Zenith "Graemere" porthole scored

[Phil Nelson]

Originally Posted by bandersen

It has a wacky ion trap magnet composed of two magnet rings mounted on a brass sleeve.

My RCA721TCS also has a sleeve shaped ion trap magnet, first of that type that I had seen.



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[Kevin Kuehn]

Very cute little Zenith console, I think I'd keep the smaller one too.

I'm starting to think all the Admirals are secretly trying to organize at your place. If you ever run across an empty cabinet for a lonely 20Z1 chassis, don't be afraid to grab it for me.

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by cwmoser

Nice looking TV. Bet it will be really nice when you get finished restoring it.

Thanks! The cabinet is in even better shape than the one I picked up a few months back. I think a Howard's restore-a-finish rubdown and a few clear lacquer dabs here and there are all it needs.

Originally Posted by Phil Nelson

My RCA721TCS also has a sleeve shaped ion trap magnet, first of that type that I had seen.
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Interesting - thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by Kevin Kuehn

Very cute little Zenith console, I think I'd keep the smaller one too.

I'm starting to think all the Admirals are secretly trying to organize at your place. If you ever run across an empty cabinet for a lonely 20Z1 chassis, don't be afraid to grab it for me.

Could be. The seller put three sets on eBay at $9.99 and local pickup.
One was a huge Philco console with a busted 16LP4. No one bid on it.
I was the only bidder on the Admiral.
Just one other bidder on the Zenith, and I got it for $26. I hope it wasn't one of you guys.

At least two of the Admirals at my place are going away soon. They weren't mine to begin with - just dropped off for restoration.

[Kevin Kuehn]

Originally Posted by bandersen

Could be. The seller put three sets on eBay at $9.99 and local pickup.
One was a huge Philco console with a busted 16LP4. No one bid on it.
I was the only bidder on the Admiral.
Just one other bidder on the Zenith, and I got it for $26. I hope it wasn't one of you guys.

Ah... so it was those sets. I actually watched those 3 auctions but I never bid. In fact I don't think I've ever bought a TV on ebay. I had no idea the Zenith set was so small, probably because I'm not familiar with the model numbers. Same problem I have with all those Admiral variations. That was sure a good deal, and I'm glad you saved them.

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by Kevin Kuehn

Ah... so it was those sets. I actually watched those 3 auctions but I never bid. In fact I don't think I've ever bought a TV on ebay. I had no idea the Zenith set was so small, probably because I'm not familiar with the model numbers. Same problem I have with all those Admiral variations. That was sure a good deal, and I'm glad you saved them.

I learned my lesson a few years ago after a set was damaged in shipping to only go for local pickup.
It's still a pretty hefty set at only 12". I think the Admiral may weigh even more though. Dang those sets are heavy!