new project: Arvin 87k58

[bgadow]

Noblitt-Sparks changed their name to Arvin way back; the company that exists today is still basically the same company Noblitt & Sparks started. (now known as Arvin-Meritor, they are an automotive parts supplier to the OEM) They made radios up into maybe the early 70s, but also imported sets. I think the '55 date is correct or close to it for their TV production. Everything after that would have been outsourced. I have a factory schematic for an Arvin color TV and in the fine print it says Wells-Gardner & Co, a company that made tons of private label sets.

This set isn't too much different from the Sharp I looked at a couple weeks ago. I doubt these are very good sets, even on their best day, but well worth saving for rarity. I like Arvin products and have always wanted to see one of their color TV's.