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As others have said, you'll need to change the vibrator. For the capacitors, do a visual check at least. Make sure the radio is COVERED when you turn it on (after vibrator or capacitor replacement) so you won't get sprayed if the capacitors burst. May be good to get a capacitor tester.

IMHO if you want a good restoration of it you'll probably want to just replace all the capacitors. Values should be on the schematic, and just make sure you match the polarities. Then you won't have to worry about faulty capacitors for the next couple decades. Shouldn't be terribly difficult if you're proficient in soldering.

And also use capacitors of equal or greater rated voltages as shwn on the schematic.

Thank you, gentlemen and I have purchased the schematic of this radio so if for some reason it becomes too challenging I will send it to Bob as I have been in contact with him, and great guy. Everyone has given me plenty of advice to start working on the radio.