Instead, a .5-mfd capacitor is connected in series between the two devices. .No motor or tuning eye, but it has push-pull audio and runs on a 6 volt battery. The spring counterbalances the weight of the tuning capacitor as the plates rise up, allowing you to accurately rest the tuner at any position. (10% off), Sale Price 19.05 Many of the It initially sold for $69.95 in the East, but in early August Zenith, along with other manufacturers, announced across the board price increases. included every vacuum tube in the tube count including: I purchased the empty cabinet from Alan Jesperson. After I reinstalled the cloth, the cosmetic restoration was complete! Demo of 1938 Zenith 9S232 'Waltons' Radio + Bluetooth Retrofit Retro Radio Restore 178 subscribers Subscribe 926 views 1 year ago Here is a demo of a fully restored 1938 Zenith 9S232. (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 All tube shields are in place as well. It is sporting, The 38-690 was Philcos top-of-the-line radio for the 1938 model year. The brand is often referred to as the watchmaker's watchmaker due to its storied history as a movement manufacturer for other blue-chip watch companies. This radio really set in motion Zenith's sales growth that took them from around the 10th largest radio manufacture to number two by 1942. left or leading side of the model number using The Zenith 6S254 (6-S-254) is a 6-tube console radio with broadcast band and two short wave bands. A multitester, used to measure the radio's output during alignment. This type of "photo-finish" can also be seen on my 1937 Philco 37-61 tombstone. Needless to say I would not take no for an answer and kept telling him "I wanted to purchase the radio". Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. The next step was to carefully split the rubber in half along its entire length. 1935 remained as the model 1000 throughout production). I offer an As Number 3 shows, the signal generator's hot lead is not connected directly to the radio. (20% off), Sale Price 747.81 Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. for the 1938 model year. (Thanks to Walt Heskes, an expert adviser on many of these projects, for pointing me in the right direction to solve this problem.). Many of the surviving 15U270 and 15U271 suffer from cracking burl on the curved areas on each side of the dial. This classic "black dial" Zenith tombstone is a real jewel. I've only had a casual interest in these. Not only were there problems with signal weakness, but at one point it gave out "birdy" squeals while tuning, a symptom often due to misalignment. ZENITH FERNFUNK LANDWIRTSCHAFT in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! They are amoung the most collectable Zenith consoles, usually hard to find and fairly expencive. . Cord replaced. ZENITH 12 TUBE SHUTTER DIAL: This completely restored Zenith radio was made in 1938 and features the classic Zenith shutter dial with motorized tuning control. Pictured here above is the most common of the 1938 15 tube radios made. Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 If I was going to have a radio collection, I need a Walton (and at least one catalin). Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. When I queried the rec.antiques.radio+phono newsgroup for ideas, I learned that many restorers don't bother buying "store-bought" replacement belts. You can feel the spring wind up if you move the tuner manually with the belt disconnected. Perhaps this spring-loaded gizmo would have been easy to disassemble and reassemble, or perhaps it would have exploded in a shower of tiny parts all over my workshop floor, never to be put right. the chassis type and the power requirements. When I got my hands on the new belt, however, I discovered a little problem. And this is one of the 5. Needless to say I got it put together and it looks great. This six-tuber was just restored electronically with all capacitors replaced and any other components such as tubes and resistors replaced if tested bad or weak. The show rather trite, boring. 1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios. (20% off), Sale Price 1,180.75 The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. The blue arrow points to the shaft around which the belt is loosely placed. Numbers in the photo identify various components: This radio requires eleven separate alignment adjustments. The starch gives the cloth more body, helping it resist sagging in the future. Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. Read our Cookie Policy. 1939 Zenith World's Fair Radio Recently, there was an estate sale in Cottage Grove, Oregon. On to the next challenge . Had I checked off each capacitor on the schematic and parts list as I worked, I would readily have seen that the job wasn't complete. 747.81, 934.76 Content is for presentation purposes only. The sixth tube, a 1J6, takes only one volt, however, as we can tell from the 1 at the beginning of its type number. again until late 1945, and were sold as 1946 models. If you look closely at the workbench photo, you'll see the thin red loop lying under the digital radio. And now that a lot of those folks are either heading to retirement homes or dying off, the market seems to be getting flooded. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. Fixing the cabinet was a straightforward job. As with most old cloths, it had faded somewhat in the areas exposed to light, but not so much as to merit replacement. If you see this ad, the radio is available. The If the leading number is 1 (IE 5S128) Camera Portables, no more lugging around a suit case. But JLC has plenty of icons to its name, from the Reverso to the Polaris, and to only look at those models is to miss a serious value proposition by way of the Master Ultra Thin. I have the 12 tube version pictured on another page. The dealer did not want to sell it, he was going to fix it himself. The next photo shows how the cabinet was masked with newspaper prior to applying the new finish. THE 1938 ZENITH 15U269 CONSOLE - DECO TO THE MAX By Kent Martin Of all radio manufacturers during the fabulous Art Deco design years of the 1930s and 1940s, one company that has always shone brightly is the Zenith Radio Corporation of Chicago. I did not think it was necessary for the chassis to be repainted. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. First; the big round "airplaine" dial type of chassis, power requirements, model year, I also have all original knobs now too. Again, the blue arrow points to the shaft and the belt is placed loosely around the pulley. Dial/Knobs: The famous black Zenith Robot Shutter Dial is in very nice condition as is the dial glass. The split-second pointer moves more rapidly than the main tuner, making one circuit of the entire dial when the main pointer moves about half an inch. that was introduced by Zenith came prior to 1936. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. The second segment of the model number revels $2,995.00 SOLD Quantity Add to Cart We spared no expense to restore this gorgeous 1938 Zenith 9S232 tombstone radio known as 'The Waltons' because it starred in the 1970s TV series of the same name. And another radio collector friend had the speaker in stock. Zenith 12S265 Console (1938) $3,300.00 SOLD Quantity Not Available We spent three months restoring this gorgeous 1938 Zenith 12S265 Art Deco console radio. What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. The dial belts are new for smooth motor operation and tuning. Zenith sold a ton of them when new. (For those who have noted that 2.9 + 2.9 + 1 equals more than 6.3, we should point out that there is also a small resistor in parallel with each lamp, to create exactly the right resistance.). Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. I'd not only give him his price in a heartbeat, but add another hundred to have it shipped across country. The dial pointers were not easy to remove. digit number (IE. It included the radios of collector Glen Bricker. model line, or more simply the higher the retail Dial" radios and the numbering scheme which (20% off), Sale Price 505.66 Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. You will not be disappointed. Those few short years came some big changes like the multiband Zenith Transoceanic portable, the hallmark of tube radio design; a real compact portable you can carry around by Sonora called the "Candid"; table radios and consoles with push button tuning and magic eye tuning; and the first practical application of electronic television with real tv channels demonstrated at 1939 New York, World's Fair by RCA, made this period one to remember. The most-sought-after model today was not the top of the line, though. tubes. The dial belt was replaced for smooth tuning. Polishing only cleaned up the paint, however. Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . As for the cabinet, the ranges Since the beginning of my radio hobby, I had always wanted a '38 Shutterdial. a zero at the beginning, (IE. This article will deal with the "Big Black Spain | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. This was a common practice since Zenith never printed 271 paper tags. Click to Enlarge. Testing further revealed that the tube voltages were very high, reading about 200 volts on plate pins that should have 125-135 volts. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. The brand says the new spring is more durable and resistant to magnetic fields. No lowball please. Nope. Fortunately, I was able to purchase a special radioa "Glass Rod" Zenith 5R-317 that had been designed for the 1939 World's Fair. So deluxe! Return to PHOTO Index: PHOTO COLLECTION INDEX, NEXT PAGE >>> 1938-1942 PLASTIC CABINET RADIOS. 590.38, 737.97 Many folks think the "Waltons" TV show made these radios desirable. a radio should track with the "model year" and The 10S130 is a much better looking radio, IMO. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. letter designations were used to describe Zenith's To conceal blemishes on the photo-finished sides and front, I wiped on a coat of Min-Wax walnut stain with a soft cloth, let the stain set for a minute or two, then buffed it off again with a clean cloth. The black contrasting stripes near the bottom had a few scuffs, which I restored with black paint and a small artist's brush. This radio has the fabulous "Robot Shutter Dial" with a green tuning eye. On most old radios, a strong string drives the tuning capacitor. (10% off), Sale Price 14.17 The one dial that was left showing/open is crazed, but I have a spare chassis to replace that one dial. Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). numbering scheme. The tuner on this radio is well engineered and quite interesting. table model built for 1938. Pleasant "waterfall" cabinet and tear-drop dial that was . This handsome set has earned a number of compliments from visitors. The following photo shows the radio after I completed its restoration. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. 350.10, 389.00 The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. Vintage Zenith Radio Knob 1930s Wood Lightning Bolt AntiqueMeUp (576) $34.99 Vintage Soviet tube network radio RECORD. 1938 Zenith "Walton" 9-s-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio 1938 Zenith "WALTON" 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio 1938 Zenith For Sale on 1stDibs At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home. On the other hand, the radio didn't perform to its original specifications until we added that part. Digital receiver, used to double-check the signal generator's output frequency. Only $1900! Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. Zenith quickly became known as an innovator. a "Walton Radio" as an example (12S232). 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. This radio has the fabulous Robot Shutter Dial with a green tuning eye. The controls are quite simple. second station re-location & "tell-tale" controls. Want to know more? Original Price 737.97 It has a premium-grade, 12-tube, high-output chassis and with its 12-inch speaker is an incredible performer. Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. A new AC power cord has been installed for safety. 505.66, 561.84 Chr. Instead, I simply disconnected the old filters and left the cans in place to preserve the radio's original appearance. You will also need the alignment instructions from the schematic, of course. Charles Eames studies architecture at the, condition. Charles Eames studies, excellent condition. Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. This is a 1938 Zenith 12 tube model 12S265, Zeniths most famous and collectible year. I restored and refinished one last year and was offered (and accepted) $450. Once everything was in place, trimming the belt and gluing it was pretty easy. The chassis would have 67.04, 74.50 Floor Radio Console 6T5 Tuning eye Zenith Chassis 12-S-267 1938The chassis was sold in 4 other cabinet models and all equally beautiful.This model was less p. In Antique gift. It is sporting the fabulous "Motor Drive Robot Shutter Dial" and green tuning eye. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. 1938 Zenith model 6S229. The audio was extremely weakbarely audible with the volume control turned all the way upuntil I replaced a burned-out dial lamp. The fragile pointers seemed to be held on by friction and they were on very tight. Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. If either lamp burns out, the power tube gets no filament current, and you get almost no amplification. Call me.. See contact page. The belt is made of layers of rubber-impregnated fabric, similar to the fan belt in your auto but much smaller. See what this one sold for + $150 shipping. In 1927, Zenith introduced the first radio with push-button tuning, and in 1940 it broadcast the first FM radio station in the Midwest. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. The metal box atop the chassis has a switch on its back to select AC or DC operation. I found this radio in a small antique shop in El Paso TX behind 2 china cabinets and a pool table. As you see from the pictures, the chassis has some rust spots. k42: ivory: $12.00: k42-divided: ivory: $12.00: k42b: black: $12.00: It seems as though there are two types of knobs used on these radios that look the same but have different dimensions for the hole. Some collectors will force 14.17, 16.67 Sad part about is, I offered them $150.00 over 2 months ago, the person on the phone said it was his sons radio and he would have to check with him about my offer, never heard back from them, Now I have lost interest in the radio! There was ample room to mount the new units underneath, so I did not attempt to conceal these inside the original capacitor cans on top of the chassis. Unless you know what you're doing, randomly tampering with these delicate adjustments will likely mess up your radio in a serious way, requiring an embarrassing trip to an expert repairman. See more ideas about antique radio, vintage radio, old radios. also note that the cabinet number falls very high Original Price 934.76 The leftmost knob is a tone control and the next one in line is the power/volume control. Second and equally important; Zenith The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. After those capacitors had been replaced, the radio's B+ voltage was lowered somewhat, but it still tested about 25-30% higher than indicated in the schematic. (15% off), Sale Price 23.81 A second, red, "split second" pointer is used for logging shortwave stations. Stripping made the top much lighter, so I sprayed on several coats of brown toning lacquer to match the dark brown of the cabinet body. This isn't absolutely necessary if you have a good signal generator, but my generator is as old as many of the radios that I own and its dial is not very accurate. Electronics/Chassis/Cord: The Superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. Restoring the electronics took a lot more time than touching up the cabinet. The light application of water shrunk the cloth slightly, getting rid of the sags. line of automobile radios, which I do not intend Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. This scheme holds true for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted civilian radio production to enter the war effort. Oh well, this is how we learn! Entdecke 1938 n. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. ballast, regulators, and cathode ray (magic eye) Pictures posted in this listing have been taken without flash. (reads thread) Heh, could you imagine what the Walton sets would cost if everyone found them desirable? . Should you ever come across a Zenith radio which Then I applied a bit of liquid spray starch. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. Tube complement: 6K7G RF, 6L7G mixer, 6J5G oscillator, 6K7G IF, 6H6G detector, 6J5G 1st audio, 6J5G 2nd audio, 6J5G phase inverter, (2) 6V6G push-pull audio output, 6T5 tuning eye, 5Y4G rectifier. Put the radio right next to your favorite chair, relax and enjoy! Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. The gaskets were about half the required length and twice the required thickness, but where there's a will, there's a way! The first digit(s) will be the number of tubes, My favorite tombstone radio is the 1937 era Silvertone model 4465 as shown here. 15.18, 17.86 I also had to replace the drive belt in the tuning mechanism. Radio must be picked up in Cleveland. Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration.
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