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TUD1 · #16 01-18-2017, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon A.

It seems the 1973 flats are far more common than the 1972 flats, so my guess is that it's the same with the four-tubers. I've seen many SC500 remotes on eBay, but very few were of the 1972 design.

I'm not even sure if the 19" sets were available with SC600.

You mean 1972 flats like this one?

Adam · #17 01-18-2017, 08:15 PM

Here it is. I have two SC600 consoles with the 23XC36 chassis, so I wouldn't mind trading one of them. I'd probably throw in that '79 Sears console sitting in front of it too. (But otherwise I'm not looking to sell that Zenith console at all)

TUD1 · #18 01-18-2017, 08:42 PM

That's a nice set, Adam. If I weren't so far away, that would be a good trade.

Jon A. · #19 01-19-2017, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TUD1

You mean 1972 flats like this one?

Yup, and consoles.

DavGoodlin · #20 01-19-2017, 04:09 PM

What is the chassis number on that hybrid SC500? 19DC12 or similar uber-workhorse, right? Tom's right you are a lucky dog finding that!

TUD1 · #21 01-19-2017, 05:30 PM

I think it's a 19CC19, but I don't know yet. As soon as I get it, expect many photos.

DavGoodlin · #22 01-20-2017, 01:48 PM

If the flatty 25DC56/EC58 was the best large-screen, the 4-tube hybrids are certainly the best of the 19 inchers.

I saw many later 19" vertical chassis CCII sets but these might just be better.

TUD1 · #23 01-20-2017, 03:35 PM

I have a 1976 Zenith 19" CCII, and I'm ready for it to go. I have no use for it at this point. Anybody want it?

Captainclock · #24 01-20-2017, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TUD1

I have a 1976 Zenith 19" CCII, and I'm ready for it to go. I have no use for it at this point. Anybody want it?

I would be interested in it if it werent for the fact that you live all the way down in Alabama and I live all the way up here in the Great Hoosier State of Indiana, which makes transporting the TV a problem.

TUD1 · #25 01-20-2017, 08:31 PM

I just talked to the seller of the hybrid, and I'm definitely going to get it tomorrow. Driving 5 hours one way.

TUD1 · #26 01-21-2017, 05:02 AM

Just woke up. About to go 510 miles to get this set. Updates to come.

TUD1 · #27 01-21-2017, 12:55 PM

Mine!!!!! Unfortunately, the vertical must have collapsed at some point and caused a line to be burned in the phosphor.

Captainclock · #28 01-21-2017, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TUD1

Mine!!!!! Unfortunately, the vertical must have collapsed at some point and caused a line to be burned in the phosphor.

Well that sucks... Is it somethings that's too terribly noticeable? Like do you see the line that's burned into the picture tube when the TV is on? If not then I wouldn't worry too much about it seeing as the picture tube that that tv takes is probably going to be harder to find that the TV itself was.

TUD1 · #29 01-21-2017, 08:24 PM

After powering it up and analyzing it, it has way more problems than I anticipated. The remote control chassis doesn't work at all, and yes I put it in "auto" mode. The focus is bad, the UHF dial is way off, the vertical won't lock most of the time, and it's EXTREMELY dirty inside. I'll take it apart tomorrow and CLEAN it.

TUD1 · #30 01-21-2017, 10:38 PM

Just got through CLEANING the set. It's amazing what a good cleaning can do to the performance. Cleaned the CRT anode, tube sockets, transistor sockets, control pots, tuner, and modules. The vertical jitter and high voltage arcing have been eliminated. Also cleaned the master on off switch as it was kind of flakey. Unfortunately, the remote chassis is still not working. Cleaned the wire going from the transducer to the remote chassis, but that didn't help. I'll have to seek professional repair.