Admiral Roundie Something explodes

[DaveWM]

I recommend you leave it be, after you get the set recapped and all seems to be working, if nothing on the CRT, then check the anode for HV, and the other pins for correct voltages. If still nothing then you have little to lose by messing with it. I would start with the heating of the pins and some solder on the end of the pins (it should wick in). the more you mess with the base the more likely something will break, pretty much the way it is with all 60 year old parts.