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Well it depends what sort of condition it's in. Simplest would be dust it off to worst case which means a lot of parts removal and rust removal, paint if it is really rusty. Sometimes it also may depend on the value of the set. A set that is pretty valuable maybe better left in a close to original as possible condition.Get it working but try to make the replacement parts look vintage. Some folks will just snip out the old part and solder in the little yellow or orange cap and leave it at that when others will take the time to restuff and handmake some parts like dogbone / body end dot resistors to replace the originals. It give the set a real vintage look when you show it to your geek buddies or put it up for sale. You wouldn't want your greatgrand kid to think this set had orange drops in it from 1935!
A number of years ago I trash pick a 1948 tv set cabinet was great but the innards was awful! Looked like it went camping without a tent for ten or fifteen years or so. Very Rusty!!! After lots of parts replacement I got it working but what to do with the chaiss? Well I masked all the toob sockets and tuner the rest got the wire wheel. Then a few coat of grey hammertone spray. I wish it worked as good as it looks. Still has some minor horiz issues. I think it was an amazing recovery.
Terry
Philco 70 chairside is still in traction
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