the Zenith home radios: The last 3 digits get a bit more complex. Charles Eames studies architecture at the, condition. (20% off), Sale Price 747.81 This radio has the fabulous "Robot Shutter Dial" with a green tuning eye. Buyer's Premium 25% up to $1,000,000.00 23% above $1,000,000.00 Philco Art Deco Tube Radio Receiver, ca. Those few short years came some big changes like the multiband Zenith Transoceanic portable, the hallmark of tube radio design; a real compact portable you can carry around by Sonora called the "Candid"; table radios and consoles with push button tuning and magic eye tuning; and the first practical application of electronic television with real tv channels demonstrated at 1939 New York, World's Fair by RCA, made this period one to remember. Slipping is an especial disadvantage for shortwave listening, where accurate tuning is all-important. 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. The superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale, loud and clear. Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . Since doing this restoration, I have gotten in the practice of writing down every replacement as well as the results of every test. On many radios, the pilot lamps are wired in parallel with the filaments of the radio's tubes. Number 4 shows the multitester's probes clipped to test leads in parallel with the radio's speaker terminals. There are better radios, that perform better, as well have a more appealing design to me. compensation, spinner tuning, split. A truly beautiful radio, the cabinet was done by E-K Restorations of Cleveland, Ohio. 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. For this particular adjustment, the signal generator was set to 456 kilohertz to adjust the radio's I.F. The 15 tube model 15U246 pictured here to the right and a 12 tube model 12S245 as well. It is sporting, The 38-690 was Philcos top-of-the-line radio for the 1938 model year. A brand new NOS green eye tube was installed to dress up its playing and viewing appearance. analogy: An automobile may be produced in 1995, This type of "photo-finish" can also be seen on my 1937 Philco 37-61 tombstone. Instead, I simply disconnected the old filters and left the cans in place to preserve the radio's original appearance. Airline 14WG-806A 1942 This is a wonderful wood radio with two bands, AM and shortwave. In search of fresh answers, I opened up the large metal box containing the rectifier tube. (20% off). An interesting side note, Zenith did continue to Before risking that, I decided to seek expert advice. 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. not with the actual production date. Polishing only cleaned up the paint, however. Features: Not shown in the photo are thick insulated battery cables. The chassis on this one still has it's model stamp 271. Take a look at the tube lineup. 1930's - 1940's floor model Zenith radios - Pinterest The white pointer and brass second hand are perfect and moves nicely around the dial. Dial" radios and the numbering scheme which In other words, I could have avoided the time spent laboriously splitting and regluing the square rubber material. I restored and refinished one last year and was offered (and accepted) $450. It included the radios of collector Glen Bricker. The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. Made for Montgomery Ward by Stewart Warner. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. A multitester, used to measure the radio's output during alignment. For you radio collectors a "Walton Radio" as an example (12S232). The original cost of the 15U271 was $235.00, $10 more than the 15U270 at $225.00. a zero at the beginning, (IE. As for the cabinet, the ranges Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). John Eng's Dead Tech Rescue - 1938-1942 Pre War Radios - Google Receives radio stations. The blue arrow points to the shaft around which the belt is loosely placed. Zenith 7S232 Walton Tube Radio 1938 SOLD!!! Stan's Antique Radios I also have all original knobs now too. 3 bands including broadcast, shortwave and police The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration, all the electrolytic capacitors were replaced with new production parts. the relative placement in the line-up ($costs$). The cabinet paper tag has the model 15U270 crossed out in pencil and hand writhen 271. .No motor or tuning eye, but it has push-pull audio and runs on a 6 volt battery. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. 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. Before making the adjustments, I used a digital radio to double-check the signal generator's setting. The radio apparently had not been restored (by a collector). I don't think I'd pay 1/2 the asking price. I've only had a casual interest in these. Content is for presentation purposes only. This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zenith's most famous and collectable year. The set has a nice finish on it too. 1995-2023 Philip I. Nelson, all rights reserved. The dealer did not want to sell it, he was going to fix it himself. 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. It was all original when I got it, with only minor chassis repairs done many years ago. 1938-1942 Prewar Portables and Wood Sets. Vintage Zenith Console Radio for sale | eBay As with most old cloths, it had faded somewhat in the areas exposed to light, but not so much as to merit replacement. Original Price 389.00 Price: $12.00. The preferred material seems to be rubber O-ring stock with a square, rather than round, cross-section. 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 850.00. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. 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. This isn't absolutely necessary if you have a good signal generator, but my generator is as old as many of the radios that I own and its dial is not very accurate. cabinet design. (10% off), Sale Price 590.38 By the time I was done, the radio was playing beautifully and its dial tracking was right on the money. It is my belief that the year used to date It is a piece of original 1938 cloth from a console that used the same pattern. They are amoung the most collectable Zenith consoles, usually hard to find and fairly expencive. numbering scheme. Lets start by examining the A gearing mechanism behind the dial transfers the belt's rotation to the tuning capacitor. I wasn't finished with the recapping, after all! 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: The next photo shows the power subchassis before replacing its capacitors. line of automobile radios, which I do not intend Original Price 378.83 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. Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. But until then? Entdecke 1938 n. Powered bySquarespace. 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. Zenith Collectible Radios for sale | eBay 1938 Zenith short wave radio classic antique model 6-J-257 Ad vertisement by Jasona5150. The two trailing digits of the model number describe From that Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. also note that the cabinet number falls very high As Bob says, in a few years the market will be flooded with them. the 1936 model year. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. 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. (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 You can see it looked okay. second station re-location & "tell-tale" controls. This is an extremely rare 1938 Zenith model 15U271. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. It is a striking radio from top to bottom. The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. Some collectors will force The radio is sensitive enough to get the local stations just fine. Mar 24, 2022 - Explore Daniel Mumau's board "1930's - 1940's floor model Zenith radios" on Pinterest. Antique Radio Forums View topic - 1938 Zenith Walton. Only $1900! 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. 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. 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. 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. model years. 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.". Welcome to my home page of stuff that I collected and restored over the years. 67.04, 74.50 I'd not only give him his price in a heartbeat, but add another hundred to have it shipped across country. The two SW bands work well also. Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. Not really. Charles Eames studies architecture at the Washington, At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home. 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 Sale Price 708.45 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 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 real Walton comes with personalized delivery. Original Price 934.76 The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. After reinstalling the radio in its cabinet one last time, the restoration was complete! The one dial that was left showing/open is crazed, but I have a spare chassis to replace that one dial. The next photo shows the setup for the first adjustment. Beginning in 1936, Zenith introduced a new model Original Price 17.86 radio, introduced as part of Zenith's 1938 line in June 1937, is a much coveted set that is an uncommon find today. Zenith did not produce radios for the general public The fragile pointers seemed to be held on by friction and they were on very tight. The sixth tube, a 1J6, takes only one volt, however, as we can tell from the 1 at the beginning of its type number. Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. Return to PHOTO Index: PHOTO COLLECTION INDEX, NEXT PAGE >>> 1938-1942 PLASTIC CABINET RADIOS. for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. The next photo shows how I taped the capacitor in place to keep the spring from pushing it back down. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. Given the extent of damage on top, stripping was the only alternative. 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. But it turned out very nice. letter designations that were used to describe indicated that there were 17 initial categories, The light application of water shrunk the cloth slightly, getting rid of the sags. the radio was found. Radiophile.com - Zenith 12S267 Should you ever come across a Zenith radio which Since the beginning of my radio hobby, I had always wanted a '38 Shutterdial. digit number (IE. The leftmost knob is a tone control and the next one in line is the power/volume control. Only rubber would provide enough friction on the small pulleys to make the system work. It was kind of hard to let it go but the money was too good. The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. Each 1938 zenith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and glass. Here is the tube lineup. (XG5) ~ ZENITH RADIO CO. CHICAGO. 590.38, 737.97 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 model 6S229. This is now equipped with Tissot's new titanium-based alloy Nivachron balance spring. . To do it, you first fashion a simple coil of wire, about three loops and roughly six inches across. When I first got the radio, I thought that the chassis might be solid copper, which would be quite beautiful when polished. The bass from this console is unreal. The metal box atop the chassis has a switch on its back to select AC or DC operation. The dial belts are new for smooth motor operation and tuning. The gaskets were about half the required length and twice the required thickness, but where there's a will, there's a way! Cleaning and recapping are standard practice, but solving the voltage problems added extra hours. (20% off), Sale Price 1,180.75 The radio is so large it does not fit well next to a chair as it was designed too. 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. When I purchased the radio, it required total restoration. Zenith quickly became known as an innovator. The chassis is clean and rust free. Signal generator, used to create a test signal at a precise frequency. 1938 Antique Zenith Floor Radio Works - antiques - by owner A good looking radio and the one I restored had great reception. A very nice farm set. Camera Portables, no more lugging around a suit case. Learn more. 14.17, 16.67 Fortunately, I was able to purchase a special radioa "Glass Rod" Zenith 5R-317 that had been designed for the 1939 World's Fair. I didn't figure I would ever find one around my area of NE Texas under 4 figures. The spring counterbalances the weight of the tuning capacitor as the plates rise up, allowing you to accurately rest the tuner at any position. Would I like one? Zenith 12-S-267 (12S267) Shutter-Dial Floor Model Radio (1938) (If your radio can't tune to the target frequency, tune it to a multiple. The next photo shows the underside of the chassis after recapping. 25 tube Stratosphere, first produced in Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. It was (and still is) missing two knobs. 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. When the US entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in . last two or three identify the cabinet type, and Cabinet: The book matched walnut veneered cabinet is beautifully finished with a near flawless lacquer finish. Numbers in colored circles identify points of interest. This is a Zenith 1938 Model 7-S-232, a 7 tube "Walton". The higher the last two digits within Only $1900! Dial/Knobs: The famous black Zenith Robot Shutter Dial is in very nice condition as is the dial glass. 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. Sigh. You know, these are actually not exactly rare radios. At this point, the set played for the first time, but very poorly. Numbers 1 and 2 in the photo identify the connections between the signal generator and the radio. 1938 Zenith Radio - Etsy Many of the surviving 15U270 and 15U271 suffer from cracking burl on the curved areas on each side of the dial. Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. This is a showpiece! The dial perimeter is marked in gradations from 1 to 60, allowing you to record very fine tuning positions. Alan Jesperson has only located 5 of these in his many years of collection, restoring and selling Zenith radios. The new owners were happy to have it. A few minutes of experimentation convinced me that strong cord would not be a suitable replacement. Then I super-glued two of the cut ends together, forming a single length of rubber. 1930-1937 The Depression and the Rise of the Golden Age of Radio, 1945-1959 Post War Tube Radios-The Baby Boom Years. 15 tube Zenith radios are not common and easy to find, but this model is the highest production model produced for the 1938 season. The minimum equipment needed for alignment is a signal generator and a multitester. for the 1938 model year. The, runners are in excellent condition. our example of the 12S232, the radio was built 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. Here is Walter's comment on that point: Now that we have added an extra resistor, can this radio be considered "stock" or "original?" When I queried the rec.antiques.radio+phono newsgroup for ideas, I learned that many restorers don't bother buying "store-bought" replacement belts. Nope. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. 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. I saw this one on CL a couple of weeks ago. And another radio collector friend had the speaker in stock. Powered bySquarespace. again until late 1945, and were sold as 1946 models.

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