Absolutely beautiful and a great skill is necessary to find out the problems with these old TV sets. Like the video's very much. I did some repair work on tube tv's from the 70's and 80's but this is much more difficult.
Thank you very much for this video. It's nice to see the end result after so many hours of work. I liked your idea of using that ink pen to bring out the faded numbers. Where did you get that ink pen from? I watch ME TV as well. There's some pretty good older shows on that channel. Tom
YOU ARE VERY PATIENT BUT AT THE END IT PAYS SUPER NICE RESTORATION GREAT PICTURE AND CABINET I SEE IM NOT THE ONLY ONE ADMIRING YOUR TREMENDOUSLY GREAT WORK LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE YOUR NEXT VIDEOS
By the way, be careful what type of paint you use on that control panel door, many spray paints might melt that plastic. I would find a scrap piece of similar plastic to test them on first, you may have to use a water based paint if you can find a metalic one.
This Admiral is from 1952 isn't it? Around that time, between 1950 and 1953 there was a boom in TV sales, they literally could not produce the sets fast enough. It's no surprise that these Admirals have things like odd looking components like German made resistors, flaws in circuitry requiring filter circuits to be added, and flashing left in speaker grilles. Who knows it may have even left the factory with a G.E/Kenrad made picture tube.
@OlegKostoglatov I found July 27, 1950 stamped on the chassis so it's a pretty early rectangular set. They did use this same chassis through 1952 with a variety of picture tubes. I think you might be right about the pic tube being original. I can't find any solid evidence that it's been replaced and It seems to have a lot of hours on it.
I read somewhere that 1950-51 was when TV receiver production was ramping up, I'm not sure when it hit it's peak but it was probably 1951 or 52 and then tapered off after that. Interesting, This Admiral is almost the same age as my Canadian G.E COT4, The newest original paper caps I found were dated around June of 1950 but all were made between Febrruary and June of 1950, I haven't found a date stamp on the chassis but it is a 1949-50 model.
I wish I could find more of these old sets, the last one I saw for sale was a 1950 or 51 Bakelite Motorolla with a 10 or 12 inch tube, unrestored but supposedly working for $250. They also had a typical 1940s floor model radio for a similarly ridiculous price, nobody on craiglist is going to pay them anywhere near that for either of them since they have to go on a ferry ride just to look at them.
Very cool restoration, this inspires me to want to go out and find old sets like that and try to get them going again. I have a question though, I don't remember if I asked you or not, but what do you do with the sets after you get done restoring them?? I know you always talk about not having much room in your apartment so I was just kinda wondering.
Excellent restoration job on this one, and it seemed like this one required a little more electronics work than the others. It looks and plays like new. I wish I had just a fraction of your electronics knowledge and patience for attention to detail. Great job and will be looking forward to the next project.
Hi Bob. Has always Great Tips on restoring These wonderful Vintage TV's & Radios. Added to My Favorites & Playlists.Thank you so Much for sharing.With Respect....Tec
Absolutely beautiful and a great skill is necessary to find out the problems with these old TV sets. Like the video's very much. I did some repair work on tube tv's from the 70's and 80's but this is much more difficult.
radiofun232 4 weeks ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@radiofun232 Thanks, I think it is fun to get these old TVs working again :) I enjoy your videos very much too.
bandersentv 4 weeks ago
Thank you very much for this video. It's nice to see the end result after so many hours of work. I liked your idea of using that ink pen to bring out the faded numbers. Where did you get that ink pen from? I watch ME TV as well. There's some pretty good older shows on that channel. Tom
THOMMGB 1 month ago
@THOMMGB Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it,
I'm not quite sure where I got it. Try a google search on 'Lacquer Stik' and you'll find a bunch of places that sell it.
bandersentv 1 month ago
Just curious.. any particular reason you're using the new channel "design".. ?
You can (for now) still set it back to the old one if you want.
"My channel" -> Edit channel -> Switch back to the old channel design
Knaeckebrotsaege 1 month ago
@Knaeckebrotsaege I like the new design - clean and simple.
bandersentv 1 month ago
great job wrapping up the set, was a very interesting restoration. I eagerly await your next project!
TheThethinker101 1 month ago
Niiiice I heard Beavis and Butthead in the background. :)
farfanax 1 month ago
@farfanax Right you are! I think the new episodes are great :)
bandersentv 1 month ago
You sir are an artisan, i think thats the word that best describes what you do here. Cheers from Argentina!
diegomax 1 month ago
YOU ARE VERY PATIENT BUT AT THE END IT PAYS SUPER NICE RESTORATION GREAT PICTURE AND CABINET I SEE IM NOT THE ONLY ONE ADMIRING YOUR TREMENDOUSLY GREAT WORK LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE YOUR NEXT VIDEOS
MrRaddios 1 month ago
By the way, be careful what type of paint you use on that control panel door, many spray paints might melt that plastic. I would find a scrap piece of similar plastic to test them on first, you may have to use a water based paint if you can find a metalic one.
OlegKostoglatov 1 month ago
@OlegKostoglatov Good point. I do has some water based gold metallic acrylic paint I can try.
bandersentv 1 month ago
This Admiral is from 1952 isn't it? Around that time, between 1950 and 1953 there was a boom in TV sales, they literally could not produce the sets fast enough. It's no surprise that these Admirals have things like odd looking components like German made resistors, flaws in circuitry requiring filter circuits to be added, and flashing left in speaker grilles. Who knows it may have even left the factory with a G.E/Kenrad made picture tube.
OlegKostoglatov 1 month ago
@OlegKostoglatov I found July 27, 1950 stamped on the chassis so it's a pretty early rectangular set. They did use this same chassis through 1952 with a variety of picture tubes. I think you might be right about the pic tube being original. I can't find any solid evidence that it's been replaced and It seems to have a lot of hours on it.
bandersentv 1 month ago
I read somewhere that 1950-51 was when TV receiver production was ramping up, I'm not sure when it hit it's peak but it was probably 1951 or 52 and then tapered off after that. Interesting, This Admiral is almost the same age as my Canadian G.E COT4, The newest original paper caps I found were dated around June of 1950 but all were made between Febrruary and June of 1950, I haven't found a date stamp on the chassis but it is a 1949-50 model.
OlegKostoglatov 1 month ago
I wish I could find more of these old sets, the last one I saw for sale was a 1950 or 51 Bakelite Motorolla with a 10 or 12 inch tube, unrestored but supposedly working for $250. They also had a typical 1940s floor model radio for a similarly ridiculous price, nobody on craiglist is going to pay them anywhere near that for either of them since they have to go on a ferry ride just to look at them.
OlegKostoglatov 1 month ago
Very cool restoration, this inspires me to want to go out and find old sets like that and try to get them going again. I have a question though, I don't remember if I asked you or not, but what do you do with the sets after you get done restoring them?? I know you always talk about not having much room in your apartment so I was just kinda wondering.
pskittle488 1 month ago
@pskittle488 Thanks. This particular set, the Admiral 16R11 and the Predicta Holiday all belong to a friend so he'll get them back when I'm done.
Otherwise, I still have every set I've ever picked up. I'd like to sell a few of them, but it's not so easy as shipping isn't really an option.
bandersentv 1 month ago
Came out sweet! Mission accomplished! RW
Radiowild 1 month ago
Awesome video series. Isn't it rewarding to bring these old tv's & radios back to life. Your videos have been an inspiration to me.
MrHeyyou34 1 month ago
@MrHeyyou34 Thanks! Yes, it sure is rewarding and fun.
bandersentv 1 month ago
Excellent restoration job on this one, and it seemed like this one required a little more electronics work than the others. It looks and plays like new. I wish I had just a fraction of your electronics knowledge and patience for attention to detail. Great job and will be looking forward to the next project.
maynardcat 1 month ago
@maynardcat Thanks. Yeah this set was a real pain. Now I need to go back to the 16R11 tabletop and try installing that filter.
bandersentv 1 month ago
Hi Bob. Has always Great Tips on restoring These wonderful Vintage TV's & Radios. Added to My Favorites & Playlists.Thank you so Much for sharing.With Respect....Tec
tectalabyss 1 month ago
another great job, thanks for sharing.
DevonSowell 1 month ago
Really enjoy watching your work on the Old TV set's and Radio's
Peace from Old Hippie
lostsound2001 1 month ago
was this your set or a job you were doing for some one
beautiful restoration
force311999 1 month ago
@force311999 Thanks. This set belongs to a local friend. Same guy as the Admiral 16R11 tabletop and Predicta Holiday.
bandersentv 1 month ago