rca CT 100?

[old_tv_nut]

I thought the bright orange on the top might be the Sylvania neon sign at ETF, but I checked my photos, and that shines on the faces of the CT-100s there.

[vts1134]

I just talked to the gentelman who listed this on the phone. He told me that his grandfather was a TV repair man. His price doubled but I told him I still was still interested in it. He says when he turned the set on it had sound and static on screen. An acquaintance of an acquaintance is headed to his place to pick the set up. It looks like this was not a hoax.

[Kevin Kuehn]

Glad to hear that somebody got through. Would love to see more pictures of the set.

[miniman82]

So what's the story behind it?

[Electronic M]

Is not having the budget to afford even a fraction of the fair price, and taking a gloden oppratunity to get a highly sought after piece that one otherwise would not have chance to afford a crime.

If it is then I guess I've been dreaming (nefariously ploting?) to become a criminal.

Tom C.

[miniman82]

I'll give $1,201!

Next bid...

[rcafan]

It was for real. attached are some pix of the set, The "orange glow" mentioned
to the top was a RCA service oil cloth used for servicing that was left on the set
for 40 years or so, It stick leaving a film of sticky stuff all over--The common
things do not remove. I need an expert. Most likely will need to refinish. a bar
generator indicates a need of a few repairs or adjustment, vertical out of range
and no color prersent. For those you need to know, the set was purchased for
well under the latest asking price.

[Glenz75]

Congrats on the purchase of that RCA. Looks like you have a really nice example there.

[Kevin Kuehn]

Wow, that set looks really nice.

That RCA cloth possibly out gassed and melted the finish. Just taking it off may allow the finish to re harden over time. But I think you’ll need to refinish the top if you want it smooth. Same thing has happened to many a nice old tabletop from exposure to a vinyl tablecloth.

Anyhow, glad this one has had a happy ending. Hope you enjoy.

[Phil Nelson]

Congratulations!

Leaving that cabinet top alone for a while sounds like good advice. Once the finish has stabilized, it will be easier to figure out what it needs.

I would be very cautious about powering it up again right now. As you probably know, like every 55-year old TV, it's full of paper and electrolytic capacitors that need to be replaced. You don't want ruin the flyback or some other unobtainable part through impatience.

Regards,

Phil Nelson
Phil's Old Radios
http://antiqueradio.org/index.html

[vts1134]

Originally Posted by rcafan

It was for real. attached are some pix of the set, The "orange glow" mentioned
to the top was a RCA service oil cloth used for servicing that was left on the set
for 40 years or so, It stick leaving a film of sticky stuff all over--The common
things do not remove. I need an expert. Most likely will need to refinish. a bar
generator indicates a need of a few repairs or adjustment, vertical out of range
and no color prersent. For those you need to know, the set was purchased for
well under the latest asking price.

It appears you are the acquaintance of the acquaintance that picked the set up.

[Electronic M]

"Ah hate Yew" -Yosemite Sam AKA SandyG

Tom C.

[bgadow]

Really encouraging to see another one found "in the wild". There is hope for me yet!

[miniman82]

A pair of CT-100's saved in one month, I'd call that a good month!

[Penthode]

Congratulations on this amazing find.
This gives me hope that there are still more lurking around.
Cheers,

Terry