[Texasrocker]

Great job on the modification indeed!! Thanks for posting the pics also!! Since the small metal 6H6 tubes are still in great supply,(lower cost also) and those special-base 6H6 G tubes are rare and cost much more to boot,you just did yourself (and next owner if ever?)... a great favor by removing that excess metal on the tube-shield base!! I also appreciate "originality" and all, but lets face it. Your modification just saved another Philco to be enjoyed many,many yrs in the future with a more modern type metal 6H6 tube (JAN type metal tubes are still in great supply!)....or can be used with the orig tube if desired. You can bet the next tech that restores that chassis after were all long-gone, will also appreciate the work you have done when the tube needs replaced many yrs in the future!! Thats what I call "non-invasive" cosmetic-surgery!!! Great Job!!! Randal