What's it worth? Did I over pay?
 

Picked up a 1951 RCA 6-T-71for $30. Don't know much about it. Picture tube isn't busted, and it's there, so that's a plus. Picture tube was put in on Haloween of 1961 so I'm assuming that there is a decent chance it could be good still. Dusty. Cabinet is in great shape. Only the occasional nick here and there. Did I get a deal? He wanted $50 for it, but that was much to high in my opinion, so I haggled him down to $30. What's a set like this worth? I'm just starting a RCA T-120 restoration, so I won't be digging in to it anytime soon . . . Just thought I'd share my catch.

$30 is pretty fair, I'd say you got a deal!

You didn't get hurt, especially if the CRT's good.

I think you did good. That's about what I paid for one a few days ago. Cabinet and chassis in fair condition and the CRT is strong.

It all depends on what its worth to you.

And your downside is limited.... to $30!

Anybody happen to have the Sams or Riders for this model? Can't find it when searching the Sams site . . .

I should have the RCA Service notes for this set. I'll have a look tonight and if so I shall send you a copy.

I think you got a good deal. I prefer the post WWII TV RCA TV sets. All the pre-'53 sets are built like tanks and are especially video and audio path wise excellent. The RCA's deliver a terrific picture.

How is the 16GP4: have you tested it to see if it has any life left?

Thanks Penthode, and all the rest of you guys!
 

That'd be a great help Penthode. Thanks so much! Does it have a schematic? I'm just a 16 year old kid with a love for ancient, out of date, but still freakin' awesome technologies. :thmbsp: I don't have a CRT tester, and frankly, I'd be afraid to use one for fear of wrecking the picture tube. The filament still has continuity though (thanks to Mr. Nelson for teaching me that little trick), so I assume that the tube should probably still hold vacuum. Thanks you all for the input!

The 6T71 is a KCS47 chassis. The KCS47 was used in quite a few models. I have the chassis schematic for the KCS47 but not specifically the 6T71.

If you can let me know the chassis number version eg KCS47a, KCS47b etc I'll find the most appropriate diagram. There were a lot of different versions of the KCS47 and it has a historical significance for I believe it became RCA's first intercarrier sound TV chassis. The conversion from the earlier split sound design to the more modern intercarrier happened during the mid-run of this design in 1951. If you want more information what this is about, please ask in this forum.

I believe the 6T71 is likely the earliest version of the KCS47 and is therefore split sound. The factory offered to modify it so it will be interesting to determine if yours has been modified.

I would also ask if anyone else has a diagram specifically for the 6T71, please come forward!

I probably do. I'll look for it later tonight.

I mailed benman94 the Sams manual, courtesty of my local library subscription.

Phil Nelson

Very cool, Phil!

Thanks!
 

Thanks guys for all of your help so far. I'll be setting this set aside for a while while I work on my T120 though.