Zenith 28T962 "Warwick" restoration

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Another day, another porthole. This is my only purchase from the early TV convention last weekend. Not from the auction or swap meet though. We struck a deal weeks before. It was just a convenient destination to make the transaction.

I just couldn't resist because of the condition. One of the nicest late 40s sets I've yet encountered. The original finish is in great shape, all the hardware and back are present. No corrosion.






You can see the original color behind the control doors where it was protected from UV damage.


Super clean power supply.


The chassis is essentially the same as the "Stratosphere" and "Waldorf" sets I've worked on recently. Just a different cabinet style and CRT. An aluminized 12KP4 this time around and it's good!






I only see one repair. A power resistor has been replaced.


Most of the tubes I can see so far are Zenith branded.
The only concerning thing so far is the HV cage is missing and flyback has been replaced. With a genuine Zenith replacement part though.
The coating has seen better days and looks like a good candidate for "the treatment". Soak in spirits to dissolve the gunk and recoat in poly in other words.


Honestly, I'm a little tired of working on them, but I figure I should while it's fresh in my mind. I'll do the usual replacement of all the bumblebee paper caps, corroded sand coated power resistors and bad electrolytics.