Some recent finds

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I haven't had much time for restoration projects lately, but I did pick up a few sets.

First up a Predicta Holiday sold off by the Chicago Museum of Broadcast Communications. Only $45 and local pickup. Not legs or CRT back but I figure it was worth that for parts if nothing else.

Discovered later it has a replacement CRT with a longer neck that tests fair. CRT back cover would have needed spacers or something. Probably why they left it off.


Nastiest screen cover I've yet encountered


Next up a couple sets off craigslist. A small house out in the western burbs was being clear out after the owner passed away. He had collected a few old TVs, radios and ham gear.

Got the pair for only $80.

First a classic Philco 50T-1403 in pretty good shape including the back.


Finally, the set I really wanted. An Emerson 628 with an Ingrham designed cabinet. It has all the knobs tucked away inside.

Here's one in better condition. I hope my cabinet will look as nice once touched up.
http://www.myvintagetv.com/emerson_628.htm


Chassis was sliding around inside with no bolts to hold it down.




Both went straight into storage will try to get more photos soon.