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1950 ford clock
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BERTHA |
12-29-2011 @ 9:21 AM
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The clock wasn't working on "Bertha" when we got her in 1976, it took 'til 85 before I was brave enough to take it out. Carefully bent the bezel open and found the wire had come loose at the winder. Re-soldered with a hot nail in a vice-grip.....been working ever since. (battery disconnected during storage). Bob
"it's only original once""
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supereal |
12-28-2011 @ 10:50 AM
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Cliff: Your e-mail comes back as not working. You can PM me on this Forum
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supereal |
12-28-2011 @ 9:46 AM
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One of the best things to do with an electrical wound clock is to have it converted to a quartz movement with its own battery. That reduces the need to disconnect the clock when not in use to prevent running the car battery down if you don't have a master shutoff switch. Plus, they are much more accurate.
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flathead4rd |
12-28-2011 @ 5:47 AM
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You don't have to change it to 12 volts. Been running mine for years on 12.
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transbytip |
12-27-2011 @ 8:14 PM
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Supereal i'm Cliff Tipton in Ottumwa, IA would like to make contact with you about old Fords.. Please call or email me.. Phone: 641 682 6091 or Email: Tipper52501@yahoo.net
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supereal |
12-27-2011 @ 6:16 PM
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We use Bob's Speedometer. www.bobsspeedometer.com. Not cheap, but good, and will give you an estimate before the work.
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grandpasshoebox |
12-27-2011 @ 5:42 PM
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I'd recommend Clockworks in Eagle River WI. they did aa couple for me - superfast turnaround. http://www.clockwks.com/The_Clock_Worx.html
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beehive |
12-27-2011 @ 3:57 PM
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Need to know where I can 1. have my clock check out and repaired 2. have it upgraded to 12 volts
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