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Max Welton
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Location: Black Forest, CO
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 Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:22 am Post subject: Clock options |
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I'm looking at options to fill the 52mm clock hole in my 67 Fastback.
I have three old stock clocks, all non-functional and grungy.
ISP has a number of 52mm options, the most useful of which (to me) is an oil pressure gauge. I don't really need a tach or another fuel gauge. I wouldn't mind a clock if it had a more modern mechanism.
I have many engine functions already covered on Shadow Dash (which talks to my MS over bluetooth) so I don't need AFR or tach.
What other options are out there that wouldn't look out of place next to the stock gauges?
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Erik G
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:32 am Post subject: Re: Clock options |
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Max Welton
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Location: Black Forest, CO
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:43 am Post subject: Re: Clock options |
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Got that covered. The tablet will live in the console below the dash.
Engine is naturally aspirated so don't need boost. A 2-up CHT might be cool.
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:38 am Post subject: Re: Clock options |
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Bobnotch put a battery powered clock in his notch that looks stock & keeps good time!
Russ Wolfe said the cylinder head temp gauge was the best upgrade.
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Max Welton
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: Clock options |
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Alex P. straightened me out on something. The stock clock is not 52mm. More like 84.
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Max Welton
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Max Welton
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 1:45 pm Post subject: Re: Clock options |
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| Max Welton wrote: |
I'm looking at options to fill the 52mm clock hole in my 67 Fastback.
I have three old stock clocks, all non-functional and grungy.
I wouldn't mind a clock if it had a more modern mechanism.
I have many engine functions already covered on Shadow Dash (which talks to my MS over bluetooth) so I don't need AFR or tach.
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Why not put modern parts inside the old housing? I've converted at least 6 of them over the years, including the one I had in my T-34 that I had at the Colorado Invasion. I've got one in my 65 Notch, my wife's 70 Fastback and even in my old 71 Notch (Krunchy). I even showed converting one (pics are in the Samba Gallery under accessories) that went into my T-34. It wasn't that hard, and only took an hour or so to do. Just a thought.
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Max Welton
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| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: Clock options |
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Yes. Your pictures are how I found the thread I linked. And I have three dead clocks to play with. 
Thanks!
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Peters Van
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:51 am Post subject: Re: Clock options |
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KROFTMAN
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 5:51 am Post subject: Re: Clock options |
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In my experience the clock is a fairly straightforward fix, that is if it is the fine fusible wire that has burn out, a quick solder job with fuse wire and your done. I am sure I found a link some years back on this.
I guess all depends on what originality means to you.
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gt1953
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:21 am Post subject: Re: Clock options |
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Well my clock did not work and sourced a tach that fit inside of the clock housing
as you can still see the clock chrome ring.
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