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Originally Posted by zeno
Wow I dont think even Shango could get this running !
What a rust bucket. Start with a vert out then some new dag coating.
Then watch it burn up..........
73 Zeno 
LFOD ! |
"Watch it burn up" is right! As badly rusted as the chassis is, it will probably do just that the moment it is plugged in, if the house fuse doesn't blow first, the chassis starts smoldering, or outright catches fire. This set probably sat out in the rain heaven only knows how long, which also did major damage to the circuitry. I would salvage as much as possible from the set (knobs, tubes, etc.) and put the rest out for the trash.
The CRT is likely shot as well, judging from the severe cataract. In any event, this set, IMO, is not worth repairing. I can't begin to imagine what other severe damage, aside from what is shown here, may have been and probably was done to the chassis. If the set had been rescued before the chassis began to rust, it may have been repairable, but not in its present condition. As I said, salvage any good parts, then put the rest of the set in the trash. It is no good for anything else.