I finally had some time to start working on this set. The chassis is cleaning up very nicely with no corrosion what so ever.
It was a little tricky to remove the CRT because the the foam rubber cushions had turned to glue. When I finally got it out, I was surprised to learn that it's a 12JP4. From all indications, this is the original tube, but the SAMS for this set specifies a 12QP4. The 12JP4 is a 50 degree tube that's not aluminized, yet it has a straight gun and needs no ion trap. I hope that it doesn't have an ion burn! It woke up nicely with good emissions. The tube is a DuMont. Anyone know what the silver "T" stamp means?
The chassis looks totally untouched. Just the way I like them
Most of the tubes appear to be the original Sylvania and RCA's with 1948 date codes.
Instead of black beauties, this set if filled with Grey Tigers
While the precious dial glass is intact, just the brown paint on the back side is flaking off. Fortunately, all the important markings are OK:
I'm not sure I dare mess with trying to replace the flaking paint. I may consider putting some brown paper behind the glass, just so the pilot lights don't shine through.
-Clark