~ 1941 PREWAR ZENITH BAKELITE TUBE RADIO - MODEL 5D610 ~

For your consideration is a beautiful 1941 Zenith Black Dial Bakelite Tube Radio Model 5D610 ready to display and play.This nice example has been fully restored inside & out with no chips,cracks,or repairs to the cabinet and it plays with strong clear audio and excellent reception. Zenith came out with similar models using the same cabinet... some with handles,different dial pointers,knobs,etc. Most had the butterscotch \"Z\" top hat knobs but this one has the swirl two tone brown \"Z\" top hat knobs and the brass \"Z\" ring pointer. It also came out a year before the more common 6D510 model.

The cabinet has been professionally polished with my ALL natural process using NO sprays,finishing polish,polys,or any other artificial enhancers. It takes many hours through several stages to complete this natural process but when it\'s all said and done what you get is a pure natural bakelite shine just how it looked from the factory. I go the extra mile and make sure every square inch is cleaned using special hand-made tools,toothbrushes,and Q-tips(no black sharpie marker tricks used here folks). I don\'t cut corners or take short cuts with my cleaning & polishing method.. nothing but lots of time and plenty of elbow grease.

This is a real nice example of this model ready to be enjoyed!

~ RESTORATION DETAILS ~

*VACUUM TUBES REPLACED AS NEEDED

* NEW CRYSTAL CLEAR DIAL LENS INSTALLED

* CABINET WITH NO CRACKS OR CHIPS

* CLEAN CHASSIS WITH NO RUST

* EXCELLENT RECEPTION AND SOUND QUALITY

* BEAUTIFUL BLACK DIAL SCALE

* ORIGINAL LOOP ANTENNA IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

* NEW PILOT LAMP INSTALLED (LOOKS GREAT LIT UP!)

* EXTRA THICK BACKING FABRICATED

* ALL CAPACITORS REPLACED WITH TOP GRADE CAPS

* CHASSIS AND ALL MOVING PARTS CLEANED & LUBRICATED

* ALIGNMENT CHECKED

* BAKELITE CABINET CLEANED & POLISHED(no artificial enhancers or coatings used)

* MEASURES: 12\" WIDE X 6.5\"TALL X 6.5\" DEEP

* SHIPPING IS $24.50 (LOWER 48 STATES), CAREFULLY PACKAGED W/DELIVERY CONFIRMATION,AND FULLY INSURED

~ CUSTOMERS COMMENTS ~

* Wonderful & expertly restored radio. Couldn\'t be happier. Professional Seller

* Not just the best radio restorer on bar none, his work is TRUE ARTISTRY!!!!

* I thought craftsmen like this were extinct. This guy has proven me wrong! Thanks

* Kuddos for the job you did in restoring this Emerson set and the care in packing.

You are truly caring, caring beyond belief;one of my best transactions. Thanks much,Robert

* Absolutely beautiful- I LOVE IT-wonderful transaction-super fast mail-out -A+++

* Great product! Great service! No better seller anywhere!!! Thank you!

* Bendix arrived safe and sound due to your EXPERT PACKING the radio is MINTY and exceeds

my expectations and looks and sounds like a BRAND NEW RADIO i feel like i went back to 1946

really i mean it!!! you are a CLASS ACT!!! Thanks Again & Best Regards, Stuart

* Two thumbs up! One of the very best on ! Many thanks!

* Extremely Pleased !!! Best I\'ve ever seen Will buy Again.... Thanks

* The best wrapped radio I have ever received. Love the radio!!!! Thanks DDB

Keep in mind, this antique vacuum tube radio is not a boom box,solid state radio,or any other modern type radio. It uses vacuum tube technology which can produce audio interference caused by many different things such as florescent lighting, energy saving bulbs,kitchen appliances,etc,etc... so placement of the radio is very important to avoid any possible audio interference. And like many other electronic devices,.. when not in use the radio should be unplugged to prevent any damage during electrical storms.

I\'ve been collecting & restoring tube radios since 1987,and have sold well over 500 tube radios world wide. I spent 20 years as a Machine Specialist in the Aerospace & Injection Molding fields. Having this type of background has given me the experience & high standards that I try to maintain in my radio restoration work as well. My experience includes: custom wood refinishing,all natural bakelite polishing,electronic restoration,and radio dial cover molding. With my radio descriptions you get a factual description and I prefer to stay away from the sugar coated phrases such as... \"near mint\",\"normal age related wear\",\"museum quality\",\"doesn\'t get any better\",\"completely flawless\",best of the best\"unmolested\",\"mint\", or the 2-4 paragraph bla bla the reader has to weed through before even getting to the actual item description. My item descriptions always start at the top and with the important restoration details listed below it.

A special thanks to all of my customers and fellow radio restorers who I\'ve had the pleasure of doing business with throughout the last 25 years. It gives me great satisfaction to be able to bring these wonderful antique tube radios back to life for future generations to enjoy. Thx for looking and may God Bless our Troops serving around the world! - J. Waters