Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. Inside the box are power-supply components, including the rectifier tube and (for battery operation) a vibrator. Original Price 378.83 What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. Alignment is a routine restoration procedure, although I have often skipped it when the radio performed well after recapping. Then I applied a bit of liquid spray starch. Even after solving those gross problems via the power supply fix, the dial tracking was not very accurate. 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. Antique and Vintage Zenith Radios | Collectors Weekly To do it, you first fashion a simple coil of wire, about three loops and roughly six inches across. 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. Here is the tube lineup. It was all original when I got it, with only minor chassis repairs done many years ago. The bass from this console is unreal. (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 If either lamp burns out, the power tube gets no filament current, and you get almost no amplification. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. $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. 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 next photo shows the second pulley underneath the chassis. They made very few and did not want to go thru the trouble printing model tags. Original Price 885.57 I restored and refinished one last year and was offered (and accepted) $450. The chassis has the 7S232 stamp just above the power cord. I didn't want to risk damaging the pointers during removal or getting them off safely but being unable to securely reattach them. But I ain't paying $2,000 for one. our example of the 12S232, the radio was built The dial perimeter is marked in gradations from 1 to 60, allowing you to record very fine tuning positions. (20% off), Sale Price 944.60 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 speaker has the correct part number for a 7-tube model. Charles Eames studies architecture at the Washington, At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home. the radio was found. letter designations that were used to describe Demo of 1938 Zenith 9S232 'Waltons' Radio + Bluetooth Retrofit Many of the surviving 15U270 and 15U271 suffer from cracking burl on the curved areas on each side of the dial. Acting on further advice from Walt Heskes, I added a bleeder resistor to bring the voltage down. A second, red, "split second" pointer is used for logging shortwave stations. Take a look at the tube lineup. The 15U270 & 15U271 are the only 1938 15 tube Zenith radios that utilize two speakers, a 12 woofer and a 6 tweeter. Sigh. You know, these are actually not exactly rare radios. Antique Radio Forums View topic - 1938 Zenith Walton. Only $1900! 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. In the following rear view, look at the big box on the right side of the chassis. It was (and still is) missing two knobs. The photo-finished portion of the cabinet was in decent shape, but the top was badly damaged, as you can see below. for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted 1930's - 1940's floor model Zenith radios - Pinterest This was a common practice since Zenith never printed 271 paper tags. Numbers in colored circles identify points of interest. Antique radio. Zenith Collectible Radios for sale | eBay As for the cabinet, the ranges View topic - 1938 Zenith 6S254 radio for $175? - Antique Radios (20% off), Sale Price 505.66 The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. 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. . 12 in this case, 11 on the chassis plus an "eye" tube. The difference is the center section that the chassis mounts in. Sale Price 708.45 Radio must be picked up in Cleveland. 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. The Zenith 6S254 (6-S-254) is a 6-tube console radio with broadcast band and two short wave bands. Substituting larger filters reduced the hum to an acceptable level. Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. 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. The next photo shows the setup for the first adjustment. 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 light application of water shrunk the cloth slightly, getting rid of the sags. The two trailing digits of the model number describe Ours is a Zenith model 6S-239, from 1938. RIDER's PERPETUAL TROUBLESHOOTER'S Radio set service manuals - 1930 to 1954 Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 The radio is so large it does not fit well next to a chair as it was designed too. 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. Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. Historical artifact. Go for it. If I ever sell the radio, I'll replace the battery cables with new ones of the right length. Zenith 7S232 Walton Tube Radio 1938 SOLD!!! Stan's Antique Radios 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. So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. The next photo shows the rubber just before I finished splitting it. model years. Original Price 74.50 Zenith 12S267 1938 What a console! Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration. 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Many of the Only rubber would provide enough friction on the small pulleys to make the system work. It has a premium-grade, 12-tube, high-output chassis and with its 12-inch speaker is an incredible performer. Now they're showing up more and more and I expect that to only increase. 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. Although there was nothing unusually hard or time-consuming about the cosmetic work, the electronics took more time than I had expected. 23.81, 29.76 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. Philco Art Deco Tube Radio Receiver, ca. 1938 The radio is sensitive enough to get the local stations just fine. 1930-1937 The Depression and the Rise of the Golden Age of Radio, 1945-1959 Post War Tube Radios-The Baby Boom Years. Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. 590.38, 737.97 The cabinet paper tag has the model 15U270 crossed out in pencil and hand writhen 271. You will also need the alignment instructions from the schematic, of course. Digital receiver, used to double-check the signal generator's output frequency. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. It included the radios of collector Glen Bricker. I was offered a similar one for $2300 earlier this year and had to laugh. During the restoration process these areas were repaired. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The next step was to carefully split the rubber in half along its entire length. This is an extremely rare 1938 Zenith model 15U271. In hindsight, I'd call this restoration moderately difficult. Numbers in the photo identify various components: This radio requires eleven separate alignment adjustments. Radiophile.com - Zenith 12S267 Features: The original grille cloth was still in good condition. 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. It was kind of hard to let it go but the money was too good. The next photo shows how the cabinet was masked with newspaper prior to applying the new finish. The following email snippet continues the tale: Fixing the voltage problem introduced a new glitch, however, as the following email explains. As you see from the pictures, the chassis has some rust spots. I also had to replace the drive belt in the tuning mechanism. to discuss in this article. The collector would What's It Worth: Zenith Radios - Electronic Products Oh well, this is how we learn! (20% off). Put the radio right next to your favorite chair, relax and enjoy! Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. First; the big round "airplaine" dial 1938 Antique Zenith Floor Radio Works - antiques - by owner I found one of those at a yard sale two weekends ago..$50. For instance, my radio doesn't tune to 456 kilohertz, but it does tune to 912, double the target frequency.) This is my 1938 Zenith 12S266 Shutterdial console radio. As with most old cloths, it had faded somewhat in the areas exposed to light, but not so much as to merit replacement. Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. Once everything was in place, trimming the belt and gluing it was pretty easy. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. In hindsight, another alternative would have been to cut and reglue the new belt that I bought from AES. Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. It's hard to find a unit in this shape and working condition. The dial pointers were not easy to remove. 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. Made for Montgomery Ward by Stewart Warner. 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. Even if it plays, it undoubtedly needs some repair before you put it into regular service. Zenith sold a ton of them when new. Research You will not be disappointed. My favorite tombstone radio is the 1937 era Silvertone model 4465 as shown here. The minimum equipment needed for alignment is a signal generator and a multitester. 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. This chassis, speaker and cabinet are a factory match. It looks like someone sprayed something over the original finish (on the E-pay radio). The shutters open nicely. This is typical for a 1930s radio. (10% off), Sale Price 14.17 One of the most, the life and spirit of the Jazz Age, which emerged after the First World War and found its zenith in, Out of an outstanding collection of period art deco radios is this 1938 Zenith 6S238 Wooden Chair, 1938 Zenith WALTON 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition, 1938 Zenith Walton 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition, 1938 Zenith Model 6-D-219 table top Tube Radio Bluetooth cosmetically and electronically restored, This is a 1938 Zenith 9 tube model 9S244, Zeniths most famous and collectible year. Despite new filter capacitors, there was still too much background hum. 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. The chassis is clean and rust free. In This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. All tube shields are in place as well. Signal generator, used to create a test signal at a precise frequency. Radio Knobs - Etsy Powered bySquarespace. As Bob says, in a few years the market will be flooded with them. 350.10, 389.00 The radio's electronics were intact, but needed a complete overhaul. The belt runs inside machined brass pulleys and is held at the right tension by a spring-loaded arm. 747.81, 934.76 The rest of the cabinet was in good shape, with only a few small scratches here and there. ZenithAmerica's most copied radio again a year ahead. ballast, regulators, and cathode ray (magic eye) Vintage Zenith Radio Knob 1930s Wood Lightning Bolt AntiqueMeUp (576) $34.99 Vintage Soviet tube network radio RECORD. Jasona5150. is not correct and may lead to confusion later Looks really good. Number 1 shows the ground terminal of the generator connected to the ground terminal on the radio's antenna strip. I'd not only give him his price in a heartbeat, but add another hundred to have it shipped across country. Another great 15 tube Zenith radio pictured above. Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. ZENITH FERNFUNK LANDWIRTSCHAFT in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! The chassis was purchased separate, it was originally from a chairside. The number of tubes will be between 4 and 16 (the Restoring the electronics took a lot more time than touching up the cabinet. (If your radio can't tune to the target frequency, tune it to a multiple. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. 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. Call me.. See contact page. If you feel uneasy about modifying an old radio, you can always leave a note inside the cabinet indicating exactly what was done, so that any future owner who doesn't like the modification can undo it. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish. 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. It isa striking radio from top to bottom. I wasn't finished with the recapping, after all! The The following photo shows the radio after I completed its restoration. . I. Polishing only cleaned up the paint, however. 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