CTC-5 Wingate Resto Thread

[miniman82]

I'm young compared to the forum sages, they hold the wisdom I don't have but I make up for that with motivation.


Recapping has begun! Ended up making a Mouser order to the tune of around $70, and that's just the poly caps. I ran out of common ones I already had on hand, so things are at a stand still till UPS stops by. Still need 'lytics as well, but I want to exhaust my existing stock before making another order. Meantime, there's still plenty of chassis cleaning left to do...

For now all I've done is pull the HV cage, so I could get the HV cup out and scrub the bejeezus out of it. They are always disgusting, and this one was no exception. Finished checking the rest of the tubes, turns out the vertical failure was due to a 6AQ5 with only enough emission to budge the needle off it's stop. The rest of the tubes test good, but I'll still try to get as many RCA ones as possible into it.

[Sandy G]

I'm droolin'.....An' GREEN w/envy....

[bgadow]

Sandy, you sure that ain't from the leftover porkroast you had for lunch?

Great set...the CTC-5 club is getting pretty big!

[hi_volt]

Sandy, you sure that ain't from the leftover porkroast you had for lunch?

Great set...the CTC-5 club is getting pretty big!

It's interesting how many of these seem to have come out of nowhere. I got mine from a response to a CL ad I placed wanting to buy old round screen color TVs. I've now scored 4 roundies off of that ad, including my CTC5 Chandler.

[holmesuser01]

I think it's because people that are old enough to have bought these sets when new are dying off now.

I did furnace service work for years. I saw alot of basements. There were lots of roundies in the basements.

[kvflyer]

Originally Posted by holmesuser01

I think it's because people that are old enough to have bought these sets when new are dying off now. ...

Sad but true. Same thing applies to vintage cars like the Model A Ford. Most of the younger generation isn't interested. The muscle cars are our era and they are way over priced.

Anyway, this set should look nice when working.

[miniman82]

That's why I bought a Corvair instead of a Camaro, stealthy cheap performance. lol

[Sandy G]

Originally Posted by kvflyer

Sad but true. Same thing applies to vintage cars like the Model A Ford. Most of the younger generation isn't interested. The muscle cars are our era and they are way over priced.

Anyway, this set should look nice when working.

Maybe now I'll finally be able to afford that 1940 Ford Fordor Deluxe I've always wanted..

[Sandy G]

Originally Posted by bgadow

Sandy, you sure that ain't from the leftover porkroast you had for lunch?

Great set...the CTC-5 club is getting pretty big!

Coulda been, Bryan. Pork does FUNNY things to me-3 times I can eat it & no problems...But about 1 out of ever 4 or 5 times, I'll get Sicker than a Big Bear. Naturally, I LOVE it, but I WILL pay a pretty hefty price....I think its just too rich or something...

[kvflyer]

Originally Posted by miniman82

That's why I bought a Corvair instead of a Camaro, stealthy cheap performance. lol

I hear you! This is what is in my garage:



Anyway, I follow this tread with great interest...

[Sandy G]

Originally Posted by kvflyer

I hear you! This is what is in my garage:



Anyway, I follow this tread with great interest...

Nader was WRONG....

[miniman82]

Same car I have, but I put modern alloy 'turbine' wheels on it. Appropriate, since it has the 180hp turbo option. Being restored in WI right now by TLC:

http://www.tlc-restorations.com/Cars...vaircorsa.html

[holmesuser01]

BOY, is this off-topic...

We had a 1960 Corvair that ate fan belts. Dad got to be a pro changing them.

I liked the car. Ours was an automatic, and had the gas powered heater.

Mom didnt like it, because of the fumes in the engine compartment.


That red one... is it around a 1966-67?

[Ampico-kid]

Originally Posted by kvflyer

I hear you! This is what is in my garage:



Anyway, I follow this tread with great interest...

Well..as long as we've strayed off topic this far (sorry miniman82)....you're not the only one with one of those in your garage....have a look at this one in my garage.





Good luck with your CTC-5 restoration.........Bob

[Sandy G]

Originally Posted by Ampico-kid

Well..as long as we've strayed off topic this far (sorry miniman82)....you're not the only one with one of those in your garage....have a look at this one in my garage.



Good luck with your CTC-5 restoration.........Bob

So what ? We're talkin' about roundie color sets, cars...2 of most of us' Favorite Things... An' besides, Corvairs came out when they had Roundies, so it ain't COMPLETELY outta context...(grin)