Manuals available

[bob91343]

I have a couple of factory-issued loose-leaf books containing service manuals for many sets.

There is an RCA and there is a Philco. They are both from about 1949-1951, more or less, and contain television, radio, and phonograph service information.

Any interest? I have no use for these but did enjoy perusing them to see what those sets were like and how they were serviced. Lots of photos, schematic diagrams, alignment instructions, etc.

[mbear2k]

I'd be interested. I'm scanning useful manuals as I find them and post them to share. http://oldtubes.net/library/free_manuals/

Let me know!
Mark

[bob91343]

Well the books are heavy, as books often are. Make me a reasonable offer and they could be yours. I am in Los Angeles.

[mbear2k]

Of course, I am in NY state. Any idea on weight?

[bob91343]

The RCA is about 7 pounds and the Philco about 8 pounds. Plus packing materials, of course, so add a pound or two for that. Probably most economical to ship them in the same box, if you want both. Or I could ship the contents and toss the binders. The RCA binder is a standard 3 ring job but the Philco has the logo on it and I'd hate to throw that away.

[CurtisMathes]

If you ship it, ship it USPS. They have a Media Mail rate that is far less expensive than even parcel post. A 20 pound box from LA to Albany, NY (as an example) in a 16x16x16 box would only cost about $10

[bob91343]

Yes that was my plan.