very early VT-71

[Zenith26kc20]

OK Baby Moto lovers. There is on our "favorite" auction sight what looks like a very early VT-71. From what I can see, it is the one with the 7F8 mixer oscillator tube.
It also appears to have the 6KV big cans above and below chassis!
What a critter for someone here to tackle!

[bandersen]

Serial #2932. Ha! I still have it beat at 2425, but it's cool to see another with this early design

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Moto...-/290909545721

Also, my cabinet is different. It's walnut with no capped holes at the front hiding recessed screws.


BTW there's also an early TS-4F version for sale.

[David Roper]

Bob does your set use a 6S8 ?

[bandersen]

Nope - 6SQ7. You can read more about it here: http://www.videokarma.org/showthread.php?p=3008959

[zenithfan1]

Man, that is nice. I sure wish I'd go into an attic and find a cool tv someday. That thing looks like it hasn't been touched in decades.

EDIT: It's also been sold, for $199.00 Anyone here get it?

[bandersen]

I wonder if those are really the originals knobs ? They look like they came from a blonde set.

[kvflyer]

Originally Posted by bandersen

I wonder if those are really the originals knobs ? They look like they came from a blonde set.

Bob, I have one blonde set and four mahogany sets. Those "butterscotch" knobs are most likely from a blonde set. For that matter, they are rather scarce and the set would be a good one to pick up for spares, especially the knobs.
No, I am not going to bid on it!

[David Roper]

I thought somebody was still making repro screen gaskets...?

[bandersen]

No, not anymore. He said they were too much of a hassle to produce.

[David Roper]

Terrific . . . .

Oh well, at least there's still Photoshop