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Newbie gets old TV from estate sale...see photos
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08-11-2010, 10:18 PM
First and most important... Don't plug it in and try it. That can be very bad. These sets are fairly easy to restore. Any set of this vintage will need all paper, electrolytic and micamold caps replaced. The picture tube will need to be tested. Email me for further info on restoration.
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Newbie gets old TV from estate sale...see photos - by Guest - 08-11-2010, 07:52 PM
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