The cabinet was stripped of its original finish, lightly sanded, re-stained, grain filled and then sprayed with Mohawk sealer and lacquer. The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration - all the electrolytic caps were replaced with new production parts. The radio apparently had not been restored (by a collector). This is an extremely rare 1938 Zenith model 15U271. This 1938 Zenith chairside model 6S249 radio is completely electronically restored and plays great. 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: 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. Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion.   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. It is sporting, The 38-690 was Philcos top-of-the-line radio for the 1938 model year. Despite new filter capacitors, there was still too much background hum. 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 850.00. All tube shields are in place as well. First, I cut the gaskets in half, making the cuts on the diagonal. Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. the radio was built for the 1937 model year. The 6-J-230 is a typical 1930s superheterodyne receiver, using a power transformer and six tubes. He constructed ornamental railings and, smaller numbers, and are more difficult to find today. 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. (20% off), Sale Price 350.10 Original Price 934.76 line-up. Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. Electronics/Chassis/Cord: The Superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale. Connect the signal generator's leads to the ends of this loop and place it near the digital receiver. The radio features a 5-point tone control, bass. Vintage Zenith Console Radio for sale | eBay the 1936 model year. 15.18, 17.86 year. our example of the 12S232, the radio was built RIDER's PERPETUAL TROUBLESHOOTER'S Radio set service manuals - 1930 to 1954 Radiophile.com - Wood Radios It released the first portable radio in 1924, followed two years later by the first radio that operated entirely on household electricity. better understanding of the model numbering scheme. Sigh. You know, these are actually not exactly rare radios. (20% off), Sale Price 12.14 Vintage Radios The four original wood Z knobs are present. Camera Portables, no more lugging around a suit case. They made very few and did not want to go thru the trouble printing model tags. 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. 1938 Zenith Model 12S265 Restored Bluetooth Radio Art Deco and was 110 volt AC powered. This is a 1938 Zenith 12 tube model 12S265, Zeniths most famous and collectible year. Needless to say I got it put together and it looks great. . The finish is original and the grille cloth is a Zenith replacement. left or leading side of the model number using I didn't want to risk damaging the pointers during removal or getting them off safely but being unable to securely reattach them. Many of the 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 starch gives the cloth more body, helping it resist sagging in the future. Zenith 9S232 Walton's Radio - Retro Radio Restore 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. After I replaced the lamp, the radio played, but not very well. As Number 3 shows, the signal generator's hot lead is not connected directly to the radio. Some collectors will force Why would a radio designer do this? the type of cabinet, and ever where in the line-up The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish. Original Price 389.00 Zenith 7S232 Walton Tube Radio 1938 SOLD!!! Stan's Antique Radios Charles Eames studies architecture at the, condition. The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. Stratosphere. So in terms of performance, it is "original," possibly even working closer to the designer's specs than when it left the factory. Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. (20% off), Sale Price 505.66 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. It is sporting the fabulous "Motor Drive Robot Shutter Dial" and green tuning eye. I also had to replace the drive belt in the tuning mechanism. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. Description: This is a six-tube 3-waveband receiver from 1938, featuring Zenith's tear-drop shaped dial escutcheon. Radio must be picked up in Cleveland. The, runners are in excellent condition. 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 original cost of the 15U271 was $235.00, $10 more than the 15U270 at $225.00. a zero at the beginning, (IE. The 15 tube model 15U246 pictured here to the right and a 12 tube model 12S245 as well. Original Price 1,279.15 The controls are quite simple. Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. And now that a lot of those folks are either heading to retirement homes or dying off, the market seems to be getting flooded. (15% off), Sale Price 1,023.32 And another radio collector friend had the speaker in stock. Now they're showing up more and more and I expect that to only increase. The next photo shows how I taped the capacitor in place to keep the spring from pushing it back down. 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. Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. The radio's electronics were intact, but needed a complete overhaul. The suffixes included: Zenith So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. Original Price 74.50 Antique and Vintage Zenith Radios | Collectors Weekly Pictured here above is the most common of the 1938 15 tube radios made. I found this radio in a small antique shop in El Paso TX behind 2 china cabinets and a pool table. Demo of 1938 Zenith 9S232 'Waltons' Radio + Bluetooth Retrofit 50s. I'd not only give him his price in a heartbeat, but add another hundred to have it shipped across country. If you haven't replaced certain critical components, and nobody has messed things up in the past, the alignment will be fine in many cases. Put the radio right next to your favorite chair, relax and enjoy! a "Walton Radio" as an example (12S232). Note-taking may seem tedious when you're hurrying to get results, but it saves time in the long run. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. It was all original when I got it, with only minor chassis repairs done many years ago. Zenith Model 6-S-254 Console Radio (1938) - TubeRadioLand.com 12.14, 14.29 The grille cloth is a reproduction of the original pattern. 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 I don't think I'd pay 1/2 the asking price. The chassis has the 7S232 stamp just above the power cord. . The show rather trite, boring. It is a 20-tube all-wave, 1938 when he was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Antique radio. The belt is made of layers of rubber-impregnated fabric, similar to the fan belt in your auto but much smaller. (XG5) ~ ZENITH RADIO CO. CHICAGO. Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. But until then? 1938 Zenith - 6 For Sale on 1stDibs | 1938 zenith radio Even if it plays, it undoubtedly needs some repair before you put it into regular service. Called the "Commander" by many Zenith collectors. Vintage Radios (pg6.htm) - oldradioparts.com 1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios Entdecke 1938 n. civilian radio production to enter the war effort. It isa striking radio from top to bottom. The minimum equipment needed for alignment is a signal generator and a multitester. Airline 14WG-806A 1942 This is a wonderful wood radio with two bands, AM and shortwave. If either lamp burns out, the power tube gets no filament current, and you get almost no amplification. The knobs are the original wood Zenith knobs. When I got my hands on the new belt, however, I discovered a little problem. 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. 14.17, 16.67 You will not be disappointed. 1938 Zenith short wave radio classic antique model 6-J-257 Ad vertisement by Jasona5150. The preferred material seems to be rubber O-ring stock with a square, rather than round, cross-section. 1936 Zenith Radio, Marquis advertising metal sign, 2 Sizes, nostalgic vintage style home decor wall art, LGB PS The brand says the new spring is more durable and resistant to magnetic fields. letter designations were used to describe Zenith's With the addition of a bleeder resistorproperly positioned to avoid interferencethe radio performed quite well. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. 19.05, 23.81 indicated that there were 17 initial categories, The speaker has the correct part number for a 7-tube model. Content is for presentation purposes only. A new AC power cord has been installed for safety. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. The dial belt was replaced for smooth tuning. The next photo shows the power subchassis before replacing its capacitors. The chassis was purchased separate, it was originally from a chairside. Original Price 885.57 each represented by a single letter. The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. .No motor or tuning eye, but it has push-pull audio and runs on a 6 volt battery. But I ain't paying $2,000 for one. 25 tube Stratosphere, first produced in In hindsight, I'd call this restoration moderately difficult. again until late 1945, and were sold as 1946 models. This classic "black dial" Zenith tombstone is a real jewel. 944.60, 1,180.75 The difference is the center section that the chassis mounts in. ZENITH FERNFUNK LANDWIRTSCHAFT in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! This article will deal with the "Big Black This type of "photo-finish" can also be seen on my 1937 Philco 37-61 tombstone. I found one of those at a yard sale two weekends ago..$50. (10% off), Sale Price 590.38 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 15U270 & 15U271 are the only 1938 15 tube Zenith radios that utilize two speakers, a 12 woofer and a 6 tweeter. See what this one sold for + $150 shipping. Since doing this restoration, I have gotten in the practice of writing down every replacement as well as the results of every test. Nope. As it happens, Antique Electronic Supply sells an exact replacement belt for this particular model. The second segment of the model number revels Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. I did not think it was necessary for the chassis to be repainted. Original Price 1,475.94 Again, the blue arrow points to the shaft and the belt is placed loosely around the pulley. 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. The radio is so large it does not fit well next to a chair as it was designed too. I saw this one on CL a couple of weeks ago. Plays loud and clear as it should. I offer free shipping via Greyhound to the lower 48 states. Original Price 14.29 Each pilot lamp draws 2.9 volts. The dial pointers were not easy to remove. We moved the pool table and cabinets and placed it in my van. This chassis, speaker and cabinet are a factory match. A second, red, "split second" pointer is used for logging shortwave stations. 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 handsome set has earned a number of compliments from visitors. I've only had a casual interest in these. Slipping is an especial disadvantage for shortwave listening, where accurate tuning is all-important. The photo-finished portion of the cabinet was in decent shape, but the top was badly damaged, as you can see below. This was a common practice since Zenith never printed 271 paper tags. Oh well, this is how we learn! (reads thread) Heh, could you imagine what the Walton sets would cost if everyone found them desirable? On to the next challenge . and they work just as well as square ones. This radio has the fabulous "Robot Shutter Dial" with a green tuning eye. Since the beginning of my radio hobby, I had always wanted a '38 Shutterdial. Next is the tuning knob and the rightmost control is the bandswitch. (That is, the dial pointer did not always point exactly to the station being tuned.) The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. Sure. Antique Zenith Radios - Etsy tubes. Perhaps chemicals were spilled on it or someone made an aborted attempt to refinish it. For this particular adjustment, the signal generator was set to 456 kilohertz to adjust the radio's I.F. (20% off), Sale Price 1,180.75 This is typical for a 1930s radio. Chr. First; the big round "airplaine" dial Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. This is true; it is push-pull, but it is a push-pull audio stage that makes paralleled 6G6s look like an improvement, It is currently Mar Sat 04, 2023 11:02 am, Screen Shot 2022-12-15 at 3.56.15 PM.png [ 195.48 KiB | Viewed 1876 times ], Complete-View-Master-Waltons.jpg [ 637.7 KiB | Viewed 1821 times ], Before front.jpg [ 394.63 KiB | Viewed 1467 times ], https://stlouis.craigslist.org/atq/d/sp 99687.html, https://www.ebay.com/itm/234814319050?h R9jJru6hYQ, http://www.tuberadioland.com/silvertone4465_main.html. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. Digital receiver, used to double-check the signal generator's output frequency. 23.81, 29.76 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. The next photo shows the second pulley underneath the chassis. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. Radio chassis has been overhauled and is working good. SKU Color Price Qty. 3 bands including broadcast, shortwave and police The shutters open nicely. Philco Art Deco Tube Radio Receiver, ca. 1938 The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration, all the electrolytic capacitors were replaced with new production parts. Jasona5150. I too would like one but I won't spend 4 figures for one. The next photo shows this radio on my workbench with everything set up to align it. 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. Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. on. Only $1900! 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. 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. I didn't figure I would ever find one around my area of NE Texas under 4 figures. for the cabinet styles are as follows: In our example, the 12S232 would be a 12 tube What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. I offer an Polishing only cleaned up the paint, however. Beginning in 1936, Zenith introduced a new model In other words, I could have avoided the time spent laboriously splitting and regluing the square rubber material. This three-band, nine-tube Art Deco radio is completely restored and retrofitted with Bluetooth. Made for Montgomery Ward by Stewart Warner. 1938-1942 Prewar Portables and Wood Sets. When I first got the radio, I thought that the chassis might be solid copper, which would be quite beautiful when polished. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. The new owners were happy to have it. Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob - Renovated Radios LLC By putting the lamps in series with the 1J6 tube, the designer used the lamps themselves to provide dropping resistance. If I ever sell the radio, I'll replace the battery cables with new ones of the right length. 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. In the following rear view, look at the big box on the right side of the chassis. It has a premium-grade, 12-tube, high-output chassis and with its 12-inch speaker is an incredible performer. 1,023.32, 1,279.15 The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. The radio had been serviced in the past but most of the original parts were still in place. It's hard to find a unit in this shape and working condition. for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted tubes. Antique gift. I was offered a similar one for $2300 earlier this year and had to laugh. The leftmost knob is a tone control and the next one in line is the power/volume control. If the leading number is 1 (IE 5S128) 1938 Zenith Walton. Once everything was in place, trimming the belt and gluing it was pretty easy. Go for it. Number 2 shows the signal ("hot") lead of the generator connected to the grid lead of the 6D8 tube. 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 A Guide to Zenith Model Numbers - Old Radio Zone The higher the last two digits within The black contrasting stripes near the bottom had a few scuffs, which I restored with black paint and a small artist's brush. Zenith Walton 7-S-232 - Antique Radios Sale Price 708.45 The chassis and round tube shields are painted with an attractive copper-colored hammertone finish. The next photo shows how the cabinet was masked with newspaper prior to applying the new finish. Numbers in colored circles identify points of interest. The chassis on this one still has it's model stamp 271. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. Original Price 29.76 Also features 5-point tone control, Bass compensation, spinner tuning, split second station relocation. It had an original purchase price of $169.95 and boasts the following list of features:- Motorized tuning & foreign station re-locator 12-inch electrodynamic speaker with "acoustic adapter" Push-pull 6V6 output stage producing a room- 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. numbering scheme. Original Price 16.67 Craig. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. Great display and talking piece. Charles Eames studies, excellent condition. 15 Tube Radios Stan's Antique Radios 1938 n. Chr.(XG5) ~ ZENITH RADIO CO. CHICAGO. ZENITH FERNFUNK Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). After I reinstalled the cloth, the cosmetic restoration was complete! You will hear a loud hum in the radio when the generator is set just right. I purchased the empty cabinet from Alan Jesperson. included every vacuum tube in the tube count including: Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. 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 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. 1938 Zenith Radio - Etsy Check out our 1938 zenith radio selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. John Eng's Dead Tech Rescue - 1938-1942 Pre War Radios - Google Light and speaker functioning. The next photo shows the rubber just before I finished splitting it. The chassis would have 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. The light application of water shrunk the cloth slightly, getting rid of the sags. They are amoung the most collectable Zenith consoles, usually hard to find and fairly expencive. 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. Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 Price: $12.00. (intermediate frequency) coils. 6V027), this however If the letter designation is followed by a two Before risking that, I decided to seek expert advice. Original Price 23.81 1938 Zenith Radio - Etsy Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. Read our Cookie Policy. Zenith 12S267 1938 What a console! A string-driven system is cheap to manufacture and easy to service, but strings can break or slip. Not shown in the photo are thick insulated battery cables. One . This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zeniths most famous and collectable year. Here is the tube lineup. (20% off), Sale Price 67.04 Alignment is a routine restoration procedure, although I have often skipped it when the radio performed well after recapping. The belt runs inside machined brass pulleys and is held at the right tension by a spring-loaded arm.
Spring Pillow Covers 16x16, Eastview Middle School Student Dies, Pfizer Salary Negotiation, Articles OTHER