Coming around toward the end of a full electronic restoration on this 1950 Admiral Model 22X26, featuring the 12″ 20Z1 chassis. Contrasting the technology with a selection from my Star Trek TNG VHS cassette library. Full capacitor compliment, resistors replaced where necessary, I.F. and sweep alignment performed. Original CRT is in great condition!
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Just finished restoring & converting this ’58 Westinghouse 21″ Stratovision in Blonde. Custom configured with HDMI.
The Latest Stellar Masterwork Series Retro Color TV based on the 1957 Motorola 21K126B. Full 1 year warranty, HDMI ready with remote control and functional front power button. 3 month layaway available! Shown on display at Googietime Fabulous Fifties Furnishings inside the Midway Antique Mall.
Hot out of the shop: we’ve just finished up another Masterwork Retro Color TV. Based on the 1958 GE Ultra Vision, we’ve fully modernized the electronics and updated to color. Stellar’s Masterwork Series of Retro Color TVs are seamless updated adaptations, intended to bring the classic vintage styling into today, with modern technology and reliability.
Well, we’ve finally come around to the final wrap-up on the Zenith Porthole “Aldrich” sent in by Richard G. from New Zealand. If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll also enjoy the first and second parts: Part 1 Part 2 We received the cabinet back from Lance over at Nook n Cranny Refinishing much faster
Following up from the earlier post, covering initial inspection and dismantling of this set. Before and after: The cabinet has just returned from Lance at Nook and Cranny Refinishing… and what a beautiful job! The cabinet has been restored using real veneer on the top and sides, as well as burlwood veneer on the front,
Following up on the progress on the 1951 Zenith Porthole sent in by Rich in New Zealand, check out the arrival and unpackaging if you haven’t already! Part 1 Had a chance to pull the chassis and have a look today. Everything’s very clean and complete, and we had already determined last time that the
These radios are extremely primitive by today’s standards, but highly sophisticated in their own unique way– in any time period.
Just added to the TVs for sale page. Available as-is, restored, or as a color conversion with remote.
Restoration wrap-up on a Philco Predicta Pedestal TV.