Zenith Space Command 400 at Goodwill in California... - Videokarma.org TV - Video

waltchan · #1 10-16-2006, 11:00 PM

Just want to share it out just in case any southern California buyers want it. I'm not sure if this TV worth anything or not. I went to my local Goodwill thrift store today and found a very nice 1960s 25" Zenith Space Command 400 console TV. It looks to be in excellent, prestine condition, and does not look like it has been used a lot. I do not know the working condition. It is located at Riverside, CA, off at Magnolia Ave, next to Ralphs. It is $50. The staff I spoke with said that if this TV does not sell by next week, it will go into the landfill, so I hope you can save this beauty. Sorry, I don't have a photo.

jpdylon · #2 10-17-2006, 12:13 AM

Do you know the address of the place exactly? It's a little far, but could be worth it. Did you notice if it has the remote with it or not?
Normally I'd stray from another big console, but I do like those Zenith SC tvs.

***Eric H*** · #3 10-17-2006, 12:37 AM

I work a few miles away from that store. I'll try to check it out tomorrow.

waltchan · #4 10-17-2006, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jpdylon

Do you know the address of the place exactly? It's a little far, but could be worth it. Did you notice if it has the remote with it or not?
Normally I'd stray from another big console, but I do like those Zenith SC tvs.

I do not know if it has a remote or not, but it's worth a look.

waltchan · #5 10-17-2006, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jpdylon

Do you know the address of the place exactly? It's a little far, but could be worth it. Did you notice if it has the remote with it or not?
Normally I'd stray from another big console, but I do like those Zenith SC tvs.

6086 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506

jpdylon · #6 10-17-2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric H

I work a few miles away from that store. I'll try to check it out tomorrow.

Good Luck Eric. See if you can get some pictures, or better yet, just pick up the set yourself!

***Eric H*** · #7 10-17-2006, 01:45 PM

This set is now in the back of my truck!
Very nice Limed Oak cabinet, circa 1960-62 at a guess.

Pics when I get home tonight.

waltchan · #8 10-17-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric H

This set is now in the back of my truck!
Very nice Limed Oak cabinet, circa 1960-62 at a guess.

Pics when I get home tonight.

Good to hear that it's going to a good home. Let us know if this is a color TV, and whether it works or not.

***Eric H*** · #9 10-17-2006, 02:44 PM

It's B&W.

Does the model # F3375L ring a bell?
I think there's more to it but it's not legible.

Army · #10 10-17-2006, 03:12 PM

How long did they make the Space Commanders? Were there a lot of different models?

If memory serves I've got one (color set) in the garage that I haven't paid any attention to for months, that we've been trying to give away that was given to us! But my guess would be a later model, I'll take a look when I get home.

colortrakker · #11 10-17-2006, 03:48 PM

I think the original ultrasonic Space Commands were made from the mid '50s into about the late '70s. From my browsing on here, I know they were numbered in series from 100 to at least 600.

I hesitaitate to call the infrared models true Space Commands, even though my 1983-vintage System 3 is equipped with what's called a "Space Command 4300."

Army · #12 10-17-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by colortrakker

I think the original ultrasonic Space Commands were made from the mid '50s into about the late '70s. From my browsing on here, I know they were numbered in series from 100 to at least 600.

I hesitaitate to call the infrared models true Space Commands, even though my 1983-vintage System 3 is equipped with what's called a "Space Command 4300."

It may not be anything anybody is interested in and I have no idea how old it is? I'll take a look later and post my findings. I'd hate to curb it if someone would want it, it works.

jstout66 · #13 10-17-2006, 08:43 PM

Hey Army! I'd be interested. I'm in Omaha

polaraman · #14 10-17-2006, 08:57 PM

Eric,

I had to do this:

polaraman

***Eric H*** · #15 10-17-2006, 09:59 PM

Got it home and unloaded.
Pulled the back and tested the CRT and it's excellent!

Also checked the date on one of the small tubes, 48-60 so my guess of 60-62 was pretty close.

I went ahead and plugged it in, first with the remote active, nothing happened, even jingling keys in front of the receiver had no effect so I switched the remote off and then the set came on.

It has vertical problems, just a single line across the tube, slight hum in the sound but it tunes stations albeit with a very dirty tuner.

One other little problem I haven't looked into is the tuner knob spins without turning the tuner, something's stripped, also the up-down switch won't change channels either, unless the remote has to be on for that to work?
There is the knob in back that does work the tuner so I know it at least turns and the lighted numbers in the center of the dial change with it so I'm guessing just the knob itself is bad.

The cabinet has a few minor scuffs and nicks, mostly on the top but overall a very nice example of a limed oak type finish.

My house is at the breaking point for new acquistions, especially large ones so something coming in meant something had to go out, in this case a badly beaten Phiilco 48-2500 cabinet that has been sitting in the garage for several years! It'll hit the dumpster after I strip out all the useable pieces.