Zenith G2439RZ "Monroe" restoration

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by John Marinello

Bob,
You may have to consider converting that set to a glass CRT, 16DP4. That won't be easy, because there are a few tubes in the way. I used to know a guy with 3 of them. Or maybe a 16GP4, but that's a 70-degree tube. Maybe Moyers has a yoke for a '51 Zenith?

A good 16EP4 can be a real stinker to find.

I'm definitely open to subbing in a different CRT if I can score one. I don't have any other 16" circular CRTs at the moment.

Originally Posted by cwmoser

Bandersen, how is the restoration on your Monroe Porthole coming along?
You got a nice looking TV. Cabinets of that vintage are exceptional.

Carl

Sorry, I haven't touched it yet. Actually, it's still out on the back porch. I have to finish off some other projects first and clear some room for it. Don't worry, I'll be sure to post plenty of details once I start on it.

Originally Posted by Komet

Nice set Bob
Unfortunately in Italy the Portholes are extremely rare, much of there are imported from the U.S.

Thanks. I live just a few miles from where this set was made and it still took me a few years to find one.