It sold new for $169.95 (list price). No spring is visible from the outside, so I assume it's concealed inside the large metal dial case. Given the extent of damage on top, stripping was the only alternative. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Only $1900! (15% off), Sale Price 23.81 12 in this case, 11 on the chassis plus an "eye" tube. To my delight, the belt worked perfectly! The large black dial is in very nice shape. 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. No lowball please. The two trailing digits of the model number describe I restored and refinished one last year and was offered (and accepted) $450. to discuss in this article. When I first got the radio, I thought that the chassis might be solid copper, which would be quite beautiful when polished. The chassis and round tube shields are painted with an attractive copper-colored hammertone finish. our example of the 12S232, the radio was built The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. 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. 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. 23.81, 29.76 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.". Cabinet: The book matched walnut veneered cabinet is beautifully finished with a near flawless lacquer finish. radio, introduced as part of Zenith's 1938 line in June 1937, is a much coveted set that is an uncommon find today. (1928-2014) Miller learned about radios and electronics during his service in the US Navy from 1945 to 1949. It is made of polished brass with the famous lightning "Z" Zenith logo at its center. Radio must be picked up in Cleveland. Some of the most serious Zenith radio collectors in the world have never seen this version in person. Antique gift. It is sporting the fabulous "Motor Drive Robot Shutter Dial" and green tuning eye. 747.81, 934.76 The radio had been serviced in the past but most of the original parts were still in place. The 15U270 & 15U271 are the only 1938 15 tube Zenith radios that utilize two speakers, a 12 woofer and a 6 tweeter. Put the radio right next to your favorite chair, relax and enjoy! 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. I offer an 1,180.75, 1,475.94 and they work just as well as square ones. Other small pulleys often act as guides for the string. (10% off), Sale Price 590.38 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. Return to PHOTO Index: PHOTO COLLECTION INDEX, NEXT PAGE >>> 1938-1942 PLASTIC CABINET RADIOS. and was 110 volt AC powered. Etsy Search for items or shops Close search Skip to Content Sign in 0 Cart Halloween Hub Jewelry & Accessories Clothing & Shoes their range, the higher the position in that years 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. You will hear a loud hum in the radio when the generator is set just right. It included the radios of collector Glen Bricker. Manufactured by Zenith/Herman Miller. The rest of the cabinet was in good shape, with only a few small scratches here and there. also note that the cabinet number falls very high I bought the Zenith it in December of 2012, after finding it on Craigslist. The cabinet paper tag has the model 15U270 crossed out in pencil and hand writhen 271. Take a look at the tube lineup. It was painted 3 different colors black, red and brown. Zenith did not produce radios for the general public Five of the six tubes are 6-volt units, suitable for a radio designed to run on 6-volt DC power. a radio should track with the "model year" and 5 out of 5 stars (1) $ 850.00. Powered bySquarespace. As for the cabinet, the ranges 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 dial pointers were not easy to remove. 25 tube Stratosphere, first produced in Original Price 1,180.75 (20% off), Sale Price 67.04 Each 1938 zenith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and glass. THE 1938 ZENITH 15U269 CONSOLE - DECO TO THE MAX By Kent Martin Of all radio manufacturers during the fabulous Art Deco design years of the 1930s and 1940s, one company that has always shone brightly is the Zenith Radio Corporation of Chicago. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Fortunately, I was able to purchase a special radioa "Glass Rod" Zenith 5R-317 that had been designed for the 1939 World's Fair. Connect the signal generator's leads to the ends of this loop and place it near the digital receiver. The radio has had a complete recap electronic restoration - all the electrolytic caps were replaced with new production parts. The controls are quite simple. 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. It is sporting, The 38-690 was Philcos top-of-the-line radio for the 1938 model year. To do it, you first fashion a simple coil of wire, about three loops and roughly six inches across. For you radio collectors The spring counterbalances the weight of the tuning capacitor as the plates rise up, allowing you to accurately rest the tuner at any position. Call me.. See contact page. On to the next challenge . So deluxe! I also had to replace the drive belt in the tuning mechanism. As Number 3 shows, the signal generator's hot lead is not connected directly to the radio. the radio was built for the 1937 model year. Original Price 561.84 With the addition of a bleeder resistorproperly positioned to avoid interferencethe radio performed quite well. Since I operate the radio on AC, I shortened the cables and tucked them under the chassis. Original Price 23.81 Needless to say I would not take no for an answer and kept telling him "I wanted to purchase the radio". (intermediate frequency) coils. The starch gives the cloth more body, helping it resist sagging in the future. First, I cut the gaskets in half, making the cuts on the diagonal. Each 1938 zenith for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using, Prices for a 1938 zenith can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes at 1stDibs, they begin at, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Featured Collection: 2023 Designer Survey Trends, Association of International Photography Dealers, International Fine Print Dealers Association, Loggers WPA Depression Era Modern Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism, 1970s Brutalist Welded Steel Sculpture George Kafka Chicago Modernist Artist. The bass from this console is unreal. I too would like one but I won't spend 4 figures for one. (20% off). Neither the TV show or the radio (style & circuit) appeals to me. obtained an export model. I offer free shipping via Greyhound to the lower 48 states. The one dial that was left showing/open is crazed, but I have a spare chassis to replace that one dial. Second and equally important; Zenith Model 6-J-230 dates from 1938 and is typical of many radios of that era. Entdecke 1938 n. The knobs are the original wood Zenith knobs. You will also need the alignment instructions from the schematic, of course. The two SW bands work well also. The difference is the center section that the chassis mounts in. They made very few and did not want to go thru the trouble printing model tags. This is a Zenith 1938 Model 7-S-232, a 7 tube "Walton". 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. $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. In hindsight, another alternative would have been to cut and reglue the new belt that I bought from AES. 14.17, 16.67 This article will deal with the "Big Black Many folks think the "Waltons" TV show made these radios desirable. Connected in parallel with the radio's speaker leads. 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 Airline 14WG-806A 1942 This is a wonderful wood radio with two bands, AM and shortwave. If you see this ad, the radio is available. This radio has the fabulous Robot Shutter Dial with a green tuning eye. Store Radio Knobs Zenith Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. Content is for presentation purposes only. The underside of the chassis is plated with copper, however, perhaps to allow good ground connections for electronic components. Then you turn off the digital radio, disconnect the generator's leads, and reconnect them to the radio being aligned. 708.45, 885.57 Original Price 885.57 1938 Antique Zenith Floor Radio, model number: 9S367, still works and receives many stations, case in good condition with no significant scratch, no crack. The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish. During the restoration process these areas were repaired. 1936 Zenith Radio, Marquis advertising metal sign, 2 Sizes, nostalgic vintage style home decor wall art, LGB PS Those few short years came some big changes like the multiband Zenith Transoceanic portable, the hallmark of tube radio design; a real compact portable you can carry around by Sonora called the "Candid"; table radios and consoles with push button tuning and magic eye tuning; and the first practical application of electronic television with real tv channels demonstrated at 1939 New York, World's Fair by RCA, made this period one to remember.