get a proper '63 clock or it will look amost as silly as it does now.
Need a clock
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Burning Brakes
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Need a clock
I am considering purchasing a clock for my 63 roadster. The previous owner removed the original clock and inserted a c-4 logo where the clock was.Try to picture how silly it looks. At this point, I don't even care if the clock works. I just want to look right. I found a few on ebay, but they weren't specifically for a 63. Will any mid-year fit properly? Also, is there anyplace other than ebay that sells clocks. Even if it doesn'twork, there is someone local that will restore it for me for under $100. As alway's I appreciate the help that I receive from this forum.
Enjoy the ride.
ren
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ren
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all 63-67 clocks will fit and work. but only 63-64 clocks look right for your 63 since the clock matches the dash
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Clock Experiences
Here's some of my experiences with a 62 mechanical clock:
1) started by thinking I would repair it myself; suggested overview article is page 27 of the Auto Restorer, July 2005 (this is not corvette specific; there may be better corvette specific references).
2) decided restoring my self was not the ticket, so searched and found a number of repair shops, including The Clock Works (www.clockwks.com).
3) ended up buying a reconditioned original from the vette gal (www.vettegal.com). First one received had a problem, but was replaced without problem, and replaced clock works great.
I have no association with any of the above. Hope this helps.
1) started by thinking I would repair it myself; suggested overview article is page 27 of the Auto Restorer, July 2005 (this is not corvette specific; there may be better corvette specific references).
2) decided restoring my self was not the ticket, so searched and found a number of repair shops, including The Clock Works (www.clockwks.com).
3) ended up buying a reconditioned original from the vette gal (www.vettegal.com). First one received had a problem, but was replaced without problem, and replaced clock works great.
I have no association with any of the above. Hope this helps.
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Burning Brakes
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Need a clock
Thanks, for the replies.Checked out vettegal website. Doesn't seem to have anything for a mid-year. Seems like she only has parts for 55 to 62. If I understand clockworks, they can only help you if you already have a clock and want it restored. I'll keep looking.
ren
ren
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Not mine and not sure if 63 and 64 are the same.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1964-...94925241QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1964-...94925241QQrdZ1
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It's a very easy job to install a quartz movement in a mid year clock. It only took me 45 minutes from start to finish. Do get a 1963 clock, it will look much better in you car, than a clock of another mid year car.
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Originally Posted by Nowhere Man
all 63-67 clocks will fit and work. but only 63-64 clocks look right for your 63 since the clock matches the dash
The 63 Clock has silver center and the 64 has black. The design is the same, but not the color....... 
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Originally Posted by achapman
The 63 Clock has silver center and the 64 has black. The design is the same, but not the color....... 
thanks for fixin my mistake
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by ren
I am considering purchasing a clock for my 63 roadster. The previous owner removed the original clock and inserted a c-4 logo where the clock was.Try to picture how silly it looks. At this point, I don't even care if the clock works. I just want to look right. I found a few on ebay, but they weren't specifically for a 63. Will any mid-year fit properly? Also, is there anyplace other than ebay that sells clocks. Even if it doesn'twork, there is someone local that will restore it for me for under $100. As alway's I appreciate the help that I receive from this forum.
Enjoy the ride.
ren
Enjoy the ride.
ren
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