I would like to get your opinioins on a clock for my 69. It presently does not have one and would like to put one in. Would you guys put the quartz or an original one in? Also, what wiring will I need for making it work plus lighting? Going to Carlisle, Pa. on the 20th of this month and try to pick one up there.

Thank you in advance.

Wiring it would be fairly easy. You'll need a "battery" lead and jump a pig-tail for the clock light from the speedo or somewhere close. I'm guessing you're installing the clock between the pods that house the speedo and tach (or fuel guage). Is there a cut-out for the clock?

Oh yeah,..run the quartz since this won't be factory install. 10x more accurate.

The Achilles heal in the original clocks was a set of winding points that eventually burn which stops the clock. When the points close it energizes a small electro-magnet that winds the clock and opens the points. The clock will run for about ten minutes before the points close, sending juice to the electro-magnet winding the clock again. These clocks would typically run for a couple of years before the points would burn and the clock would stop. I like the way the original clocks sound, ticking off the seconds, and even the click of the winding every ten minutes.

Quartz clocks are silent and the second hand sweeps instead of ticking off the seconds. The big advantage with quartz clock is they are very accurate and totally reliable. :thumbsup:

I have a quartz movement in my car. :cool:

Presently it has no cut-out. It has the plate with Camaro written on it. I'm going to have to either remove the plate or cut to fit. Does this plate come out or do I have to cut it out? I have not looked at it close yet.

You cut out the opening, and install a bezel whichis available repop. Originals are around, too, but you have to be patient. I think the hardware to install the clock (or center fuel gauge) has recently become available, too.

Unless, you "just gotta have" a clock, I'd consider buying a watch, or buying a stick-on battery powered clock, and stick it in the ash tray.

I fixed the points about a dozen time. Ended up taking it apart...Figuring it was junk anyway, I put in a couple dollar movement and the original hands. Took a while to figure out. The winder is now fake and I have to unscrew it and pull it out every couple of years to reset the time and replace the battery

Last clock conversion to quartz from Clockworks, last about 25 years. It just recently went out. I jumped back to an OER style that advertised quartz movement but ended up orginal. Be sure to order the lens if you are doing this first time.

Thanks for all of the replys. I'm going to Carlisle next weekend. I should be able to find one there. Thanks again.