1938 zenith radio

The chassis and round tube shields are painted with an attractive copper-colored hammertone finish. the cabinet and the relative placement in the cost 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. The following email snippet continues the tale: Fixing the voltage problem introduced a new glitch, however, as the following email explains. 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. Original Price 737.97 Read our Cookie Policy. The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. Numbers in colored circles identify points of interest. When the US entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in . not with the actual production date. 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. model years. The Zenith 6S254 (6-S-254) is a 6-tube console radio with broadcast band and two short wave bands. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. (That is, the dial pointer did not always point exactly to the station being tuned.) the 1936 model year. for the 1938 model year. It is my belief that the year used to date 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 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. However, this one also plays perfectly on a short lead wire as well. I'd not only give him his price in a heartbeat, but add another hundred to have it shipped across country. Camera Portables, no more lugging around a suit case. The two trailing digits of the model number describe After I replaced the lamp, the radio played, but not very well. 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 including broadcast, shortwave and police 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. Original Price 885.57 Zenith did not produce radios for the general public As you see from the pictures, the chassis has some rust spots. Here is Walter's comment on that point: Now that we have added an extra resistor, can this radio be considered "stock" or "original?" model line, or more simply the higher the retail Despite new filter capacitors, there was still too much background hum. (Thanks to Walt Heskes, an expert adviser on many of these projects, for pointing me in the right direction to solve this problem.). (20% off), Sale Price 350.10 (20% off). Pictures posted in this listing have been taken without flash. SKU Color Price Qty. 1,180.75, 1,475.94 Click to Enlarge. I. Polishing only cleaned up the paint, however. Instead, they get rubber stock of the right diameter, cut it to the right length, wind the length around the pulleys, then super-glue the cut ends together. It is sporting, The 38-690 was Philcos top-of-the-line radio for the 1938 model year. It rattles objects in the room when played loud. Although there was nothing unusually hard or time-consuming about the cosmetic work, the electronics took more time than I had expected. See what this one sold for + $150 shipping. This type of "photo-finish" can also be seen on my 1937 Philco 37-61 tombstone. The chassis was purchased separate, it was originally from a chairside. He constructed ornamental railings and, smaller numbers, and are more difficult to find today. On my radio, the little rubber drive belt was shot. Many of the surviving 15U270 and 15U271 suffer from cracking burl on the curved areas on each side of the dial. Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration. could easily determine the number of tubes, the The, runners are in excellent condition. Well, why not? The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. In hindsight, I'd call this restoration moderately difficult. 303.06, 378.83 The four original wood Z knobs are present. 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 Receives radio stations. The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. 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. Given the extent of damage on top, stripping was the only alternative. (10% off), Sale Price 14.17 It was kind of hard to let it go but the money was too good. 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Maybe I'll bite. $1,499.99 0 bids or Best Offer 1d 4h Local Pickup Radio, Zenith Deluxe Floor Wood Cabinet Console, Double-Wide, Scarce Vintage $845.00 or Best Offer 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. 1935 remained as the model 1000 throughout production). 944.60, 1,180.75 Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. Even after solving those gross problems via the power supply fix, the dial tracking was not very accurate. Used to be on occasion you would see one or two. Sigh. You know, these are actually not exactly rare radios. If the leading number is 1 (IE 5S128) the radio was built for the 1937 model year. The belt runs inside machined brass pulleys and is held at the right tension by a spring-loaded arm. Craig. Why would the B+ voltage be too high in the first place? I restored and refinished one last year and was offered (and accepted) $450. For most adjustments, you simply turn the screw while watching the tester's readout, aiming for maximum output. Cabinet: The book matched walnut veneered cabinet is beautifully finished with a near flawless lacquer finish. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. Digital receiver, used to double-check the signal generator's output frequency. tubes. Little force is needed to spin the large dial pointers and the tuning is quite precise. Great deal. The real Walton comes with personalized delivery. 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 This article will deal with the "Big Black to discuss in this article. The suffixes included: Zenith You will not be disappointed. letter designations were used to describe Zenith's cost of the radio. The next photo shows how I taped the capacitor in place to keep the spring from pushing it back down. It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. Why would a radio designer do this? Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. Historical artifact. 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. Light and speaker functioning. 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. You will also need the alignment instructions from the schematic, of course. Needless to say I would not take no for an answer and kept telling him "I wanted to purchase the radio". 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. 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. 1939 Zenith World's Fair Radio Recently, there was an estate sale in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Original Price 14.29 Since I operate the radio on AC, I shortened the cables and tucked them under the chassis. 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: . At this point, the set played for the first time, but very poorly. Acting on further advice from Walt Heskes, I added a bleeder resistor to bring the voltage down. All tube shields are in place as well. The two SW bands work well also. All that happened was everybody horded the things. Caution: A novice should never try to align a radio "by ear." Content is for presentation purposes only. Part of the top finish was completely gone. again until late 1945, and were sold as 1946 models. (reads thread) Heh, could you imagine what the Walton sets would cost if everyone found them desirable? The spring counterbalances the weight of the tuning capacitor as the plates rise up, allowing you to accurately rest the tuner at any position. 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. 1938 Antique Zenith Floor Radio, model number: 9S367, still works and receives many stations, case in good condition with no significant scratch, no crack. Return to PHOTO Index: PHOTO COLLECTION INDEX, NEXT PAGE >>> 1938-1942 PLASTIC CABINET RADIOS. A new AC power cord has been installed for safety. Electronics/Chassis/Cord: The Superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale. a "Walton Radio" as an example (12S232). 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. The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. It is sporting the fabulous "Motor Drive Robot Shutter Dial" and green tuning eye. During the restoration process these areas were repaired. It included the radios of collector Glen Bricker. Next is the tuning knob and the rightmost control is the bandswitch. The chassis has the 7S232 stamp just above the power cord. 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 850.00. Research Then tune the digital radio to the desired frequency and start fine-tuning the signal generator to the target frequency. The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration - all the electrolytic caps were replaced with new production parts. Toward the front was a big messy splotch of some hard substance, possibly dried glue or some kind of varnish. Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. 1938 Estimate $80 - $120 4 d 8 h 27 m 46 s $40 (1 bid) Your Maximum Bid: Secure $50 or 4 payments of $12.50 with Place Bid 27 bidders watching this item This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. that was introduced by Zenith came prior to 1936. letter after the model number itself, you have A gearing mechanism behind the dial transfers the belt's rotation to the tuning capacitor. From that On many radios, the pilot lamps are wired in parallel with the filaments of the radio's tubes. 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 radio has very nice reception with no hum. The superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale, loud and clear. 747.81, 934.76 In Twelve (count 'em!) A good looking radio and the one I restored had great reception. The white pointer and brass second hand are perfect and moves nicely around the dial. It was all original when I got it, with only minor chassis repairs done many years ago. the radio was built for the 1937 model year. Pleasant "waterfall" cabinet and tear-drop dial that was . 1938 Zenith model 6S229. 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. Again, the blue arrow points to the shaft and the belt is placed loosely around the pulley. Zenith Model 6-S-254 Console Radio (1938) The 6-tube 3-waveband Zenith 6-S-254 (6S254) was intro- duced in June of 1937 as part of Zenith's line-up for the 1938 model year. (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 The radio is sensitive enough to get the local stations just fine. Then I applied a bit of liquid spray starch. (15% off), Sale Price 15.18 And another radio collector friend had the speaker in stock. Would I like one? Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. a radio should track with the "model year" and 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. Zenith sold a ton of them when new. Zenith quickly became known as an innovator. Should you ever come across a Zenith radio which Original Price 1,279.15 When I first got the radio, I thought that the chassis might be solid copper, which would be quite beautiful when polished. The chassis would have But I ain't paying $2,000 for one. I saw this one on CL a couple of weeks ago. The bass from this console is unreal. A final alignment was in order, particularly since I had already changed the alignment earlier. Oh well, this is how we learn! This is a 1938 Zenith 12 tube model 12S265, Zeniths most famous and collectible year. Checking a generator's output in this way is another of Walt's handy tricks. Perhaps chemicals were spilled on it or someone made an aborted attempt to refinish it. last two or three identify the cabinet type, and This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zeniths most famous and collectable year. It needs restoring as you can see, but the veneer is perfect, speaker is great and most of the dials are great. If the letter designation is followed by a two It was (and still is) missing two knobs. You can feel the spring wind up if you move the tuner manually with the belt disconnected. It has a premium-grade, 12-tube, high-output chassis and with its 12-inch speaker is an incredible performer. This chassis, speaker and cabinet are a factory match. So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. It is a 1939 model 15S372. 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. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. This is an extremely rare 1938 Zenith model 15U271. The cabinet was stripped of its original finish, lightly sanded, re-stained, grain filled and then sprayed with Mohawk sealer and lacquer. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. By putting the lamps in series with the 1J6 tube, the designer used the lamps themselves to provide dropping resistance. In our example of the 12S232, the radio was built for the 1938 model year. I didn't figure I would ever find one around my area of NE Texas under 4 figures. 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. After stripping, I carefully buffed the top smooth with very fine #0000 steel wool. In hindsight, another alternative would have been to cut and reglue the new belt that I bought from AES. The grille cloth is NOT a reproduction. year. 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. The sixth tube, a 1J6, takes only one volt, however, as we can tell from the 1 at the beginning of its type number. Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. This three-band, nine-tube Art Deco radio is completely restored and retrofitted with Bluetooth. The 10S130 is a much better looking radio, IMO. .No motor or tuning eye, but it has push-pull audio and runs on a 6 volt battery. I purchased the empty cabinet from Alan Jesperson. 19.05, 23.81 Stratosphere. Antique radio. Listed below are the 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. 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. Made for Montgomery Ward by Stewart Warner. Charles Eames studies architecture at the, condition. Sale Price 708.45 Here is the tube lineup. Chr. The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish.

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