[Charlie]

Yes, I still have the Motorola color set. It sits in the garage with the others patiently waiting. Unfortunately, it's not in the best of shape. It has the fake wood cabinet with several scratches in it. Much of the trim is in need of being replated. The chassis has a little corrosion on it, but I think it will be okay. The CRT tests pretty good. I don't recall looking in the HV cage, so I'm not sure of the flyback's condition.

It appears that it's main issue is the plastic body and cover of the yoke has completely rotted away... which seems to be a common problem of sets from this time period. There's no chance that I'd ever find one to replace it with. It would have to be manufactured by hand. I've heard of someone successfully doing this with a small plastic bucket, so that gives me a little hope. The photo below shows what's left of the yoke assembly.

The Motorola is going to need LOTS of attention, and I'd rather not start taking this set apart until I get some other items completed around here. My TV work has really slowed down during 2005, and hopefully will pick back up during '06. I've got 3 other color sets out there that have been half-completed, and two others that haven't been started yet.

My last vacation from the ship was spent dealing with Hurricane Rita. My current vacation was mainly taken up by the holidays, and much of my next vacation will involve having my cabin repaired from Rita and trying to get rid of the 3 dozen or more trees on my property.

I've had an itch to pull the Moto chassis several times... and may get it again soon... but for now I think it's best that I leave it all in one piece to keep from misplacing parts or forgetting how it went back together.

It's a very bold and beastly looking set... definitely different looking!