Camera Portables, no more lugging around a suit case. This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zenith's most famous and collectable year. 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 next photo shows how the cabinet was masked with newspaper prior to applying the new finish. 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. Original Price 378.83 Despite new filter capacitors, there was still too much background hum. The blue arrow points to the shaft around which the belt is loosely placed. The dealer did not want to sell it, he was going to fix it himself. The belt runs inside machined brass pulleys and is held at the right tension by a spring-loaded arm. It sold new for $169.95 (list price). This classic "black dial" Zenith tombstone is a real jewel. Zenith 12S267, 1938 Approximately 43-1/4 inches / 110 cm tall. Original Price 29.76 Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. Nope. year. Many of the surviving 15U270 and 15U271 suffer from cracking burl on the curved areas on each side of the dial. (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 An interesting side note, Zenith did continue to 1936 Zenith Radio, Marquis advertising metal sign, 2 Sizes, nostalgic vintage style home decor wall art, LGB PS The tuner on this radio is well engineered and quite interesting. Original Price 1,475.94 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. 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(XG5) ~ ZENITH RADIO CO. CHICAGO. The preferred material seems to be rubber O-ring stock with a square, rather than round, cross-section. (That is, the dial pointer did not always point exactly to the station being tuned.) This is typical for a 1930s radio. The set has a nice finish on it too. The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. The suffixes included: Zenith (Thanks to Walt Heskes, an expert adviser on many of these projects, for pointing me in the right direction to solve this problem.). I found one of those at a yard sale two weekends ago..$50. Each 1938 zenith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and glass. Fortunately, I was able to purchase a special radioa "Glass Rod" Zenith 5R-317 that had been designed for the 1939 World's Fair. Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. In the following rear view, look at the big box on the right side of the chassis. Well, one showed up a year ago about 70 miles south of me. I didn't figure I would ever find one around my area of NE Texas under 4 figures. A final alignment was in order, particularly since I had already changed the alignment earlier. The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. 944.60, 1,180.75 Autotransformer (variac), used to supply a precise voltage to the radio. 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. I wasn't finished with the recapping, after all! Features: and was 110 volt AC powered. line-up. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. If you are looking for a cabinet and chassis, number match this radio has it. What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. As Bob says, in a few years the market will be flooded with them. Number 4 shows the multitester's probes clipped to test leads in parallel with the radio's speaker terminals. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. If you see this ad, the radio is available. (reads thread) Heh, could you imagine what the Walton sets would cost if everyone found them desirable? letter after the model number itself, you have The black contrasting stripes near the bottom had a few scuffs, which I restored with black paint and a small artist's brush. Inside the box are power-supply components, including the rectifier tube and (for battery operation) a vibrator. This is a 1938 Zenith 12 tube model 12S265, Zeniths most famous and collectible year. My favorite tombstone radio is the 1937 era Silvertone model 4465 as shown here. Five of the six tubes are 6-volt units, suitable for a radio designed to run on 6-volt DC power. Called the "Commander" by many Zenith collectors. Incidentally, here is a case in which careful notes might have led me to these "hidden" capacitors sooner. Zenith sold a ton of them when new. Original Price 1,279.15 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 Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. Each pilot lamp draws 2.9 volts. Buyer's Premium 25% up to $1,000,000.00 23% above $1,000,000.00 Philco Art Deco Tube Radio Receiver, ca. 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. 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. It is my belief that the year used to date $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 It isa striking radio from top to bottom. three digit number the radio was built in later (20% off), Sale Price 1,180.75 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. left or leading side of the model number using 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. 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. 1,023.32, 1,279.15 This three-band, nine-tube Art Deco radio is completely restored and retrofitted with Bluetooth. Numbers in the photo identify various components: This radio requires eleven separate alignment adjustments. The next photo shows this radio on my workbench with everything set up to align it. Before making the adjustments, I used a digital radio to double-check the signal generator's setting. Part of the top finish was completely gone. The following photo shows the radio after I completed its restoration. Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. Digital receiver, used to double-check the signal generator's output frequency. (1928-2014) Miller learned about radios and electronics during his service in the US Navy from 1945 to 1949. I have the 12 tube version pictured on another page. An outside antenna is necessary on old tube radios or a long wire. The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish. Also features 5-point tone control, Bass compensation, spinner tuning, split second station relocation. The collector would The radio features a 5-point tone control, bass. the type of cabinet, and ever where in the line-up Needless to say I would not take no for an answer and kept telling him "I wanted to purchase the radio". The underside of the chassis is plated with copper, however, perhaps to allow good ground connections for electronic components. On most old radios, a strong string drives the tuning capacitor. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. 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. After finishing this repair, I received some additional email from newsgroup members, indicating that round-section O are easier to find 6V027), this however ballast, regulators, and cathode ray (magic eye) Then tune the digital radio to the desired frequency and start fine-tuning the signal generator to the target frequency. So deluxe! Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. The grille cloth is NOT a reproduction. Before risking that, I decided to seek expert advice. Original Price 16.67 Ours is a Zenith model 6S-239, from 1938. Given the model number, a repairman The cabinet paper tag has the model 15U270 crossed out in pencil and hand writhen 271. 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. This 1938 Zenith chairside model 6S249 radio is completely electronically restored and plays great. 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. (For those who have noted that 2.9 + 2.9 + 1 equals more than 6.3, we should point out that there is also a small resistor in parallel with each lamp, to create exactly the right resistance.). 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. This is not a put together Walton with mix and matched parts. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. 15.18, 17.86 The 10S130 is a much better looking radio, IMO. last two or three identify the cabinet type, and The metal box atop the chassis has a switch on its back to select AC or DC operation. Perhaps chemicals were spilled on it or someone made an aborted attempt to refinish it. So I will wait. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. The radio's electronics were intact, but needed a complete overhaul. Many folks think the "Waltons" TV show made these radios desirable. Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. Connect the signal generator's leads to the ends of this loop and place it near the digital receiver. but will for ever more be referred to by "its" model It is a striking radio from top to bottom. SKU Color Price Qty. 14.17, 16.67 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. Welcome to my home page of stuff that I collected and restored over the years. Powered bySquarespace. If I was going to have a radio collection, I need a Walton (and at least one catalin). Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. All the paper foil capacitors were replaced as well. 747.81, 934.76 The belt is made of layers of rubber-impregnated fabric, similar to the fan belt in your auto but much smaller. You can feel the spring wind up if you move the tuner manually with the belt disconnected. Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. I used Citri-Strip, an easy to use, non-smelly gel stripper. Historical artifact. A multitester, used to measure the radio's output during alignment. 1935 remained as the model 1000 throughout production). ZENITH 12 TUBE SHUTTER DIAL: This completely restored Zenith radio was made in 1938 and features the classic Zenith shutter dial with motorized tuning control. Why would the B+ voltage be too high in the first place? Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. But it turned out very nice. Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. (20% off), Sale Price 944.60 He joined a fledging Beaverton electronics company, Tektronix, in 1951 as its 351st employee. It released the first portable radio in 1924, followed two years later by the first radio that operated entirely on household electricity. 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. Read our Cookie Policy. THE RADIO WORKS. The bass from this console is unreal. Numbers in colored circles identify points of interest. digit number (IE. Go for it. for the 1938 model year. The chassis on this one still has it's model stamp 271. Mar 24, 2022 - Explore Daniel Mumau's board "1930's - 1940's floor model Zenith radios" on Pinterest. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. is not correct and may lead to confusion later One . Zenith 12-S-267 (12S267) Shutter-Dial Console Radio (1938), The magnificent 12-tube Zenith 12-S-267 (12S267) console, Motorized tuning & foreign station re-locator, 12-inch electrodynamic speaker with "acoustic, Push-pull 6V6 output stage producing a room-, Robot (shutter) dial with tear-drop shaped, 5-point tone control (voice/normal/Hi-Fi/Bass/, Frequency coverage is 540 to 1752, 1740 to 5930 & 5490, the tone control offers a Hi-Fi setting, this is not, When I purchased this radio in early spring of 2006 it had. Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. Electronics/Chassis/Cord: The Superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale. 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.
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