I replaced the cracked plate cap wire going to the HOT, then popped a new
6DQ5 in along with replaced the 6DE4 sub with a new 6AU4.
Then I slowly brought the set up on the metered variac with a second current meter in the cathode of the 6DQ5.
It isn’t pretty, but it's trying to do its thing.
Pretty exciting to see that big round CRT light up, got so excited I couldn't hold the camera straight.
Gonna have to go have a couple beer's now and see if I can get some sleep
Kevin