Restoration of Philips B6X63A valve radio from 1956

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El Sid

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Last year I asked for some advice on restoring my bro-in-law's old Philps valve radio (How restorable is this? Philips B6X radio). After a hectic few weeks wrapping up a difficult feasibility study, I finally have some time so started on it.

Some before photos:
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Inside:
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60+ years of dust!
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Already better after an initial vacuum and brush:
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Electronic/mechanical chassis out:
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Close up:
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Under the bonnet: (not looking forward to replacing caps!)
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