I've only had a casual interest in these. Sad part about is, I offered them $150.00 over 2 months ago, the person on the phone said it was his sons radio and he would have to check with him about my offer, never heard back from them, Now I have lost interest in the radio! Zenith 12S267, 1938 Approximately 43-1/4 inches / 110 cm tall. Each pilot lamp draws 2.9 volts. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. the relative placement in the line-up ($costs$). Fixing the cabinet was a straightforward job. Pictured here above is the most common of the 1938 15 tube radios made. The cabinet was stripped of its original finish, lightly sanded, re-stained, grain filled and then sprayed with Mohawk sealer and lacquer. Many of the could easily determine the number of tubes, the The radio has very nice reception with no hum. 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 knobs are the original wood Zenith knobs. AFAIC, Waltons are one of the uglier cabinet designs Zenith came up with, right up there with the 12S371. I restored and refinished one last year and was offered (and accepted) $450. Beginning in 1936, Zenith introduced a new model Even if it plays, it undoubtedly needs some repair before you put it into regular service. The next photo shows how the cabinet was masked with newspaper prior to applying the new finish. 1936 Zenith Radio, Marquis advertising metal sign, 2 Sizes, nostalgic vintage style home decor wall art, LGB PS Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. cost of the radio. So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. model line, or more simply the higher the retail In 1927, Zenith introduced the first radio with push-button tuning, and in 1940 it broadcast the first FM radio station in the Midwest. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. I found one of those at a yard sale two weekends ago..$50. 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. Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. This is typical for a 1930s radio. The most-sought-after model today was not the top of the line, though. is not correct and may lead to confusion later (Thanks to Walt Heskes, an expert adviser on many of these projects, for pointing me in the right direction to solve this problem.). Content is for presentation purposes only. I. For you radio collectors You will not be disappointed. If either lamp burns out, the power tube gets no filament current, and you get almost no amplification. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. The rest of the cabinet was in good shape, with only a few small scratches here and there. 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. Nope. This three-band, nine-tube Art Deco radio is completely restored and retrofitted with Bluetooth. (20% off), Sale Price 747.81 This classic "black dial" Zenith tombstone is a real jewel. 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. The following photo shows the radio after I completed its restoration. The dealer did not want to sell it, he was going to fix it himself. The next photo shows how I taped the capacitor in place to keep the spring from pushing it back down. 1935 remained as the model 1000 throughout production). The paper serial number tag on the bottom of the cabinet is there as well. a "Walton Radio" as an example (12S232). Instead, a .5-mfd capacitor is connected in series between the two devices. indicated that there were 17 initial categories, It was painted 3 different colors black, red and brown. Original Price 14.29 He joined a fledging Beaverton electronics company, Tektronix, in 1951 as its 351st employee. This type of "photo-finish" can also be seen on my 1937 Philco 37-61 tombstone. It's hard to find a unit in this shape and working condition. I also had to replace the drive belt in the tuning mechanism. 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. Zenith - Old Radio Zone model years. It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. 1960's Goodbye Vacuum Tubes and the End of "Made in USA". 350.10, 389.00 (10% off), Sale Price 19.05 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. And another radio collector friend had the speaker in stock. The cabinet paper tag has the model 15U270 crossed out in pencil and hand writhen 271. 1938 ZENITH 15-U-269 ART DECO SHUTTER DIAL TUBE RADIO Excellent PICK UP ANAHEIM $1,740.00 Local Pickup Was: $2,900.00 Magnificent Art Deco 1940 Zenith 12S471 "Aztec" Console, Restored & Works Well! Only rubber would provide enough friction on the small pulleys to make the system work. All tube shields are in place as well. 1938 Zenith Radio - Etsy Check out our 1938 zenith radio selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 cabinet design. The black contrasting stripes near the bottom had a few scuffs, which I restored with black paint and a small artist's brush. Needless to say I would not take no for an answer and kept telling him "I wanted to purchase the radio". Why would a radio designer do this? This is not a put together Walton with mix and matched parts. for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 Learn more. compensation, spinner tuning, split. During the restoration process these areas were repaired. As with most old cloths, it had faded somewhat in the areas exposed to light, but not so much as to merit replacement. This chassis, speaker and cabinet are a factory match. on. 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. On the other hand, the radio didn't perform to its original specifications until we added that part. Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. (If your radio can't tune to the target frequency, tune it to a multiple. The dial belts are new for smooth motor operation and tuning. Other small pulleys often act as guides for the string. 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. Historical artifact. Cabinet: The book matched walnut veneered cabinet is beautifully finished with a near flawless lacquer finish. Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. 1938 n. Chr.(XG5) ~ ZENITH RADIO CO. CHICAGO. ZENITH FERNFUNK In our example of the 12S232, the radio was built for the 1938 model year. Each 1938 zenith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and glass. Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. And now that a lot of those folks are either heading to retirement homes or dying off, the market seems to be getting flooded. Needless to say I got it put together and it looks great. 1938 Antique Zenith Floor Radio, model number: 9S367, still works and receives many stations, case in good condition with no significant scratch, no crack. our example of the 12S232, the radio was built 15 Tube Radios Stan's Antique Radios Twelve (count 'em!) Original Price 23.81 This is a 1938 Zenith 12 tube model 12S265, Zeniths most famous and collectible year. The controls are quite simple. So in terms of performance, it is "original," possibly even working closer to the designer's specs than when it left the factory. 25 tube Stratosphere, first produced in The tuner on this radio is well engineered and quite interesting. The next photo shows the setup for the first adjustment. Numbers 1 and 2 in the photo identify the connections between the signal generator and the radio. Original Price 16.67 First, I cut the gaskets in half, making the cuts on the diagonal. Little force is needed to spin the large dial pointers and the tuning is quite precise. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. The first digit(s) will be the number of tubes, The chassis has the 7S232 stamp just above the power cord. 1935 Zenith 1000 Z Stratosphere radio | Collectors Weekly When I queried the rec.antiques.radio+phono newsgroup for ideas, I learned that many restorers don't bother buying "store-bought" replacement belts. 67.04, 74.50 table model built for 1938. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. Philco Art Deco Tube Radio Receiver, ca. 1938 not with the actual production date. Light and speaker functioning. Maybe I'll bite. 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. 19.05, 23.81 After I had a good color match, I sprayed one coat of clear lacquer on the top, then removed the masking and the grille cloth to expose the whole cabinet. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. Acting on further advice from Walt Heskes, I added a bleeder resistor to bring the voltage down. Review Of Tissot Telemeter 1938 - hodinkee.com 1938-1942 Prewar Portables and Wood Sets. After I replaced the lamp, the radio played, but not very well. Original Price 934.76 Incidentally, here is a case in which careful notes might have led me to these "hidden" capacitors sooner. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Here is Walter's comment on that point: Now that we have added an extra resistor, can this radio be considered "stock" or "original?" Sale Price 708.45 Original Price 1,475.94 Once everything was in place, trimming the belt and gluing it was pretty easy. Great display and talking piece. Not really. The first steps were standard: cleaning dust and grime from the chassis, spraying contact cleaner (DeOxit) inside all of the controls, cleaning and lubricating the tuning capacitor, removing and cleaning the dial glass, and cleaning the dial itself. better understanding of the model numbering scheme. Antique radio. Not really necessary for alignment, but I power all of my radios on the workbench through the variac, which in turn is powered through an isolation transformer for safety. 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. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. Note-taking may seem tedious when you're hurrying to get results, but it saves time in the long run. It is a striking radio from top to bottom. Beautiful tri-color black 6-inch lighted dial which Zenith made famous and still a favorite of most collectors. Zenith 7S232 Walton Tube Radio 1938 SOLD!!! Stan's Antique Radios Alan Jesperson has only located 5 of these in his many years of collection, restoring and selling Zenith radios. The white pointer and brass second hand are perfect and moves nicely around the dial. Second and equally important; Zenith The next photo shows the second pulley underneath the chassis. 1,180.75, 1,475.94 The radio's electronics were intact, but needed a complete overhaul. The Walton radios, (so named because of the fame this series received when one was used in the TV series, "The Waltons") are among the most popular among serious Zenith collectors. a radio should track with the "model year" and their range, the higher the position in that years Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. Number 4 shows the multitester's probes clipped to test leads in parallel with the radio's speaker terminals. In search of fresh answers, I opened up the large metal box containing the rectifier tube. (20% off). three digit number the radio was built in later Zenith sold a ton of them when new. A second, red, "split second" pointer is used for logging shortwave stations. This is a showpiece! The dial perimeter is marked in gradations from 1 to 60, allowing you to record very fine tuning positions. Alignment is a routine restoration procedure, although I have often skipped it when the radio performed well after recapping. In this case, however, the radio's performance was quite poor, as mentioned earlier. digit number (IE. 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. Not shown in the photo are thick insulated battery cables. Antique Radio Forums View topic - 1938 Zenith Walton. Only $1900! When I got my hands on the new belt, however, I discovered a little problem. The gaskets were about half the required length and twice the required thickness, but where there's a will, there's a way! 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. It looks like someone sprayed something over the original finish (on the E-pay radio). The audio was extremely weakbarely audible with the volume control turned all the way upuntil I replaced a burned-out dial lamp. The light application of water shrunk the cloth slightly, getting rid of the sags. A new AC power cord has been installed for safety. Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). This is now equipped with Tissot's new titanium-based alloy Nivachron balance spring. I used a very soft brush to brush out accumulated dust, then sprayed the cloth lightly with clear water and placed it face down on a sheet of cardboard to dry. Zenith 6-S-229 (1938) - FOR SALE! - item 1650541 - Radio Attic Autotransformer (variac), used to supply a precise voltage to the radio. Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration. 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 1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios (15% off), Sale Price 23.81 This allows you to precisely measure the final output on the multitester. The For instance, my radio doesn't tune to 456 kilohertz, but it does tune to 912, double the target frequency.) A large Antique Radio Collection featuring Old Radios From Zenith, Zenith Stratosphere, Atwater Kent, Philco and RCA antique radio collection, old radio consoles, wooden radios, cathedral radios, tombstone and floor model radios The chassis and round tube shields are painted with an attractive copper-colored hammertone finish. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. It initially sold for $69.95 in the East, but in early August Zenith, along with other manufacturers, announced across the board price increases. The new owners were happy to have it. The spring counterbalances the weight of the tuning capacitor as the plates rise up, allowing you to accurately rest the tuner at any position. After reinstalling the radio in its cabinet one last time, the restoration was complete! Zenith also used this cabinet for models 6-S-229 and 7-D-229 in 1938 and 6-S-330 and 5-X-230 in 1939. 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. for the 1938 model year. Dial/Knobs: The famous black Zenith Robot Shutter Dial is in very nice condition as is the dial glass. The 6-J-230 is a typical 1930s superheterodyne receiver, using a power transformer and six tubes. 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. Original Price 378.83 The large black dial is in very nice shape. Why would the B+ voltage be too high in the first place? Well, why not? The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. The next step was to carefully split the rubber in half along its entire length. Then I applied a bit of liquid spray starch. The difference is the center section that the chassis mounts in. 944.60, 1,180.75 Other radios in the same style and therefore also called "Waltons" are the 9-tube 9-S-232, the top of the . They made very few and did not want to go thru the trouble printing model tags. Zenith Walton 7-S-232 - Antique Radios letter after the model number itself, you have Great deal. to discuss in this article. . produce civilian hearing-aids throughout the war Part of the top finish was completely gone. For this particular adjustment, the signal generator was set to 456 kilohertz to adjust the radio's I.F. Zenith 12S265 Console (1938) - Retro Radio Restore Made for Montgomery Ward by Stewart Warner. (20% off), Sale Price 1,180.75 Click to Enlarge. In a small subchassis inside the box were several small components, including a handful of paper capacitors. SKU Color Price Qty. Zenith 6-S-249 (1938) - SOLD! - item number 1730013 - Radio Attic As Number 3 shows, the signal generator's hot lead is not connected directly to the radio. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. second station re-location & "tell-tale" controls. Craig. Then I super-glued two of the cut ends together, forming a single length of rubber. However, this one also plays perfectly on a short lead wire as well. (20% off), Sale Price 944.60 Camera Portables, no more lugging around a suit case. This scheme allows the radio to work if a lamp burns out. Since doing this restoration, I have gotten in the practice of writing down every replacement as well as the results of every test. the Zenith home radios: The last 3 digits get a bit more complex. 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. 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. Zenith 12-S-267 (12S267) Shutter-Dial Floor Model Radio (1938) The next photo shows this radio on my workbench with everything set up to align it. I don't think I'd pay 1/2 the asking price. Do not use the add to cart feature. This radio uses a rubber drive belt instead of a string. Zenith 12S266 Restoration - Jayce's Vintage Radios It is currently Mar Sat 04, 2023 11:02 am, http://allentown.craigslist.org/clt/4574348722.html, http://www.ebay.com/itm/371078070791?ss 1423.l2649. Called the "Commander" by many Zenith collectors. This is a Zenith 1938 Model 7-S-232, a 7 tube "Walton". obtained an export model. 590.38, 737.97 . The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. I didn't figure I would ever find one around my area of NE Texas under 4 figures. Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL Year 1937/1938 Category Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner Radiomuseum.org ID 68140 alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab Picture Schematics Zenith Radio Corp.; 9-S-232 'Waltons' Ch= 5905 (1) Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document. 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. A gearing mechanism behind the dial transfers the belt's rotation to the tuning capacitor. Should you ever come across a Zenith radio which 1938 Zenith - 6 For Sale on 1stDibs | 1938 zenith radio For most adjustments, you simply turn the screw while watching the tester's readout, aiming for maximum output. 1939 Zenith World's Fair Radio Recently, there was an estate sale in Cottage Grove, Oregon. 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. left or leading side of the model number using To do it, you first fashion a simple coil of wire, about three loops and roughly six inches across.
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