. The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. But I ain't paying $2,000 for one. The higher the last two digits within (1928-2014) Miller learned about radios and electronics during his service in the US Navy from 1945 to 1949. Original Price 1,279.15 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 knobs are the original wood Zenith knobs. The shutters open nicely. $2,995.00 SOLD Quantity Add to Cart We spared no expense to restore this gorgeous 1938 Zenith 9S232 tombstone radio known as 'The Waltons' because it starred in the 1970s TV series of the same name. The number of tubes will be between 4 and 16 (the The black contrasting stripes near the bottom had a few scuffs, which I restored with black paint and a small artist's brush. So in terms of performance, it is "original," possibly even working closer to the designer's specs than when it left the factory. Original Price 29.76 To do it, you first fashion a simple coil of wire, about three loops and roughly six inches across. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Do not use the add to cart feature. Sale Price 708.45 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. The rest of the cabinet was in good shape, with only a few small scratches here and there. the cabinet and the relative placement in the cost (20% off), Sale Price 350.10 model years. 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. Zenith 12S267 1938 What a console! The spring counterbalances the weight of the tuning capacitor as the plates rise up, allowing you to accurately rest the tuner at any position. Sad part about is, I offered them $150.00 over 2 months ago, the person on the phone said it was his sons radio and he would have to check with him about my offer, never heard back from them, Now I have lost interest in the radio! Caution: A novice should never try to align a radio "by ear." If either lamp burns out, the power tube gets no filament current, and you get almost no amplification. After I reinstalled the cloth, the cosmetic restoration was complete! You can see it looked okay. For most adjustments, you simply turn the screw while watching the tester's readout, aiming for maximum output. An interesting side note, Zenith did continue to 1938 Zenith Radio - Etsy Check out our 1938 zenith radio selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. The light application of water shrunk the cloth slightly, getting rid of the sags. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. This is a showpiece! 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. (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 The dial belts are new for smooth motor operation and tuning. First; the big round "airplaine" dial Original Price 561.84 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. This radio can be powered from household AC current or a 6-volt DC battery. Click to Enlarge. Not shown in the photo are thick insulated battery cables. I offer an I. analogy: An automobile may be produced in 1995, I don't think I'd pay 1/2 the asking price. They are amoung the most collectable Zenith consoles, usually hard to find and fairly expencive. This 1938 Zenith chairside model 6S249 radio is completely electronically restored and plays great. The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. So I will wait. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. As for the cabinet, the ranges the chassis type and the power requirements. 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. Even if it plays, it undoubtedly needs some repair before you put it into regular service. I purchased this radio from the daughter of the original owner. 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. Needless to say I would not take no for an answer and kept telling him "I wanted to purchase the radio". Sure. I used Citri-Strip, an easy to use, non-smelly gel stripper. The speaker has the correct part number for a 7-tube model. also note that the cabinet number falls very high Price: $12.00. 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. It's hard to find a unit in this shape and working condition. The next photo shows the power subchassis before replacing its capacitors. 1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios. 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. The dial belt was replaced for smooth tuning. It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. three digit number the radio was built in later Alan Jesperson has only located 5 of these in his many years of collection, restoring and selling Zenith radios. After stripping, I carefully buffed the top smooth with very fine #0000 steel wool. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted The following email snippet continues the tale: Fixing the voltage problem introduced a new glitch, however, as the following email explains. 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. The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish. The 6-J-230 is a typical 1930s superheterodyne receiver, using a power transformer and six tubes. Slipping is an especial disadvantage for shortwave listening, where accurate tuning is all-important. Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere before restoration, Zenith 1000Z Stratosphere after restoration. 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The four original wood Z knobs are present. If the letter designation is followed by a This radio uses a rubber drive belt instead of a string. And another radio collector friend had the speaker in stock. We moved the pool table and cabinets and placed it in my van. 15.18, 17.86 So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. Part of the top finish was completely gone. When I first got the radio, I thought that the chassis might be solid copper, which would be quite beautiful when polished. Number 4 shows the multitester's probes clipped to test leads in parallel with the radio's speaker terminals. Zenith quickly became known as an innovator. This is my 1938 Zenith 12S266 Shutterdial console radio. The controls are quite simple. Would I like one? The large gray and blue components near the center of the photo are the new filter capacitors. Every effort was taken to reproduce original look of this fine radio. The belt runs inside machined brass pulleys and is held at the right tension by a spring-loaded arm. 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. In the following rear view, look at the big box on the right side of the chassis. Well, why not? Number 1 shows the ground terminal of the generator connected to the ground terminal on the radio's antenna strip. table model built for 1938. Zenith did not produce radios for the general public again until . 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- The bass from this console is unreal. for the cabinet styles are as follows: In our example, the 12S232 would be a 12 tube On the other hand, the radio didn't perform to its original specifications until we added that part. Original Price 74.50 Welcome to my home page of stuff that I collected and restored over the years. The original grille cloth was still in good condition. Note-taking may seem tedious when you're hurrying to get results, but it saves time in the long run. obtained an export model. It is sporting the fabulous "Motor Drive Robot Shutter Dial" and green tuning eye. In a small subchassis inside the box were several small components, including a handful of paper capacitors. This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zenith's most famous and collectable year. A few minutes of experimentation convinced me that strong cord would not be a suitable replacement. Here is Walter's comment on that point: Now that we have added an extra resistor, can this radio be considered "stock" or "original?" The new owners were happy to have it. The dealer did not want to sell it, he was going to fix it himself. Now they're showing up more and more and I expect that to only increase. This was a common practice since Zenith never printed 271 paper tags. Named after E.F. McDonald the founder of the Zenith Radio Company. Little force is needed to spin the large dial pointers and the tuning is quite precise. 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. Lets start by examining the A good looking radio and the one I restored had great reception. Made for Montgomery Ward by Stewart Warner. Before making the adjustments, I used a digital radio to double-check the signal generator's setting. Since doing this restoration, I have gotten in the practice of writing down every replacement as well as the results of every test. 14.17, 16.67 Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. each represented by a single letter. (XG5) ~ ZENITH RADIO CO. CHICAGO. their range, the higher the position in that years Toward the front was a big messy splotch of some hard substance, possibly dried glue or some kind of varnish. tubes. Charles Eames studies, excellent condition. This scheme holds true for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted civilian radio production to enter the war effort. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. 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. 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. Zenith sold a ton of them when new. Each 1938 zenith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and glass. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. After his military service, Miller returned to Hillsboro, Oregon, and worked for Meltebeke's Furniture repairing TV's and appliances. the type of cabinet, and ever where in the line-up The chassis and round tube shields are painted with an attractive copper-colored hammertone finish. As you see from the pictures, the chassis has some rust spots. 15 tube Zenith radios are not common and easy to find, but this model is the highest production model produced for the 1938 season. As Number 3 shows, the signal generator's hot lead is not connected directly to the radio. 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. But it turned out very nice. AFAIC, Waltons are one of the uglier cabinet designs Zenith came up with, right up there with the 12S371. second station re-location & "tell-tale" controls. Two important points need to be covered for a Listed below are the After I replaced the lamp, the radio played, but not very well. 12.14, 14.29 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. If you look closely at the workbench photo, you'll see the thin red loop lying under the digital radio. The dial pointers were not easy to remove. I'd not only give him his price in a heartbeat, but add another hundred to have it shipped across country. $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 (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.). 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 a zero at the beginning, (IE. If the prices come down due to market saturation? radio, introduced as part of Zenith's 1938 line in June 1937, is a much coveted set that is an uncommon find today. Learn more. This is a Zenith 1938 Model 7-S-232, a 7 tube "Walton". In other words, I could have avoided the time spent laboriously splitting and regluing the square rubber material. 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. The superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale, loud and clear. Fortunately, I was able to purchase a special radioa "Glass Rod" Zenith 5R-317 that had been designed for the 1939 World's Fair. Looks really good. (20% off), Sale Price 67.04 Not really. This radio has the fabulous "Robot Shutter Dial" with a green tuning eye. All that happened was everybody horded the things. years. Stratosphere. 6V027), this however Given the extent of damage on top, stripping was the only alternative. In our example of the 12S232, the radio was built for the 1938 model year. It sold new for $169.95 (list price). last two or three identify the cabinet type, and 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. I too would like one but I won't spend 4 figures for one. 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. The next photo shows the setup for the first adjustment. The sixth tube, a 1J6, takes only one volt, however, as we can tell from the 1 at the beginning of its type number. Receives radio stations. A multitester, used to measure the radio's output during alignment. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year.
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