Found a Videodyne on CL

[Eric H]

I was searching CL last night as usual when this popped up.
This has been one of my holy grails for years but I never expected I would find one locally.
I believe this is the 10FM model.

Drove down to Dana Point this morning to pick it up.
It was located in an upscale Orange County gated community, guard at the gate, and they have to put you on a list to be allowed in.

I got it from a nice older lady who said it has been in the family since new. Her Father worked at Lockheed in the 40's and this set was bought in California and resided in Pasadena for many years.
I liked her because she was truly interested in the set finding a good home and telling me a bit of it's history, she was going to call her Brother and let him know the set was sold, there was some sentimental attachment to it.

It's not without issues, most seriously is the screen mask around the CRT is missing, also the back, though that's a lesser thing. The dial cover is cracked but that looks to be easily reproduced, and the knobs are probably wrong, though they look really appropriate for the set.
the cabinet is is terrific condition, the black trim needs redone but the rest is great and original with the normal crazing from nearly 70 years of aging.

It wasn't free, she asked $175 for it and I didn't argue a bit because I figure I'll not likely have another shot at one.
I tossed and turned a lot last night worrying someone would beat me to it.

I haven't checked the CRT yet, I'll get back with that info later.