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Kenneth Brealey (Krbrealey)
New member
Username: Krbrealey
Post Number: 23
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 1:52 pm: | |
Stephen,
I had my clock face done at Bill's. They did a cleaning and replaced the winding stem while they were at it. A bit pricey, maybe, but I am very happy with the work they did. I don't think you would be disappointed in the results.
While they are a "clock shop" they specialize in car and aircraft clocks. They really seem to know what they're doing. |
Stephen E. Schroeder (Seschroeder)
New member
Username: Seschroeder
Post Number: 45
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 7:38 am: | |
I'll keep everyone posted on my progress. I agree about taking the bloody thing apart without breaking something - looks a wee bit tricky. |
david handa (Davehanda)
Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 754
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 19, 2003 - 11:24 pm: | |
Palo alto speedoeter or Lauderdale Speedometer could fix that for you. Do a "google" search for their web addresses.
Take apart at your own risk. I looked at mine, and it looks rather tricky to do and not break something....requires bending some small looking tabs IIRC.
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Bill V (Doc)
Member
Username: Doc
Post Number: 340
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, May 19, 2003 - 8:03 pm: | |
By the way, how does the lens come off of the clock? I have a smudge on the inside of the lens of mine ( '85 308 ). |
Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Junior Member
Username: Tuttebenne
Post Number: 129
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 19, 2003 - 6:44 pm: | |
If when you say "clock shop" you are referring to a real clock shop, his price might reflect his unfamiliarity with an automobile instrument. Most clocks come apart more easily than the ones in cars. Why not contact a shop that rebuilds speedos and tachs, etc.? You can find some in Hemmings Motor News. Good luck. |
Stephen E. Schroeder (Seschroeder)
New member
Username: Seschroeder
Post Number: 44
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 19, 2003 - 4:35 pm: | |
Now that my interior is almost finished just some loose ends to tie up. The clock lens has "yellowed" and is in need of replacement - clock works just fine. Bill's clock shop wants $75.00 to replace the lens - seems a wee bit much. Any ideas or alternatives? |