Rca What Year ?

[refill233]

Just picked up this RCA B&W tv and the model # is 9TC245. Would like to know the year it was made if possible. Will post some pics below and am also looking for a Sams, on/off volume knob, and tuning/channel selector knobs. Appreciate all the help i can get.

Thanks,
Don

[El Predicta]

Don,

I should have the Sam's..maybe parts, also. Will look tomorrow and get back with you.

Larry in Mesquite, Tx.

[edison64]

Hey thats a nice set, it was made sometime in early 1949. your goingto enjoy that set.

[refill233]

Thanks Larry, hope you can help. Looks like the Sams is a #93 folder 9.The set is in real good shape as far as the cabinet,haven't checked the electronics out yet. It needs a recap for sure. Didn't know the year for sure. Looks like i got my first 49 RCA. Thanks Edison64.


Don

[kx250rider]

RCA model numbers are easy in the 40s & early 1950: 1st digit = year model; 9 TC 243 . I think that the TC = type of product (TV consolette), and 243 may be the cabinet model. By late '50, they changed it around and made such sets as the T-100 and T-120, which were their cheap metal table models (the 100 and 120 = screen size; 10" vs/ 12")

Charles

[bgadow]

I have one of these, interesting because it was originally owned by one of the wealthiest men in the county. When I got it, it was being used as a display in the local RCA dealer showroom. I haven't done a thing with mine...saving it for a future winter project.

[refill233]

Okay it looks like the back cover is the wrong one. Looks like i need one of those. I think i'll try to find all my parts i need before i do a recap. The picture tube came up pretty good just letting it cook for awhile at about 8 volts. I really like the way its made and so far its the oldest i have. Sure hope Larry has the parts i need.

Bryan did you get the letter i sent you??????????

Later,
Don

[El Predicta]

Don,

Got the Sam's for you. it's free...send me your address again. also have 2 spare chassis's.

Larry

[refill233]

Larry PM sent, and since you have a spare chassis or two i hope you will have the other parts i need. It's in to good of shape to part out. I don't like to lose a one if i can help it. The knobs are the main items i need right now. I can always home brew a back cover.

Thanks,
Don

[bgadow]

Don, yep, sorry I didn't email you. I put it off, then forgot who I was supposed to email!

[refill233]

Thanks Larry, i received my Sams in great shape. Let me know the shipping on it and i'll send it to you. Do you know if another model RCA knobs will fit this one? Not having much luck on any of them.


Bryan, glad you got the letter okay. You can't tell sometimes with SNAIL MAIL.


Thanks Again,
Don

[El Predicta]

Don,

I'll have to check on the knobs, but I think those needed are similar to other early RCA's. You don't owe me anything on the Sam's.
Larry

[kbmuri]

There were quite a lot of RCA models with the same knobs.

This one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-RCA-VICT...mZ310087504889

Really good closeup if it helps another AKer locate one in the junk drawer.

And so does this one (and back panel too):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=330274551403

It's too nice to scavenge but I've seen others that went for parts. If you find a parts set try to get all 4 knobs, as the color variation might be significant between TVs and one of them off-color looks bad.

[refill233]

Larry, sure appreciate you giving it to me and free shipping too. Like to see Walmart come close to that price. Kbmuri from the Sams i have, they are two different colors. A dark set and a tan set. Hate to scrape a set just to get the knobs and back panel. Too many are scraped as it is. Very much a part of our history that is lost for good. I'm sure someone has the parts from one already scraped. The big question is who it is right now. Thanks for the info. Thats going to help out alot.


Don

[bgadow]

I'll take a look at mine-I've got a pretty good stash of knobs but going through them takes some time.