Hey Gordon,
I was just looking at this thread again, and as always, am amazed at your collection of Kenmores and your knowledge. We've chatted before about my 700 that I grew up with like the one in the first pic. I thought it was weird that you mentioned the one in the pic doesn't have a console light, and the one that Kevin got did. I've also seen some 700's with a florescent light. Ours had 2 small incandescents, one above the dial and one above 'alphabet" What was Sear's thinking on this.
p.s. I know I owe you an email, and I promise I'm going to get to it one day soon!