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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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I have started my 1977 Interior restoration and have a couple of question.

1. I’m using Corvette America interior dye for all my panel parts. What should I use to re-paint the steering column? I have decided to go ahead and pull this out (only part left inside).

2. What is the best way to fix a clock without paying $150 for a new one. I have been looking at the quartz kit. How hard is this to convert over?

Thanks for any help in this area.
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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 08:01 PM
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Sorry, I can't say what to use for the steering column . . . I would assume the interior dye would be fine. For the clock though, I had about 4 of them lying around here and I got two working. One I put together with pieces from semi-broken ones, and one I just cleaned the contacts on and it started working. Although, the one I put in my car runs too fast for some reason, so I might suggest going with the quartz conversion now while it's out of the car.

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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 08:06 PM
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one more question, what can I do to restore the face on my AM/FM 8-Track. Yes I want to keep org readio in it. :steering:
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Do the quartz conversion on the clock--simple, permanent fix.
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Old Jun 9, 2003 | 11:26 AM
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Do the quartz conversion on the clock--simple, permanent fix.
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piece o' cake
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