looking for 73 console clock

[GravY]

My car currently has the wrong clock installed, think its a Mustang II clock. If anyone has a spare original let me know what you're willing to let it go for.

 

[mach71351c]

I think I have one. I will look and see.

 

[GravY]

sweet.. Thinking positive thoughts that you have one

 

[mach71351c]

sweet.. Thinking positive thoughts that you have one

I'm pretty sure I have one from a 72 Sprint.

 

[GravY]

I haven't seen anything saying otherwise.. all clocks were the same part 71-73, correct?

 

[whitesoc]

I have an extra one....let me know if you need it

 

[mach71351c]

Found it. Soap and water will go a long way. Over all it looks ok.

Mike.

 

[goodnigh]

Found it. Soap and water will go a long way. Over all it looks ok.

Mike.

You can buy a new lens or use an acrylic polish.

You have the harness and mounting grommets.

That is good, those parts are hard to find.

Does the clock work? Finding one in working

condition is rare. Usually the points or coils

used to rewind the mainspring get fried.

mike

 

[imusa76]

Has anyone tried to rebuild the clocks so that it would work?

 

[73StangCoupe]

You can get a new lens but it's pricey...

http://www.cjponyparts.com/console-clock-lens-1971-1973/p/CONL4/

 

[mach71351c]

Found it. Soap and water will go a long way. Over all it looks ok.

Mike.

You can buy a new lens or use an acrylic polish.

You have the harness and mounting grommets.

That is good, those parts are hard to find.

Does the clock work? Finding one in working

condition is rare. Usually the points or coils

used to rewind the mainspring get fried.

mike

Do they ever work? The 72 Sprint I got it from had no motor or trans when I got it so I have no clue if it worked. It's been in a box for 15 years and I didn't even try to clean it before taking pics.

 

[eddyw]

No way, look at OMS:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/71-73-MUSTANG-CONSOLE-CLOCK-LENS-NEW-/400331339639?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AMustang%7CYear%3A1973&hash=item5d359b7777&vxp=mtr

 

[goodnigh]

Has anyone tried to rebuild the clocks so that it would work?

Yes, the clock in my car keeps excellent time and they are self

adjusting. I needed to file the points but the coils were in decent

shape. If you take off the back and find the points, pull back on

the mainspring to wind it. If the clock ticks down you are half way

there. A friend built a device that uses a capacitor bank to charge

the coils so there is no load on the points, they only act as a switch

to charge the coils which turn into a magnet and fire a hammer that

rewinds the mainspring. Works the same originally using battery

power to charge the coils when the points contact after the

mainspring winds down. The points eventually wear down and

stick together thus smoking the coils because they are getting full battery current. The tic, tic, tic is pretty cool with the jerky second

hand.

mike

 

[GravY]

Sorry Mach71351c I didnt get a email notification that the thread had been replied too.. I already have one lined up with whitesoc..

I thought I saw someone else in the WTB forum looking for a clock if you want to move it..

again thanks for your time in finding it and posting the pictures..

Alex

 

[Mikes73]

I'm looking too, I was just waiting for the original poster to find one for him. P.M with price and details if you have one, thank you.

 

[mach71351c]

I'm looking too, I was just waiting for the original poster to find one for him. P.M with price and details if you have one, thank you.

P.M sent.

Sorry Mach71351c I didnt get a email notification that the thread had been replied too.. I already have one lined up with whitesoc..

I thought I saw someone else in the WTB forum looking for a clock if you want to move it..

again thanks for your time in finding it and posting the pictures..

Alex

Your welcome, glad you found one.

 

[GravY]

Want to thank Whitesoc for the clock.. If anyone buys anything from him in the future have no worries, he's an A+ individual.

 

[Tnfastbk]

Want to thank Whitesoc for the clock.. If anyone buys anything from him in the future have no worries, he's an A+ individual.

Ken (Whitesoc) and I met up in Niagra FAlls a couple of years ago. Brought his mustang over and we had a ball talking cars and having a cold one.

 

[OMS]

You can get a new lens but it's pricey...

http://www.cjponyparts.com/console-clock-lens-1971-1973/p/CONL4/

HOW ABOUT 19.95

Item #71CCL

71-73 CLOCK LENS

Console clock lens for Mustangs and Cougars. Reproduction. Price: $19.95