Got a Arkay Tv kit model 14T23,built 1964

[47'Plymouth]

Just bought a Arkay Tv kit model14T23 that has never been assembled
It's complete,except the CRT 23BP4..and no cabinet.I'll have to make one

[WISCOJIM]

Must have been the one from Dennis.

[wa2ise]

Heard that some kits are more valuable if left unbuilt. Not sure why, as all you could do with an unbuilt kit is look at the box and not build it?

[kvflyer]

Originally Posted by wa2ise

Heard that some kits are more valuable if left unbuilt. Not sure why, as all you could do with an unbuilt kit is look at the box and not build it?

I suspect this is true for TV kits. I know for a fact that unbuilt audio kits from Fisher, Scott, Knight-Kit etc. and kits from Heathkit are worth their weight in gold. Just check out "the Auction Site" for that.

[47'Plymouth]

All I wanted to do is improve my Tv repair skills,by putting together
This kit, use the knowledge gained

[47'Plymouth]

Please check out my WTB ad in the classifieds for a 23BP4

[Chip Chester]

Great find.

Here's a cabinet recommendation that I think would be appropriate:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...AvailInUS%2FNo

Chip

[rld-tv01]

Originally Posted by wa2ise

Heard that some kits are more valuable if left unbuilt. Not sure why, as all you could do with an unbuilt kit is look at the box and not build it?

Yea, but if you built it whats the resale value for someone who wants to build it. You already had all the fun. Now its just another old tv for sale. Unbuilt "in the box" you are selling dreams.

Richard

[Tony V]

If i had one of these kits, i would build it also. After all, its what it was intended for. Sometimes its not about the money.

[47'Plymouth]

I hope to learn to repair TV sets inside and out...I 'll post pics
ASAP of the kit,and demo how its built in stages...
Jody

[bgadow]

Since you don't have a cabinet to work around, you might be able to use some different crts...you would have to keep the deflection angle the same but other things could maybe be worked around.

[47'Plymouth]

Would a 17BP4 work for now,until a correct 23"tube can obtained?
Jody

[Kevin Kuehn]

Besides the 17BP4 is 70 degrees deflection, pretty sure the 23BP4 is 110 degrees. For starters you could use a 8YP4 test CRT.

[edit] just remembered, I think you'd need a socket adapter when using the 8YP4 universal 110 degree test CRT.

[mstaton]

They both have different sockets according to the data on the net. That 17" crt uses a focus coil and I don't think the 23" one does

[47'Plymouth]

Well it's not put together yet; I 'm looking at a temporary
Fix until the correct CRT 23BP4...can be located and purchased
Preferably a NIB,NOS CRT see if ya'll can find me one!....Jody