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Vintage 1960s/70s Zenith TV stereo wooden console cabinet - $300 (Woodmere)
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Post# 770475   7/13/2014 at 06:48 (3,572 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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Vintage Zenith stereo tv console cabinet, made of beautifully carved wood, with playable record player (33 1/3, 45, 78) on one side and 8-track cassette player on the other. FREE 8-tracks with it! Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, more. Non-working TV
The wood is in mainly good condition except for 2 rings on the top where it appears worn or possibly some water-staining. $300, cash only.


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Post# 770538 , Reply# 1   7/13/2014 at 11:48 (3,572 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)        
Mmmkay

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My Packard Bell has working everything, with beautiful carved wood, ultrasonic remote, fine Corinthian leather, and I paid $90 for it. :-)

Mine didn't come with any awesome 8-tracks, but maybe the water rings add patina.


Post# 770551 , Reply# 2   7/13/2014 at 12:42 (3,572 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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Hey Nate - I couldn't $150 in this set, with the tv not working and the style being outside my tastes. I remember when that style was pretty common...and even then, I didn't care for it either. Not to splash personal taste over it all - it's harder to find these sets - especially intact and working.

Not to turn this into a "show and tell", do you have a former thread to mention, showing your set or...any photo. $90 was good.


Post# 770570 , Reply# 3   7/13/2014 at 15:06 (3,572 days old) by Blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts)        
$300????

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These behemoths are usually free on CL. Even at no-cost, it had better be on the first floor. Many times we walked away from a repair job on these things. Lack of room in the repair shop, or lack of desire to carry it up and down stairs.

Post# 770584 , Reply# 4   7/13/2014 at 16:08 (3,572 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)        
I like this...

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Nice black & white combo with a tasteful contemporary cabinet. I like the glass over the screen and lighted channel selector. Micromatic "fishhook" changer. Not free at $200 but not outrageous either.

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Post# 770593 , Reply# 5   7/13/2014 at 17:12 (3,572 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
Oh yeah!

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thumbs up for me too, Joe.

Post# 770650 , Reply# 6   7/13/2014 at 20:19 (3,572 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        

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That's a 1962 Magnavox at the latest. They called that cabinet Danish Contemporary. I have the 1962 Danish Modern cabinet, though my controls are different. Perhaps the difference in screen size? Image from tv history.

Post# 770652 , Reply# 7   7/13/2014 at 20:21 (3,572 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        

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Here's mine... Needs an amp and tv recap. It will happen eventually. I've been working on my 1965 Zenith recently...



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Post# 770653 , Reply# 8   7/13/2014 at 20:22 (3,572 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        

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Post# 770658 , Reply# 9   7/13/2014 at 20:57 (3,572 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)        
Phil--

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Here's the link to the thread.

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Post# 770696 , Reply# 10   7/13/2014 at 23:10 (3,572 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
Now I remember seeing it before

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thanks, Nate...really is a nice one -and inspirational :-) I hope it keep going strong.

Post# 770992 , Reply# 11   7/15/2014 at 03:54 (3,571 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

The Zenith----NO money shots of the WORKING TT,8 track player,Amps,tuner or the 8 track carts!BUT--we did get to see the NON WORKING TV,and the water rings adding an additional decorator-lived with-used look.Liked the Magnavox!!!Either could serve as stands for your new Flatscreen TV!If the console has aux audio in-play the soundtrack for the new TV thru them!The BIGGEST "soundbar" you can get!Oh yes--we get to see pictures of the "clicker" for the Zenith--Does it work???

Post# 771003 , Reply# 12   7/15/2014 at 06:36 (3,570 days old) by Blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts)        
"Clicker"

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This one actually clicks.

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Post# 771011 , Reply# 13   7/15/2014 at 07:38 (3,570 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        

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Rex,

I did that with my Philco, which I just sold. It was surround sound, had mp3 input, & played CDs/internet radio through the computer. All without modifying the original components. When I get the amp recapped, I plan to do the same to the Maggie.


Post# 771040 , Reply# 14   7/15/2014 at 11:15 (3,570 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
too much

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Sensory overload! I love the Danish modern, contemporary and the American modern looks like it might be nice, as well.

I love your set, Will - excellent styling. It also reminds me of my parent's Zenith, but it's not as "horsey" or huge as it was. It has a nice scale..and the wood is beautiful (what is it, cherry?). I like that you have the flat screen above and then can watch classic tube as well...the way to go!

Every time I see these tv stereo console threads, I start searching for these consoles around CL for something I would like..and there's not much that sits well with me. I think your Magnavox is one of my favorites, though.

Phil



Post# 771048 , Reply# 15   7/15/2014 at 12:32 (3,570 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        

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Thanks Phil. It is indeed cherry. With 90% certainty, it belonged to a lady I delivered meals on wheels to. It showed up shortly after she passed at a local thrift and it is the same cabinet. :). I love it, and got rid of my working 1962 Philco console to keep it. :). I look forward to getting the amp and tv recapped, so I can use it more.

Since we are on consoles. Here's my 1965 Zenith I've been working on (TOL). The turntable still stumps me, but the stereo is playing great.


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Post# 771052 , Reply# 16   7/15/2014 at 12:48 (3,570 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
You're killing me Will

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That's a known best TT that Zenith mounted on the TOL units. To be sure, you are lucky with procuring these stereo consoles and tv stereo consoles. That Zenith has a different TT on it than my dad's unit, which was solid walnut with Danish modern legs.

Man, you sure have some cool stereos.


Post# 771069 , Reply# 17   7/15/2014 at 14:17 (3,570 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        

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Post# 771083 , Reply# 18   7/15/2014 at 14:56 (3,570 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        

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Thanks Phil! I like them too... Though I need to thin out my electronics collection, see my thread in the super forum....

Post# 771092 , Reply# 19   7/15/2014 at 15:11 (3,570 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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My compliments always - you have good taste, Will and I'll check 'em out.

Post# 771096 , Reply# 20   7/15/2014 at 15:24 (3,570 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        
Aww... You make me blush

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Thanks Phil! :D

Post# 771101 , Reply# 21   7/15/2014 at 15:34 (3,570 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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sorry , you asked for it! lol. Other people are equally in good taste. It's their taste. I just happen to like what you like. I've seen some other stuff here on aw.org that is over-the-top beautiful in electronics. Thank you for sharing and if you were anywhere nearby, I'd be knocking on your door like a kid, "Hi Mr. Will it's Mr. Phil ...can I see your tv's? " (grin)

Post# 771115 , Reply# 22   7/15/2014 at 16:16 (3,570 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)        

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I like that little Quasar clicker. I had a small Motorola B&W set years ago that had a one-button remote that only changed channels. When you put the set on an inactive station the TV would turn off after a few seconds. It was helpful if you fell asleep late at night since most stations stopped broadcasting after the late, late show or the chiller diller movie...just something from the old days, kids.

Post# 771243 , Reply# 23   7/16/2014 at 02:41 (3,570 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

Those older Ultrasonic "clickers" Remember a freind of mine had a small poodle dog he trained to respond to the clicker-A Remote control Dog!One of the buttons signaled him to bark,another to come-and another to go outside.Sort of neat.
what is the matter with the TT in the Zenith Hi-fi console?-usually these can be fixed-you need to remove the TT from the console and take it to a bench-clean out the works and regrease it.then clean the idler wheel tire under the TT platter.A "C" ring holds the platter on the spindle-it is often hidden under the platter mat.And you can clean the motor shaft and lube the motor if it doesn't have sealed bearings.
I like how folks have adapted these older Hi-Fi console sets to use with modern electronics-if the modern device outputs audio-it should work thru the console amps and speakers!


Post# 771365 , Reply# 24   7/16/2014 at 20:10 (3,569 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        
Since I've shown everything else...

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My only other set is this 1958 Fischer Consolette. It's mono, it looks like a speaker, but it sure sounds great!

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Post# 772224 , Reply# 25   7/20/2014 at 23:30 (3,565 days old) by cornutt (Huntsville, AL USA)        

Will, my dad has that exact same Zenith model. What's up with your turntable?

Post# 772269 , Reply# 26   7/21/2014 at 08:03 (3,564 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)        

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It was having speed issues, but I actually fixed it this weekend. Sometimes, you just have to leave something and revisit later. Now I just need a new needle.


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