Report "I have a Smith Corona Portable Electric,which I bought in new in 1957 - 1960. I found it a few weeks ago in going thru my stuff. I took it out and turned it on. The motor ran, but with an odd cllicking sound. So I immediately turned it off, and put it away. A few days ago I brought it out , but this time nothing happened when I turned it on. So I removed the outer panels, blew it out (there was very little to blow). Everything inside looked virtually new - even the belts and cable, but the switch or motor do not do anything. Is this a common fault, and if so, is the repair expensive. I love that old box, and now would actually use it at times (ie., for labels and envelopes) Thanks very much Russel A. Staffen"