Turning a radio cabinet into a tv, a dumb idea?

[Airedale]

So I handed a lady 20 bucks and took home a gutted Airline cabinet. I've several new in box 5" black and white sets, perhaps I can marry them up?

I'd have to create a bezel and then use new pots to fit in the radio knobs holes. Doesn't seem like a big deal.

So how stupid is this idea? Is it worth messing about one weekend?

Radio https://imgur.com/gallery/jrQdAUN

[Alex KL-1]

Only is stupid if is not fun
If we have spare material and time, some "crazy" things can be made, in a moment of creativity

[Alex KL-1]

Originally Posted by Alex KL-1

Only is stupid if is not fun
If we have spare material and time, some "crazy" things can be made, in a moment of creativity

I forgot to comment...
Various old televisors from early times resembles radios from it's era...

[Electronic M]

I've seen it done before with table radios that had dial bezels the correct size for the TV being installed. Not sure I'd ever do that to a console, let alone one with a sliderule dial.

[Airedale]

The case is trashed, I spent the day glueing it back together. I'll still need to do a lot more repair.

[Airedale]

Radio to tv conversion https://imgur.com/gallery/UIjuvpi

I mocked it up.

[jhalphen]

Hi to all,
Hi Airedale,

This E-Bay seller has specialized in making freely inspired pre-war aspect TVs using small B&W modern chassis in empty radio cabinets:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/33497749288...IAAOSw0Cpkznx8

another E-Bay seller doing the same thing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/17581099453...8AAOSw-HNkHOZ9

Best Regards
jhalphen
Paris/France

[Dude111]

Originally Posted by Airedale

Radio to tv conversion https://imgur.com/gallery/UIjuvpi

I mocked it up.

Im sure ya didnt mean to buddy..