A "replica" pre-war TV project

[jr_tech]

My 2Cents (or less) worth: I think that it would ruin the effect that (I think) you are after if you install a modern player of any sort *inside* the cabinet, even if it is hidden away in the back. I'm guessing that you would want to be able to look in from the back and see nothing but vintage parts and warm, glowing tubes.

jr

[Kamakiri]

Originally Posted by jr_tech

My 2Cents (or less) worth: I think that it would ruin the effect that (I think) you are after if you install a modern player of any sort *inside* the cabinet, even if it is hidden away in the back. I'm guessing that you would want to be able to look in from the back and see nothing but vintage parts and warm, glowing tubes.

jr

Exactly, which is why I had thought of an outboard audio amplifier. More tubes!

Another consideration is the knobs. And do I really want to use that big channel knob escutcheon on this set?



It may seem like that can be thought about later, but I have to cut the new holes in the cabinet before I mount anything, and the depth and style of the knobs will dictate the hole sizes.

[init4fun]

Tim , If you do this right and really make it look good , some day 50 or so years from now it's gonna end up on the bay , selling as ; "Super rare Zenith prototype TV !" and someones gonna pay Gigabuck$ for it

[DavGoodlin]

When Bryan Gadow brought me that cabinet for you, I was sure there was a plan. I figured a 7-inch CRT was a bolt-in but the big chassis may need to go vertical. The speaker opening was 8 inch, this Zenith was not TOTL for sure.
The veneer work is not too difficult. I guess that teletone cabinet is not worth saving, huh.

[Kamakiri]

Originally Posted by DavGoodlin

When Bryan Gadow brought me that cabinet for you, I was sure there was a plan. I figured a 7-inch CRT was a bolt-in but the big chassis may need to go vertical. The speaker opening was 8 inch, this Zenith was not TOTL for sure.
The veneer work is not too difficult. I guess that teletone cabinet is not worth saving, huh.

The Tele-Tone cabinet came apart in my hands readily, and all the glue from the plywood had separated. Shot. Although I did save some of the veneer for future piecing in to other sets if needed, and saved the front so I could use it as a template for the knob holes.

I have no intentions of moving the controls around on the chassis....so I'll just work with what I have, although I may end up lowering the former radio chassis shelf.

And as you can see, just enough room in there

[Smoky Pond]

I think that's a great idea. Looks like a perfect fit too.

I believe you're on to something here!

[jbivy]

I cant wait to see your progress on this