[Ron Ramirez]

Most American AC/DC sets have asbestos under the chassis, but usually not AC-only sets; although Greg (NostalgiaRadioTime) found asbestos under the chassis of his 59C (AC only).

This is the first time I've seen a sheet of asbestos under a large AC-only Philco. The 39 also has a black sheet on top of the asbestos; a bit thicker than regular paper but not much.

I will spray the asbestos with shellac or clear lacquer this morning before the cold front arrives. It did not appear to be falling apart.

I have two other Canadian Philco sets; a 39-3A1ACB and a 51T. The 39-3A1 has no asbestos, but it is no longer in its original cabinet as the original was broken in pieces upon arrival; it is now in a PT-30 (same in appearance) cabinet. I will have to take a look inside the 51T and see if it has the stuff.