Recapping the radio first is a great idea . I would take you up on recapping the RCA but it would be a really long way to sent it . Im in Canada .
We dont want to know what the shipping charges on that would be like :scratch2:

i would be willing to run a quote. if it's not more than $100 to ship i'll do it if you want

Im going to have to pass on it at the moment , I dont have the room , I am building different tv & radio shop and all the test equipment service manuals and other parts are in the kitchen and all over everywhere else . not to mention I added another one to the collection , it's a 21" Philips made in 1958
it was too good of a deal to pass up . Now the chassis is on the counter beside the stove .
If this wasn't the situation ,I would say send it up .