C2 clocks
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17
I'm not sure there is an easy answer to this question. I would assume that it would be the same as when the clock was first produced. They weren't all that dependable. Maybe someone who has owned their car since new can relate when there clock stopped working. Other than that I have to believe it is just guess work.
Melting Slicks
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From: Temecula CA
One of mine re-done by Clockworks with an original movement is still going strong after 8 years. And I don't routinely disconnect the battery.
The latest clock I had done was converted over to the ISI quartz movement and I'm happy with the sweep second hand action.
Won't pass judging (no reset sound, stops immediately with power removed), but should have long life expectancy.
One note, with the quartz unit on the bench and higher wattage 1416 bulbs activated, it got hot enough to stop the movement. Ran fine after cool-down.
Backed down the bulbs to 1414's which I am using in all the panel lamp locations.
The latest clock I had done was converted over to the ISI quartz movement and I'm happy with the sweep second hand action.
Won't pass judging (no reset sound, stops immediately with power removed), but should have long life expectancy.
One note, with the quartz unit on the bench and higher wattage 1416 bulbs activated, it got hot enough to stop the movement. Ran fine after cool-down.
Backed down the bulbs to 1414's which I am using in all the panel lamp locations.
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Instructor
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From: Plainfield New Jersey
One of mine re-done by Clockworks with an original movement is still going strong after 8 years. And I don't routinely disconnect the battery.
The latest clock I had done was converted over to the ISI quartz movement and I'm happy with the sweep second hand action.
Won't pass judging (no reset sound, stops immediately with power removed), but should have long life expectancy.
One note, with the quartz unit on the bench and higher wattage 1416 bulbs activated, it got hot enough to stop the movement. Ran fine after cool-down.
Backed down the bulbs to 1414's which I am using in all the panel lamp locations.
The latest clock I had done was converted over to the ISI quartz movement and I'm happy with the sweep second hand action.
Won't pass judging (no reset sound, stops immediately with power removed), but should have long life expectancy.
One note, with the quartz unit on the bench and higher wattage 1416 bulbs activated, it got hot enough to stop the movement. Ran fine after cool-down.
Backed down the bulbs to 1414's which I am using in all the panel lamp locations.
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The other week I put 12 volts to a clock that has been sitting since 1975 and the clock has never been out of the dash and it still worked.
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Army
My 63 clock redone by Clock Works came with a tag stating that removing power from it when not in use will extend its life. I hooked up a 12V relay to it operated by a key fob and only run it for shows/judging. Then there is this little article I picked up - I don't know how factual it is and I've never seen anybody do this.
Former Vendor
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
The old Borg movements were always an issue based on the design of the movement. The point contact electromagnetic reset mechanism was a very poor design and the points were susceptible to burning. They are very fix-able and sometimes you get years out of them, other times you get way less. The 63 Coupe we did three years ago is still ticking strong today.. If the car is not being shown or judged your best bet is to install a quartz movement.
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Army
The old Borg movements were always an issue based on the design of the movement. The point contact electromagnetic reset mechanism was a very poor design and the points were susceptible to burning. They are very fix-able and sometimes you get years out of them, other times you get way less. The 63 Coupe we did three years ago is still ticking strong today.. If the car is not being shown or judged your best bet is to install a quartz movement.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
I remember the clock in my 65 being finicky about running. I had to constantly "tweak" the stem to get it to run, but it would quit after a day or two. Finally shot innards with WD40, and it never missed a beat for next 8 years until I sold it! This was in 1973, when WD40 was widely thought of as being a cure-all for any mechanical movement. I had my 57's clock cleaned by a pro, and it still keeps perfect time for 14 years now.
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My 63 clock redone by Clock Works came with a tag stating that removing power from it when not in use will extend its life. I hooked up a 12V relay to it operated by a key fob and only run it for shows/judging. Then there is this little article I picked up - I don't know how factual it is and I've never seen anybody do this.
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http://licorvette.com/clock%2065%206...20corvette.htm
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...assembly-65-67
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Army
Now you won't ever have to type that again:
http://licorvette.com/clock%2065%206...20corvette.htm
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...assembly-65-67
https://www.amazon.com/1965-1967-Cor.../dp/B00394TNE8
http://licorvette.com/clock%2065%206...20corvette.htm
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...assembly-65-67
https://www.amazon.com/1965-1967-Cor.../dp/B00394TNE8
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Army
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Even if they now click, I bet they don't "clunk".
Burning Brakes
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Master of the obvious here--but the main reason that they quit is dust in the movement. That's why WD40 works. So seal the seams with RTV and it will extend the life- 