Zenith H2447R 19" Porthole TV

[decojoe67]

Originally Posted by benman94

Recap the chassis and do a normal restoration. The jug will more than likely produce an image, just not a super bright one.

I've seen dead looking B/W CRTs produce a nice, focused, fairly bright picture. The best CRT tester is a working chassis.

If you do need a CRT, a 19AP4 isn't terribly hard to find.

I agree, the CRT will likely produce an acceptable picture. If need be, you can put a brightener on it. I put one on my "soft" CRT in my 630TS and it looks excellent.
That's a classic vintage TV by the way. Nice score! I've loved that model ever since a kid seeing it in the Stooges "Census Takers" episode.

[EdKozk2]

Nice find Christ, and to have a working 19AP4.
Ed

[Crist Rigott]

Thanks guys for the comments. I'm very happy I got it. The cabinet is in very nice shape and the chassis is too. I'll do the restore and then see how the 19AP4 looks. I like the brightener idea too.