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10-13-2010, 09:25 AM
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Newbie Has A 1949 Temple Model 1776
I recently found this set in the attic of my father-in-laws house. He dabbled in TV repair back in the very early 50's.
Although there are 3 or 4 tubes missing, those remaining "lit up" when I plugged it in for about 3 seconds. Anyone out there interested in this set? I live just outside of San Antonio Tx. Wayne 
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10-13-2010, 11:10 AM
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Hi Wayne,
This set has considerable value, probably over $1,000. Your best bet for selling it would be Ebay.
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10-13-2010, 03:04 PM
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Are you going to name it Shirley?
 Seriously, if you do sell it, consider packing the CRT separately, to avoid the near-inevitable broken neck from carrier carelessness. But don't pull the base off it trying to unplug the socket, either. Anything that brings a kilobuck is worth the extra effort.
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10-13-2010, 03:38 PM
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Don't turn it on any more. All TVs of that vintage need electronic restoration before they're safe and reliable to use.
There is nothing to be learned by powering it up in its present condition. The next owner will appreciate it if you do not burn up "unobtanium" parts. Phil Nelson
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10-13-2010, 04:44 PM
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In addition to removing the CRT and packing it separately for shipping, consider doing the same for the removable magnifier and bezel assembly. Because the chassis is VERY heavy, and the cabinet relatively flimsy, the best thing to do is to remove the chassis from the cabinet, and remove the CRT from the chassis and the magnifier from the front of the cabinet. Then pack the chassis in one box for shipment, and wrap the CRT and magnifier in lots of bubble wrap and secure them inside the empty cabinet, and ship the cabinet in a second box.
But however you do it, it needs to be done with some considerable thought and care, else the TV will be damaged during shipping.
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John Folsom
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