Don't strip it !
Rather than strip it , give it to someone who would enjoy doing a restoration .
If you want to get it going , expect to do a recap as everyone else has also said .
Most likely the it would operate with the original electrolytics cans , however the wax/paper caps will all have leakage .
And also I have found that the early plastic covered caps , like "SANGAMO" brand are also leaking .
The parts most likely wouldn't cost you more than $30.00 .
I would keep it , and do a recap on it.
As for radiation , the amount produced by a B&W television is very low .
I have had my head stuck in TV's off and on for the last 20 years , and Im still here .
