I've been thinking about a repair like this for my analog clock. I wonder how hard it would be to interface the replacement clock mechanism to the existing instrument cluster and clock hands? That is the question. Anybody tried this, or got one handy? Edward At 08:03 PM 8/22/2004, you wrote: >Hi Brian, > >My personal experience in this is with a 79 bus, but the same principal >could be applied to a Vanagon easily enough. > >Around these parts a baywindow clock is extremely rare and costly >accessory. I wanted one, but not enough to pony up $100 to someone on >eBay or at a swap meet. What I did was to get a small alarm clock from >the local "Dollarama" store, and glued the AA battery-powered mechanism >into the back of the clock pod spacer with RTV. Then I glued in a >custom clock face I made with letters traced from a VDO speedometer, >and installed the arms back on the spindles. > >Here's the end result: >http://www.pottsfamily.ca/westfakia/clock.jpg > >Pretty simple fix, and it only cost a buck. > >Happy trails, > >Greg Potts >Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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