[Ampico-kid]

Hi Guys;

Well, here it is... fresh off the truck...well almost anyway. I left it on the truck for it's "Beauty Shots". Figured I wanted you all to see it while it's still virgin material.

Looking inside it seems mostly original, with the exception of an alligator clip across the glass fuse. That could be a little worriesome. And the other thing I see is LOTS of dust, about 50 years worth I'd say. The CRT appears to be the original. I haven't had a chance to test it yet, but I'm guessing because of the age, the emissions will be pretty low and a rebuild will probably be in order.

I'm a little disappointed at the condition of the top of the cabinet. It's one of those photo finishes and it looks like it's starting to flake off. I'm not sure what if anything can be done to repair or replace that? Maybe some advice from some of you would be in order on that one. The sides and front are respectable looking.

I brought the set up on my variac and although I did see signs of life in that the tube filaments lit, that was about it. No high voltage and no sound. I expected as much.

Can anyone steer me in the right direction to get service info. on this beautiful creature?

Thanks again for your guidance and advice. Without that little extra "PUSH" I most likely would not have moved to get this set. It's definitely a "keeper".

Bob.