clock and radio in my 64 vette

[Gina P.]

Hey out there,

my radio just quit working in my 64 vette - I know there are ads in the NCRS publication as to where to send it, anyone have any recommendations? Also, I want to fix my clock which has never worked. I have heard pros and cons about replacing clock vs. fixing the original one. Would love to hear from anyone with suggestions and advice. Thanks for your time and input.. Gina

[Alan Drake]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

I had new insides done to my clock and asked that the rebuilder not touch the face. My concern was that a new clock would stand out from the instrument panel and just look "new" the only problem I have with the mechanical clock is when the battery is disconnected the clock will not start back up. Returned it, got back, but still the same. So they can be a pain, must remove and shack it to start it. Have since added a 2 amp by pass circuit to battery switch to keep clock running all the time.

[Dick W.]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

I have had limited sucess starting a clock by pulling on the stem and then releasing it while it is fully extended. The snap will sometimes start the clock

[William L.]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

Gina
Try giving Elmer Hoeferlin a call, PH# 636 926 2267, He has repaired several mid year radio's for me. His price has always been fair and the radios have worked like a champ.
Bill

[Kent K.]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

Gina,
I have used Roger at www.corvetteinstrumentservice.com successfully in the past. Roger cleaned and lubed my '67 clock in 1993 and it still runs true today.
Good luck, Kent

[Gina P.]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

Thanks Kent, I'll look them up. Appreciate the help. Gina

[Gina P.]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

thanks for the idea for the 2 amp bypass, great suggestion! thanx again.

[Gina P.]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

Thanks Bill, I will call him right now. Gina

[David W.]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

I can't recommend Corvette Specialties of Maryland enough. First class work at decent prices. I had great experience with them on my '64 clock and then the wiper motor. The advertise in the Driveline and have a website with rates.

[David W.]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

Be careful with Roger's. I had a disaster with him several years ago. There were a lot of other bad posts at the time. Perhaps he has improved but check with others on the Board first.

[Kent K.]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

Please do not confuse Roger's Clocks with Corvette Instrument Service. I read almost all the posts on this board and have yet to read one negative comment about Corvette Instrument Service owned by Roger Scott.
Regards, Kent

[Gina P.]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

are you referring to Roger Scott? I spoke with him today and was going to mail the clock down to him. Please tell me about the pitfalls. Or should I just replace my clock with a quartz? Thanks.

[Gina P.]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

thanks for the clarification. I was impressed with Roger Scott after speaking with him on the phone today. Thanks.

[David W.]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

Kent,
Yes I did confuse Roger's Clock with your recommendation. I saw the word 'Roger' and reacted. Sorry about that.

[Kent K.]

Re: clock and radio in my 64 vette

Gina,
If you plan to have your Corvette judged, do not replace the original movement with a quartz movement. The factory movement depends upon your battery so, if you use a battery cut-off switch, it won't work when the battery is being saved. Don't worry, it'll work after Roger at CIS is finished with it.
Regards, Kent