If I were going for originality I'd just open the plug, jumper the contacts, and install a fuse under the deck. It would look stock but be inherently more safe. I stopped worrying years ago that the Johnson police, Collins cops, Hallicrafters or Heathkit Rangers would show up some night for a random snap inspection.
As far as line bypass caps Rodger, I don't recall seeing any in this rig and have no plans to add any. It's not something I'll be using very often, but do want to be able to fire it up now and then for a demo.
I've got one of those old slate and knife switch fuse panels here that I picked up somewhere.
I've thought of using that box for my lights and shack power by switching nice noisy "clunk" relays (out of sight) with the slate panel. It'd add to the ambiance of the Tesla/Frankenstein look I'm going for.
Rumor has it that Fred mined the copper for these panels and built them by hand in his spare time.
I picked up a few panels maybe 8 years back with the same intention. A simple cleaning with Windex and a hose made them look new. Unfortunately I had to leave several behind during the final phase of the move due to space & weight issues. Still have 3-4 of them, though. Someday, when the Dream Station gets built.......mhmmm....