Chevrolet Clock is Just a Big Watch

[jdrichard]

Just fixed a 1965 Chevrolet Clock for a friend's dad. He gave me three old ones and asked me to build one. I jumped in and did it. A solenoid pulls back a trigger that is spring loaded and the energy is then passed to the gears just like a pocket watch. The palate fork is two wires that are working like jewels on a normal palate fork. Smart design. Have a look.

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[Watchtime]

amazing how simple it looks, I love these vintage clocks...

[Geo]

Very interesting JD, and well done for getting it running.  The movement looks like it was made on the same assembly line as the car!

[oldhippy]

Its surprising what you find behind a clock dial. These types mainly have electric faults or the movement wears out due to lack of oil and grease, they love grease and I don't mean the film.

[rogart63]

Looking like an old  pin lever movement? Great job  

[jdrichard]

I screwed up. It is actually from a Chrysler 300, 1965.


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[vinn3]

very nice job.  auto clocks and pannel (aircraft) clocks  are also a good hobby.  since that era of US auto clocks were not sealed in the dash board very well,  go easy on the oil or grease as it attracts dust and dirt which is usually what stops them.

[jdrichard]

very nice job.  auto clocks and pannel (aircraft) clocks  are also a good hobby.  since that era of US auto clocks were not sealed in the dash board very well,  go easy on the oil or grease as it attracts dust and dirt which is usually what stops them.

Thanks. Hopefully I did not over oil.


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[sperki77]

Love the photos!  This little clock movement has such an interesting look to it.  Congratulations on the repair!

[jdrichard]

Love the photos!  This little clock movement has such an interesting look to it.  Congratulations on the repair!

Thanks. It was tough but interesting


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