their range, the higher the position in that years Welcome to my home page of stuff that I collected and restored over the years. Other radios in the same style and therefore also called "Waltons" are the 9-tube 9-S-232, the top of the . The radio had been serviced in the past but most of the original parts were still in place. Even after solving those gross problems via the power supply fix, the dial tracking was not very accurate. Alignment is a routine restoration procedure, although I have often skipped it when the radio performed well after recapping. There are better radios, that perform better, as well have a more appealing design to me. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. A second, red, "split second" pointer is used for logging shortwave stations. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. 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. (20% off), Sale Price 12.14 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. Charles Eames studies architecture at the, condition. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. 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.". 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. 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. 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. Chr. If I ever sell the radio, I'll replace the battery cables with new ones of the right length. for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted A few minutes of experimentation convinced me that strong cord would not be a suitable replacement. Electronics/Chassis/Cord: The Superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale. (Thanks to Walt Heskes, an expert adviser on many of these projects, for pointing me in the right direction to solve this problem.). It was painted 3 different colors black, red and brown. Original Price 1,475.94 It is my belief that the year used to date Jasona5150. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. $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. As Bob says, in a few years the market will be flooded with them. 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. 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. The spring counterbalances the weight of the tuning capacitor as the plates rise up, allowing you to accurately rest the tuner at any position. Called the "Commander" by many Zenith collectors. This is an extremely rare 1938 Zenith model 15U271. the radio was built for the 1937 model year. Then I super-glued two of the cut ends together, forming a single length of rubber. Only rubber would provide enough friction on the small pulleys to make the system work. Charles Eames studies architecture at the Washington, At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1938 zenith for your home. ZENITH 12 TUBE SHUTTER DIAL: This completely restored Zenith radio was made in 1938 and features the classic Zenith shutter dial with motorized tuning control. Other small pulleys often act as guides for the string. The next photo shows how the cabinet was masked with newspaper prior to applying the new finish. ballast, regulators, and cathode ray (magic eye) An interesting side note, Zenith did continue to This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zeniths most famous and collectable year. And another radio collector friend had the speaker in stock. The suffixes included: Zenith Light and speaker functioning. The second segment of the model number revels 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 The cabinet paper tag has the model 15U270 crossed out in pencil and hand writhen 271. This tuning system is not only reliable, but also very accurate. Original Price 561.84 Zenith did not produce radios for the general public again until . I too would like one but I won't spend 4 figures for one. This type of "photo-finish" can also be seen on my 1937 Philco 37-61 tombstone. To do it, you first fashion a simple coil of wire, about three loops and roughly six inches across. This is my 1938 Zenith 12S266 Shutterdial console radio. It is a piece of original 1938 cloth from a console that used the same pattern. On to the next challenge . 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. Powered bySquarespace. Stratosphere. The light application of water shrunk the cloth slightly, getting rid of the sags. Original Price 885.57 Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 Zenith 12S267 1938 What a console! 1938 Zenith model 6S229. compensation, spinner tuning, split. The next photo shows this radio on my workbench with everything set up to align it. The following photo shows the radio after I completed its restoration. (20% off). Checking a generator's output in this way is another of Walt's handy tricks. Substituting larger filters reduced the hum to an acceptable level. The two trailing digits of the model number describe Connect the signal generator's leads to the ends of this loop and place it near the digital receiver. No spring is visible from the outside, so I assume it's concealed inside the large metal dial case. Original Price 14.29 line of automobile radios, which I do not intend Put the radio right next to your favorite chair, relax and enjoy! It has a premium-grade, 12-tube, high-output chassis and with its 12-inch speaker is an incredible performer. our example of the 12S232, the radio was built Dial" radios and the numbering scheme which When I queried the rec.antiques.radio+phono newsgroup for ideas, I learned that many restorers don't bother buying "store-bought" replacement belts. Original Price 17.86 (20% off), Sale Price 1,180.75 (15% off), Sale Price 1,023.32 All that happened was everybody horded the things. The white pointer and brass second hand are perfect and moves nicely around the dial. The dealer did not want to sell it, he was going to fix it himself. Instead, a .5-mfd capacitor is connected in series between the two devices. year. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. SKU Color Price Qty. Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. indicated that there were 17 initial categories, . Despite new filter capacitors, there was still too much background hum. The next step was to carefully split the rubber in half along its entire length. the relative placement in the line-up ($costs$). This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. letter after the model number itself, you have Well, why not? I restored and refinished one last year and was offered (and accepted) $450. This handsome set has earned a number of compliments from visitors. also note that the cabinet number falls very high The superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale, loud and clear. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. The brand says the new spring is more durable and resistant to magnetic fields. All the paper foil capacitors were replaced too. is not correct and may lead to confusion later In hindsight, I'd call this restoration moderately difficult. Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. Digital receiver, used to double-check the signal generator's output frequency. 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. This is a 1938 Zenith 7 tube Walton model 7S232, Zenith's most famous and collectable year. The most-sought-after model today was not the top of the line, though. 1938 Zenith Walton. 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. It initially sold for $69.95 in the East, but in early August Zenith, along with other manufacturers, announced across the board price increases. This scheme holds true The next photo shows the rubber just before I finished splitting it. Want to know more? Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Since I operate the radio on AC, I shortened the cables and tucked them under the chassis. Toward the front was a big messy splotch of some hard substance, possibly dried glue or some kind of varnish. 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. ZenithAmerica's most copied radio again a year ahead. Go for it. Original Price 29.76 Way, way, way overpriced in my opinion. Click to Enlarge. Zenith sold a ton of them when new. 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 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. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. This allows you to precisely measure the final output on the multitester. So in terms of performance, it is "original," possibly even working closer to the designer's specs than when it left the factory. The cabinet is simple but elegant, with a six-inch circular dial echoed by a circular design in the upper speaker grille. 50s. The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. This was a common practice since Zenith never printed 271 paper tags. By putting the lamps in series with the 1J6 tube, the designer used the lamps themselves to provide dropping resistance. the cabinet and the relative placement in the cost The radio's electronics were intact, but needed a complete overhaul. Instead, I simply disconnected the old filters and left the cans in place to preserve the radio's original appearance. The sixth tube, a 1J6, takes only one volt, however, as we can tell from the 1 at the beginning of its type number. Original Price 934.76 For this particular adjustment, the signal generator was set to 456 kilohertz to adjust the radio's I.F. The 15 tube model is noticeable longer to house the large chassis. 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!
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