Admiral 14R12 Restoration

[Eric H]

Since this has gone from a "set for sale" thread to a repair thread I decided to move it to this forum. I left a redirect for one week so everyone can find it.

[Radiotronman]

I have this set too. Very thick Bakelite and heavy as can be. Mine is actually a copper plated chassis. Chassis 20T1. I also have the 14" console to match. Extremely well made and great sets once restored.

[Crist Rigott]

Originally Posted by Radiotronman

I have this set too. Very thick Bakelite and heavy as can be. Mine is actually a copper plated chassis. Chassis 20T1. I also have the 14" console to match. Extremely well made and great sets once restored.

I'm looking forward to restoring this TV. This is my first Admiral and you're right. The cabinet is stout!

[kvflyer]

Originally Posted by Crist Rigott

I'm looking forward to restoring this TV. This is my first Admiral and you're right. The cabinet is stout!

An Admiral, like the one you have, will respond very well to new components. It is very rewarding when you apply power and it just works.

Good luck, please make sure to document and post pictures.

[Crist Rigott]

Just to let everyone know, this set uses a 14CP4 CRT. It is a model 14R12 with a 20T1 chassis. Brown Bakelite cabinet.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by Crist Rigott

Just to let everyone know, this set uses a 14CP4 CRT. It is a model 14R12 with a 20T1 chassis. Brown Bakelite cabinet.

I misquoted the CRT type number as a 14CP4. Must have been thinking of a 17BP4. I was right with the model and chassis number, per Riders eight.
This model doesn't use the audio output, as the voltage divider, like the 20Z1, a year earlier.

[Kevin Kuehn]

Originally Posted by dieseljeep

I misquoted the CRT type number as a 14CP4. Must have been thinking of a 17BP4. I was right with the model and chassis number, per Riders eight.
This model doesn't use the audio output, as the voltage divider, like the 20Z1, a year earlier.

I think you said 14BP4 in the classifieds post. Looking at the specs for 14CP4 and 14BP4 they look very close. Both spherical faces I believe.

[Crist Rigott]

Originally Posted by Eric H

Since this has gone from a "set for sale" thread to a repair thread I decided to move it to this forum. I left a redirect for one week so everyone can find it.

Eric,
Thanks for the relocation. I was going to shut down the For Sale thread and start a restoration thread.