foot until it snaps completely through and sits flush with the body.
5.
The top should look like this.
6.
Take the nut and push it firmly down so that it sits tight in the hole of the foot.
You have now successfully installed the new feet. Time to reassemble the machine!
4. Reassembling the machine.
1.
Put the machine upside-down and Slide the body on.
2.
Install the 4 screws that hold the body to the bottom of the machine.
3.
Install the spacer from step 1.8 by gently pushing it between the frame rail and the body until the hole lines up.
4.
Install the rear screw.
5.
Install the top lid and secure the left side with the 2 screws. Make sure to not forget to add the bracket on as well. I found that it is easiest to start with the screw that is closest to the carriage/rear of the machine.
6.
Repeat step 5 on the right side of the machine.
7.
Install the ribbon direction switch.
8.
You can install the machine to the base with the 4 screws, or leave it as is and type with it without having to worry about the machine sliding around.
9.
You have successfully installed new feet on an Imperial Good Companion!