This allows you to precisely measure the final output on the multitester. But I ain't paying $2,000 for one. 12 in this case, 11 on the chassis plus an "eye" tube. Here is the tube lineup.   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. The audio was extremely weakbarely audible with the volume control turned all the way upuntil I replaced a burned-out dial lamp. Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. This scheme allows the radio to work if a lamp burns out. I also had to replace the drive belt in the tuning mechanism. The next photo shows the underside of the chassis after recapping. This classic "black dial" Zenith tombstone is a real jewel. In search of fresh answers, I opened up the large metal box containing the rectifier tube. It needs restoring as you can see, but the veneer is perfect, speaker is great and most of the dials are great. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. Original Price 389.00 The 15 tube model is noticeable longer to house the large chassis. The next phase involved "recapping" the set, or replacing all paper capacitors and the filter capacitors in the power supply. Second and equally important; Zenith Click to Enlarge. Zenith did not produce radios for the general public For instance, my radio doesn't tune to 456 kilohertz, but it does tune to 912, double the target frequency.) During the restoration process these areas were repaired. From that Add to Favorites Zenith Upright Antique Radio--1940's-Wavemagnet--LOCAL PICK-UP! As Number 3 shows, the signal generator's hot lead is not connected directly to the radio. The photo-finished portion of the cabinet was in decent shape, but the top was badly damaged, as you can see below. a zero at the beginning, (IE. Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. A truly beautiful radio, the cabinet was done by E-K Restorations of Cleveland, Ohio. the chassis type and the power requirements. Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. ZenithAmerica's most copied radio again a year ahead. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. The radio is sensitive enough to get the local stations just fine. This is my 1938 Zenith 12S266 Shutterdial console radio. Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. Fortunately, I was able to purchase a special radioa "Glass Rod" Zenith 5R-317 that had been designed for the 1939 World's Fair. 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. If the letter designation is followed by a model years. In a small subchassis inside the box were several small components, including a handful of paper capacitors. And this is one of the 5. As you see from the pictures, the chassis has some rust spots. All that happened was everybody horded the things. Zenith sold a ton of them when new. Sigh. You know, these are actually not exactly rare radios. Features: 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. The original grille cloth was still in good condition. The next photo shows the setup for the first adjustment. Alan Jesperson has only located 5 of these in his many years of collection, restoring and selling Zenith radios. Since I operate the radio on AC, I shortened the cables and tucked them under the chassis. (20% off), Sale Price 67.04 On most old radios, a strong string drives the tuning capacitor. For most adjustments, you simply turn the screw while watching the tester's readout, aiming for maximum output. Needless to say I would not take no for an answer and kept telling him "I wanted to purchase the radio". Alignment is a routine restoration procedure, although I have often skipped it when the radio performed well after recapping. A brand new NOS green eye tube was installed to dress up its playing and viewing appearance. 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. Content is for presentation purposes only. This type of "photo-finish" can also be seen on my 1937 Philco 37-61 tombstone. Zenith 12S267, 1938 Approximately 43-1/4 inches / 110 cm tall. Well, why not? I didn't figure I would ever find one around my area of NE Texas under 4 figures. Given the extent of damage on top, stripping was the only alternative. There was just enough slack in the connecting cables to let me replace those parts without unwiring all of the cables. Jasona5150. A string-driven system is cheap to manufacture and easy to service, but strings can break or slip. 944.60, 1,180.75 The starch gives the cloth more body, helping it resist sagging in the future. There are better radios, that perform better, as well have a more appealing design to me. Ours is a Zenith model 6S-239, from 1938. Learn more. Description: This is a six-tube 3-waveband receiver from 1938, featuring Zenith's tear-drop shaped dial escutcheon. Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. Caution: A novice should never try to align a radio "by ear." It was painted 3 different colors black, red and brown. If I was going to have a radio collection, I need a Walton (and at least one catalin). Another great 15 tube Zenith radio pictured above. . Take a look at the tube lineup. Stratosphere. This radio has the fabulous Robot Shutter Dial with a green tuning eye. After reinstalling the radio in its cabinet one last time, the restoration was complete! indicated that there were 17 initial categories, last two or three identify the cabinet type, and 67.04, 74.50 This tuning system is not only reliable, but also very accurate. 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. 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. The next photo shows the rubber just before I finished splitting it. Original Price 16.67 Other tombstones in my collection include the 1937 Philco 37-61, 1934 GE S-22X, and 1938 Stewart-Warner 91-531. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. This scheme holds true for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted civilian radio production to enter the war effort. 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.". The next photo shows the power subchassis before replacing its capacitors. Used to be on occasion you would see one or two. Contrasting with the black dial face is the gold-colored tuner pointer. Original Price 17.86 The spring counterbalances the weight of the tuning capacitor as the plates rise up, allowing you to accurately rest the tuner at any position. (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 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 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. Two important points need to be covered for a 14.17, 16.67 Lets start by examining the Only rubber would provide enough friction on the small pulleys to make the system work. Sale Price 708.45 The chassis and round tube shields are painted with an attractive copper-colored hammertone finish. Commander McDonald had two of these models crafted. This 1938 Zenith chairside model 6S249 radio is completely electronically restored and plays great. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. If you look closely at the workbench photo, you'll see the thin red loop lying under the digital radio. The one dial that was left showing/open is crazed, but I have a spare chassis to replace that one dial. Each pilot lamp draws 2.9 volts. 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. (If your radio can't tune to the target frequency, tune it to a multiple. On my radio, the little rubber drive belt was shot. We moved the pool table and cabinets and placed it in my van. The new owners were happy to have it. An interesting side note, Zenith did continue to (20% off), Sale Price 1,180.75 (20% off), Sale Price 350.10 Zenith quickly became known as an innovator. The chassis was purchased separate, it was originally from a chairside. It was all original when I got it, with only minor chassis repairs done many years ago. Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . One of the most, the life and spirit of the Jazz Age, which emerged after the First World War and found its zenith in, Out of an outstanding collection of period art deco radios is this 1938 Zenith 6S238 Wooden Chair, 1938 Zenith WALTON 12-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition, 1938 Zenith Walton 9-S-232 Shutter Dial Tombstone Art Deco Radio in pristine restored condition, 1938 Zenith Model 6-D-219 table top Tube Radio Bluetooth cosmetically and electronically restored, This is a 1938 Zenith 9 tube model 9S244, Zeniths most famous and collectible year. line-up. 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. Many of the Do not use the add to cart feature. The most-sought-after model today was not the top of the line, though. The difference is the center section that the chassis mounts in. Each 1938 zenith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and glass. 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. The shutters open nicely. Since doing this restoration, I have gotten in the practice of writing down every replacement as well as the results of every test. (20% off), Sale Price 12.14 Again, the blue arrow points to the shaft and the belt is placed loosely around the pulley. Made for Montgomery Ward by Stewart Warner. Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. (10% off), Sale Price 590.38 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 superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale, loud and clear. My favorite tombstone radio is the 1937 era Silvertone model 4465 as shown here. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. Since the beginning of my radio hobby, I had always wanted a '38 Shutterdial. to discuss in this article. 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. Here is Walter's comment on that point: Now that we have added an extra resistor, can this radio be considered "stock" or "original?" produce civilian hearing-aids throughout the war In hindsight, another alternative would have been to cut and reglue the new belt that I bought from AES. It released the first portable radio in 1924, followed two years later by the first radio that operated entirely on household electricity. This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zenith's most famous and collectable year. The number of tubes will be between 4 and 16 (the Instead, I simply disconnected the old filters and left the cans in place to preserve the radio's original appearance. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. ballast, regulators, and cathode ray (magic eye) Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. The belt runs inside machined brass pulleys and is held at the right tension by a spring-loaded arm. Well, one showed up a year ago about 70 miles south of me. (reads thread) Heh, could you imagine what the Walton sets would cost if everyone found them desirable? Beautiful tri-color black 6-inch lighted dial which Zenith made famous and still a favorite of most collectors. And another radio collector friend had the speaker in stock. If the prices come down due to market saturation? 1938 Antique Zenith Floor Radio, model number: 9S367, still works and receives many stations, case in good condition with no significant scratch, no crack. (15% off), Sale Price 23.81 Original Price 29.76 The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. Why would the B+ voltage be too high in the first place? Although there was nothing unusually hard or time-consuming about the cosmetic work, the electronics took more time than I had expected. Read our Cookie Policy. Vintage Zenith Radio Knob 1930s Wood Lightning Bolt AntiqueMeUp (576) $34.99 Vintage Soviet tube network radio RECORD. The speaker has the correct part number for a 7-tube model. If you are looking for a cabinet and chassis, number match this radio has it. Return to PHOTO Index: PHOTO COLLECTION INDEX, NEXT PAGE >>> 1938-1942 PLASTIC CABINET RADIOS. The grille cloth is a reproduction of the original pattern. This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zeniths most famous and collectable year. 6V27), the radio was built for Neither the TV show or the radio (style & circuit) appeals to me. the type of cabinet, and ever where in the line-up digit number (IE. It sold new for $169.95 (list price). 15 tube Zenith radios are not common and easy to find, but this model is the highest production model produced for the 1938 season. This was a common practice since Zenith never printed 271 paper tags. also note that the cabinet number falls very high 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. 1935 remained as the model 1000 throughout production). Part of the top finish was completely gone. The chassis is clean and rust free. This radio has the fabulous "Robot Shutter Dial" with a green tuning eye. Chr. All tube shields are in place as well. Restoring the electronics took a lot more time than touching up the cabinet. 23.81, 29.76 For you radio collectors Welcome to my home page of stuff that I collected and restored over the years. The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. table model built for 1938. 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. Then I applied a bit of liquid spray starch. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. Slipping is an especial disadvantage for shortwave listening, where accurate tuning is all-important. The large gray and blue components near the center of the photo are the new filter capacitors. I purchased this radio from the daughter of the original owner. Great display and talking piece. Mar 24, 2022 - Explore Daniel Mumau's board "1930's - 1940's floor model Zenith radios" on Pinterest. Original Price 737.97 It isa striking radio from top to bottom. The show rather trite, boring. When the US entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, production of new radios stopped from 1942-1945 as manufacturers helped support the war effort. As Bob says, in a few years the market will be flooded with them. 15.18, 17.86 The belt is made of layers of rubber-impregnated fabric, similar to the fan belt in your auto but much smaller. 1938 Zenith Radio - Etsy Check out our 1938 zenith radio selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Before making the adjustments, I used a digital radio to double-check the signal generator's setting. tubes. If either lamp burns out, the power tube gets no filament current, and you get almost no amplification. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. It is sporting the fabulous "Motor Drive Robot Shutter Dial" and green tuning eye. 590.38, 737.97 The brand says the new spring is more durable and resistant to magnetic fields. I used Citri-Strip, an easy to use, non-smelly gel stripper. ZENITH FERNFUNK LANDWIRTSCHAFT in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Other small pulleys often act as guides for the string. The finish is original and the grille cloth is a Zenith replacement. I. The four original wood Z knobs are present. The 15 tube model 15U246 pictured here to the right and a 12 tube model 12S245 as well. You can see it looked okay. Original Price 561.84 Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. One . 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.