Hello! Log in or Register   |  Help  |  Donate  |  Buy Shirts See all banner ads | Advertise on TheSamba.com  
TheSamba.com
 
VDO/Kienzle Clocks
Page: 1, 2, 3  Next
Forum Index -> Bay Window Bus Share: Facebook Twitter
Reply to topic
Print View
Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
TristanM
Samba Member


Joined: May 27, 2002
Posts: 408
Location: moving on.
TristanM is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:21 pm    Post subject: VDO/Kienzle Clocks Reply with quote

Found a early VDO Kienzle Bay Window clock dated 7/69. My question is that should it have the third "red" hand also? I looked on Richard's site and couldn't find an example. Does not look like it had ever been opened up.
_________________
Don't Believe The Hype.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Karl
Samba Member


Joined: January 29, 2001
Posts: 6170
Location: Coos Bay, Oregon
Karl is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No, the silver centered 68-72 analog clocks do not have a second hand. Only the quartz later clock have them. Here is a pic of all 3:

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
TristanM
Samba Member


Joined: May 27, 2002
Posts: 408
Location: moving on.
TristanM is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Perfect Karl, exactly what I was looking for. Can't wait to install it this weekend. Very Happy
_________________
Don't Believe The Hype.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
NASkeet
Samba Member


Joined: April 29, 2006
Posts: 2947
Location: South Benfleet, Essex, UK
NASkeet is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:32 am    Post subject: 1968~79 VW Type 2, VDO-kienzle clocks Reply with quote

Karl wrote:
No, the silver centered 68-72 analog clocks do not have a second hand. Only the quartz later clock have them. Here is a pic of all 3:

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


The left-hand analogue, non-quartz clock, with the silver-bordered grey centre, labelled 68~72?, is of the same pattern as the fuel-gauge & warning-light cluster, of my British specification, early-1973-model-year (i.e. manufactured during circa August or September 1972).

I wouldn't mind one (at a reasonable price!) for my vehicle, but they seldom turn up in Great Britain

Regards.

Nigel A. Skeet
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website Gallery Classifieds Feedback
daves_ale
Samba Member


Joined: May 15, 2004
Posts: 1044
Location: Home of Happiness, Texas
daves_ale is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:43 am    Post subject: Re: 1968~79 VW Type 2, VDO-kienzle clocks Reply with quote

NASkeet wrote:
Karl wrote:
No, the silver centered 68-72 analog clocks do not have a second hand. Only the quartz later clock have them. Here is a pic of all 3:

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


The left-hand analogue, non-quartz clock, with the silver-bordered grey centre, labelled 68~72?, is of the same pattern as the fuel-gauge & warning-light cluster, of my British specification, early-1973-model-year (i.e. manufactured during circa August or September 1972).

I wouldn't mind one (at a reasonable price!) for my vehicle, but they seldom turn up in Great Britain

Pm'd ya.

Regards.

Nigel A. Skeet

_________________
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wishes us to be happy"- Ben

'66 Euro Beetle 1200A
'71 Single Cab
'78 Westy
'02 Jaguar XK8 convertible
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
DurocShark
Samba Member


Joined: April 05, 2004
Posts: 6624
Location: Crappy town in a crappy state. But the beach is nearby, so I have that going for me.
DurocShark is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:13 am    Post subject: Re: 1968~79 VW Type 2, VDO-kienzle clocks Reply with quote

NASkeet wrote:

I wouldn't mind one (at a reasonable price!) for my vehicle, but they seldom turn up in Great Britain


Or anywhere else. Sad

I'd love one myself. But whenever I see 'em, they're horribly expensive.
_________________
No boom today. Boom tomorrow. There's always a boom tomorrow.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website AIM Address Gallery Classifieds Feedback
visibleink
Samba Member


Joined: May 03, 2002
Posts: 1668
Location: Austin, Texas
visibleink is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Karl wrote:
No, the silver centered 68-72 analog clocks do not have a second hand. Only the quartz later clock have them. Here is a pic of all 3:

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Do you know if a clock from a squareback fit in a bay window? It looks the correct size but I haven't tried just yet, have 2 of them sitting in my garage.
_________________
Been on the samba so long I remember petting that dog to see VWs, WYHI, and green bug girl.

<-- Helga, she slammed her dub in '53 and adjusted valves with her teeth
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
tristessa
Samba Member


Joined: April 07, 2004
Posts: 3992
Location: Portland, OR
tristessa is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:05 pm    Post subject: Re: 1968~79 VW Type 2, VDO-kienzle clocks Reply with quote

DurocShark wrote:
I'd love one myself. But whenever I see 'em, they're horribly expensive.

I snagged my silver-center clock for about $50 + shipping if I remember right. Just happened to be in the right "place" at the right time.

thanks again, pyr0man! Very Happy
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
NASkeet
Samba Member


Joined: April 29, 2006
Posts: 2947
Location: South Benfleet, Essex, UK
NASkeet is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:16 am    Post subject: 1968~79 VW Type 2, VDO-Kienzle clocks Reply with quote

visibleink wrote:
Do you know if a clock from a squareback fit in a bay window? It looks the correct size but I haven't tried just yet, have 2 of them sitting in my garage.


Many moons (i.e. more than 20 years) ago, I salvaged a VW 1600 Type 3 Variant or Fastback clock from the local breaker's yard, in the hope that it would fit.

The clock diameter is just right, but hacksawing the casing, to adapt it to the 1968~79 VW Type 2, instrument panel fitting, with two screw lugs, rendered the clock inoperable; probably owing to steel filings, getting into the mechanism, in the viscinity of the magnets. The other problem, is to retain the transparent lens (with integral clock-hands adjustment knob), in the coreect position.

Regards.

Nigel A. Skeet
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Johnny.Baba
Samba Member


Joined: August 13, 2006
Posts: 476

Johnny.Baba is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have what I believe to be the example in the middle. I understand it was installed by a PO, as I think it wasn't originally outfitted with a clock?

Any quick and dirty or otherwise way to tell if a vehicle came off the line with one of these tucked in the dash already or not? If so (and I find mine doesn't belong), I will happily part with it for a cash/trade combo. (meaning some cash and the blank that would replace the hole).
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Classifieds Feedback
Phyllis
Samba Member


Joined: October 31, 2005
Posts: 773
Location: McMinnville, OR
Phyllis is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 5:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I found a clock on a late bay champagne (came standered in '78?-'79) at a salvage yard that to $6 out of my wallet. What a steal- Literally. It'd be nice to find an early bay clock though to match my instrument cluster- but I definately not going to complain here with my $6 VDO original vw bus bay clock. Smile
_________________
1971 Deluxe Transporter "Winston"
1970 Westy Weekender "Cornelius"
Andrew
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
MalibuLX3
Samba Member


Joined: October 02, 2005
Posts: 821
Location: Rochester, MI
MalibuLX3 is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Karl wrote:
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Whoever took this picture is one rich man...
_________________
1978 Westfalia
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail AIM Address Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Karl
Samba Member


Joined: January 29, 2001
Posts: 6170
Location: Coos Bay, Oregon
Karl is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I took that picture.

I would not be rich unless I sold them Smile

I picked that box for the printing that was on it: This unit is not labeled for retail sale
I thought it was fitting.....
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
jered
Samba Member


Joined: February 16, 2006
Posts: 436

jered is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 6:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I bought my clock for $80 plus $10 something shipping (the later model on the board)..

however, I never looked at it... I always used my radio time..

so I pulled it out and sold it... for what I paid plus shipping...

I have seen them for as much as $150+ which is crazy... but someone's obviously paying that much...?
_________________
No VW right now.... Sad
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Johnny.Baba
Samba Member


Joined: August 13, 2006
Posts: 476

Johnny.Baba is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good evening!

Now that I was able to get home and take a few shots of the piece mounted in the dash of my 73, I thought I would show them and see if anyone would share whether or not this piece belongs and if not, if there is an interest in it for their Bus. These shots aren't the best as the lighting could've been better, but here they are:

<Image removed by Johnny.Baba>


Last edited by Johnny.Baba on Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:27 am; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Classifieds Feedback
Karl
Samba Member


Joined: January 29, 2001
Posts: 6170
Location: Coos Bay, Oregon
Karl is offline 

PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does the red second hand move steadily? Or does it go duh duh duh every second?

73?-74 is a sweep second hand

75-79 is a ticking second hand
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Johnny.Baba
Samba Member


Joined: August 13, 2006
Posts: 476

Johnny.Baba is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 2:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It ticks with each second.

The amazing thing is that it keeps great time, I am just funny about wanting to restoring Daisy back to as close to 'out of the box' original as possible (so if a 'blank' is what it should have - then that would be my aim).


Last edited by Johnny.Baba on Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:45 am; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Classifieds Feedback
Phyllis
Samba Member


Joined: October 31, 2005
Posts: 773
Location: McMinnville, OR
Phyllis is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 6:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

These clocks keep very good time. They're always correct. You never have to adjust them. THe later clocks are very annoying however with that tick. It's so loud that I can here it outside of my car, even with the windows up and the doors all closes.
_________________
1971 Deluxe Transporter "Winston"
1970 Westy Weekender "Cornelius"
Andrew
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Karl
Samba Member


Joined: January 29, 2001
Posts: 6170
Location: Coos Bay, Oregon
Karl is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 6:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tell me about it! duh duh duh duh
3 0'clock in morning, in the high deserts of California, no sounds outside at all on a moon lit night.... duh duh duh duh duh duh
trying to sleep after prospecting and digging all day duh duh duh duh

That is why I like the middle dark grey faced one. It is a sweep second hand: quiet!!!!

I may just have to swap faces instead of unplugging the damn thing!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
70 140
Samba Member


Joined: September 22, 2002
Posts: 8471
Location: Ontario Canada
70 140 is offline 

PostPosted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 7:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is there a variant of the clock with a gas heater timer?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Display posts from previous:   
Reply to topic    Forum Index -> Bay Window Bus All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time
Page: 1, 2, 3  Next
Page 1 of 3

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

About | Help! | Advertise | Donate | Premium Membership | Privacy/Terms of Use | Contact Us | Site Map
Copyright © 1996-2023, Everett Barnes. All Rights Reserved.
Not affiliated with or sponsored by Volkswagen of America | Forum powered by phpBB
Links to eBay or other vendor sites may be affiliate links where the site receives compensation.