I had the same issue with my '60 235. I wasn't able to locate another OEM pickup tube either. I used the head from a V8 style pickup and sliver soldered a sleeve on it to fit the original tube.

There were no problems other than getting the original tube clean enough to take the solder.
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Soldered Tube 2

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