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#1
03-03-2003, 01:47 PM
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Hi,
Where can I buy a replacement clock movement for my 1968 GTO Rally Clock? The electro magnet that winds my clock is burned out. The hands, face and lens are in great shape. I have it apart and it looks like a replacement should drop right in. Will a later model clock movement work? Thanks, Mike
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1968 Pontiac GTO 462CID, 4-Speed Manual, 3.55 rear. Aleutian Blue exterior, 219 Teal Blue interior. Chrome bumper, AM & 8-Track and Rally II Wheels |
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03-03-2003, 01:47 PM
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Hi,
Where can I buy a replacement clock movement for my 1968 GTO Rally Clock? The electro magnet that winds my clock is burned out. The hands, face and lens are in great shape. I have it apart and it looks like a replacement should drop right in. Will a later model clock movement work? Thanks, Mike
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1968 Pontiac GTO 462CID, 4-Speed Manual, 3.55 rear. Aleutian Blue exterior, 219 Teal Blue interior. Chrome bumper, AM & 8-Track and Rally II Wheels |
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#3
03-03-2003, 01:57 PM
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I rewound the coil on my clock about a year ago and it is still working fine.
Go to Radio Shack and buy a pack of their varnished coil/electromagnet wire and have fun. I think I did like 250 wraps but I don't remember for certain. __________________________________________________ ___ I don't see it as just a job, I see it as one third of my life.
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#4
03-03-2003, 02:46 PM
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Instrument Services Inc. out of Roscoe Illinois carries the original clock movements or the newer quartz movement up-grades.
Toll Free 1-(800)559-2674 Illinois (815)623-2993 Fax (815)623-9180 They also repair your old in-dash clock here through Performance Years. GTO.....Gran Turismo Omologato,True Pontiac Excitement! [This message was edited by 1-GTO on March 03, 2003 at 06:00 PM.]
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#5
03-03-2003, 06:49 PM
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Hi,
The plastic around the coil is melted, so I'm not sure I will be able to rewind the coil. Sure wish it would be that easy. I might also have to clean the gears and timing wheel because they don't turn real well. I'll check the sources provided. Thanks, Mike
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1968 Pontiac GTO 462CID, 4-Speed Manual, 3.55 rear. Aleutian Blue exterior, 219 Teal Blue interior. Chrome bumper, AM & 8-Track and Rally II Wheels |
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#6
03-03-2003, 07:37 PM
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Should just be a steel core in the middle, get down to that and you are good to go on rewinding it yourself.
__________________________________________________ ___ I don't see it as just a job, I see it as one third of my life.
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#7
03-03-2003, 08:23 PM
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Might try to find a quartz movement if your car sits for long periods. I have 2 or 3 clocks that work for my cars. I just had to spray the works with some lubricant to get them to operate as they are supposed to. If you find a spare cheap enough, just swap them out too. I know of about 20 clocks in a junkyard for my spares. They just suck to remove.
Doug ----------------------------- "...then grease me up woman." Groundskeeper Willie www.geocities.com/yqtnxnb |
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#8
03-04-2003, 11:56 AM
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I have a quartz replacement kit on the way from OPG right now to fix my 68 rallye clock. I'll let you know how it turns out - it was about $70 w/ shipping.
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#9
03-04-2003, 08:54 PM
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about 6 years ago, I bought a cheap movement from a clock store, and just made the hands fit on. It wasnt too hard. And the movement cost me $10.00 It runs on 1 AA battery. I ran the wires out the little hole and double taped the battery to the back of the clock..I dont use the clock anymore but it ran for a couple of years that way. I might still have it somwhere. I'll look.,.,
James Fasso [email protected] '67 GTO Conv "220, 221, whatever it takes." Micheal Keaton as "Mr. Mom"
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#10
03-06-2003, 11:44 AM
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I took mine apart and cleaned it up nice but now it runs fast. Every couple hours I have to reset the time. Anyone come across this?
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#11
03-06-2003, 08:47 PM
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I purchased the quartz replacement kit from instrument services mentioned earlier. Installation was easy and your purchase includes a "how to" video. The quartz clock will be much more accurate than the original movement.
Regards, Larry Metzger Columbus, NJ 1968 GTO Verdoro Green Hardtop
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Larry Metzger Columbus, NJ 1968 GTO Verdoro Green Hardtop 1969 GTO Palladium Silver Hardtop 1969 Judge Carousel Red Hardtop X 2 Someday We'll Look Back On This And It Will All Seem Funny. From Rosilitia, Sung By Bruce Springsteen, CIRCA 1973 |
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