Under AC operation, the filament output from the power supply is 6.3 volts, fine for the six-volt tubes but too much for the 1J6. compensation, spinner tuning, split. Zenith 12-S-267 (12S267) Shutter-Dial Console Radio (1938), The magnificent 12-tube Zenith 12-S-267 (12S267) console, Motorized tuning & foreign station re-locator, 12-inch electrodynamic speaker with "acoustic, Push-pull 6V6 output stage producing a room-, Robot (shutter) dial with tear-drop shaped, 5-point tone control (voice/normal/Hi-Fi/Bass/, Frequency coverage is 540 to 1752, 1740 to 5930 & 5490, the tone control offers a Hi-Fi setting, this is not, When I purchased this radio in early spring of 2006 it had. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Looks really good. Polishing only cleaned up the paint, however. produce civilian hearing-aids throughout the war that was introduced by Zenith came prior to 1936. This is an extremely rare 1938 Zenith model 15U271. Charles Eames studies architecture at the, condition. The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. Antique Vintage 1938 Zenith Tombstone Radio Model 5S228 $83.03 11 bids $72.58 shipping 5d 14h classic ZENITH Trans-Oceanic Royal 3000-1 SHORTWAVE Radio World-Band RECEIVER $24.95 0 bids $28.02 shipping 4d 22h or Best Offer *AS-IS* Vintage Zenith Royal 300 Transistor Radio Black USA *No Power* $15.00 0 bids $12.45 shipping 6d 17h The white pointer and brass second hand are perfect and moves nicely around the dial. THE RADIO WORKS. 6V27), the radio was built for (15% off), Sale Price 15.18 A second, red, "split second" pointer is used for logging shortwave stations. During the restoration process these areas were repaired. The minimum equipment needed for alignment is a signal generator and a multitester. After his military service, Miller returned to Hillsboro, Oregon, and worked for Meltebeke's Furniture repairing TV's and appliances. For this particular adjustment, the signal generator was set to 456 kilohertz to adjust the radio's I.F. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. Sale Price 708.45 Go for it. Each 1938 zenith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using, Prices for a 1938 zenith can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes at 1stDibs, they begin at, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Featured Collection: 2023 Designer Survey Trends, Association of International Photography Dealers, International Fine Print Dealers Association, Loggers WPA Depression Era Modern Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism, 1970s Brutalist Welded Steel Sculpture George Kafka Chicago Modernist Artist. Number 1 shows the ground terminal of the generator connected to the ground terminal on the radio's antenna strip. Call me.. See contact page. 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. The photo-finished portion of the cabinet was in decent shape, but the top was badly damaged, as you can see below. (1928-2014) Miller learned about radios and electronics during his service in the US Navy from 1945 to 1949. 708.45, 885.57 Stratosphere. In a small subchassis inside the box were several small components, including a handful of paper capacitors. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. (15% off), Sale Price 23.81 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. It initially sold for $69.95 in the East, but in early August Zenith, along with other manufacturers, announced across the board price increases. Toning lacquer was sprayed on the wood trim, very lightly, to keep with the original appearance. Fixing the cabinet was a straightforward job. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. Here is Walter's comment on that point: Now that we have added an extra resistor, can this radio be considered "stock" or "original?" The next photo shows the underside of the chassis after recapping. Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish. not with the actual production date. 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. Pleasant "waterfall" cabinet and tear-drop dial that was . year. At this point, the set played for the first time, but very poorly. Numbers in the photo identify various components: This radio requires eleven separate alignment adjustments. The next photo shows this radio on my workbench with everything set up to align it. After stripping, I carefully buffed the top smooth with very fine #0000 steel wool. (Thanks to Walt Heskes, an expert adviser on many of these projects, for pointing me in the right direction to solve this problem.). Needless to say I got it put together and it looks great. You can feel the spring wind up if you move the tuner manually with the belt disconnected. Alan Jesperson has only located 5 of these in his many years of collection, restoring and selling Zenith radios. Original Price 1,279.15 Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. three digit number the radio was built in later The chassis would have The starch gives the cloth more body, helping it resist sagging in the future. It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. Take a look at the tube lineup. The most-sought-after model today was not the top of the line, though. The radio features a 5-point tone control, bass. our example of the 12S232, the radio was built The original cost of the 15U271 was $235.00, $10 more than the 15U270 at $225.00. SKU Color Price Qty. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Signal generator, used to create a test signal at a precise frequency. The 1000 Z Stratosphere was designed to introduce the big Black Dial and other features that showed up on the 1936 and 37 Zenith Black Dial line. 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. This is an extremely rare 1938 Zenith model 15U271. It released the first portable radio in 1924, followed two years later by the first radio that operated entirely on household electricity. (10% off), Sale Price 19.05 Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. AFAIC, Waltons are one of the uglier cabinet designs Zenith came up with, right up there with the 12S371. Return to PHOTO Index: PHOTO COLLECTION INDEX, NEXT PAGE >>> 1938-1942 PLASTIC CABINET RADIOS. Checking a generator's output in this way is another of Walt's handy tricks. 1935 remained as the model 1000 throughout production). Before risking that, I decided to seek expert advice. Again, the blue arrow points to the shaft and the belt is placed loosely around the pulley. Providing accurate tuning via the main tuner obviates the need for a separate bandspread tuner, as found in "boatanchor" shortwave sets such as my Hallicrafters SX-42. The two SW bands work well also. The next photo shows the setup for the first adjustment. 303.06, 378.83 Research numbering scheme. Why would the B+ voltage be too high in the first place? 1938 Zenith model 6S229. digit number (IE. All the paper foil capacitors were replaced as well. In 1938 Zenith released several models of 12-tube table radios with what Zenith referred to as their "Robot Dial." The Zenith robot dial was equipped with a tuning eye tube that indicated signal strength of a station and in several models the dials were motorized. The following photo shows the radio after I completed its restoration. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Original Price 29.76 15 tube Zenith radios are not common and easy to find, but this model is the highest production model produced for the 1938 season. You will not be disappointed. for the 1938 model year. The next phase involved "recapping" the set, or replacing all paper capacitors and the filter capacitors in the power supply. The next photo shows the power subchassis before replacing its capacitors. This radio can be powered from household AC current or a 6-volt DC battery. When I purchased the radio, it required total restoration. After phoning a number of local stores, I was unable to locate square O-ring stock, so I bought the next-best thing: two rubber plumbing gaskets. 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. The suffixes included: Zenith Sure. Page 1 of 2 [ 22 posts ] Go to page 1, 2 Next Previous topic | Next topic Page 1 of 2 [ 22 posts ] Moderator: Lou deGonzague Go to page 1, 2 Next Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum All times are UTC Who is online Search for: I too would like one but I won't spend 4 figures for one. If the letter designation is followed by a Nope. 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. The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. The new owners were happy to have it. Before making the adjustments, I used a digital radio to double-check the signal generator's setting. The chassis and round tube shields are painted with an attractive copper-colored hammertone finish. No spring is visible from the outside, so I assume it's concealed inside the large metal dial case. I didn't want to risk damaging the pointers during removal or getting them off safely but being unable to securely reattach them. (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.). The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration, all the electrolytic capacitors were replaced with new production parts. Also features 5-point tone control, Bass compensation, spinner tuning, split second station relocation. 1938-1942 Prewar Portables and Wood Sets. Zenith sold a ton of them when new. This is a showpiece! It was kind of hard to let it go but the money was too good. In 1927, Zenith introduced the first radio with push-button tuning, and in 1940 it broadcast the first FM radio station in the Midwest. Entdecke 1938 n. Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. This needed the usual, recapping, replace bad wiring, a couple of tubes, one knob was missing, new dial face and the cabinet refinished as it was trashed. The gaskets were about half the required length and twice the required thickness, but where there's a will, there's a way! (intermediate frequency) coils. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. You will also need the alignment instructions from the schematic, of course. If you look closely at the workbench photo, you'll see the thin red loop lying under the digital radio. In the process, however, I learned more about this type of radio and added a few new items to my bag of repairman's tricks. In this case, however, the radio's performance was quite poor, as mentioned earlier. To do it, you first fashion a simple coil of wire, about three loops and roughly six inches across. We moved the pool table and cabinets and placed it in my van. When all the color work was done, I sprayed on two final coats of clear lacquer, lightly buffing the last coat with #0000 steel wool to achieve a satin finish that doesn't look "too new.". 1995-2023 Philip I. Nelson, all rights reserved. the type of cabinet, and ever where in the line-up Then tune the digital radio to the desired frequency and start fine-tuning the signal generator to the target frequency. A new AC power cord has been installed for safety. It was all original when I got it, with only minor chassis repairs done many years ago. The cabinet paper tag has the model 15U270 crossed out in pencil and hand writhen 271. Beginning in 1936, Zenith introduced a new model 505.66, 561.84 The brand says the new spring is more durable and resistant to magnetic fields. Original Price 378.83 1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios. . 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. The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. After I replaced the lamp, the radio played, but not very well. I purchased this radio from the daughter of the original owner. On my radio, the little rubber drive belt was shot. See more ideas about antique radio, vintage radio, old radios. It looks like someone sprayed something over the original finish (on the E-pay radio). table model built for 1938. Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. 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. Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. 6V027), this however The black contrasting stripes near the bottom had a few scuffs, which I restored with black paint and a small artist's brush. 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. Each pilot lamp draws 2.9 volts. A truly beautiful radio, the cabinet was done by E-K Restorations of Cleveland, Ohio. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. To attach the new belt, I needed to stretch it around the pulleys, trim one end to exactly the right length, then glue the ends together to make it back into a circle. AntiquesShopVintage (274) $140.00 FREE shipping Vintage Chrome Knob 1" Chevron V Logo Sun Burst Rat Rod Car Radio Dial Guitar Amp Boomerang Starburst Retro Camper Van Motorhome type of chassis, power requirements, model year, There are better radios, that perform better, as well have a more appealing design to me. Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. When the US entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, production of new radios stopped from 1942-1945 as manufacturers helped support the war effort. My wife and son drove the 70 miles in fog so thick you couldn't see the front of your vehicle to be the first ones at the estate sale and got it. The chassis is clean and rust free. An interesting side note, Zenith did continue to $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. This article will deal with the "Big Black Content is for presentation purposes only. On to the next challenge . also note that the cabinet number falls very high and they work just as well as square ones. 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Content is for presentation purposes only. (20% off), Sale Price 67.04 The finish is original and the grille cloth is a Zenith replacement. I saw this one on CL a couple of weeks ago. What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. The audio was also harsh and extremely loud, so loud that the radio played at medium volume with the volume control turned all the way down. The first digit(s) will be the number of tubes, It is a 20-tube all-wave, 1938 when he was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. 14.17, 16.67 I also had to replace the drive belt in the tuning mechanism. One . The 15 tube model 15U246 pictured here to the right and a 12 tube model 12S245 as well. 1939 Zenith World's Fair Radio Recently, there was an estate sale in Cottage Grove, Oregon. 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. Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. the radio was built for the 1937 model year. 1938 Zenith Model 12S265 Restored Bluetooth Radio Art Deco About the Item This is a 1938 Zenith 12 tube model 12S265, Zenith's most famous and collectible year. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Second and equally important; Zenith on. The 6-tube 3-waveband Zenith 6-S-254 (6S254) was introduced in June of 1937 as part of, Zeniths robot dial, received a make-over from its inaugural 1938 model year. . Other tombstones in my collection include the 1937 Philco 37-61, 1934 GE S-22X, and 1938 Stewart-Warner 91-531. I'd not only give him his price in a heartbeat, but add another hundred to have it shipped across country. model years. 3 bands including broadcast, shortwave and police Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. Should you ever come across a Zenith radio which the chassis type and the power requirements. In hindsight, another alternative would have been to cut and reglue the new belt that I bought from AES. This scheme holds true for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted civilian radio production to enter the war effort. Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. Charles Eames studies, excellent condition. last two or three identify the cabinet type, and The radio is so large it does not fit well next to a chair as it was designed too. Alignment is a routine restoration procedure, although I have often skipped it when the radio performed well after recapping. The number of tubes will be between 4 and 16 (the If either lamp burns out, the power tube gets no filament current, and you get almost no amplification. 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. I purchased the empty cabinet from Alan Jesperson. After reinstalling the radio in its cabinet one last time, the restoration was complete! Slipping is an especial disadvantage for shortwave listening, where accurate tuning is all-important. and was 110 volt AC powered. Five of the six tubes are 6-volt units, suitable for a radio designed to run on 6-volt DC power. to discuss in this article. My favorite tombstone radio is the 1937 era Silvertone model 4465 as shown here. With the addition of a bleeder resistorproperly positioned to avoid interferencethe radio performed quite well. Then I super-glued two of the cut ends together, forming a single length of rubber. Toward the front was a big messy splotch of some hard substance, possibly dried glue or some kind of varnish. Fortunately, I was able to purchase a special radioa "Glass Rod" Zenith 5R-317 that had been designed for the 1939 World's Fair. tubes. Antique gift. a radio should track with the "model year" and Not really. The four original wood Z knobs are present. 944.60, 1,180.75 For you radio collectors This radio does have all the matching number stamps on the chassis, and paper tag on the bottom of the cabinet. 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. The collector would Although there was nothing unusually hard or time-consuming about the cosmetic work, the electronics took more time than I had expected. Original Price 23.81 1,023.32, 1,279.15 He constructed ornamental railings and, smaller numbers, and are more difficult to find today. To my delight, the belt worked perfectly! Caution: A novice should never try to align a radio "by ear." This classic "black dial" Zenith tombstone is a real jewel. Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. As for the cabinet, the ranges After finishing this repair, I received some additional email from newsgroup members, indicating that round-section O are easier to find Ours is a Zenith model 6S-239, from 1938. It is, part of the 1938 Zenith lineup that featured many other radios that used the unique Robot dial, as part of Zeniths 1938 line in June 1937, is a much-coveted set that is rare and hard to find today, 1938 line only. All that happened was everybody horded the things. Do not use the add to cart feature. cost of the radio. cabinet design. I offer an a zero at the beginning, (IE. Given the model number, a repairman (reads thread) Heh, could you imagine what the Walton sets would cost if everyone found them desirable? If you are looking for a cabinet and chassis, number match this radio has it. Since I operate the radio on AC, I shortened the cables and tucked them under the chassis. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. As Bob says, in a few years the market will be flooded with them. If the prices come down due to market saturation? It isa striking radio from top to bottom. The real Walton comes with personalized delivery. Other small pulleys often act as guides for the string. Powered bySquarespace. Welcome to my home page of stuff that I collected and restored over the years. The next step was to carefully split the rubber in half along its entire length. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. On this set, five of the six tube filaments are wired in parallel with the pilots, but the 1J6 power amplifier tube is wired in series with them. But it turned out very nice. Great display and talking piece. for the cabinet styles are as follows: In our example, the 12S232 would be a 12 tube 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 front and sides of the cabinet appears to be covered with finely grained veneer, but the "veneer" is actually a photographic decal of a wood pattern. Not shown in the photo are thick insulated battery cables. is not correct and may lead to confusion later A good looking radio and the one I restored had great reception. the cabinet and the relative placement in the cost It's hard to find a unit in this shape and working condition. I offer free shipping via Greyhound to the lower 48 states. The watch is priced at $2,025 due in large part to the fact that the watch is powered by an automatic chronograph Valjoux A05.231 movement. 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 850.00. 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. It is a 1939 model 15S372. An outside antenna is necessary on old tube radios or a long wire. Putting on the new belt would require disassembling the geared tuning mechanism, starting with the dial pointer and dial, and working back to where the belt would be placed on the shaft. Number 2 shows the signal ("hot") lead of the generator connected to the grid lead of the 6D8 tube. Well, one showed up a year ago about 70 miles south of me. The audio was extremely weakbarely audible with the volume control turned all the way upuntil I replaced a burned-out dial lamp. Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. letter designations were used to describe Zenith's Restoring the electronics took a lot more time than touching up the cabinet. It rattles objects in the room when played loud. the radio was found. The blue arrow points to the shaft around which the belt is loosely placed. Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. As you see from the pictures, the chassis has some rust spots. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. The cabinet was stripped of its original finish, lightly sanded, re-stained, grain filled and then sprayed with Mohawk sealer and lacquer. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year.
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