Hallicrafters 1063A model info?

[nasadowsk]

Ok, there's one on e*ay that I might go for. i know little about these sets.

Anyone got any general info on Hallicrafter TVs, how they perform, and what's in this set?

I'm kinda split on getting it. The last thing I need is yet another 21" B&W console, but if this set's got good performance and good potential, I might go for it.

I guess a tube lineup/uses and CRT is what i'm looking for, plus any general opinions on them.

I've got a Bendix console which would provide really stiff competition to it (4 IF stages, horizontal hold that holds and never lets go, geometry controls for the CRT, great sound) - can this set stand up to it, or will it fall short like a cheap Admiral or RCA?

[Sandy G]

Chuck Dachis' Hallicrafters book doesn't have much on 'em, either. They were apparently made in 1953-54, had 18 tubes, & coulda had CRTs from 17" to 21", & were in various tabletop or console cabinets. That's about it. After 50 years, I would think they're prolly rare, but basically just another 1950s TeeVee-albeit one made by a smaller mfger. They made an interesting 7" back in '48-49 that was in a case designed by Raymond Loewy, of Studebaker fame,but I think this one was just a run-of-the-mill set.-Sandy G.

[Eric H]

If it's the set I'm seeing with the reasonable BIN price I would say it might be a good set to have.
If nothing else it's unusual to find a Hallicrafters in that size screen, it looks like it might be in pretty good shape and the CRT looks bright.

Someone just listed a really nice looking Halolight:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...132052587&rd=1

and also a Philco, for too much money I think: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...132039055&rd=1

[Big Dave]

Go for the Halli, Mine works well after recapping. I did find that the wiring could have been better. Since this one lights up, it would be a good canidiate for restoration. Check my site for info on what I ran into.

[Sandy G]

Some other beauzeau has listed another Halolight for a BIN of $1400 (item 6132073821). Lotsa luck, pal ! His STARTING bid is $695. These Halolights are neat, but I would really like some of what he's been smokin' <grin>-Sandy G.

[jstout66]

this one... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT I like the set, but it is NOT worth that. I get annoyed at some of the eBay people that try to drive up prices by giving a long-winded description on how RARE it is. Just saying it is doesn't make it so. However, if I had the cash I'd shell out more $$$ than I usually do, to get that set!