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Yes, a very nice find. I would not hesitate to "adopt" a road-side find like that too.
Personally, I would not power it up anymore. You could damage some very hard to find components. Since it actually works, a very rare occurrence, a quick recap and check for out of tolerance resistors is likely all it needs to bring it to playing condition like it was 60 years ago.
Also, be forewarned that there are some very high voltages in that set - and the high voltages do linger long after you remove power. Become familiar how to discharge the high voltage so it will be safe for you poke around on the inside of your TV. You have a great find and you most likely will enjoy repairing/restoring the electronics and the cabinet of this set. I too used Howard's Mahogany Refinisher on the wood cabinet of my TV and it turned out great.
PS: Post a picture of the inside with the back off and someone here can show you how to discharge the high voltage on the picture tube so it will be safe for you. And NEVER NEVER work on the electronics without discharging that picture tube.
Carl
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Last edited by cwmoser; 11-04-2010 at 06:07 AM.
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