Great tip on reforming electrolytics, Bill. Thanks.
I've observed that, for the do-it-yourself builder/repairer/restorer type guy, electrical and/or electronics are often the final frontier. Something about electrons being invisible, as opposed to motors and chassis and suspension, etc. It's interesting to see how many diverse specialty areas and skills a private non-professional car restorer will take on, learn and master as part of the restoration process . . . except radios
A radio seems to scream, "You can't touch me! I dare you!"
And yet, with a little background knowledge, a schematic and layout diagram, and a parts supplier, it can become just one more specialty that can be conquered by the home builder/restorer.
If all else fails, there are lots of radio repair shops in every town, and specialty vintage car radio repairers around, too.
Anyway, hope it works out for you, Bud. I see some of these new radio/mp3 players are very shallow (no disc or tape drives to take up space in the chassis); perhaps one of those will work for you, too.
Regards,
Randy
ps Here's a pic of my car's Phillips; if not original, then darn close to it. All I've ever heard from it so far is a light thump from the speakers (original, too) when I turn it on. But I'm determined to make this beauty hum