corvette clock
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Racer
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corvette clock
Can someone suggesr where I can get my clock rebuilt. Would you fix the one in the car now for about $ 250.00 or buy a new one for $160.00. Last question go electric ot quqrtz for the same cost, would quartz run down the battery if not driven much.
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Hi tc,
Both the mechanical movement and the quartz movement are an electrical draw on the battery when the car is shut off.
Many people use a battery cut-off for that and other reasons if the car will sit unused for more than a few days.
Regards,
Alan
Both the mechanical movement and the quartz movement are an electrical draw on the battery when the car is shut off.
Many people use a battery cut-off for that and other reasons if the car will sit unused for more than a few days.
Regards,
Alan
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I purchased a new one from Rodger (quartz) over 25 years ago and it's still running. However, if you do buy a new one, keep in mind the second hand color will not match that of the other gauge pointers. The old one can probably be switched with the new.
Actually, there are rebuild kits available. I think Wilcox has one with video instructions.
Actually, there are rebuild kits available. I think Wilcox has one with video instructions.
Last edited by Jud Chapin; Aug 10, 2015 at 08:13 AM.
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Bought a quartz from Willcox last year for $155.00. My car sits all summer and I have not noticed much battery drain.
Don't know what year you have but not hard to replace on my '73, just getting the bottom nuts off the gauge cluster was a bear, went back with threaded rod nuts/coupler nuts bought from true value hardware, made it a lot easier.
Don't know what year you have but not hard to replace on my '73, just getting the bottom nuts off the gauge cluster was a bear, went back with threaded rod nuts/coupler nuts bought from true value hardware, made it a lot easier.
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Burning Brakes
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check out this site...it's what I used to fix my clock.
http://www.pcfred.com/Vettetip/FixC3Clock.htm
http://www.pcfred.com/Vettetip/FixC3Clock.htm
Drifting
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It's actually not that hard to buy a small $5 battery powered quartz clock and fit it to the back of your factory clock and fit you hands to the quartz movement. It'll look stock, battery will last for years, and no power drain.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Anyone with a quartz kit, a pair of pliers and a screw driver can do it. 
Conversion Kit
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...sion-kit-63-82
How to rebuild it.
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From: N J
Best clock I ever had.
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Remove the clock and investigate to see what is wrong with it. Usually, the solenoid contacts are burnt or dirty and you might get away with just cleaning them up. But, even that will only assure you of a few years of successful use (or less). And, sometimes, the contacts are broken or the pivots in the rear plate are worn out. Then, you need to replace the clock.
Your best choice (if you really need a clock in your car), is to buy a quartz clock rebuild kit for your car at around $100. It will be just the clock guts and a couple of gears which you can DIY with your original hardware, if you are handy. {Note: These are only if you clock is a Borg unit. If it has been replaced with something else in the past, you can't use these kits.}
Otherwise, buy a complete quartz clock for your C3 and be done with it.
Your best choice (if you really need a clock in your car), is to buy a quartz clock rebuild kit for your car at around $100. It will be just the clock guts and a couple of gears which you can DIY with your original hardware, if you are handy. {Note: These are only if you clock is a Borg unit. If it has been replaced with something else in the past, you can't use these kits.}
Otherwise, buy a complete quartz clock for your C3 and be done with it.