[Warren]

Yes, repairing an old tube radio is much different than plugging a few peripherials into a motherboard. You should have some interest in electronics to repair the radio. You will need a schematic and be able to take some high voltage measurements to see what is working and what is not. If you need to realign the tuner a signal generator will be needed also. I am doing my first but I have had an interest in electronics having rebuilt power supplies, etc. But if your interested the people here are BIG help. I think getting the schematic info would be first on your list and replacing capacitors.
Does it work at all? The more experienced people here can help you with any questions from there. Good Luck.