Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob - Renovated Radios LLC It is a striking radio from top to bottom. And now that a lot of those folks are either heading to retirement homes or dying off, the market seems to be getting flooded. also note that the cabinet number falls very high The gaskets were about half the required length and twice the required thickness, but where there's a will, there's a way! Description: This is a six-tube 3-waveband receiver from 1938, featuring Zenith's tear-drop shaped dial escutcheon. . It released the first portable radio in 1924, followed two years later by the first radio that operated entirely on household electricity. This article will deal with the "Big Black So in terms of performance, it is "original," possibly even working closer to the designer's specs than when it left the factory. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. 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 chassis has the 7S232 stamp just above the power cord. Since the beginning of my radio hobby, I had always wanted a '38 Shutterdial. Introduced in June of 1937 for the 1838 model year. 1938 Zenith Walton. 14.17, 16.67 (15% off), Sale Price 23.81 The next photo shows the second pulley underneath the chassis. The 15U270 & 15U271 are the only 1938 15 tube Zenith radios that utilize two speakers, a 12 woofer and a 6 tweeter. $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. 50s. It rattles objects in the room when played loud. On my radio, the little rubber drive belt was shot. Sale Price 708.45 The styling sometimes reminds me of this old TV show. The 15 tube 'Robot-Dial' console in a walnut finish is the more common version of this cabinet style. What's It Worth: Zenith Radios - Electronic Products Radiophile.com - Zenith 12S267 (intermediate frequency) coils. . The speaker has the correct part number for a 7-tube model. The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. Original Price 23.81 three digit number the radio was built in later This 1938 Zenith chairside model 6S249 radio is completely electronically restored and plays great. 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. This is the mahogany version of the 15U270 walnut model. The brand is often referred to as the watchmaker's watchmaker due to its storied history as a movement manufacturer for other blue-chip watch companies. The first digit(s) will be the number of tubes, All tube shields are in place as well. letter designations were used to describe Zenith's Another great 15 tube Zenith radio pictured above. 1939 Zenith World's Fair Radio - Radios Past 15.18, 17.86 years. The 10S130 is a much better looking radio, IMO. 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. Since I operate the radio on AC, I shortened the cables and tucked them under the chassis. Jasona5150. If the letter designation is followed by a the Zenith home radios: The last 3 digits get a bit more complex. 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. . So I will wait. Demo of 1938 Zenith 9S232 'Waltons' Radio + Bluetooth Retrofit Substituting larger filters reduced the hum to an acceptable level. 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. The next step was to carefully split the rubber in half along its entire length. During the restoration process these areas were repaired. The higher the last two digits within I purchased the empty cabinet from Alan Jesperson. The stupid TV show that inspired the name " Walton" has been off the air for decades. 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. the 1936 model year. On many radios, the pilot lamps are wired in parallel with the filaments of the radio's tubes. Lets start by examining the This three-band, nine-tube Art Deco radio is completely restored and retrofitted with Bluetooth. Vintage Zenith Console Radio for sale | eBay The next photo shows the setup for the first adjustment. After I replaced the lamp, the radio played, but not very well. in its range (00-39) indicating a rather expensive This is a Zenith 1938 Model 7-S-232, a 7 tube "Walton". This tuning system is not only reliable, but also very accurate. Beginning in 1936, Zenith introduced a new model SKU Color Price Qty. .No motor or tuning eye, but it has push-pull audio and runs on a 6 volt battery. Zenith 1938 - 1940 Knob. 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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. Original Price 1,279.15 I have the 12 tube version pictured on another page. The following photo shows the radio after I completed its restoration. 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. The second segment of the model number revels Only rubber would provide enough friction on the small pulleys to make the system work. Toning lacquer was sprayed on the wood trim, very lightly, to keep with the original appearance. A good looking radio and the one I restored had great reception. . Listed below are the If you haven't replaced certain critical components, and nobody has messed things up in the past, the alignment will be fine in many cases. model years. All the paper foil capacitors were replaced as well. The spring counterbalances the weight of the tuning capacitor as the plates rise up, allowing you to accurately rest the tuner at any position. (XG5) ~ ZENITH RADIO CO. CHICAGO. (20% off), Sale Price 944.60 Number 2 shows the signal ("hot") lead of the generator connected to the grid lead of the 6D8 tube. Toward the front was a big messy splotch of some hard substance, possibly dried glue or some kind of varnish. Restoring the electronics took a lot more time than touching up the cabinet. The introduction to smaller and more efficient tubes help speed things along- rising to the peak of radio's Golden Era. (20% off), Sale Price 67.04 3 bands including broadcast, shortwave and police (20% off). Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. In hindsight, I'd call this restoration moderately difficult. Even after solving those gross problems via the power supply fix, the dial tracking was not very accurate. The cabinets mahogany veneer is beautifully restored with a flawless satin lacquer finish. Then I super-glued two of the cut ends together, forming a single length of rubber. Had I been alive and of a radio-buying disposition in 1938, I would have looked at . Needless to say I would not take no for an answer and kept telling him "I wanted to purchase the radio". Many of the Originally sold for $69.95 (higher on the West coast}. Read our Cookie Policy. Called the "Commander" by many Zenith collectors. The brand says the new spring is more durable and resistant to magnetic fields. 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 superhetrodyne chassis is a performer and plays full dial scale, loud and clear. Maybe I'll bite. 1938-1942 Prewar Portables and Wood Sets. better understanding of the model numbering scheme.