Another great entertaining restoration video, and that Admiral looks like new. I also like the vintage TV stations, & glad there are now more of them. METV is locally here in Kansas City so I can get it over the air. I also like Antenna TV, ThisTV, retroplex, and TMC. I will be looking forward to your next restoration project..
What a nice job on that set. Fun to watch your projects. I learned about Novus from you and now have some small samples of 1, 2 and 3 to play around with. Interesting you say not to use 1 on bakelite, good to know, I was going to try that but have not yet so maybe I will stick with number 2 for that if I do try. Thanks for the videos again and keep it up, I sure learn a lot.
That was a pretty smart way of fixing the door of that TV's control panel!! Now it's probably BETTER than new!! Those brass pins are definitely more sturdy than the original early plastic pins that broke off. You implement some pretty cool repair ideas, Bob.
Any plans to do a full restore on an early color set? Or are you going to stick with B&W? I'd like to see what technical changes color added and how that complicates the alignment etc if at all.
Is that a philco preditica holiday TV you have? If so when you finish the other admiral tv, could you work on that one? By watching the videos of the repair, I can hopefully finish my set and get it going without too much trouble. By the way good video of this admiral 16R11!
@bandersentv I always thought that the Stromberg Carlson TV, the Silvertone, the Zeniths, the Emerson, and the earlier Philco sets looked more interesting. Predictas seem kind of boring other then the tandem models, just an average late 50s B&W TV with whacky styling.
@OlegKostoglatov I agree. Plus they have unreliable, CRTs, flybacks and circuit boards, but their very popular. The similar restored holiday just sold on ebay for $1,500 and a pedestal for $2,500 !
@bandersentv That's interesting, someone must have had money burning a hole in their wallet and wanted a working on badly because the unrestored Predictas have been down in price since 10 years ago. But then again there are some fools that keep buying radios from one seller, for outrageous prices, that have supposedly been "restored", every radio he turns out has the same fogged finish like a Gibson guitar regardless of make or model.
@bandersentv I've followed enough restoration threads about Predictas to know that I wouldn't pay any serious money for one. Early printed circuit boards with no access to the bottom side in places, a dozen wires connecting the boards together and to other components, all soldered of course no plugs, sockets, or connectors, then you have to deal with prior repairs. I've never heard a TV man from that era ever say anything good about a Predicta.
I have watched many TV Repair's of your's and have to say I hold respect for your work and your manner in how you take your time to talk and show in detail your work from start to end Peace Old Hippie
Another great entertaining restoration video, and that Admiral looks like new. I also like the vintage TV stations, & glad there are now more of them. METV is locally here in Kansas City so I can get it over the air. I also like Antenna TV, ThisTV, retroplex, and TMC. I will be looking forward to your next restoration project..
maynardcat 3 months ago
Nice restoration series, as usual i follow them all
And the set turned out very nice, good job
marcelh85 3 months ago
Another beautiful set. Job well done. I wish I could find great looking sets like that down here in the South.
Edison1252 3 months ago
Beautiful black bakelite on that set Mr. B looks all most new. So shiny infact we nearly got to see what ya look like in the reflection ... almost :)
BTW when are you going to get the courage to tackle your 15DX? It's becoming your Eleanor.
Lawson80 3 months ago
@Lawson80 Thanks! Eventually I'll get around to the 15DX. First, I have to restore some sets for paying clients.
bandersentv 3 months ago
What a nice job on that set. Fun to watch your projects. I learned about Novus from you and now have some small samples of 1, 2 and 3 to play around with. Interesting you say not to use 1 on bakelite, good to know, I was going to try that but have not yet so maybe I will stick with number 2 for that if I do try. Thanks for the videos again and keep it up, I sure learn a lot.
RadioHamGuy 3 months ago
@RadioHamGuy Thanks. #2 is definitely the most useful all around. #1 is great on most plastics. Haven't had much luck with #3 though.
bandersentv 3 months ago
The last time I saw an all-tube TV was a 27" GE color set from the early '60s.
douro20 3 months ago
Has always Learned some Neat tricks to fix thing's and keep the set looking original....A Big Thumbs Up....Thank you for sharing....Tec
tectalabyss 3 months ago
W/ that door repair, you've given me motivation to try and fix a broken door on my old Betamax deck.
Madness832 3 months ago
That was a pretty smart way of fixing the door of that TV's control panel!! Now it's probably BETTER than new!! Those brass pins are definitely more sturdy than the original early plastic pins that broke off. You implement some pretty cool repair ideas, Bob.
HardKnocks60 3 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
when did you first discover the novus product i love how you fixed the door looks great nice work
MrRaddios 3 months ago
@MrRaddios Thank! I think I first read about Novus on the antique radio forums a few years ago.
bandersentv 3 months ago
Any plans to do a full restore on an early color set? Or are you going to stick with B&W? I'd like to see what technical changes color added and how that complicates the alignment etc if at all.
ntjbjhq 3 months ago
@ntjbjhq No, sorry but I don't have any early color sets. There aren't many around and there's competition from other collectors in my area.
bandersentv 3 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Excellent series as usual. I always enjoy- The set looks wonderful and nice job on the control door fix !
farmall1938 3 months ago
Is that a philco preditica holiday TV you have? If so when you finish the other admiral tv, could you work on that one? By watching the videos of the repair, I can hopefully finish my set and get it going without too much trouble. By the way good video of this admiral 16R11!
chrisstv1979 3 months ago
@chrisstv1979 Why yes it is. I thought it might catch your attention ;) I have three Admiral TVs to finish off then I might take a whack at it.
bandersentv 3 months ago
@bandersentv I always thought that the Stromberg Carlson TV, the Silvertone, the Zeniths, the Emerson, and the earlier Philco sets looked more interesting. Predictas seem kind of boring other then the tandem models, just an average late 50s B&W TV with whacky styling.
OlegKostoglatov 3 months ago
@OlegKostoglatov I agree. Plus they have unreliable, CRTs, flybacks and circuit boards, but their very popular. The similar restored holiday just sold on ebay for $1,500 and a pedestal for $2,500 !
bandersentv 3 months ago
@bandersentv That's interesting, someone must have had money burning a hole in their wallet and wanted a working on badly because the unrestored Predictas have been down in price since 10 years ago. But then again there are some fools that keep buying radios from one seller, for outrageous prices, that have supposedly been "restored", every radio he turns out has the same fogged finish like a Gibson guitar regardless of make or model.
OlegKostoglatov 3 months ago
@OlegKostoglatov Yeah, I know what you mean. The "Online Auctions..." forum at ARF is a fun read for more examples.
I just popped open the Holdiay this afternoon for a first look. The fusistor had violently exploded, but otherwise it looks OK including the flyback.
bandersentv 3 months ago
@bandersentv I've followed enough restoration threads about Predictas to know that I wouldn't pay any serious money for one. Early printed circuit boards with no access to the bottom side in places, a dozen wires connecting the boards together and to other components, all soldered of course no plugs, sockets, or connectors, then you have to deal with prior repairs. I've never heard a TV man from that era ever say anything good about a Predicta.
OlegKostoglatov 3 months ago
Well Done Sir
I have watched many TV Repair's of your's and have to say I hold respect for your work and your manner in how you take your time to talk and show in detail your work from start to end Peace Old Hippie
lostsound2001 3 months ago