Turning a radio cabinet into a tv, a dumb idea?
 

So I handed a lady 20 bucks and took home a gutted Airline cabinet. I've several new in box 5" black and white sets, perhaps I can marry them up?

I'd have to create a bezel and then use new pots to fit in the radio knobs holes. Doesn't seem like a big deal.

So how stupid is this idea? Is it worth messing about one weekend?

Radio https://imgur.com/gallery/jrQdAUN

Only is stupid if is not fun ;)
If we have spare material and time, some "crazy" things can be made, in a moment of creativity :thmbsp:

I forgot to comment...
Various old televisors from early times resembles radios from it's era...

I've seen it done before with table radios that had dial bezels the correct size for the TV being installed. Not sure I'd ever do that to a console, let alone one with a sliderule dial.

The case is trashed, I spent the day glueing it back together. I'll still need to do a lot more repair.

Radio to tv conversion https://imgur.com/gallery/UIjuvpi

I mocked it up.

Hi to all,
Hi Airedale,

This E-Bay seller has specialized in making freely inspired pre-war aspect TVs using small B&W modern chassis in empty radio cabinets:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/33497749288...IAAOSw0Cpkznx8

another E-Bay seller doing the same thing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/17581099453...8AAOSw-HNkHOZ9

Best Regards
jhalphen
Paris/France

Im sure ya didnt mean to buddy..