Zenith color estate sale score

[Kamakiri]

A couple of weeks ago, I ran into Dumonts left and right. Now, it seems, Zeniths.

While I don't exactly need another set , how could I pass up this perfectly working 1969 Zenith color set for $25? Man, the estate sales out here are just LOADED with sets. There was a Magnavox SS console in dark wood that I could have had for the same money, but passed.

I don't think the set ever moved since new. The warranty sticker is right on the back, with the purchase date and warranty expiration.

It's a love hate thing though. I love it, my wife will hate it

[consoleguy67]

That is sweet!! Please post some pictures of it when you have it up and running.

[tvcollector]

Drools!!!

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by Kamakiri

A couple of weeks ago, I ran into Dumonts left and right. Now, it seems, Zeniths.

While I don't exactly need another set , how could I pass up this perfectly working 1969 Zenith color set for $25? Man, the estate sales out here are just LOADED with sets. There was a Magnavox SS console in dark wood that I could have had for the same money, but passed.

I don't think the set ever moved since new. The warranty sticker is right on the back, with the purchase date and warranty expiration.

It's a love hate thing though. I love it, my wife will hate it

I wonder if it's a 16Z8C50 or a 14A9C50. They both look alike.
Very well kept.

[TVTim]

Nice score!

[Tony V]

Looks like a replacement crt as there's no halo or cataracts. I had this same model and it produces a decent color picture. Nice find!

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by Tony V

Looks like a replacement crt as there's no halo or cataracts. I had this same model and it produces a decent color picture. Nice find!

My 14A9C50 has the original CRT and it's a tension band type.

[Kamakiri]

Originally Posted by dieseljeep

I wonder if it's a 16Z8C50 or a 14A9C50. They both look alike.
Very well kept.

Sure is, and great call.....16Z8C50

Picture's pretty darn good, but the reception was off on this shot using the agile modulator and no antenna hooked to the TV....

I need to tweak the vertical height just a touch to get it to fill out, but I don't have the right long skinny tool to do it....

[tvtimeisfun]

Hey Tim great score is that set total tube or hybrid fire that set up and enjoy it....Timothy

[zeno]

Originally Posted by Kamakiri

Sure is, and great call.....16Z8C50

Picture's pretty darn good, but the reception was off on this shot using the agile modulator and no antenna hooked to the TV....

I need to tweak the vertical height just a touch to get it to fill out, but I don't have the right long skinny tool to do it....

File down a knitting needle........

73 Zeno

[Kamakiri]

I think my wife has some, but she just might kill me if I did, and if she does

Fortunately, I just won a nice big box filled with TV repair tools on eBay cheap, and it's got one of those in it. I'll just wait, unless it starts to drive me crazy, which it will

No time to watch TV at the moment though, my cap order for the Dumont RA113 just came in

[Username1]

I got a set like that 20cc50 a little newer, '71-72 I think, they produce a very beautiful picture..... Very nice find ! looks like a very good condition cabinet as well.... A real Keeper..!

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by tvtimeisfun

Hey Tim great score is that set total tube or hybrid fire that set up and enjoy it....Timothy

The set's a early generation hybrid. 16 circuit tubes, a transistorized IF module and a few transistors in other circuits.

[sampson159]

this is a really fine set.the crt s in those were unreal and delivered a stunning picture.great score

[DavGoodlin]

Good luck with that one Tim, its more of a worthwhile project than any RCA of that period! Zenith was on fire in 1969!

I have one myself but a 16Z7C50 with a swivel base =) thanks to Mr Gadow