[Hallicrafters] SX-28A Restoration Question

[Mark K3MSB]

Hi Gang --

Working on my SX-28A and have found that most of the tube sockets have
rust on the metal securing them to the chassis (fortunately NOT the
ones in the RF compartment!).

http://www.qsl.net/k3msb/temp/SX28A2.JPG

Since several of them have ground lugs between the metal and the
chassis, I'm wondering if I should drill out the rivits and replace
the sockets (I have a junker SX-28A available...).

I'm wondering if I'm making more trouble for myself than it's worth by
replacing the sockets.   I've even half convinced myself that by
removing the sockets, I'll have more room to do the cap replacements. 
Dunno.   The radio does work now, but I'm worried about intermittants
in the future.   I could also just run a ground wire from each
effected socket lug to a new ground too.

Comments?

Thanks

Mark K3MSB