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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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I've heard that the clocks are notorious for not working.
My new '79 is no exception.
Is there anything that can be done with them?

I heard there are quartz movements for them, but they are kind of pricey.

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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 05:39 PM
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I have a 78 and clock didn't work, I bought one of those quartz replacment kits and installed it myself and it works fine. Cost about 60 bucks
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 06:46 PM
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Yup - just saw tehse in the catalog yesterday (ZIP or Ecklers - forget which).

They had 'original' movements for $50, and quartz for $60.
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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Well, that's a lot cheaper than I thought.
Thanks! :yesnod:
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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If you don't want to do it yourself, Clocks by Roger will do it for just over $100. He does good work.
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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DIY quartz replacement--easy fix
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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Default Re: Factory Clock (79-L-82)

Wanna hear something wild. Just bought my '71 vert last Friday & the original clock not only still works, but it's keeping good time!
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