Thank you. I do plan on having the cabinet repaired and refinished.
I started on the PU by checking the resistance of all the transformers and filter chokes.
All appear to be OK, except for the replacement HV transformer. The HV secondary is open.
Out it goes. I wasn't happy with the way it was crammed in there anyway.
I also removed the added 2.5 volt filament transformer.
You can see the scars where openings were enlarged for the TRK transformer.
I'll be replacing them with two Triad filament and a neon sign transformer.
I'd been tipped off that an RCA radio from the 30s might have a suitable shell.
That trigger a memory that I had parted out a rough 1930 Radiola 80 years ago.
I went hunting in the garage and sure enough I still had the power chassis.
Bingo! The largest box is exactly the right size!
The three new transformers should fit nicely inside and I can restore the wiring to the original configuration.
It will also hide the cuts made in the chassis.
I need to bake out the contents and strip the brown paint.
A few taps and it will drop into place.
While I wait for new transformers to arrive, I can start on restuffing this box capacitor.
