[Paul Philco322]

It will be a fine sounding set when done. I would remove the asbestos, save someone else the trouble later. You can spray it with a water mist and remove with a putty knife. Dispose at the the recycling ceter hazard day or the like. Wrap in a large bag when you get it out. With new caps it will serve no purpose and freaks many out.

I have removed a few of these as RCA seemed to use that stuff a lot. Try to get it in one piece.

My humble opinion.

Best of luck.

Paul