[dnitram]

Agree with all. Please measure them out of circuit and according to schematic. I've seen a few cases where the paint has just disappeared from components after decades, or just popped off like "domino" capacitors. It can get you crazy unless you know it can happen.

I've seen what you're talking about before, but these dogbones look like they had just been installed, no kidding! However, the set hasn't been touched in 70 years as far as I can tell. The two color thing blows my mind! Boy I'd sure prefer to go by the B.E.D. method than to have to look at the schematic every time. Wonder if Picasso just forgot to finish painting them! LOL!!