Do in dash clocks really work?

[kcombs]

My recollection of in dash clocks, which goes way back, is they don’t work well if at all. I have never wanted to install one for that reason. Am I wrong? Can they be restored to really work?

[campfamily]

Mine is right twice every 24 hours.......

[GS66]

Seems like they worked a few months when the car was new. The problem now is cars are stored and probably have the battery disconnected requiring resetting the time every time you drive the car.

[elagache]

Dear Kurt and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

My recollection of in dash clocks, which goes way back, is they don’t work well if at all. I have never wanted to install one for that reason. Am I wrong? Can they be restored to really work?

You recollections are correct, but if you are willing to have your clock converted to a quartz movement they keep very good time.  I had the clock in my trusty wagon converted by a company that alas appears to be out of business.  However, Instrument Services also does this sort of thing:

https://www.clocksandgauges.com/

Has anybody had them to convert a clock?

Cheers, Edouard

[telriv]

I bought the kit & did my own MANY years ago.
Still works extremely well.
Pretty easy to do IF you follow the instructions.

Tom T.

[Jimbo]

Took my clock out and repaired it. It was the contacts/points that wear down. I put a small dab of solder on the points, then slightly hit them with a points file. It's been almost 2 years and it keeps great time. It's only disconnected when in storage during the off season or when working on the car.
 There is a post from Loren on this fix.

https://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,3923.msg27886.html#msg27886

[kcombs]

Perfect replies. Now so will start to keep an eye out for a good used clock. I am not in a hurry for the Skylark dash build, so I can be patient. ????

[superlark]

I also had mine converted to quartz movement a couple of years ago.  It has been working well since.