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david handa (Davehanda)
Junior Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 111
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 12:33 am: | |
I also had my clock repaired (78 308 GTS veglia quartz) fixed by Palo Alto speedometer. Cost was about $120, and took a couple weeks or so.
They do good work, not cheap though... |
James Selevan (Jselevan)
New member
Username: Jselevan
Post Number: 8
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 11:39 pm: | |
I recently fixed my 1972-246 Dino Veglia clock. It was difficult to get the movement out, but once out, it was easy to fix. The rotating armature had "jumped" out of its upper bearing, and with a few turns of the bearing screw, I was able to gently relocate it. I then turned the bearing screw down until it just touched the armature, and then backed off 1/8 turn. Works like a charm - keeps perfect time now for 4 weeks.
The only challenge was getting the guts out. The chrome ring around the plastic case required teasing, which ultimately bent it. I replaced the clock in the dash with this chrome customization on the bottom, thus it is not easily seen.
The mechanism is amazingly simple. My problem was a simple mechanical one. There is a switching transistor and coil. These would be easier to fix should they prove to be the problem. If you are mechanically / electrically inclined, do it yourself.
Jim Selevan |
Vince Canipelli (F308vc)
New member
Username: F308vc
Post Number: 24
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 - 10:21 pm: | |
My clock from my 80 308GTBi is currently at Palo Alto Speedometer being repaired. I'll let you know the results. Clock suddenly began to lose about 5mins per day. Website is paspeedo.com |
Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 1495
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 - 8:20 pm: | |
There are people who can convert the guts to a quartz movement if the original works are too bad. I had the clock in my Corvair converted 7 years ago and it still works fine. |
Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Junior Member
Username: 308gtb
Post Number: 131
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 - 7:49 pm: | |
Steve,
Those original Veglia clocks are expensive. Hopefully it's just a wiring connection problem. Otherwise seek out a good watchmaker who might be able to clean the mechanism and get it going again.
Barry |
F-J'87EuroTR (Ferrarijoe)
Junior Member
Username: Ferrarijoe
Post Number: 234
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 - 7:45 pm: | |
Stephen,
Here is a few places with a reputation for Veglia clock repairs:
This one is in CA. http://www.nhspeedometer.com/
D&M Restoration
46 Grand Ave
Greenville, SC 29607
800-722-0854
Give Mike a call about your instrument rebuilding or go here: http://dandmrestoration.home.mindspring.com/index.htm
This one I am not to sure about but they say they do Veglia. http://www.gaugeguys.com/repair.htm
Joe
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stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
New member
Username: Ethans_dad
Post Number: 26
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 - 7:13 pm: | |
Has anyone had sucessful results in getting their interior clock repaired? Are these items available at the local club swap meets? |