[Jim Ryan 76]

Ron:
Sorry about the long delay in replying to your posts. A torn up knee, Real Estate issues and Work tasks got in the way. But I'm retired now, and spending more time on my Radios.

The only tube shield on the 39/44, but nothing on the 42 next to it. There is a mystery clip on the front of the chassis and another on the rear left that may have had a tube shield attachment at one time, but not now. The tube layout is an RCA Cunningham Radiotron 39/44, a National Union VT-36, an RCA M-R 39/44, a Philco 37, a Philco 39/44 (with shield), a Philco 42, and a missing tube (80, I believe).

There is a number stamped into the back of the chassis: 038753. I have not found a reference for this chassis number, so I don't know if that will provide any further information. I've posted a shot of the back of the chassis on flicker - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimryan62/4...879385307/ (though I believe you may have seen this one before). If there is a view you'd like, just let me know and I'll take it for you.