Ok, I'll leave the resistors alone (but for $6, I'm still ordering a spare set just in case...)
There was nothing in the original cardboard form (which I re-used). You can see it in 1040.jpg (
http://vintagepc.co.nr/radio/IMG_1040.JPG - not posted in the build log b/c of fuzziness). That picture was taken as soon as the chassis came out of the set and the mouse fluff removed.
You can also see the inside of the coil is shiny; I would assume the slug was threaded for positioning; it looks like there may never have been one... (also note the schematic doesn't show the "adjustable" symbol on L2 like it does for the IF cans)
I should have something in the parts box; I know for sure that I have the core from an old antenna (that can be cut to size), but that's too long. Roughly what size am I looking for?