Yay, it works.  I suspect the previous owner had a lot of problems with it.  The AC switch is defunct, it squealed like a stuck pig at about 1/3 volume because of the glass 6F6.  Both RF amp and IF amp tubes were very weak.  And way out of alignment.  Could use a new volume pot too.

One of the filter caps had its top removed previously.  I wonder if someone tried to 'refill' it?

Fishing day tomorrow.  Will investigate the cabinet 'project' next week.