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Old 08-20-2011, 06:59 PM   #1
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Anyone worked on their clock? 73 GMC

Hi,

My GMC manual says to refer to a professional. I have not accessed the clock, just enough to know it is worth saving. Any help much appreciated.

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Old 08-21-2011, 12:47 AM   #2
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Re: Anyone worked on their clock? 73 GMC

I took my clock to a local speedo repair shop and they converted it over to quartz for about $65.00. Keeps great time.
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Old 08-21-2011, 08:43 AM   #3
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Re: Anyone worked on their clock? 73 GMC

You might also be able to get a conversion kit and do it yourself.

http://clocksandgauges.com/gpage.html

I did the one in my '63 Grand Prix with no problem (just make sure the kids and dog are not around).

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Old 08-21-2011, 09:20 AM   #4
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Re: Anyone worked on their clock? 73 GMC

I pulled one apart carefully and gave it some light oil, seemed to work fine after that. Thats as far as I went though.
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Old 08-21-2011, 04:47 PM   #5
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Re: Anyone worked on their clock? 73 GMC

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You might also be able to get a conversion kit and do it yourself.

http://clocksandgauges.com/gpage.html

I did the one in my '63 Grand Prix with no problem (just make sure the kids and dog are not around).

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Thank you very much for the link, it will be a great help. I think GM did some of their best work circa 71-76....for me it is the steel and metal engineering.

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Old 08-26-2011, 08:12 PM   #6
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Re: Anyone worked on their clock? 73 GMC

I just bought a rebuilt quartz from a newer model to fit my 77. I switched lenses to account for the dial being in the 8 o' clock position from the 12, but it works and looks better than my old one.
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