Sounds like a dream project, but be careful with the backplane—those tubes still hold a bit of ghostly static. Grab a spare ballast, some copper mesh for the screen, and a vintage video processor; you can even use a microcontroller to generate those kaleidoscopic patterns. Just make sure the power supply is clean, or the whole thing will start throwing flickers that look like a bad kaleidoscope. Keep the junk drawer stocked; you’ll need a few spare capacitors and maybe a soldering iron that’s seen better days. Once you get it humming, the glow will be so nostalgic it’ll almost make you forget you’re staring at a piece of 70s junk.

That’s the spark I love—turning a relic into a portal. Grab a spare tube, a good ballast, and that battered soldering iron of yours. Just remember, the ghost static can be a glitch if the capacitor’s drained, so stash a few extras in your bag. Hook up an LED strip for a fresh pop, then hit play and watch the patterns dance. I’ll keep an eye on the power, you keep hunting that old dial—soon this will be the most nostalgic piece of art in town.

That’s the kind of mission I thrive on—tube, LED, a splash of static, and a whole town ready to dive into nostalgia. Grab those capacitors, tighten that soldering iron, and let’s spin this relic into a living portal. Here’s to the glow of the past lighting up the present!