"Dandelion Acres" wrote in message ...
Could you get one for a different TV, such as Panasonic PT-53WX53, and
modify the screen or the mount to fit?

We thought about doing that, but the resolution of the
lenticular lens has to match the radial cut of the fresnel.
From what we've been told the chances of that happening
with another brand of TV are pretty slim.

I can't imagine to many factories
making that type of optical plastic. I bought one from them for about $250 I
think. My project required a lenticular, fresnel and protective screens, and
a front frame for about $800. Tie the stuff down when driving.

Funny, we can't imagine these lenses AREN'T still made.
Sony told us they aren't, but we've been told by three
different repair shops that that's not true.

And while you've got it all apart, how about adding a protective screen?

Good idea, although the outer frame is a friction fit and
doesn't allow for much additional depth in the lenses.
We might be able to add a very thin protective screen.

"Rick" wrote in message
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Is a TV that old worth the investment?

We think so. The set still has a perfect picture, and in 15
years the only repair it's needed was a resolder on one of
its circuit boards (cost $165).

The set's one drawback is a lack of any protection over
the outer screen.. it's gotten badly scratched twice now.