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1939 Zenith "farm radio"

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Hays, Kansas
Posted 3 years, 5 months ago
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Description

This vintage Zenith FARM Radio was manufactured in 1939. Over 80 years ago.  It may have been used in a rural farm.  It was designed to be operated by battery. This was before the REA came to most rural areas.  At some point, probably by a farmer, it was converted (rather crudely) to operate on AC.  Also, sometime in its past, something burned the top. 

I have completely restored the radio.  I have replaced the old components inside, and fixed the crude conversion.  I also sanded down and refinished the cabinet.  The burn on top would have taken extensive wood replacement, so I left it.  I think it adds character to it.  I also made a back for it to keep fingers out of where they could receive a shock. I like to think some farmer had this in their barn while milking cows.

The radio needs an antenna to pick up stations.  A wire attached to a metal window frame should work.   Contact me if you have any questions.

See the video of it in operation in the description.

I will accept PayPal for payment
Pickup only due to it's age and fragility 

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