Consensus on factory clock - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LT1 Burb · 08-13-2015, 06:13 PM

What do you guys think of a factory mounted clock. I thought at one time it was super cool, now I hate it.
Posted via Mobile Device

**yelmer** · 08-13-2015, 06:16 PM

i love mine also at night

**nsb29** · 08-13-2015, 06:35 PM

I hope I like it I paid enough

**pimpston65** · 08-13-2015, 06:50 PM

i like em, just maybe the location isnt the best with the flow of the dash. its kinda like a big tach on a street demon, just kinda out there for all to see. plus i get worried when i attach mine someone will break-in just cuz the clock is like hey look at me!!!

**aerotruk63** · 08-13-2015, 06:59 PM

No comment!

pwrbrkpadguy · 08-13-2015, 08:41 PM

I like mine but it does take some getting use to. Most people think it is a tach. Once you get over drilling the hole in the dash everything else is all down hill.

Grandpa54 · 08-13-2015, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwrbrkpadguy

i like mine but it does take some getting use to. Most people think it is a tach. Once you get over drilling the hole in the dash everything else is all down hill.

i think they look neat but the holes are going to be a problem.

HOTFUN · 08-13-2015, 11:30 PM

I pondered the big 65/66 clock and got the chance to buy a nos 61-64 clock and refinished it in the 66 cab fawn color to match. It stands out great on the center of the darker fawn 66 dash. Thought I had a picture but just of the clock after painting it with the steering wheel. I'll have to take a shot installed.

**PGSigns** · 08-14-2015, 06:35 AM

I think it needs to be the same color as the dash. Then it would look like it belongs there. With it being black it looks like an ad on and stands out alot.
Jimmy

1963c-10 · 08-14-2015, 08:27 AM

Love mine and will have another in the other 63 soon!!

I get a lot of compliments on it. Most people have never seen a factory clock in a 50+ year old truck.

**60-66** · 08-14-2015, 09:13 AM

I like mine because its there but not sure I would drill the holes again.

**tigerburns** · 08-14-2015, 09:44 AM

It doesn't look like it belongs on the dash IMHO. Didn't they have clocks in the instrument panel of some? ...or is that an aftermarket add on?

AcampoDave · 08-14-2015, 09:52 AM

I say trust your instincts.

sanford66 · 08-14-2015, 09:56 AM

I know it's not factory but I like this option better. Joseph

1963c-10 · 08-14-2015, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerburns

It doesn't look like it belongs on the dash IMHO. Didn't they have clocks in the instrument panel of some? ...or is that an aftermarket add on?

The only clocks available from the factory or dealer in 60-66 on the trucks was the top dash mount.

pwrbrkpadguy · 08-14-2015, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanford66

I know it's not factory but I like this option better. Joseph

I think this option was for GMC and on top of dash was for Chevys.

**bhc41051** · 08-14-2015, 12:21 PM

Sometime you just have to admit "the baby is ugly"

65 C20 · 08-14-2015, 01:09 PM

I'm with you.
I know it is factory correct but it does look ugly.
If you don't need all the factory options, this is the one I would leave in the box.

**Clyde65** · 08-14-2015, 02:44 PM

All that really matters is if YOU like it, which you said you hate it. Dont put it in and then change your mind, it will drive you nuts!!

If it were me, I would not put it in, then if for some reason I changed my mind latter, at least I have it to put it in. Another option would be to mag mount it for a while to actually see if you truly hate it.

1963c-10 · 08-14-2015, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwrbrkpadguy

I think this option was for GMC and on top of dash was for Chevys.

Yeah....I believe the GMC was optioned in the cluster.

pwrbrkpadguy · 08-14-2015, 04:39 PM

Hey 1963c-10 your truck looks great.

Greg63 · 08-14-2015, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwrbrkpadguy

Hey 1963c-10 your truck looks great.

I was just thinking the same thing.
Greg.

HOTFUN · 08-14-2015, 05:56 PM

I really like my fawn painted 61-64 style clock. A little smaller and all metal like the rest of the cab ha ha.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 08-14-2015, 08:44 PM

I like the clock and think you might like it better once the rest of the dash is assembled.

sanford66 · 08-15-2015, 01:10 AM

The GMC clocks were in the right side of the instrument cluster where the tach is on the Chevy dash. I know because I have one in a 66 GMC parts truck out back. I'm guessing they are pretty rare,couldn't find a picture of one in the Web search. Hmm....maybe I need to pull it out and stash it away with all my A/C center vents and under dash butt trays. Joseph

08-13-2015, 06:13 PM	#1
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Consensus on factory clock What do you guys think of a factory mounted clock. I thought at one time it was super cool, now I hate it. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

08-13-2015, 06:16 PM	#2
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: Consensus on factory clock i love mine also at night

08-13-2015, 06:35 PM	#3
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Consensus on factory clock I hope I like it I paid enough

08-13-2015, 06:50 PM	#4
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: Consensus on factory clock i like em, just maybe the location isnt the best with the flow of the dash. its kinda like a big tach on a street demon, just kinda out there for all to see. plus i get worried when i attach mine someone will break-in just cuz the clock is like hey look at me!!!

08-13-2015, 06:59 PM	#5
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Consensus on factory clock No comment! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

08-13-2015, 08:41 PM	#6
pwrbrkpadguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 301	Re: Consensus on factory clock I like mine but it does take some getting use to. Most people think it is a tach. Once you get over drilling the hole in the dash everything else is all down hill.

08-13-2015, 11:30 PM	#8
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: Consensus on factory clock I pondered the big 65/66 clock and got the chance to buy a nos 61-64 clock and refinished it in the 66 cab fawn color to match. It stands out great on the center of the darker fawn 66 dash. Thought I had a picture but just of the clock after painting it with the steering wheel. I'll have to take a shot installed. Attached Images __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

08-14-2015, 06:35 AM	#9
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Consensus on factory clock I think it needs to be the same color as the dash. Then it would look like it belongs there. With it being black it looks like an ad on and stands out alot. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

08-14-2015, 08:27 AM	#10
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Consensus on factory clock Love mine and will have another in the other 63 soon!! I get a lot of compliments on it. Most people have never seen a factory clock in a 50+ year old truck. Attached Images __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer Last edited by 1963c-10; 08-14-2015 at 11:29 AM.

08-14-2015, 09:13 AM	#11
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: Consensus on factory clock I like mine because its there but not sure I would drill the holes again. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

08-14-2015, 09:44 AM	#12
tigerburns Active Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 129	Re: Consensus on factory clock It doesn't look like it belongs on the dash IMHO. Didn't they have clocks in the instrument panel of some? ...or is that an aftermarket add on?

08-14-2015, 09:52 AM	#13
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,761	Re: Consensus on factory clock I say trust your instincts.

08-14-2015, 09:56 AM	#14
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Consensus on factory clock I know it's not factory but I like this option better. Joseph Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

08-14-2015, 12:21 PM	#17
bhc41051 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Otway OH Posts: 788	Re: Consensus on factory clock Sometime you just have to admit "the baby is ugly"

08-14-2015, 01:09 PM	#18
65 C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Comox BC Posts: 337	Re: Consensus on factory clock I'm with you. I know it is factory correct but it does look ugly. If you don't need all the factory options, this is the one I would leave in the box.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

08-14-2015, 02:44 PM	#19
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Consensus on factory clock All that really matters is if YOU like it, which you said you hate it. Dont put it in and then change your mind, it will drive you nuts!! If it were me, I would not put it in, then if for some reason I changed my mind latter, at least I have it to put it in. Another option would be to mag mount it for a while to actually see if you truly hate it. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-14-2015, 04:39 PM	#21
pwrbrkpadguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 301	Re: Consensus on factory clock Hey 1963c-10 your truck looks great.

08-14-2015, 05:56 PM	#23
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: Consensus on factory clock I really like my fawn painted 61-64 style clock. A little smaller and all metal like the rest of the cab ha ha. Attached Images __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

08-14-2015, 08:44 PM	#24
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: Consensus on factory clock I like the clock and think you might like it better once the rest of the dash is assembled.

08-15-2015, 01:10 AM	#25
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Consensus on factory clock The GMC clocks were in the right side of the instrument cluster where the tach is on the Chevy dash. I know because I have one in a 66 GMC parts truck out back. I'm guessing they are pretty rare,couldn't find a picture of one in the Web search. Hmm....maybe I need to pull it out and stash it away with all my A/C center vents and under dash butt trays. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.