[Ron Ramirez]

More photos, and more oddities...

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It reads "gnd lug under padder".

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And a note next to a ground lug - "ground lug".

Now let's take a closer look at some of the original paper capacitors.

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Notice how many of the Philco part numbers on paper caps are written on them rather than having been printed on?

All of this makes me wonder if this could possibly be another prototype, or early factory sample?

Regardless, the radio was obviously used, as the original electrolytics were removed several years ago and two tubular electrolytics (taped together under the chassis) were installed by some long-ago repairman. And the job was done sloppily. I will find two bolt-in electrolytic cans, restuff them, and hook them up correctly.