Fully Restored Vintage Bakelite 1951 Zenith AM FM Tube Radio Model H723 USA
Forsale this beautifully restored classic receiver from ZENITH, manufactured in 1951, with its attractive design. Yes, this is whatthey looked like when they were new! Inthis set, the original bakelite cabinet has been cleaned andpolished making its appearance like new.
Its cabinet has no cracks. Thisradio has copper leaf tuning for FM.
For this reason a stationstays in the same place between on and off cycles. Inthe internal part of the chassis, all the old paper wax andelectrolytic capacitors have been replaced by new components. Anydefective mica and ceramic capacitors and out of tolerance resistorshave also been replaced.
The original location and arrangement ofthe wiring has been maintained. All wires in bad condition havealso been replaced.
Thisradio is completely suitable for daily use. Thepictures posted are from the receiver on sale.
If you have anyquestions please let me know. Allthe components in the cabinet were completely disassembled for aneffective cleaning. Thered felt grill cloth has been replaced. Inthe front panel the lettering has been restored. Restorationwas done this past summer, and is marked as such.
A video of theprocess is being edited. Theold selenium rectifier was replaced with a 1N4007 diode and a 60ohm dropping resistor was added to bring the voltages in thechassis to Zenith operating specifications. Allpaper wax capacitors were replaced.
The electrolytic capacitorshave been replaced, one IF transformer has been replaced witha rebuilt IF transformer. Resistorsout of tolerance have been replaced with new components. Switches, pots and electric wafers have been cleaned and lubricated. Vacuumtubes have been checked and found to be in good shape.
The tube base sockets have been cleaned. Thetube layout label on the bottom of the receiver is missing severalparts, but is original. This radio has aplug on it that appears to date from the 1960's and is in goodcondition. Size: 14 X 8 X 8 inches. Iwant you to be completely happy with this.