Zenith G2439RZ "Monroe" restoration

[miniman82]

Knew you'd end up getting that!

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by cwmoser

My model # 2438RZ1 chassis # 24G26 Porthole is practically identical to yours - down to the 16EP4A CRT.

Both chassis's in my TV were heavily rusted - yours looks like its in great shape.

I love these old Porthole TVs and look forward to reading about your restoration process.
I know you are going to do it right and I can pick up some more tips.

Carl

I followed your whole restoration saga with great interest and have already started going through it again when I realized how similar it was.

I'm really happy this set has a "real" power transformer and parallel wired tubes rather than the hot series wired one that's so similar looking.

Originally Posted by miniman82

Knew you'd end up getting that!

LOL - Thanks for the tip. I had my chance to get one with a BIN of $100 a couple years ago, but hesitated a couple minutes too long and have been kicking myself ever since. Now I can can finally let it go

[radio63]

What a nice set! Will look forward to reading about your restoration work on this. Hope you are able to repair the bad finish and wood damage rather than stripping. Interesting it has that newer capacitor. Wonder how long ago it was worked on? Sorry to hear the CRT is weak. Hope you can find another soon. That's a very handsome set!

Gilbert