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Bob,
I really like that Pensbury cabinet style. Even though I recently found a Monticello maybe that one will be the next on my want list. You will love the Grenoble when it’s finished. It's the epitome of late 50's cabinet styling IMO. Mine is the first early color set I found. It was almost two years before I got the chance to restore it.
The remote system is an interesting challenge. There are five total relays used. Two are larger ones that control power and audio muting. The other three are physically smaller with 5 K ohm windings. Two of them were open. I found it impossible to dismantle them for rewinding due to the construction. I found some “ice cube” style relays with the correct resistance and after changing return springs and adjusting contact clearance (an exercise in patient endurance) it works fine. Another weak spot in the remote chain is the audio cable from the cabinet mounted pickup to the input jack on the remote chassis. The RCA plugs (go figure) seem to lose tension causing intermittent grounding. I cleaned the jacks and plugs and that took care of it.
I found the original selling price of this set somewhere that I now can’t find but remember it retailed for $925.00. No small sum in 1958-59. No wonder someone on the block getting a color TV was such big news.
Congratulations on a great find. Keep us updated on your progress.
Rick
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