A little more info:
The tuning gear above the variable capacitor was completely locked up. Took a lot of effort to pry that loose.
What kind of oil did they use back then that got hard and froze up over time?
After some lubrication it spins freely now and the tuning is smooth.
The power cord it came with was literally falling apart lol. The plastic was flaking off and near the radio the cord was down to bare wire.
Someone in the history of this radio pulled apart the power transformer. Both screws were missing and the top was hanging off with the 5Y4 dangling about.
This worried me thinking that the transformer may be dead. Oddly after putting it back together it was fine but the 5Y4 had a blown filament so someone must have thought the transformer was bad not realizing it was the tube sitting right on top?
The fine tune control is missing the rubber thingy behind it. I read elsewhere that putting a plastic round washer behind it with some glue will fix that.
the whole cone-centric tuning thing is rather odd but for 1937/38 it must have been neat
When all is done I will post a video of it working in its cabinet for your viewing pleasure
