View Full Version : Anyone know this RCA model# ?


Eric H
06-03-2003, 12:12 AM
I picked up this 12" Bakelite RCA today, it came with the original wooden stand but the back is missing along with the model number.
It uses a KCS-45 chassis and oddly enough for 1949-50? an electrodynamic speaker!

ChuckA
06-03-2003, 08:06 AM
Eric,

The KCS-45 chassis was used in the Model 2T51 "Shelby", the KCS-45A in the 2T60 "Cumberland" (console model).


Chuck

Eric H
06-03-2003, 10:32 AM
Thank you Chuck, I guess this must be the "Shelby", like the Mustang.
Wonder how it would look with a Blue racing stripe :D

Eric

ChuckA
06-03-2003, 11:07 AM
Eric,

I just picked up the 16" version of yours (6T54), for $2 I couldn't pass it up. It has three gold "racing" strips around the case. I'll post a picture when I get it cleaned up.

Chuck

Eric H
06-04-2003, 12:39 AM
$2 :eek: wow, what a deal!

Does it use the metal cone 16AP4 CRT?

Eric H
06-14-2003, 11:58 PM
I'm just about done rebuilding the stand for this TV.

It was really wobbly and the paint was falling off but the wood itself was in fine shape!

I took it apart, sanded everything, reglued it and painted it.
This is the first coat of paint, it needs a couple more, it's also not quite dark enough but... oh well.

The curved groove across the front of the stand is supposed to be painted gold I think, at least there appeared to be traces of gold in it when I sanded it.

wvsaz
06-15-2003, 06:30 AM
Eric.

Is that black shadow to the left of the stand what I think it is? :cool:

Eric H
06-15-2003, 02:27 PM
Yes, it's my big fat "Black Kitty" :p:
I have two others, "White Kitty" and "Grey Kitty"
I'm not very good at naming them. :eek:

wvsaz
06-15-2003, 09:35 PM
I have three of the black ones, and all are attracted to the vintage radio & tv sets - perhaps because I am!

Charlie
06-15-2003, 10:52 PM
Bill,

Hope you have the backs on those televisions! :eek:

polaraman
10-21-2003, 07:00 PM
MY project is a RCA 6T54! It has a 16GP4 CRT This set weighs a ton. I need to know a source for the .018@1000V caps in the high voltage section. What can I sub in the place of those?

polaraman

ChuckA
10-21-2003, 08:29 PM
Here's a photo of my 6-T-54 with the matching 6CB1 base with built-in antenna.

AES sells a .02uf 1600v unit, I would imagine most of the other suppliers would have the same part.

Chuck