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Zenith color roundie -- or just B/W?
This set is free on the Seattle Craigslist. I'm too ignorant to tell from this photo whether it's color or B/W.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ele/291872093.html Either way, the price is right! Phil Nelson |
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Brotha, that's CoLoR!!! (and an early one at that) Somebody better jump on that before the aquarium people call!
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DAMN too far away! I would grab it in a heartbeat.
polaraman
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Any idea how early, and how it might compare in quality to others of that vintage?
I'm within driving distance, but I'm so totally out of room that all it takes is one phone call to the divorce lawyer and I'm camping in a storage unit with my junk :-) On the other hand, if it's a prime example, maybe I could figure some way to . . . well, we'd figure out that part later. Phil |
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I hope you can't read this because you're already in your car driving over there to get it. It's early 60's, or end of the roundie era, because Zenith toyed with color in the 15gp22 days, but didn't really do anything big until about 62 or so.
They are regarded by many as the best color roundies. I think that one (with the knobs diagonal like that) may be the first chassis. They have a pair of rectifier tubes instead of hat diodes. Even if it's not the first one, they're all extremely well-built sets. It's worth getting. Probably 1962-1965. John |
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29jc20
that is one of Zeniths 1st models after re-entering the color race In fact I have the same model, that needs a flyback.
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That is definitely a color roundie.
As far as quality of the set is concerned, it would be top notch. Remember that with Zenith, "The Quality Goes In Before The Name Goes On." Or rather the quality WENT in before the name WENT on. If you don't rescue that sweet old girl, you will receive 1000 lashes with a wet noodle. Seriously, if you can and have the room, save that set! Oh how I would love to get my hands on a Zenith color roundie. Good stuff! |
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Darned thing might have a booster on the crt. Even comes with free cataract, and a follow-up visit from Mai Aichinback the next morning. If I went and got it, I'd be in trouble with every one of my ex's back to the Nixon years, not to mention my better half. Lotsa luck, Phil...
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Id like to have this set. Are those legs original? They seem darker than the color of the cabinet?
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GET IT! It could just be the best TV you ever own. It will be worth whatever it takes to get it going. I'm going to have mine refinished so my wife will let me put it in the bedroom, after I get it working that is.
It definitely should go to someone who will appreciate it and bring it back to life. If you get it and fix it, I would love to read one of your detailed restoration chronicles about it. When I restore mine, I'm thinking of doing a video restoration chronicle and posting it on YouTube.
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Another YES vote
I know pictures can be deceiving sometimes, especially if the photo angle reflects the set's "good side" only, but I totally agree with all previous posters who said "GET IT". I live in Everett, so if you don't I will!! No required !!
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Go For It !!
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Ok,
So far so good. Im going to get this set. I called up the owner (Mark) and got some information about it. He said the set was his grandmothers and he's had it in his basement and just doesnt want it. He says it still works too. Im setting up a plan with craters and freighters to have it picked up and delivered. I did some checking up and this is a 29JC20 chassis set. Ive never seen or worked on this chassis before and is a must for my zenith collection. |
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drh4683,
Good going! Free plus shipping, woo hoo. This is a heavy Tv set. I could not lift mine by myself. Does it have a remote? polaraman
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Quote:
Early bird gets the worm. Enjoy! Phil |
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