17LP4 CRT ( Need one... )

[jeyurkon]

Those are pretty impressive cracks. It's difficult to imagine that the tube hasn't gone up to air, but yet you say you still get a dim picture.

What does the getter flash look like? Is it still shiny?

Rebuilding is expensive and if you can get an NOS one, then if this one works well enough to keep you busy restoring the set, then I suppose it makes sense to use it until you find one.

John