Complete view of the television set at the beginning of
the restoration.
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Close up of the "B" series number stamped on the chassis.
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RCA Victor label located on the upper, rear of
the cabinet.
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The picture tube shield. Notice the rust from years of
improper storage at the KRIS transmitter building.
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Possibly the best news for any restoration - a shiny,
silver "getter". This indicates the CRT is still under
vacuum. The filaments also check good.
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Another view of the rear of the yoke and the neck. Rust
is present on virtually all metal surfaces.
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The high voltages cage showing damage caused by the
rats that nested in the set decades ago.
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Tuning knobs and four control knobs. The volume
control is missing.
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More rust on the tuner caused by the rats.
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The inside of the escutcheon panel with labels for
control functions.
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Information stamped on rear of chassis
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Outside view of the escutcheon panel showing dirt and
some deterioration of the gold trim.
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Numbers stamped into rear of cabinet.
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Numbers stamped into cabinet lid. Note damage to corner
that occured when the lid blew off while transporting.
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