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I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - morzh - 11-21-2012

I told my father (who's 77) I may pick a radio, fix it and give it to him, and he said he'd like one but it has to be with a tuning eye, for nostalgic reasons.
So I think I'll be looking for a tombstone-size or similar (read - not a floor type) Z-brand radio with the cabinet that does not need lots of work (I ain't good at it) and the chassis, as long as it is not thoroughly rusty or mangled, will do.

If anyone's aware of something, please let me know.

Mike.

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - LedHed - 11-21-2012

I dunno about a Zenith with those qualifications.. Other than the Walton sets I can only find a couple of that brand tabletop with the tuning eye. A 9S324, a 10S443 (Ugly 1940 set) and a 7S323 (same cabinet as the 9S324.)

I'm far from an expert, but have you considered a nice RCA? Lots of tuning eye models to choose from and you don't have to pay the "Brand Z Tax" tm.

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - morzh - 11-21-2012

Whatever looks good and has short waves. And the tuning eye.

Waltons...too expensive.
RCA would do, but hadn't seen lots of those either on ebay.

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - LedHed - 11-21-2012

Where are you located at? I found mine on craigslist (RCA 9T) and my consoles through am auction. I recall seeing a 6T on craigslist recently... Anyone else have any thoughts?

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - TA Forbes - 11-21-2012

The RCA would be a cheaper alternative. Assume you want a tombstone or cathedral set?

Some '36 and later Silvertones also had tuning eyes and are very nice.

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - LedHed - 11-21-2012

Good call on the Silvertone! Some real nice looking sets with the tuning eye.

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - Radioroslyn - 11-22-2012

Hey if it don't have an eye just add one. Heck add two a 6E5 on one side and a 6AL7 on the other. Oh and good measure get one of those little skinny peanut jobs for the dial pointer.
Terry

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - morzh - 11-22-2012

LedHead

I'm in Jackson NJ.

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - LedHed - 11-23-2012

Wards-airline made some cool looking sets with the tuning eye too. I'll keep my eyes open for you. If I see something that might be suitable I will PM you.

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - Arran - 11-25-2012

An RCA set would be a good alternative to a brand Z, and it would likely be a better performer on shortwave as well. There is also Airline, Silvertone, Stewart Warner, FADA, Grunow, Sparton, Crosley, G.E, and several others that used Magic Eye tubes.
Regards
Arran

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - Radioroslyn - 11-25-2012

Mike
If i had something laying around I'd send it your way but I think the only set I have with an eye toob is the National. It's one of my favorites!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42774321@N08/3941396777/in/photostream

GL on your seach!!
Terry
ps I saw this article on replacing the 6*5 tube with a 1629 (military 6E5 w/12v heater). Scroll down the eye article.
http://www.antiqueradios.org/gazette/index.html

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - LedHed - 11-26-2012

Price may be a bit high... I'm not really sure what the going rate is for these.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-RCA-Victor-Model-6T5-Tube-Tombstone-Radio-/140881603576?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item20cd32abf8

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - TA Forbes - 11-26-2012

Hmmm... nice original shape, but on the high side for a six tube RCA.

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - Phlogiston - 11-27-2012

If it wern't for that crack in the veneer on the rolled edge.

RE: I am looking for a Zenith...maybe....with the tuning eye - Radioroslyn - 11-27-2012

Ha Ha even the model # is an eye toob
Terry