Ours is a Zenith model 6S-239, from 1938. The radio apparently had not been restored (by a collector). (10% off), Sale Price 590.38 Original Price 16.67 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. the relative placement in the line-up ($costs$). The chassis has the 7S232 stamp just above the power cord. year. for radios built through 1942, when Zenith halted Technical Specifications Number of Tubes 9 Neither the TV show or the radio (style & circuit) appeals to me. I didn't want to risk damaging the pointers during removal or getting them off safely but being unable to securely reattach them. It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. Two important points need to be covered for a Original Price 74.50 Its rubber had dried with age, allowing the fabric layers to separate and detach from one another. 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. 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. Why would the B+ voltage be too high in the first place? A final alignment was in order, particularly since I had already changed the alignment earlier. Commander McDonald had two of these models crafted. On to the next challenge . 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. Restoring the electronics took a lot more time than touching up the cabinet. Since doing this restoration, I have gotten in the practice of writing down every replacement as well as the results of every test. 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. 1935 remained as the model 1000 throughout production). I'd not only give him his price in a heartbeat, but add another hundred to have it shipped across country. Zenith made four different chassis to fit into this style cabinet (7J232, 7S232, 9S232 & 12S232). 1995-2023 Philip I. Nelson, all rights reserved. The next photo shows how I taped the capacitor in place to keep the spring from pushing it back down. Next is the tuning knob and the rightmost control is the bandswitch. line of automobile radios, which I do not intend So it is truly a very rare Zenith radio. the type of cabinet, and ever where in the line-up ballast, regulators, and cathode ray (magic eye) 590.38, 737.97 line-up. Other radios in the same style and therefore also called "Waltons" are the 9-tube 9-S-232, the top of the . civilian radio production to enter the war effort. Perhaps chemicals were spilled on it or someone made an aborted attempt to refinish it. Instead, I simply disconnected the old filters and left the cans in place to preserve the radio's original appearance. I found this radio in a small antique shop in El Paso TX behind 2 china cabinets and a pool table. SKU Color Price Qty. The cabinet was stripped of its original finish, lightly sanded, re-stained, grain filled and then sprayed with Mohawk sealer and lacquer. Stratosphere. The grille cloth is a reproduction of the original pattern. I have the 12 tube version pictured on another page. This radio has the fabulous Robot Shutter Dial with a green tuning eye. 3 bands including broadcast, shortwave and police Content is for presentation purposes only. Fixing the cabinet was a straightforward job. It was painted 3 different colors black, red and brown. 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. If you look closely at the workbench photo, you'll see the thin red loop lying under the digital radio. This radio can be powered from household AC current or a 6-volt DC battery. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. The 15U270 & 15U271 are the only 1938 15 tube Zenith radios that utilize two speakers, a 12 woofer and a 6 tweeter. 505.66, 561.84 The speaker has the correct part number for a 7-tube model. (1928-2014) Miller learned about radios and electronics during his service in the US Navy from 1945 to 1949. The next photo shows the underside of the chassis after recapping. This handsome set has earned a number of compliments from visitors. Features: obtained an export model. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. Etsy Search for items or shops Close search Skip to Content Sign in 0 Cart Halloween Hub Jewelry & Accessories Clothing & Shoes (XG5) ~ ZENITH RADIO CO. CHICAGO. You will hear a loud hum in the radio when the generator is set just right. Substituting larger filters reduced the hum to an acceptable level. We moved the pool table and cabinets and placed it in my van. Before making the adjustments, I used a digital radio to double-check the signal generator's setting. Caution: A novice should never try to align a radio "by ear." 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. a "Walton Radio" as an example (12S232). 1938 Zenith Radio - Etsy Check out our 1938 zenith radio selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. 14.17, 16.67 Part of the top finish was completely gone. This allows you to precisely measure the final output on the multitester. A new AC power cord has been installed for safety. The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. This is a showpiece! For most adjustments, you simply turn the screw while watching the tester's readout, aiming for maximum output. The following email snippet continues the tale: Fixing the voltage problem introduced a new glitch, however, as the following email explains. First, I cut the gaskets in half, making the cuts on the diagonal. To do it, you first fashion a simple coil of wire, about three loops and roughly six inches across. Putting on the new belt would require disassembling the geared tuning mechanism, starting with the dial pointer and dial, and working back to where the belt would be placed on the shaft. In a small subchassis inside the box were several small components, including a handful of paper capacitors. It needs restoring as you can see, but the veneer is perfect, speaker is great and most of the dials are great. 12.14, 14.29 Now they're showing up more and more and I expect that to only increase. Given the extent of damage on top, stripping was the only alternative. Antique Radio Forums Index Category Online Auctions and Sales Forum, Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. 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. The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. Go for it. AFAIC, Waltons are one of the uglier cabinet designs Zenith came up with, right up there with the 12S371. The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration - all the electrolytic caps were replaced with new production parts. 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. In hindsight, another alternative would have been to cut and reglue the new belt that I bought from AES. (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.). Charles Eames studies, excellent condition. 6V027), this however All that happened was everybody horded the things. 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- uses this model numbering system and it has a suffix The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration, all the electrolytic capacitors were replaced with new production parts. It is my belief that the year used to date If the leading number is 1 (IE 5S128) I didn't figure I would ever find one around my area of NE Texas under 4 figures. Zenith did not produce radios for the general public Even after solving those gross problems via the power supply fix, the dial tracking was not very accurate. but will for ever more be referred to by "its" model I wasn't finished with the recapping, after all! Cabinet: The book matched walnut veneered cabinet is beautifully finished with a near flawless lacquer finish. The black contrasting stripes near the bottom had a few scuffs, which I restored with black paint and a small artist's brush. Then I applied a bit of liquid spray starch. The spring counterbalances the weight of the tuning capacitor as the plates rise up, allowing you to accurately rest the tuner at any position. 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. It rattles objects in the room when played loud. As Number 3 shows, the signal generator's hot lead is not connected directly to the radio. The one dial that was left showing/open is crazed, but I have a spare chassis to replace that one dial. Add to Favorites Zenith Upright Antique Radio--1940's-Wavemagnet--LOCAL PICK-UP! 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 It is a 1939 model 15S372. 1938 Antique Zenith Floor Radio, model number: 9S367, still works and receives many stations, case in good condition with no significant scratch, no crack. Sale Price 708.45 If the leading number is 1 (IE 5S128) the radio was built for the 1937 model year. Even if it plays, it undoubtedly needs some repair before you put it into regular service. Why would a radio designer do this? Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. The dial pointers were not easy to remove. was introduced in late 1935 for the 1936 model Antique radio. Pictured here above is the most common of the 1938 15 tube radios made. The suffixes included: Zenith (20% off), Sale Price 1,180.75 Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. 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. What's more, in the course of playing with the tuning mechanism, I discovered that the dial pointers are spring-loaded. And another radio collector friend had the speaker in stock. This is not a put together Walton with mix and matched parts. Also features 5-point tone control, Bass compensation, spinner tuning, split second station relocation. This is a Zenith 1938 Model 7-S-232, a 7 tube "Walton". Sure. The next photo shows this radio on my workbench with everything set up to align it. Oh well, this is how we learn! In the following rear view, look at the big box on the right side of the chassis. to discuss in this article. Historical artifact. 12 in this case, 11 on the chassis plus an "eye" tube. 3-bands, Broadcast (AM), and 2 shortwave. 1938 Zenith model 6S254 - Henson Brothers Old Tyme Radios. 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. k42: ivory: $12.00: k42-divided: ivory: $12.00: k42b: black: $12.00: It seems as though there are two types of knobs used on these radios that look the same but have different dimensions for the hole. Alan Jesperson has only located 5 of these in his many years of collection, restoring and selling Zenith radios.