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Old 03-07-2015, 09:06 PM
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I gave up on the alignment once I realized all the slugs were glue in place with something like loctite! Meanwhile I got a nice shading and balance knob for a forum member That just leaves the "Capehart" control name plate.



I also received a link to the video about gold or silver plating plastic parts. Basically you apply a special conductive paint then use conventional electroplating solutions. http://youtu.be/czTjYlsct_k

Cool technique but all the supplies are a little expensive for just plating a few knobs.


Meanwhile, the owner of this set scored a Capehart 323 off ebay for $50 This one is a bit earlier with a metal cone 16GP4 picture tube.
I expect I'll be restoring it for him someday too.


The missing nameplate was hiding in the bottom of the cabinet along with the owners manual Looks like silverfish got to it and it's falling apart but I hope it can still be scanned.
Perhaps a mold can be made from this nameplate and dups made ?
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Old 02-23-2018, 11:48 AM
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Hey guys. I recently hear from the owner that he had the cabinet full refinished, installed new grille cloth, painted the knonbs and even scored a control cover door on ebay

Here are some photos. Hard to believe it's the same set.







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Old 02-23-2018, 06:50 PM
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It looks like the hold controls are under that screw mounted plate. Sets of that vintage often need touching up of the sync controls. I am surprised they would design it like that unless they used very stable sync circuits. What a beautiful set. I sure miss the days of stylish TVs.
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