After I reinstalled the cloth, the cosmetic restoration was complete! Click to Enlarge. (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.). This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. The speaker has the correct part number for a 7-tube model. All tube shields are in place as well. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. After finishing this repair, I received some additional email from newsgroup members, indicating that round-section O are easier to find So in terms of performance, it is "original," possibly even working closer to the designer's specs than when it left the factory. 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 For you radio collectors 3 bands including broadcast, shortwave and police Research This scheme holds true for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted civilian radio production to enter the war effort. Learn more. Original Price 29.76 Caution: A novice should never try to align a radio "by ear." The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. Craig. Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. Another great 15 tube Zenith radio pictured above. Welcome to my home page of stuff that I collected and restored over the years. This 1938 Zenith chairside model 6S249 radio is completely electronically restored and plays great. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Alan Jesperson has only located 5 of these in his many years of collection, restoring and selling Zenith radios. In the following rear view, look at the big box on the right side of the chassis. However, this one also plays perfectly on a short lead wire as well. The radio has very nice reception with no hum. 1930-1937 The Depression and the Rise of the Golden Age of Radio, 1945-1959 Post War Tube Radios-The Baby Boom Years. 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. Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. When I first got the radio, I thought that the chassis might be solid copper, which would be quite beautiful when polished. If the letter designation is followed by a two It sold new for $169.95 (list price). Although there was nothing unusually hard or time-consuming about the cosmetic work, the electronics took more time than I had expected. (20% off), Sale Price 1,180.75 Original Price 378.83 Number 4 shows the multitester's probes clipped to test leads in parallel with the radio's speaker terminals. It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. Looks really good. Zenith 12S267 1938 What a console! The 10S130 is a much better looking radio, IMO. table model built for 1938. the 1936 model year. Cleaning and recapping are standard practice, but solving the voltage problems added extra hours. (20% off), Sale Price 747.81 It initially sold for $69.95 in the East, but in early August Zenith, along with other manufacturers, announced across the board price increases. Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. three digit number the radio was built in later 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. This is typical for a 1930s radio. (20% off), Sale Price 67.04 As Bob says, in a few years the market will be flooded with them. Dial/Knobs: The famous black Zenith Robot Shutter Dial is in very nice condition as is the dial glass. The real Walton comes with personalized delivery. 67.04, 74.50 There are better radios, that perform better, as well have a more appealing design to me. It was (and still is) missing two knobs. This is not a put together Walton with mix and matched parts. Connect the signal generator's leads to the ends of this loop and place it near the digital receiver. This scheme allows the radio to work if a lamp burns out. Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. If the letter designation is followed by a See what this one sold for + $150 shipping. Then tune the digital radio to the desired frequency and start fine-tuning the signal generator to the target frequency. Some collectors will force 12 in this case, 11 on the chassis plus an "eye" tube. This radio has the fabulous Robot Shutter Dial with a green tuning eye. Nope. This is now equipped with Tissot's new titanium-based alloy Nivachron balance spring. This handsome set has earned a number of compliments from visitors. As for the cabinet, the ranges Other radios in the same style and therefore also called "Waltons" are the 9-tube 9-S-232, the top of the . Buyer's Premium 25% up to $1,000,000.00 23% above $1,000,000.00 Philco Art Deco Tube Radio Receiver, ca. 1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios. The two trailing digits of the model number describe He constructed ornamental railings and, smaller numbers, and are more difficult to find today. Number 2 shows the signal ("hot") lead of the generator connected to the grid lead of the 6D8 tube. indicated that there were 17 initial categories, It looks like someone sprayed something over the original finish (on the E-pay radio). Also features 5-point tone control, Bass compensation, spinner tuning, split second station relocation. 1935 remained as the model 1000 throughout production). 1938 ZENITH 15-U-269 ART DECO SHUTTER DIAL TUBE RADIO Excellent PICK UP ANAHEIM $1,740.00 Local Pickup Was: $2,900.00 Magnificent Art Deco 1940 Zenith 12S471 "Aztec" Console, Restored & Works Well! The blue arrow points to the shaft around which the belt is loosely placed. Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. Instead, a .5-mfd capacitor is connected in series between the two devices. The shutters open nicely. the relative placement in the line-up ($costs$). You will hear a loud hum in the radio when the generator is set just right. 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.". Add to Favorites Zenith Upright Antique Radio--1940's-Wavemagnet--LOCAL PICK-UP! 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. Take a look at the tube lineup. Alignment is a routine restoration procedure, although I have often skipped it when the radio performed well after recapping. Incidentally, here is a case in which careful notes might have led me to these "hidden" capacitors sooner. Testing further revealed that the tube voltages were very high, reading about 200 volts on plate pins that should have 125-135 volts. year. You can feel the spring wind up if you move the tuner manually with the belt disconnected. 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Original Price 16.67 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 cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. First, I cut the gaskets in half, making the cuts on the diagonal. Two important points need to be covered for a With the addition of a bleeder resistorproperly positioned to avoid interferencethe radio performed quite well. $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 dealer did not want to sell it, he was going to fix it himself. Receives radio stations. Jasona5150. Many folks think the "Waltons" TV show made these radios desirable. 23.81, 29.76 I've only had a casual interest in these. (15% off), Sale Price 23.81 Original Price 737.97 I also had to replace the drive belt in the tuning mechanism. 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- radio, introduced as part of Zenith's 1938 line in June 1937, is a much coveted set that is an uncommon find today. Original Price 885.57 The next photo shows the second pulley underneath the chassis. 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. but will for ever more be referred to by "its" model I saw this one on CL a couple of weeks ago. Well, why not? for the cabinet styles are as follows: In our example, the 12S232 would be a 12 tube The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration, all the electrolytic capacitors were replaced with new production parts. After I had a good color match, I sprayed one coat of clear lacquer on the top, then removed the masking and the grille cloth to expose the whole cabinet. model line, or more simply the higher the retail 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.