After all, it's much easier and more practical to simply replace it with a transistor copy.
Maybe, but wheres the fun in that!
Easy and practical, PHAW! Im really looking forward to getting into this radio. I love the sound of the 6 volt starter turning, the 216 ticking away like a fine tuned sewing machine, having to yell if someones in the truck! Every time I drive the truck I cant help but grin.
Its just a really cool feeling that after 54 years in service the original engine fires right up and purrs like a kitten.
Cant wait to hear the tunes from the radio! Thanks for taking such detailed pictures of the process, I actually feel inclined to pull it and start cluttering up the kitchen table with parts.
Good luck and keep it up! Jeff
