[70GMCer]

I think I remember the machine that GM & others used was based on the IBM Selectric, but came under the name of IBM MT/ST type writer. It was the first word processor machine I believe.

Companies sub-contracted out this type of work to companies that had these machines. I remember when I went to school to learn how to use this "monster", they showed a movie, showing different companies taking advantage of this new type of printing, and GM was one of those companies.

It used the IBM Selectric Type Writer, that was attached to this MT/ST machine that produced unlimited copies. The information was stored on tape, like the old VHS tapes. You would place this tape, (that had been recorded on), of what ever was to be printed into this machine & the type writer would start typing automatically.

I remember this thing could punch out some pages per minute & could be setup for any type of format printing.

I remember using one of these machines when I was in the service "way Back" (1970/71). I also remember that font quite clearly as I would just set for hours watching that thing pump out page after page of what ever. I'll never forget the ball going as fast as it did.

I also remember having to change out that selectric type ball every so many 1000's of copies.

I think that a regular Selectric Type Writer, with that ball, would produce that same font.