jframe Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 This is the disassembled clock from my 65. I am no electroics expert, but it sure looks to have been converted to quartz movement to me. Thing is, the second hand sweeps but the clock is dead. When I got it apart, I discovered the black ground strap was attached to some plastic that was broken. Anybody got a good 65 clock that they would part with? I understand that the original mechanisms would almost always function with a good cleaning, but I will take either quartz or original as long as it functions. I like the 65 style, so not really wanting a 63-64 unless nothing else is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Definitely not Original Equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualQuadDave Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I have several 65 clocks. PM me and will get back to you. Thanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RIVNIK Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I removed the clock from my '65 and stored it for posterity (the day I sell the car)probably never). I always switch off my battery disconnect when not driving, so it's never correct. I found the hole & location perfect for an oil pressure gauge. After a search of local parts stores & the net I was able to find a Sun gauge which fits the hole perfectly & nearly matches the appearance of the other instrumentation( very important). For me, knowing the current oil pressure is way more comforting than knowing the time, and the installation is easy (& easily reversed). BTW, there is a proper working '65 clock for sale on Ebay.... a little rough but could be restored. Drew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KongaMan Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 11 hours ago, RIVNIK said: I removed the clock from my '65 and stored it for posterity (the day I sell the car)probably never). I always switch off my battery disconnect when not driving, so it's never correct. A stopped clock is right twice a day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 On 1/29/2018 at 7:49 PM, KongaMan said: A stopped clock is right twice a day. Mr KongaMan, to remove the clock in a 63 Riviera I believe it to be a slight, but hard turn counterclockwise? I want to get the turn direction right the first time. Thank you in advance for your help. Red Riviera Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Righty tighty, lefty loosy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 4 hours ago, RivNut said: Righty tighty, lefty loosy. Ed, somethings stay the same. There are items that are left handed threads; like the lug nuts on the drivers side of a 1963 Buick Riviera. You never know-sometimes.?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Bob, the only things that I've ever found that are left hand threads are usually things that rotate in a direction that would unscrew them. Like the left pedal on a bicycle or the nut that holds the crank assembly into the bottom bracket on a bicycle. A New Departure coaster brake uses left hand threads against right hand threads to create a locking device (takes two different sized threads on the same shaft.) So, unless otherwise noted, assume right hand threads. Ed PS - I once bought a home made utility trailer from a guy for peanuts. He needed to put tires on it but couldn't get the wheels off. I saw the old Plymouth hubcaps still on the wheels and knew they were left hand threads. The next time I saw the guy, I had new wheels and tires on the trailer. When I told him about the builder using old Plymouth parts, he about cried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 ???? 3 hours ago, RivNut said: Bob, the only things that I've ever found that are left hand threads are usually things that rotate in a direction that would unscrew them. Like the left pedal on a bicycle or the nut that holds the crank assembly into the bottom bracket on a bicycle. A New Departure coaster brake uses left hand threads against right hand threads to create a locking device (takes two different sized threads on the same shaft.) So, unless otherwise noted, assume right hand threads. Ed PS - I once bought a home made utility trailer from a guy for peanuts. He needed to put tires on it but couldn't get the wheels off. I saw the old Plymouth hubcaps still on the wheels and knew they were left hand threads. The next time I saw the guy, I had new wheels and tires on the trailer. When I told him about the builder using old Plymouth parts, he about cried. Ed, I don’t want to bang my head up against a dead horse, but aren’t propane bottled gas left handed threads? Additionally, a Victor acetylene torch has left handed threads for either the oxygen or acetylene inlets. Probably, because Maryland is so far to the “left” we get a lot of left handed stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 16 hours ago, Red Riviera Bob said: ???? Ed, I don’t want to bang my head up against a dead horse, but aren’t propane bottled gas left handed threads? Additionally, a Victor acetylene torch has left handed threads for either the oxygen or acetylene inlets. Probably, because Maryland is so far to the “left” we get a lot of left handed stuff. I should have clarified my reply and stated "... in the automotive the world..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 2 hours ago, RivNut said: I should have clarified my reply and stated "... in the automotive the world..." 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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