Newbie from the South Coast (Tx to MS)

[texag09]

Howdy,

I am from and keep my residence in Houston, but work up and down the gulf coast. I have always been into vintage things. Have restored a few cars and just did my first TV, kind of.

Here are some pics of my first project. The CRT was gone and the board fried so I went a less traditional route.

1955 Philco 22c4118 (I think)

What do you think?

A few friends have asked me to build one like it for them so I am looking for extra cabs. I have lots and lots of Knobs, so I could build a custom cab, but i need the metal screen surround and some

[AUdubon5425]

Welcome! Sometimes, that's the best thing you can do for a set

[bgadow]

1) Folks here are into preserving/restoring old sets; "fishtanker" is a derogatory term around here.
2) That said, some sets aren't worth fixing up electronically. I believe your Philco is one of them.
3) Before doing this to a set, best to make sure it isn't desirable. Simply posting on here will let you know.
4) You can advertise leftover parts for free on this site.
5) Welcome!

[texag09]

Thanks for the replies, and I understand, comeing from some one who restores & builds furniture I alwyas hate to see a peiece being "shabby chic" whatever the h@!! that means.

The intention was for it to be restored, intill I got into it, there was not much left. Due to the fire on the board, and the - test of the crt.