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Can someone please give me some pointers as to how to remove the clock from the guage cluster on my 70 with A/C please. Thanks.
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Re: 70 clock removal
Joe - removing the clock is relatively easy compared to the other gauges. My 70 is a non-AC car, but I think it's all the same. Unlike the other gauges, the clock is simply screwed to the back (metal part) of the instrument assembly. You'll still have to unscrew the entire bezel assembly, and move it forward, then you can unscrew the clock from the back.
It's still not fun, but to remove the other gauges requires separating the back, metal part of the bezel assembly from the front, glass/plastic part. In my opinion, removing the clock is a little less invoved than removing the other gauges.
Good luck. Regards, Patrick Moresi #45581 -
Re: 70 clock removal
I have done this to my 70 many years ago and do not remember the exact procedure I used, however if your guage cluster is not broken you need to be very careful or it will be. Just look at the guage clusters weakest spot, where the metal is the thinnest, this is the area it will break.
First thing to do is disconnect the battery ground. With a 5/8 inch wrench in hand lay down beside the drivers door and reach underneath the car and unscrew the 5/8 inch bolt that retains the negative battery cable to the fame and positon the cable away from the frame. This method is easier for me than getting behind the seat and going into the battery compartment. Its your preference.
Remove the chrome screws one at a time put masking tape on them and number/identify the location you removed them, like L1 for left top, L2, R1, and R2 etc. You don't want a long screw to go in a short hole and punch a hole where there was not one.
At the top of the guage cluster remove the wiper switch plate and unplug and set aside.
At the base of the guage cluster two studs are fixed in the metal frame and extend vertically into the console to secure it. The studs I believe have 5/16 star washered nuts that only have to be loosened enough for you to bring the cluster away from the dash enough to remove the clock from behind the guage cluster. These two nuts are not easily accessable. 1/4 inch extensions and ratchet should give you enough flexability to get a socket (mayby even a deep socket) to loosen the two nuts. You will have to remove the two removable panels that are retained by one screw in each to help work the extensions up to the bolts. Look in a Corvette parts book for the location of the two studs in a guage cluster panel.
Remove the radio knobs and using a deep 9/16 socket I think, remove the retaining nuts for the radio. It might work that the radio will remain in place when the guage cluster is moved away from the dash.
Remember that the plastic oil line is connected to the oil guage, be careful not to create more work or a mess when the engine is started. Something you could check before everything is back in place if you are not sure. A leaking oil line will sure make a mess to clean up.
This should get you started. Converting to quartz or just cleaning the clock?Comment
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Re: 70 clock removal
I replaced the clock in a 69 years ago. I didn't remove anything except the small kickplate that sits forward on the driver's side of the console. The only part I remember as being particularly tricky was putting the clock back in without damaging the clock hands. They are kind of hanging out there unprotected. I don't know if air conditioning adds to the fun, because I didn't have it.Comment
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