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ChuckA · #**151** 10-30-2002, 01:38 PM

Here's a closeup of the projection screen. I still need to make a few adjustments on the mechanical focus.

Rob · #**152** 10-30-2002, 04:06 PM

Chuck,

Very impressive! That is so cool to see an old set like that working so well. The cabinet looks great. Nice work!

Rob

Marlin Mackley · #**153** 11-07-2002, 01:21 PM

Chuck: That 609 is terriffic!

Eric posted a Crosley on a different thread so thought I would put one up here. It has vernier tuning, and a cool clear overlaying dial which gives the FM stations in the intermediate range of the dial. It is a 10" and the CRT has an odd blueish hue. AM is tuned with the right vernier. Record player in the right drawer and storage is behind left door. Not working right now (story of my life!). No tuning eye though.
Marlin

ChuckA · #**154** 11-07-2002, 02:19 PM

Marlin,

That is a great looking Crosley!

My weakness is consoles, just can't find enough of them. Especially in that condition.

What phono is in that?

Chuck

Marlin Mackley · #**155** 11-07-2002, 04:03 PM

Chuck;
There are no markings on the turntable, but it is a 3 speed changer with flipover crystal cart. Here is a closeup. You can see dusting doesn't happen around here much, single life being what it is. This is a good example of the results of networking. I went to a radio hamfest, no TV's, and just asked around. I wound up with three good buys, the Crosley costing $75.

ChuckA · #**156** 11-07-2002, 06:24 PM

Marlin,

Not only a nice piece, but a great buy too.

Chuck

Rob · #**157** 11-07-2002, 09:25 PM

Marlin,

Nice flocking!

Hasn't seen much wear.

Rob

***Eric H*** · #**158** 11-07-2002, 09:27 PM

Marlin, gorgeous set!

But ain't that a tuning eye on the right, above the knob?

BTW, I subbed a shorted cap on my Crosley and got it to fire up! Amazing since it looks like it spent the last ten years in a field somewhere. The original DuMont 12JP4 too.

The tuning eye was working but is a double square not a circle.

Eric

Marlin Mackley · #**159** 11-08-2002, 07:13 AM

Eric: Wish it was, but it is a tuning dial, similar to the left tuning dial.

Rob: Flocking? I thought it was mold! (Just kidding).

Marlin

Charlie · #**160** 11-13-2002, 08:40 PM

I finally got this Sylvania all back together! Refinishing the wood was a real pain! Sand, varnish... sand, varnish... sand, varnish! I thought it would never end! The cooler weather we've had these past few days didn't speed the drying up either! I know the fabric covering the speaker isn't exactly 1950's vintage, but I was so ready to finish this that I went to Walmart and found something that would accent it well. Later I will probably look for some vintage fabric.

Notice the clock-radio on top... it's also a Sylvania from about the same time. Also have another like it in GREEN, but that one didn't look right with the tv.

Charlie · #**161** 11-13-2002, 08:43 PM

Here it is turned on. The Halolight works a lot better since I cleaned the control for it... doesn't flicker anymore.

***Eric H*** · #**162** 11-14-2002, 01:47 AM

Charlie, that set turned out fantastic!
That grille cloth is well, err, um, yessiree that's grille cloth all right

Eric

#**163** 11-14-2002, 08:16 AM

That Sylvania is gorgeous! What years were the Halo-Light made? Were they strictly the fifties (I have seen a promo for one on an old episode of "Beat The Clock" on the GameShow Network), or did they continue into the early sixties? How reliable was the light feature. I'll bet it was a real electricity sucker!

Charlie · #**164** 11-14-2002, 09:50 AM

I found that the Halolights went into the 60's as well. Last week I stumbled across a Sam's from 1962 that covered another Halolight set.

I might soon see how reliable these lights were. There is another Halolight set in that old shop where I found this one, but it is in a metal cabinet. I might go and get that one as well... I hope it has a good light also.

When I took apart the light bezel, I found the bulb to be like a neon light sign bulb. If this one ever burned out, I bet I could have one made. I don't think it uses much juice.

Rob · #**165** 11-14-2002, 07:10 PM

Charlie,

You did a beautiful job on restoring the halolight. Putting that tablecloth over the grille to protect the original grillecloth was a good idea too!

I'd grab the second halolight. Parts for these are very scarce nowadays. I'm sure a neon sign shop could duplicate that lamp, but it wouldn't be as cheap as grabbing that other set.

Rob