Console Clock - Alternative

[1973_Mustang_Conv]

Got tired of looking for a replacement clock for less than $125.00 .

So I purchased and tried this quartz clock that is battery Operated ("AA" battery) and it seems to have worked ok for me .

If you are looking for a replacement clock this may be the ticket for something close.

Close in appearance , just keep in mind to change the battery once a year

https://www.impactautopartsstore.com/clock-mustang-197173-center-c197173.html

 

[Don C]

Or, get one of these, and eliminate the battery.

https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Converter-1-25-35V-Efficiency-Regulator/dp/B07L5J4QTD/ref=pd_day0_hl_263_2/134-8880621-6649413?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07L5J4QTD&pd_rd_r=9fa392e1-58db-11e9-afa9-5fd63f932696&pd_rd_w=lsgZG&pd_rd_wg=ecDGQ&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=PK47AC8VT3DBVA1K8NMG&psc=1&refRID=PK47AC8VT3DBVA1K8NMG

Draws about 8 mA (0.008 amp), plus the clock, which draws much less, probably around 1 mA.

I don't know why the maker of this clock doesn't have a hard wired option available, less than a dollar for the components for a 12 volt to 1.5 volt regulator circuit.

 

[Pegleg]

+1 with Don. Why make a replacement part you got to keep changing battery.

I noticed original price was $99.95. Obviously maker is aware of rarity and happy to overcharge for a clock probably made in China for a couple of dollars

 

[1973_Mustang_Conv]

Or, get one of these, and eliminate the battery.

https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Converter-1-25-35V-Efficiency-Regulator/dp/B07L5J4QTD/ref=pd_day0_hl_263_2/134-8880621-6649413?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07L5J4QTD&pd_rd_r=9fa392e1-58db-11e9-afa9-5fd63f932696&pd_rd_w=lsgZG&pd_rd_wg=ecDGQ&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=PK47AC8VT3DBVA1K8NMG&psc=1&refRID=PK47AC8VT3DBVA1K8NMG

Draws about 8 mA (0.008 amp), plus the clock, which draws much less, probably around 1 mA.

I don't know why the maker of this clock doesn't have a hard wired option available, less than a dollar for the components for a 12 volt to 1.5 volt regulator circuit.

Great idea.  Price is right ..  Thanks for the idea on the converter.

 

[Stanglover]

Got tired of looking for a replacement clock for less than $125.00 .

So I purchased and tried this quartz clock that is battery Operated ("AA" battery) and it seems to have worked ok for me .

If you are looking for a replacement clock this may be the ticket for something close.

Close in appearance , just keep in mind to change the battery once a year

https://www.impactautopartsstore.com/clock-mustang-197173-center-c197173.html

Looks like it's 3D printed. No way would I want to have fiddle with changing a battery, but the ad dose say there is a remote harness available, or something like that.

Someone on the Facebook page comment negatively on a 3D printed one he bought if I remember.

 

[Don C]

The remote harness just let's you mount the battery in a more convenient location, still have to change it once in a while. $10 for about $1 worth of parts.

 

[Stanglover]

The remote harness just let's you mount the battery in a more convenient location, still have to change it once in a while. $10 for about $1 worth of parts.

I agree. Junk!

 

[1973_Mustang_Conv]

The remote harness just let's you mount the battery in a more convenient location, still have to change it once in a while. $10 for about $1 worth of parts.

I agree. Junk!

One man's junk is another man's treasure ..