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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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..Just a note in general to say thanks for all the help you guys give out , .i dont post much,can find almost everything i need just by listening in and printing off the good stuff. my mechanic loves my hand full of printed postings when i bring the car to the garage .BUT i am i need of a clock repair on my 74...any help with that, .....were to send it, buy new , ..etc.etc.. .....Thanks for the help and have a good 4th ......p.s.(while im asking for help) does anyone have a 74 with a alarm that works???, and the push button starter under the hood??.....thanks again!!

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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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This thread in general had good tips:

Clock works !!!

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...3&forum_id=119


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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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I went with the quartz conversion kit for my '76 clock. Very easy installation and it works great!
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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This guy is supposed to be very good..
http://corvetteclocks.com/index.html
Corvette Clocks by Roger
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by OldSchool
This guy is supposed to be very good..
http://corvetteclocks.com/index.html
Corvette Clocks by Roger
I bought a replacement clock (quartz type) for my '69 at Corvette Carlisle a few years ago from Roger......still working excellently.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 08:20 AM
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The Clock Works

http://www.clockwks.com/CLOCKWORKS/The_Clock_Worx.html
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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The original clock in my '68 would alternately choose to run and not run as it saw fit. I ran a separate ground wire from the clock and it has run like a champ ever since.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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I did the quartz conversion when I had the center console out for stereo installation. Now the clock always works.
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my 75 had good ground but the power wire was loose,i tightened it up and it worked, so i oiled it up and now it works fine.
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The alarm on my '74 works. Use it all the time. It died for about 20 years for my aunt then one day I opened the door and it went off. Has worked ever since. Sometimes I have to turn the key on and off a couple of time to get the alarm to arm. The clock in my car works every time I drive it but dies about an hour after I shut off the car.
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I hate to give secrets away, but To date, I got 3 GM type clocks working for about $2.95.....providing the points and electrics are good in it, Try a shot of WD-40, it has worked and the clocks are still running
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I put a quartz conversion clock from Roger six months ago. No problems - recommended.
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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 06:16 AM
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So my Hurst Competition plus thread was moved but this one stays in tech/performance
I DON"T LIKE THE SPLIT

BTW - My clock works because I installed the quartz kit
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