View Full Version : TV guys - this will test your eyes


Snade
04-17-2008, 09:01 PM
Photo from estate sale that starts tomorrow and is not far from my place.

Should I check it out ?

http://www.gallagher.com/photos/2008/tv_old.jpg

zenith2134
04-17-2008, 09:09 PM
I say its a Zenith. Reminds me of the late 70s one with digital channel readout and the large door that spans the whole vertical portion of the set's right side. Probably a system 3 if I'm right.... :scratch2:

mr_fixer
04-17-2008, 09:09 PM
Is that the rare Zenith 29JC20 that Doug and Mr. Tubes have been looking for?

oops my bad, It isn't that one. But it looks pretty neat.

Snade
04-17-2008, 09:24 PM
Found a better photo with a close view.

http://www.gallagher.com/photos/2008/tv_old_2.jpg

zenith2134
04-17-2008, 09:26 PM
If thats a 29jc20, I'd be shocked...to me this set looks too new. Either way, it comes down to 'really sought after' or 'good set, not so collectible'

EDIT: mrfixer, just saw your edit.

mr_fixer
04-17-2008, 09:52 PM
Is that a system 3? the one that had a built in speaker phone?
It looks almost new in the pic.

240sx4u
04-17-2008, 09:57 PM
Mark, I am glad you have found something to fill all the other nooks and crannies in your basement LOL.

zenith2134
04-17-2008, 10:02 PM
Snade you're becoming quite the TV collector like us... Better have a big basement!!

That set might have space phone and/or zoom. My '79 system 3 has zoom but is nowhere as clean as this one looks....if this set has either feature, just hope you find the remote control with it. The cabinet looks like one of those late 90s Zenith consoles but with the better, classic componentry....

Snade
04-17-2008, 10:38 PM
It looks like a remote is sitting on top of the TV on the right hand side.

When I look at it, how do I know if it has the space phone ?

Hey Evan, that is funny. Yes, I have a large basement, but the floor space is getting scarce.

mr_fixer
04-17-2008, 10:43 PM
I think i see a yellow and a blue button on the remote, one button is the zoom feature and the other is the phone?

colortrakker
04-17-2008, 10:46 PM
Definitely a System 3, possibly a Space Phone. Way to tell from the unit is that it should say right on it. (And from the back you'll see an RJ-11 phone wire sticking out - it's hard-wired in.) From the remote, look for a SPACE PHONE button, and letters over the numbers on the keypad.

zenith2134
04-18-2008, 08:55 AM
Good eye, I didn't see the remote. It looks like the early 80s 'computer space command' type and it probably does have space phone if it's got that remote. Should play well and if you get it cheap thats even better!

Snade
04-18-2008, 09:40 AM
I'm gonna take a look at it, but I prefer a 70's chromacolor.

The space phone would be cool. Thanks for the help to ID this puppy.

Snade
04-18-2008, 12:03 PM
Ok, I'm not getting the console above

Here is why - I only plan on getting one vintage zenith for my small collection.

And I think I just found the one at a different estate sale.

Grabbed this TV this morning: 1972 Zenith 19", Space Command "500", SC 500

Wow, I'm excited. :banana: Included two space command remotes and the original paperwork and manual.

Paid 10 bucks.

I have not turned it on yet. It looks in good shape.

I've posted photos of the Space Command 500 here (http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=160351).

Cheers, Snade

radiotvnut
04-18-2008, 01:19 PM
Ok, I'm not getting the console above

Here is why - I only plan on getting one vintage zenith for my small collection.

And I think I just found the one at a different estate sale.

Grabbed this TV this morning: 1972 Zenith 19", Space Command "500", SC 500

Wow, I'm excited. :banana: Included two space command remotes and the original paperwork and manual.

Paid 10 bucks.

I have not turned it on yet. It looks in good shape.

I'll post photos later.

Cheers, Snade

Good choice, and, $10 makes it even better! 1972 probably means it's a four tube hybrid chassis.

zenith2134
04-18-2008, 02:51 PM
great find for 10 dollars! with remotes especially.

NowhereMan 1966
04-19-2008, 05:46 PM
Photo from estate sale that starts tomorrow and is not far from my place.

Should I check it out ?

http://www.gallagher.com/photos/2008/tv_old.jpg

Looks like a Zenith System 3, possibly as early as 1979 but I would say around 1982 since my set looks almost exactly like that. It looks like it could be a "Space Command," green LED channel indicator, and a door on the right side of the set that has all your color adjustments and manual controls. The pic is a little fuzzy but it looks almost exactly like my 1982 Zenith System 3. If I was close and had the money, I'd check it out so yeah, I'd go and have a look.

NowhereMan 1966
04-19-2008, 05:49 PM
Oops, should check date before posting but I would still buy it, if one croaks, I have another, if both croak, I can get one to work by swapping parts, hopefully.