[unclevinny86]

Thanks all for the feedback and info go far!  All good stuff!  I did get a sheet of mica fairly cheap on EBay, so going to see if I can make two new wafers from that. If not will go the plastic route if needed. I put original wafers back in for now and will cross that bridge when I get to the alignment which is still a ways out. Still waiting on my cap and wire order to arrive.

Enough with my questions, time for a progress report. I’ve checked most all resistors so far as well as coil continuity. Coils are all good so far and just a few resistors to replace. I’ve also tested all tubes and all are weak except for one which is a 7B6 which someone used at some point in place of the 7C6. Next steps are cleaning up some rust, clean the tube pins and replacing the electrolytics, wax caps, rubber wires and bad resistors. Not in any big hurry...just taking my time and enjoying the ride!

Another positive note, managed to get the super aerial loop apart without destroying the cardboard cylinder. Pretty neat little apparatus if you’ve never seen the inside of a nice one. Pictures attached for your enjoyment!

Cheers!

Vinny