05-11-2019, 08:46 PM
My "Super" 71 chassis was based on a Code 221 chassis, modified to use a single speaker by me (changed to Code 121). It has the shield over the 1st AF tube.
It is my opinion that all model 71 sets had this shield. Further, it is also my opinion that the shield base on your set was removed at some point by someone. It could have corroded to the point that the shield was stuck over the base, and would not come off until shield and base were pried off from the bottom. If the corrosion was bad enough, it could have preserved the rivets in place. I think Steve Davis is absolutely correct in his analysis of this.
It is my opinion that all model 71 sets had this shield. Further, it is also my opinion that the shield base on your set was removed at some point by someone. It could have corroded to the point that the shield was stuck over the base, and would not come off until shield and base were pried off from the bottom. If the corrosion was bad enough, it could have preserved the rivets in place. I think Steve Davis is absolutely correct in his analysis of this.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
