Westinghouse H-17TU427 w/t rusted cabinet

[Electronic M]

If the location isn't normally visible the repair doesn't necessarily have to be high effort. The easiest solution that keeps fingers out and maintains factory levels of ventilation and structural integrity is probably fine.

If it's visible then things get harder.

Fundamentally from a financial standpoint very few sets are worth any form of restoration, but most of us do it anyway because we like the TV and or process of restoration more than profit.

What's worth doing is ultimately what you feel like doing. Sometimes you restore a set then a minty original comes along cheaper than your efforts, sometimes you sell a rough unrestored set you'll never see another of for some dumb reason and regret it.

Ultimately "what is it worth to you?" is the question to ask your self.