Philco PREDICTA RED PRINCESS 17” TV Classic Looks And Great, Restored
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7045064 | Brand: Philco |
This is a classic and Rare vintage tv-A 17” Philco Predicta Princess model. Along with the Siesta model, it’s considered top of the line.The cabinet has been 100% POWDER COATED and looks fabulous.
Brightness, contrast, and focus are all flawless on this set. The picture tube tests like new. You can count the scan lines. The picture it delivers is exceptional! Same for the sound.It has the built in VHF antenna, always rare in these sets.The safety lens has been cleaned and polis...hed. There are no cracks. The beige plastic rear cover of the picture tube has been cleaned and waxed. A lot of effort went into the cosmetics. I used over 100 Q-Tips.This set will perform well on cable and satellite or you can watch dozens of local channels with a digital converter.
More pictures of it playing to follow.
Many use a DVD player; the DVDs of the old shows are especially popular. I have specialized in restoration of vintage tvs for over 25 years. Many of my sets have been rented for movies and other events. I've sold many, many restored Philco Predictas-and others-on eBay.I also restore radios and sell vintage vacuum tubes and other parts from being in the business and collecting for more than 50 years. Out of college with a M.S. physics and math degree in 1967, I taught physics for 10 years at a north Dallas high school. My degrees were from Texas A & M Commerce and to this day, I still love the opportunities there My side tv business was growing to the point that I began selling pre-owned reconditioned color tvs full time in 1977. Soon, we were averaging 100 sets per month and this went on for almost 20 years.
I added big dish satellite systems in 1982. Through the early 2000's, we installed hundreds in Texas schools, colleges, and residences. We had a 30 year run with that technology.
This Predicta has been gone through, just like we did in the early days of black and white tv. Cleaned, aligned, all tubes test like new and most are.
Further, I built a test jig specifically for Predictas. It's one of a kind and makes the restoration process a breeze.
Key components such as electrolytic capacitors and paper capacitors have been replaced. Out of tolerance resistors have all been replaced.
• Modifications and preventive maintenance were done. The entire PC board was cleaned with alcohol.Further, this included coating the flyback high voltage transformer with multiple coats of high voltage insulating corona dope.
This one will give trouble-free service for years to come. The replacement parts are far better than the originals. I’ve sold several like this recently and the feedback on all was great. Most tubes in this set are new.
For safety, I'll ship it in a CUSTOM made box.I am listing a flat rate of $185 for shipping.I do not charge for packing materials or labor. Local pickup is always welcome. Allow 10 business days for final testing, procurement of the custom made heavy duty box (a long drive) and packing. I strongly recommend Greyhound for shipping.
Read the reviews on all my past sales and buy with confidence!!
Brightness, contrast, and focus are all flawless on this set. The picture tube tests like new. You can count the scan lines. The picture it delivers is exceptional! Same for the sound.It has the built in VHF antenna, always rare in these sets.The safety lens has been cleaned and polis...hed. There are no cracks. The beige plastic rear cover of the picture tube has been cleaned and waxed. A lot of effort went into the cosmetics. I used over 100 Q-Tips.This set will perform well on cable and satellite or you can watch dozens of local channels with a digital converter.
More pictures of it playing to follow.
Many use a DVD player; the DVDs of the old shows are especially popular. I have specialized in restoration of vintage tvs for over 25 years. Many of my sets have been rented for movies and other events. I've sold many, many restored Philco Predictas-and others-on eBay.I also restore radios and sell vintage vacuum tubes and other parts from being in the business and collecting for more than 50 years. Out of college with a M.S. physics and math degree in 1967, I taught physics for 10 years at a north Dallas high school. My degrees were from Texas A & M Commerce and to this day, I still love the opportunities there My side tv business was growing to the point that I began selling pre-owned reconditioned color tvs full time in 1977. Soon, we were averaging 100 sets per month and this went on for almost 20 years.
I added big dish satellite systems in 1982. Through the early 2000's, we installed hundreds in Texas schools, colleges, and residences. We had a 30 year run with that technology.
This Predicta has been gone through, just like we did in the early days of black and white tv. Cleaned, aligned, all tubes test like new and most are.
Further, I built a test jig specifically for Predictas. It's one of a kind and makes the restoration process a breeze.
Key components such as electrolytic capacitors and paper capacitors have been replaced. Out of tolerance resistors have all been replaced.
• Modifications and preventive maintenance were done. The entire PC board was cleaned with alcohol.Further, this included coating the flyback high voltage transformer with multiple coats of high voltage insulating corona dope.
This one will give trouble-free service for years to come. The replacement parts are far better than the originals. I’ve sold several like this recently and the feedback on all was great. Most tubes in this set are new.
For safety, I'll ship it in a CUSTOM made box.I am listing a flat rate of $185 for shipping.I do not charge for packing materials or labor. Local pickup is always welcome. Allow 10 business days for final testing, procurement of the custom made heavy duty box (a long drive) and packing. I strongly recommend Greyhound for shipping.
Read the reviews on all my past sales and buy with confidence!!
