Meatloaf... Larry has definitely brought this radio back to life, major change from when I bought it.


Just curious, anyone know how many 267's were produced ?




Kidd

There were 35,960 Chassis 1204 produced.

Of this number, they were distributed between these 7 models.

12-S-205 $350 Large radio/phonograph console
12-S-232 $99.95 Tombstone table model
12-S-245 $149.95 Chairside
12-S-265 $139.95 Console
12-S-266 $159.95 Comsole
12-S-267 $169.95 Console
12-S-268 $159.95 Wide console

I'm sure it was not evenly distributed, but what the exact figure would be, we don't know.

The lesser expensive/more popular models would get the lions share. My guess would be the 12-S-232 and 12-S-265 first.
12-S-266 next, 12-S-267, Maybe 12-S-245 as Chairsides weren't a huge seller. 12-S-268 and lastly 12-S-205.

As I put the 12-S-267 dead center in the list, its possible it could be roughly calculated by being divided by 7.

Perhaps roughly 5137?

Too bad Zenith didn't keep track of this info.

-Steve

Voice coil for speaker finally arrived. ed up the chassis applied an IF signal and aligned the transformers. Connected a signal generator to the antenna port and checked all three bands. Audio was weak but there on all the bands. I will look at the voltages at each tube. The tuning motor does it thing and the power transformer and field coil stay cool. Shouldn't be long and this project will be in the books and on its' way home! The next post will show completed radio!

Larry:

Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

BR,

Terry

Here is another 12S267 on ebay. Needs some work, but I will say it is in better shape than mine when I bought it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1938-Zenith-12 ... Swb6dalDz4


Kidd

I'm curious,what is this restoration gonna cost??Where did you find a proper speaker cone and voice coil?
Phil

The speaker cone from The Speaker Exchange in Tampa, Florida and the voice coil from Hong Kong via Ebay.

Well here it is all boxed up and playing well. Gotta make a knob for acoustical adapter.

WOW!

LarryAD, that radio is absolutely stunning! Incredible work refinishing. The amount of talent we have here in the forum just amazes me!

Well Done!

Steve

Looks great

Larry did the unthinkable by bringing it back to life.



Kidd

An amazing transformation!

My hats off for your talent and skill, Larry! You brought her back from the dead!

-Steve

Absolutely beautiful work Larry; the owner could aptly name that radio Lazarus.

Larry:

As always, beautiful restoration work!

BR,

Terry

Hello all

The Zenith 12s267 is finished and sitting in my living room playing great. Larry along with his wife made a trip to Kentucky to personally deliver it!!! What a kind gesture for sure, Larry is a great guy.

My wife and I really enjoyed meeting them both and spending some time getting to know them. Looks amazing, later that night some church friends came over to see it and was very impressed.

Before bringing it to KY, Larry took it to the CC-AWA in Charlotte and it won a couple ribbons

Steve-"azenithnut" thanks for the advice about sending it to Larry to restore it....well worth it.

The photos really do not do it justice as the flash washes it out some, but it has found a new home in my living room.


Kidd

Beautiful! Quite the transformation. And it came with a blue ribbon too.

One of you should put some pix in the Let's See Your Basket Case Restorations thread, too!

-Rodney

It’s a great looking radio that was transformed from the ruins. I think because of this you appreciate it more.

I’m glad you gave it a good home. Enjoy!

I think the first prize says it all!

Congratulations Larry for a job well done!
And Kdd for a wonderful model for your collection!

-Steve

Larry does amazing work. I love what he did on my Brunswick.

Donald

Absolutely beautiful restoration job Larry. Talk about bringing one back from the dead! WOW!

Joe