I planned to install the clock from a 1983 280ZX into my '77 280Z (needed
just a little tinkering) and darned if the damned '83 clock wasn't broken
too! Seems Datsun/Nissan hasn't known how to build a simple clock properly
since the 1960s. What's the deal?
Alex
At 04:29 PM 1/4/01 -0800, Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us wrote:
>How hard can it be to insert a modern quart movement piece in the original
>clock casing? I've taken my daughters to craft/hobby stores, and the stores
>sell these small clock pieces for placement into self-designed clocks for
>the home. Shouldn't be too hard to rig up a 12-volt conversion feed in
>place of the 1.5-volt battery.
>
>I know, it's not original but unless you're popping your head under the
>dash, who will know? Only downside is you'll have to set the time from
>behind the dash. I'll try making one and let you know.
>
>Fred - So.SF
>P.S. my original '66 clock works!
>
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>>Subject: Re: value of a 67.5 2000
>>Author: CalSpeed@aol.com
>>Date: 1/4/2001 6:52 PM
>>
>>In a message dated 1/4/01 3:22:22 PM Pacific Standard Time,
sandhoff@csus.edu
>>writes:
>>
>>> Although I still buy too much used stuff - and with our cars, often
>>that's > all we can get - I have learned that 'slightly used' is still
>>USED. It
>>> doesn't matter if it's only a 'little' broken - broke is
>>broke. >
>>
>>Funny story about "broken". When I have the car parked outside downtown
>>folks would sometimes ask me about my clock. They would comment that it
>>must be broken since it is usually off an hour or so. I would respond,
>>"No... it works. It just loses 20 minutes a day".
>>
>>Only us old car owners could relate.
>>
>>Calspeed
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