But JLC has plenty of icons to its name, from the Reverso to the Polaris, and to only look at those models is to miss a serious value proposition by way of the Master Ultra Thin. The dial belt was replaced for smooth tuning. Other small pulleys often act as guides for the string. There are better radios, that perform better, as well have a more appealing design to me. 303.06, 378.83 I restored and refinished one last year and was offered (and accepted) $450. This article will deal with the "Big Black Why would a radio designer do this? (20% off), Sale Price 12.14 Sigh. You know, these are actually not exactly rare radios. 1960's Goodbye Vacuum Tubes and the End of "Made in USA". And now that a lot of those folks are either heading to retirement homes or dying off, the market seems to be getting flooded. Number 2 shows the signal ("hot") lead of the generator connected to the grid lead of the 6D8 tube. civilian radio production to enter the war effort. 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. Original Price 14.29 The audio was extremely weakbarely audible with the volume control turned all the way upuntil I replaced a burned-out dial lamp. 1935 remained as the model 1000 throughout production). that was introduced by Zenith came prior to 1936. The first digit(s) will be the number of tubes, Original Price 561.84 The dial perimeter is marked in gradations from 1 to 60, allowing you to record very fine tuning positions. The finish is original and the grille cloth is a Zenith replacement. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. For instance, my radio doesn't tune to 456 kilohertz, but it does tune to 912, double the target frequency.) Many folks think the "Waltons" TV show made these radios desirable. The tuner on this radio is well engineered and quite interesting. Airline 14WG-806A 1942 This is a wonderful wood radio with two bands, AM and shortwave. The brand says the new spring is more durable and resistant to magnetic fields. Go for it. (XG5) ~ ZENITH RADIO CO. CHICAGO. They are amoung the most collectable Zenith consoles, usually hard to find and fairly expencive. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. If the prices come down due to market saturation? type of chassis, power requirements, model year, The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish. With the addition of a bleeder resistorproperly positioned to avoid interferencethe radio performed quite well. 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. After stripping, I carefully buffed the top smooth with very fine #0000 steel wool. It is a 1939 model 15S372. This chassis, speaker and cabinet are a factory match. Dial" radios and the numbering scheme which Pleasant waterfall cabinet and tear-drop dial that was only used for 1938. 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. The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. Part of the top finish was completely gone. (20% off), Sale Price 303.06 The show rather trite, boring. The chassis is clean and rust free. 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. Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 One . The dial pointers were not easy to remove. 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. Each 1938 zenith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and glass. (1928-2014) Miller learned about radios and electronics during his service in the US Navy from 1945 to 1949. Original Price 74.50 1938 Zenith Walton. Click to Enlarge. In hindsight, I'd call this restoration moderately difficult. I also had to replace the drive belt in the tuning mechanism. 50s. This radio uses a rubber drive belt instead of a string. years. 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. 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 following email snippet continues the tale: Fixing the voltage problem introduced a new glitch, however, as the following email explains. Charles Eames studies, excellent condition. All the paper foil capacitors were replaced too. In Made for Montgomery Ward by Stewart Warner. and was 110 volt AC powered. It is my belief that the year used to date This is not a put together Walton with mix and matched parts. This radio really set in motion Zenith's sales growth that took them from around the 10th largest radio manufacture to number two by 1942. Some collectors will force The chassis on this one still has it's model stamp 271. If you are looking for a cabinet and chassis, number match this radio has it. So I will wait. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. Only $1900! 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. 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. 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. The, runners are in excellent condition. Stripping made the top much lighter, so I sprayed on several coats of brown toning lacquer to match the dark brown of the cabinet body. A new AC power cord has been installed for safety. Beautiful tri-color black 6-inch lighted dial which Zenith made famous and still a favorite of most collectors. A few minutes of experimentation convinced me that strong cord would not be a suitable replacement. Acting on further advice from Walt Heskes, I added a bleeder resistor to bring the voltage down. (Thanks to Walt Heskes, an expert adviser on many of these projects, for pointing me in the right direction to solve this problem.). Toning lacquer was sprayed on the wood trim, very lightly, to keep with the original appearance. Used to be on occasion you would see one or two. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. After I reinstalled the cloth, the cosmetic restoration was complete! This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Original Price 1,279.15 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. 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. After I replaced the lamp, the radio played, but not very well. As Bob says, in a few years the market will be flooded with them. Then I super-glued two of the cut ends together, forming a single length of rubber. By the time I was done, the radio was playing beautifully and its dial tracking was right on the money. The four original wood Z knobs are present. This is now equipped with Tissot's new titanium-based alloy Nivachron balance spring. On the other hand, the radio didn't perform to its original specifications until we added that part. (20% off), Sale Price 350.10 Charles Eames studies architecture at the Washington, At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home. Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. 1938 Zenith model 6S229. (That is, the dial pointer did not always point exactly to the station being tuned.) First, I cut the gaskets in half, making the cuts on the diagonal. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. 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. In our example of the 12S232, the radio was built for the 1938 model year. Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. 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 The minimum equipment needed for alignment is a signal generator and a multitester. No spring is visible from the outside, so I assume it's concealed inside the large metal dial case. Second and equally important; Zenith On many radios, the pilot lamps are wired in parallel with the filaments of the radio's tubes. . Want to know more? An outside antenna is necessary on old tube radios or a long wire. Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. and they work just as well as square ones. Other tombstones in my collection include the 1937 Philco 37-61, 1934 GE S-22X, and 1938 Stewart-Warner 91-531. Charles Eames studies architecture at the, condition. It needs restoring as you can see, but the veneer is perfect, speaker is great and most of the dials are great. So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. 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. A good looking radio and the one I restored had great reception. on. But until then? Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. The 10S130 is a much better looking radio, IMO. Caution: A novice should never try to align a radio "by ear." Mar 24, 2022 - Explore Daniel Mumau's board "1930's - 1940's floor model Zenith radios" on Pinterest. the type of cabinet, and ever where in the line-up 1,180.75, 1,475.94 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! It is currently Mar Sat 04, 2023 11:02 am, http://allentown.craigslist.org/clt/4574348722.html, http://www.ebay.com/itm/371078070791?ss 1423.l2649. Using six tubes, it covers the standard broadcast band and shortwave frequencies from 5.6 to 18 megahertz. Well, one showed up a year ago about 70 miles south of me. Etsy Search for items or shops Close search Skip to Content Sign in 0 Cart Halloween Hub Jewelry & Accessories Clothing & Shoes It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. In search of fresh answers, I opened up the large metal box containing the rectifier tube. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. 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. First; the big round "airplaine" dial In a small subchassis inside the box were several small components, including a handful of paper capacitors. Receives radio stations. This is a Zenith 1938 Model 7-S-232, a 7 tube "Walton". Original Price 1,180.75 Not only were there problems with signal weakness, but at one point it gave out "birdy" squeals while tuning, a symptom often due to misalignment. The radio apparently had not been restored (by a collector). Why would the B+ voltage be too high in the first place? Inside the box are power-supply components, including the rectifier tube and (for battery operation) a vibrator. A very nice farm set. Needless to say I would not take no for an answer and kept telling him "I wanted to purchase the radio". 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. The collector would Then tune the digital radio to the desired frequency and start fine-tuning the signal generator to the target frequency. Cord replaced. (20% off), Sale Price 747.81 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 Another Chicago garage find where someone needed room and wanted it gone. Should you ever come across a Zenith radio which Many of the The preferred material seems to be rubber O-ring stock with a square, rather than round, cross-section. The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. After reinstalling the radio in its cabinet one last time, the restoration was complete! The radio's electronics were intact, but needed a complete overhaul. As for the cabinet, the ranges The metal box atop the chassis has a switch on its back to select AC or DC operation. This three-band, nine-tube Art Deco radio is completely restored and retrofitted with Bluetooth. During the restoration process these areas were repaired. for the cabinet styles are as follows: In our example, the 12S232 would be a 12 tube letter designations were used to describe Zenith's As with most old cloths, it had faded somewhat in the areas exposed to light, but not so much as to merit replacement. for the 1938 model year. but will for ever more be referred to by "its" model Fixing the cabinet was a straightforward job. The fragile pointers seemed to be held on by friction and they were on very tight. Once everything was in place, trimming the belt and gluing it was pretty easy. 1930-1937 The Depression and the Rise of the Golden Age of Radio, 1945-1959 Post War Tube Radios-The Baby Boom Years. . I was offered a similar one for $2300 earlier this year and had to laugh. The large black dial is in very nice shape. It's hard to find a unit in this shape and working condition. year. The next photo shows the rubber just before I finished splitting it. Neither the TV show or the radio (style & circuit) appeals to me. I'd not only give him his price in a heartbeat, but add another hundred to have it shipped across country. In this case, however, the radio's performance was quite poor, as mentioned earlier. The superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale, loud and clear. 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. The starch gives the cloth more body, helping it resist sagging in the future. If I was going to have a radio collection, I need a Walton (and at least one catalin). If you see this ad, the radio is available. The cabinet was stripped of its original finish, lightly sanded, re-stained, grain filled and then sprayed with Mohawk sealer and lacquer. 15 tube Zenith radios are not common and easy to find, but this model is the highest production model produced for the 1938 season. The original grille cloth was still in good condition. Different connections and test frequencies are used for subsequent alignment steps, of course. The large black Zenth dial is in perfect shape. Content is for presentation purposes only. in its range (00-39) indicating a rather expensive The next photo shows the underside of the chassis after recapping. The belt runs inside machined brass pulleys and is held at the right tension by a spring-loaded arm. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. produce civilian hearing-aids throughout the war 1939 Zenith World's Fair Radio Recently, there was an estate sale in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Now they're showing up more and more and I expect that to only increase. 3 bands including broadcast, shortwave and police The large gray and blue components near the center of the photo are the new filter capacitors. As you see from the pictures, the chassis has some rust spots. From that 350.10, 389.00 By putting the lamps in series with the 1J6 tube, the designer used the lamps themselves to provide dropping resistance. Given the extent of damage on top, stripping was the only alternative. Put the radio right next to your favorite chair, relax and enjoy! (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.). Autotransformer (variac), used to supply a precise voltage to the radio. 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. line of automobile radios, which I do not intend their range, the higher the position in that years Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. I offer free shipping via Greyhound to the lower 48 states. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. I. And another radio collector friend had the speaker in stock. Then I applied a bit of liquid spray starch. I didn't figure I would ever find one around my area of NE Texas under 4 figures. Radio production kept rising and America's love for style and form had manufacturers continuing to upgrade products. My wife and son drove the 70 miles in fog so thick you couldn't see the front of your vehicle to be the first ones at the estate sale and got it. Polishing only cleaned up the paint, however. Zenith did not produce radios for the general public again until . The stamp on the wood at the top back is there, but it can be seen faintly. Nope. 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.". Research 1995-2023 Philip I. Nelson, all rights reserved. 12 in this case, 11 on the chassis plus an "eye" tube. The cabinet paper tag has the model 15U270 crossed out in pencil and hand writhen 271. 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. It included the radios of collector Glen Bricker. In hindsight, another alternative would have been to cut and reglue the new belt that I bought from AES. $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 Sure, it has one extra resistor not specified in the schematic. 14.17, 16.67 Other radios in the same style and therefore also called "Waltons" are the 9-tube 9-S-232, the top of the . 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