I Just purchased this set from fellow ARF member Keith. It's going to be a couple of months before I get out to the mid-west to get it but I thought I would re-post pictures of the set before any restoration begins. The cabinet definitely has some ruff spots, missing or damaged veneer but it should be a fun project for this Fall. It will make a nice addition to my projector collection " I'm so excited!" I also like that it has a triple band radio. This will have a beautiful rebirth someday soon!

Thank you so much Keith!!!

Nice addition... and it is quite rare and very heavy, trust me. Keep us updated on the restoration.

Good luck with this one. I once had one of these but downsized over the years. Keep a lookout for a radio/phono version of this as spares for your radio. The rest it would seem you have some experience on.....keep us posted. CRAIG

The more I look at this the more it looks like a jukebox. I think it needs some neon bubble lighting

Steve

It has what you could call a "commanding presence."

Something that size will display best in a large space, with elbow room on both sides. Easier said than done, I know

I dig those tambour doors!

Phil Nelson

After that monster you just finished, this one should be a piece of cake.

Steve,

Open the doors all the way and peek in along the right side and you'll see your "bubble lighting"

Chuck

Glowing IF bubbles

It's going to be a few months before I get that chance, I plan on picking up the set in a couple of months when my planetarium business gets me out that way.

Steve

Umm, so does this mean you got Divorced?

No, this simply means she doesn't know about it yet. I have a couple of months to figure it out...?

If you change your mind maybe Bob Andersen would buy it off you, if he could find the space.
Regards
Arran

No changing my mind on this one, I can't wait to dive into this project!

<------Is Not Married...

I'll have mixed feelings when you come to pick this up, Steve. As I mentioned to you, we towed this on a dolly from a friend's house to mine in about 1983 or so, and it's moved around with me ever since. As I Chuck alluded to, it does have a sort of special lighting effect on it - behind the right side door, there's a clear plastic rod that is lit from the bottom and illuminated the controls.

Sounds like an early attempt at fiber optics light transmission. I am really interested in the radio, love the push button presets. Keith, I too feel a bit uncomfortable taking something away that's been yours for so long! Rest easy knowing it will be going to a good home.

Steve

Maybe someday, but definitely not now. I'm glad Steve is getting it, and if he feels the need for another projection set, here's one in San Diego http://www.videokarma.org/showthread.php?t=251756

I've got work out in Detroit this week so I will be able to pick up the 648PTK this week! I'll post pictures mid-week of the pick-up from Keith's house. I'll also be picking up a Philco Safari in Syracuse on the way.

Steve

Packed up and ready to go to it's new home in Massachusetts, it fits!


The optical drum is on a tipped stand! The optical path has a different geometry then the 8PCS4 unit.


Picture tube



An all brass channel selector not plastic.

I'm home and unpacked and the kine-scope is good!

It's a diamond in the ruff but will restore nicely. Its going to be completely stripped, most of the veneer is in good shape and can be saved. I'm very pleased with the condition and how complete it is, it's all there.










Radio front: two knobs are missing, by any chance would anyone have the small skinny tall knob?


Radio back


Now the problem areas that will need to be replaced. veneer and hardwood will need replacement.

The feet are shot from setting in moisture.




Two pieces around the speaker and the curved side veneer need replacement.