Sale Price 708.45 The light application of water shrunk the cloth slightly, getting rid of the sags. Since the beginning of my radio hobby, I had always wanted a '38 Shutterdial. Used to be on occasion you would see one or two. analogy: An automobile may be produced in 1995, A truly beautiful radio, the cabinet was done by E-K Restorations of Cleveland, Ohio. I've only had a casual interest in these. This is typical for a 1930s radio. (That is, the dial pointer did not always point exactly to the station being tuned.) By the time I was done, the radio was playing beautifully and its dial tracking was right on the money. 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. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. 1938 Zenith Radio - Etsy Check out our 1938 zenith radio selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Maybe I'll bite. Given the extent of damage on top, stripping was the only alternative. This is an extremely rare 1938 Zenith model 15U271. It's hard to find a unit in this shape and working condition. Then I super-glued two of the cut ends together, forming a single length of rubber. Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. 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. Well, one showed up a year ago about 70 miles south of me. Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . A final alignment was in order, particularly since I had already changed the alignment earlier. 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. compensation, spinner tuning, split. model years. 944.60, 1,180.75 Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. The 15 tube model is noticeable longer to house the large chassis. The cabinet was stripped of its original finish, lightly sanded, re-stained, grain filled and then sprayed with Mohawk sealer and lacquer. This radio uses a rubber drive belt instead of a string. 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- An interesting side note, Zenith did continue to On most old radios, a strong string drives the tuning capacitor. 19.05, 23.81 In a small subchassis inside the box were several small components, including a handful of paper capacitors. year (1996). Return to PHOTO Index: PHOTO COLLECTION INDEX, NEXT PAGE >>> 1938-1942 PLASTIC CABINET RADIOS. Lets start by examining the Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. 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. The tuner on this radio is well engineered and quite interesting. Stratosphere. Tube complement: 6K7G RF, 6L7G mixer, 6J5G oscillator, 6K7G IF, 6H6G detector, 6J5G 1st audio, 6J5G 2nd audio, 6J5G phase inverter, (2) 6V6G push-pull audio output, 6T5 tuning eye, 5Y4G rectifier. Craig. Cabinet: The book matched walnut veneered cabinet is beautifully finished with a near flawless lacquer finish. It was all original when I got it, with only minor chassis repairs done many years ago. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. Well, why not? 1938 Zenith Model 12S265 Restored Bluetooth Radio Art Deco About the Item This is a 1938 Zenith 12 tube model 12S265, Zenith's most famous and collectible year. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. the radio was found. 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. And another radio collector friend had the speaker in stock. Zenith quickly became known as an innovator. Take a look at the tube lineup. Here is the tube lineup. I have the 12 tube version pictured on another page. 25 tube Stratosphere, first produced in Many of the surviving 15U270 and 15U271 suffer from cracking burl on the curved areas on each side of the dial. This type of "photo-finish" can also be seen on my 1937 Philco 37-61 tombstone. Made for Montgomery Ward by Stewart Warner. the type of cabinet, and ever where in the line-up better understanding of the model numbering scheme. Zenith 12S267 1938 What a console! Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. in its range (00-39) indicating a rather expensive Zenith did not produce radios for the general public 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. We moved the pool table and cabinets and placed it in my van. Numbers 1 and 2 in the photo identify the connections between the signal generator and the radio. The belt is made of layers of rubber-impregnated fabric, similar to the fan belt in your auto but much smaller. Although there was nothing unusually hard or time-consuming about the cosmetic work, the electronics took more time than I had expected. three digit number the radio was built in later The four original wood Z knobs are present. I restored and refinished one last year and was offered (and accepted) $450. After finishing this repair, I received some additional email from newsgroup members, indicating that round-section O are easier to find Other tombstones in my collection include the 1937 Philco 37-61, 1934 GE S-22X, and 1938 Stewart-Warner 91-531. AFAIC, Waltons are one of the uglier cabinet designs Zenith came up with, right up there with the 12S371. Next is the tuning knob and the rightmost control is the bandswitch. During the restoration process these areas were repaired. Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. A brand new NOS green eye tube was installed to dress up its playing and viewing appearance. In our example of the 12S232, the radio was built for the 1938 model year. Research Original Price 934.76 350.10, 389.00 again until late 1945, and were sold as 1946 models. First; the big round "airplaine" dial Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. This handsome set has earned a number of compliments from visitors. If you see this ad, the radio is available. The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. indicated that there were 17 initial categories, The string is wrapped two or three times around the shaft of the tuning knob and goes around a larger pulley attached to the tuning capacitor. 1938 Zenith "Walton" 9-s-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio 1938 Zenith "WALTON" 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio 1938 Zenith For Sale on 1stDibs At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home. 1,180.75, 1,475.94 The set has a nice finish on it too. the relative placement in the line-up ($costs$). So deluxe! (Thanks to Walt Heskes, an expert adviser on many of these projects, for pointing me in the right direction to solve this problem.). Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. Caution: A novice should never try to align a radio "by ear." model line, or more simply the higher the retail Cord replaced. radio, introduced as part of Zenith's 1938 line in June 1937, is a much coveted set that is an uncommon find today. 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. Part of the top finish was completely gone. The next phase involved "recapping" the set, or replacing all paper capacitors and the filter capacitors in the power supply. On many radios, the pilot lamps are wired in parallel with the filaments of the radio's tubes. It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. You will also need the alignment instructions from the schematic, of course. Instead, I simply disconnected the old filters and left the cans in place to preserve the radio's original appearance. To my delight, the belt worked perfectly! Restoring the electronics took a lot more time than touching up the cabinet. A very nice farm set. This is a showpiece! Original Price 16.67 But I ain't paying $2,000 for one. Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. A gearing mechanism behind the dial transfers the belt's rotation to the tuning capacitor. Plays loud and clear as it should. 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. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Given the model number, a repairman Then I applied a bit of liquid spray starch. 1938 Zenith model 6S229. The radio features a 5-point tone control, bass. (20% off), Sale Price 67.04 Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration. Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 I used Citri-Strip, an easy to use, non-smelly gel stripper. 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 next photo shows the setup for the first adjustment. (20% off), Sale Price 350.10 The speaker has the correct part number for a 7-tube model. Every effort was taken to reproduce original look of this fine radio. It was painted 3 different colors black, red and brown. but will for ever more be referred to by "its" model I bought the Zenith it in December of 2012, after finding it on Craigslist. $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 each represented by a single letter. 1960's Goodbye Vacuum Tubes and the End of "Made in USA". 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. (If your radio can't tune to the target frequency, tune it to a multiple. 1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios. After I replaced the lamp, the radio played, but not very well. (10% off), Sale Price 590.38 (20% off), Sale Price 944.60 1938 Zenith Walton. on. and was 110 volt AC powered. the radio was built for the 1937 model year. the Zenith home radios: The last 3 digits get a bit more complex. I used a very soft brush to brush out accumulated dust, then sprayed the cloth lightly with clear water and placed it face down on a sheet of cardboard to dry. Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). I did not think it was necessary for the chassis to be repainted. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. Antique radio. Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. Second and equally important; Zenith The chassis is clean and rust free. My favorite tombstone radio is the 1937 era Silvertone model 4465 as shown here. to discuss in this article. Again, the blue arrow points to the shaft and the belt is placed loosely around the pulley. There are better radios, that perform better, as well have a more appealing design to me. A few minutes of experimentation convinced me that strong cord would not be a suitable replacement. A good looking radio and the one I restored had great reception. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. In 1938 Zenith released several models of 12-tube table radios with what Zenith referred to as their "Robot Dial." The Zenith robot dial was equipped with a tuning eye tube that indicated signal strength of a station and in several models the dials were motorized. Called the "Commander" by many Zenith collectors. Go for it. 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. Alan Jesperson has only located 5 of these in his many years of collection, restoring and selling Zenith radios. year. An outside antenna is necessary on old tube radios or a long wire. 1936 Zenith Radio, Marquis advertising metal sign, 2 Sizes, nostalgic vintage style home decor wall art, LGB PS Camera Portables, no more lugging around a suit case. Then tune the digital radio to the desired frequency and start fine-tuning the signal generator to the target frequency. Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. The grille cloth is a reproduction of the original pattern. . The underside of the chassis is plated with copper, however, perhaps to allow good ground connections for electronic components. I offer an Read our Cookie Policy. Many folks think the "Waltons" TV show made these radios desirable. Light and speaker functioning. Signal generator, used to create a test signal at a precise frequency. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. I offer free shipping via Greyhound to the lower 48 states. He joined a fledging Beaverton electronics company, Tektronix, in 1951 as its 351st employee. Listed below are the The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration - all the electrolytic caps were replaced with new production parts. The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. the chassis type and the power requirements. When the US entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in . If you look closely at the workbench photo, you'll see the thin red loop lying under the digital radio. It is a piece of original 1938 cloth from a console that used the same pattern. (20% off), Sale Price 505.66 As Number 3 shows, the signal generator's hot lead is not connected directly to the radio. our example of the 12S232, the radio was built (20% off). The leftmost knob is a tone control and the next one in line is the power/volume control. Zenith did not produce radios for the general public again until . 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. You will not be disappointed. 303.06, 378.83 The dial pointers were not easy to remove. 1938 Zenith short wave radio classic antique model 6-J-257 Ad vertisement by Jasona5150. Great deal. Numbers in colored circles identify points of interest. 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. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. (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.). Original Price 378.83 For you radio collectors Oh well, this is how we learn! The chassis on this one still has it's model stamp 271. Little force is needed to spin the large dial pointers and the tuning is quite precise. 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 that was introduced by Zenith came prior to 1936. Connect the signal generator's leads to the ends of this loop and place it near the digital receiver. If you are looking for a cabinet and chassis, number match this radio has it. 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. The large black Zenth dial is in perfect shape. The shutters open nicely. Cleaning and recapping are standard practice, but solving the voltage problems added extra hours. Historical artifact. The first digit(s) will be the number of tubes, I didn't want to risk damaging the pointers during removal or getting them off safely but being unable to securely reattach them. a radio should track with the "model year" and 12 in this case, 11 on the chassis plus an "eye" tube. After his military service, Miller returned to Hillsboro, Oregon, and worked for Meltebeke's Furniture repairing TV's and appliances. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. As with most old cloths, it had faded somewhat in the areas exposed to light, but not so much as to merit replacement. numbering scheme. 1995-2023 Philip I. Nelson, all rights reserved. The preferred material seems to be rubber O-ring stock with a square, rather than round, cross-section. ballast, regulators, and cathode ray (magic eye) With the addition of a bleeder resistorproperly positioned to avoid interferencethe radio performed quite well. Why would the B+ voltage be too high in the first place? 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. is not correct and may lead to confusion later Dial" radios and the numbering scheme which Would I like one? Original Price 885.57 Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. 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 What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. The show rather trite, boring. Put the radio right next to your favorite chair, relax and enjoy! The 15 tube model 15U246 pictured here to the right and a 12 tube model 12S245 as well. This tuning system is not only reliable, but also very accurate. The superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale, loud and clear. This allows you to precisely measure the final output on the multitester. The two trailing digits of the model number describe Fixing the cabinet was a straightforward job. For instance, my radio doesn't tune to 456 kilohertz, but it does tune to 912, double the target frequency.) The dial belt was replaced for smooth tuning. The second segment of the model number revels The chassis and round tube shields are painted with an attractive copper-colored hammertone finish. 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. In the following rear view, look at the big box on the right side of the chassis. The audio was extremely weakbarely audible with the volume control turned all the way upuntil I replaced a burned-out dial lamp. After I reinstalled the cloth, the cosmetic restoration was complete! Learn more. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. 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. The one dial that was left showing/open is crazed, but I have a spare chassis to replace that one dial. 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. This scheme holds true for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted civilian radio production to enter the war effort. 708.45, 885.57 Instead, a .5-mfd capacitor is connected in series between the two devices. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. Original Price 14.29 If the leading number is 1 (IE 5S128) the radio was built for the 1937 model year. In 1927, Zenith introduced the first radio with push-button tuning, and in 1940 it broadcast the first FM radio station in the Midwest. The next step was to carefully split the rubber in half along its entire length. Powered bySquarespace. It is sporting the fabulous "Motor Drive Robot Shutter Dial" and green tuning eye. could easily determine the number of tubes, the letter designations that were used to describe It was kind of hard to let it go but the money was too good. 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. Looks really good. Original Price 17.86 Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. Pictured here above is the most common of the 1938 15 tube radios made. (10% off), Sale Price 14.17 Five of the six tubes are 6-volt units, suitable for a radio designed to run on 6-volt DC power. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. The fragile pointers seemed to be held on by friction and they were on very tight. This is my 1938 Zenith 12S266 Shutterdial console radio. Inside the box are power-supply components, including the rectifier tube and (for battery operation) a vibrator. Ours is a Zenith model 6S-239, from 1938. 505.66, 561.84 Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. 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. not with the actual production date. 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 Since doing this restoration, I have gotten in the practice of writing down every replacement as well as the results of every test. Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. Commander McDonald had two of these models crafted. Click to Enlarge. The brand is often referred to as the watchmaker's watchmaker due to its storied history as a movement manufacturer for other blue-chip watch companies. for the 1938 model year. tubes. Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. The photo-finished portion of the cabinet was in decent shape, but the top was badly damaged, as you can see below. Contrasting with the black dial face is the gold-colored tuner pointer. If the letter designation is followed by a The next photo shows this radio on my workbench with everything set up to align it. Even after solving those gross problems via the power supply fix, the dial tracking was not very accurate. Zenith Radio Corp.; Chicago, IL Year 1937/1938 Category Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner Radiomuseum.org ID 68140 alternative name: Chicago Radio Lab Picture Schematics Zenith Radio Corp.; 9-S-232 'Waltons' Ch= 5905 (1) Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document. 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. 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.

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