CBS TV (Need help identifying)

[static1701]

I was given this CBS tv tonight, Just the chassis. The back was discarded so I don't know the model number. Any idea what the model number is?

[jr_tech]

The Stratford looks close.



From the tv history site.

jr

[static1701]

It does look like that is the one. Thanks!

[Sandy G]

Me Likey, no matter what it is.... Good luck gettin' 'er goin' !

[static1701]

Got to cleaning it a bit and looking it over today.

[Tom9589]

Sorry to see that brightener on the CRT.

[static1701]

yea, but I have a rejuvenator and maybe it can be restored to not need the booster. I am on the fence about bringing up the power slowly and see what it will do or just start replacing caps first.

[static1701]

The print for the 5C603 does not look like my tv, everything is on one board in that print. It does look close from the front but no the back. Still trying to figure out the correct model number so I can get a print for it.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by static1701

The print for the 5C603 does not look like my tv, everything is on one board in that print. It does look close from the front but no the back. Still trying to figure out the correct model number so I can get a print for it.

I never saw one with that chassis layout. The ones I worked on had the upright chassis that tilted down to work on.
Their last sets were strange designs, to be sure.

[Electronic M]

Not sure why you'd want to restore the chassis when there is no cabinet or faceplate...It doesn't have a chrome chassis like some Radio Craftsmen and Scott sets.

When a Cabinet is junk and the chassis ain't shiny, I typically put it into the parts chassis pile (or line up a new cabinet).

[jr_tech]

Originally Posted by static1701

The print for the 5C603 does not look like my tv, everything is on one board in that print. It does look close from the front but no the back. Still trying to figure out the correct model number so I can get a print for it.

What is the screen size of your set... the 603 is 24 inch, perhaps there is a similarly styled 21 inch model?
Not much help here, as there are few pictures:

http://www.tvhistory.tv/1950-59-CBS.htm

jr

[static1701]

Mine is a 21 inch, the picture tube is a Rogers 21ALP4A

[static1701]

I like the open chassis look, just going to keep it on a shelf in my garage.

[Kevin Kuehn]

Originally Posted by static1701

I like the open chassis look, just going to keep it on a shelf in my garage.

There is technically nothing wrong with restoring a chassis only. It's educational, challenging, and visually stimulating to look at all the naked parts.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by static1701

I like the open chassis look, just going to keep it on a shelf in my garage.

I have an RCA Secure-vision for the purpose. Possibly the last CRT set with the RCA badging. Built-in DTV tuner.