Yet Another Motorola VT-71 Restoration

[kvflyer]

This is my first attempt on a restoration of an Electrostatic Deflection TV. I remember Dad having one of these on the floor in the basement when I was a kid. I have his old Sams Photofact with voltage readings written in. That is what I used for this restoration. I got the set from the second owner, the son of the owner. Coming from eBay, I paid about $100 for it. So why so much? It was 100% complete with the knobs, bottom and back. The other VT-71 that I have is missing the back but has all of the knobs.


So as you know, the CRT, a 7JP4 is often bad. Over the years, I bought a spare from one of the members of this forum thinking that most likely, the set that I get will be bad. I have no way of testing the CRT.

So, lets get started. Here is the front of the cabinet.




I has the usual rotted picture tube surround. I had to carefully rock the CRT back and forth to free it. And, as you guys have said, that stuff just came off with water. I was so happy that it was that easy.

I have a new reproduction mask that I got from an ARF member. So, that issue is solved. As for the cabinet, it is in fair condition. I will concentrate on the electronics first and go for the case later. Maybe even in Florida when I move there.

Note: This thread is also running on another forum so if it looks familiar, well, you know why. I am further ahead than this appears so bear with me and I will catch this thread up to the original one for those who have not seen it.