My initial inspection of the chassis revealed no obvious horrors. Most components appear to be original and there is little evidence of previous service. A minor exception appears in the following photo. A replacement pilot lamp had also been lashed into place behind the tuning dial with a few licks of masking tape, but that should be easy enough to undo. Dating from the early 1960s, this model contains few of the notorious paper capacitors which invariably fail in older TVs.
Most capacitors are the more reliable ceramic disc type.
Every vintage television should undergo a careful overhaul before going back into regular service, however. Given the unique character of this one, you can be sure it will get some quality time on the workbench. Stay tuned . . .