View Full Version : Tele-King at an antique store


Hemingray
12-30-2008, 04:17 PM
They want $54 for this set, the back is missing, as is some tubes. Tube layout shows that this set uses a 10BP4 CRT.

Any idea if it's worth salvaging? The power cord is also missing, and appears to be in rough shape.

Eric H
12-30-2008, 04:56 PM
If the CRT tested good I'd buy it for $54, other than that it looks pretty much hopeless. :no:

Hemingray
12-30-2008, 05:07 PM
I'm not set up to restore TVs at the moment (no tester). If anyone near So. Central MO is up to the challenge of bringing this one back to life, I'm eager to see the results.

Sam Cogley
12-30-2008, 06:12 PM
I'm not set up to restore TVs at the moment (no tester). If anyone near So. Central MO is up to the challenge of bringing this one back to life, I'm eager to see the results.

Do they have any other interesting vintage electronics?

Hemingray
12-30-2008, 06:37 PM
only other thing I've seen there besides vintage military radios, is an AM/FM Zenith tabletop.

bgadow
12-31-2008, 11:14 AM
I think the electronics would be a lot easier than the cabinet. Like Eric, I'd say most of the value is in the crt. I would want to see that price cut at least in half, though.

You could have some fun with this using a custom cabinet.

Reece
12-31-2008, 12:42 PM
I want the Marx wind-up train on top of the TV, like one I had.

Reece

Sandy G
12-31-2008, 12:52 PM
"Vintage Military radios" ? Hmmmmm...What kind ?...

jeyurkon
12-31-2008, 02:01 PM
"Vintage Military radios" ? Hmmmmm...What kind ?...

Having visions of R390a's dancing in your head? :yippy:

John

Hemingray
12-31-2008, 05:14 PM
I forget what they look like, they're in the booth behind this set. I think they were referred to as "Radiophones"

Sandy G
12-31-2008, 06:07 PM
Having visions of R390a's dancing in your head? :yippy:

John

Am I THAT transparent ? (grin) But, uhh, yeah....

alsaudio
01-01-2009, 03:28 AM
Nice set, I'd offer $40. but pay the asking price arguably. I am very good at cabinet repairs though.

7"estatdef
01-01-2009, 02:07 PM
At 90+ pounds those '390s don't dance so good. Got two myself but prefer the SW-3's much lighter.
Terry