Philco 48-1000 restoration

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I've had this set on the back burner for a while now. Since several other collectors are working on theirs, I figure it's a good time so we can compare notes.

I had wanted one for years but had no luck until a local collector downsized back in 2020.
It in pretty good condition except for some damage to the right of the screen.
Someone sanded aggressively leaving a depression and no finish. Grr.




Here it is arriving at my place. Deceptively heavy set.


The chassis appears to be 100% original.


Although the Sams service info shows "bumble bee" type caps, mine is loaded with convention paper caps in cardboard tubes.


The CRT, yoke, focus coil and speaker are mounted to the cabinet. I supposed I'll have to unmount them in order to fire up the chassis on the workbench. I expect Philco service centers had test jigs.