For those looking to plug the "rootes group" hole in the dash with a
reasonable alternative to finding an original clock, CAT sells a replica
with a quartz movement. I have one and it looks great and keeps perfect
time.
-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Tom Parker
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 3:33 PM
To: Steve Laifman
Cc: LIST TIGER
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Sunbeam Clock
Thanks, Steve! I have a Mark 1 clock on the way to fill the hole in my new
dash, and when I have the speedometer calibrated I'll ask Peter at Nisonger
to convert it to quartz. I think he does that. There are "small number"
clocks for sale in England, but the ones I saw have white hands. Maybe Peter
can paint them...
Again, the depth of knowledge on this site is amazing. Thanks to all.
Tom
On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Steve Laifman <slaifman@socal.rr.com> wrote:
> Tom, and Michael,
>
> Thanks for the vote of confidence, Tom. Now I "have" to answer the
> question.
>
> Michael is correct.
>
> There were many clock faces used by Smiths for Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers
> (all "dealer options). Bottom line:
>
> - The Sunbeam Tiger Mk I used Smiths CE 3030/00, which is in my car.
> The 3 and 9 are sideways, and the bottom timing adjust and time set are
on
> the bottom sides, and the hands are red.
>
> Smiths CE 3030/00
>
> Smiths CE 3131/01
>
> In summary,
>
> The MkIA and MkII used Smiths CE 3131/01. The 3 and 9 are upright, and
> correct number for your car.
>
> Unfortunately, due to List space restrictions, only you and Michael King
> will get a directly sent version that does have the pictures.
>
> As an additional piece of information, these clocks were electric wind-up,
> and may not be working. Never fear, a solution is possible. A good
> instrument shop that deals in Smiths, can replace the mechanism with a
> quartz VDO guts in the original shell. The VDO movement is reported to be
> extremely accurate. Who knows, if mine fails, I'll have to consider this.
>
> Steve Laifman
>
> Editor
>
> http://TigersUnited.com
>
>
> michael king wrote:
>
> The MKII used the later model clock as per sunbeam alpine SV, this has the
> smaller numbers with the 9 and 3 vertical.
>
> its smiths part #CE3131/01
>
> On 5 August 2010 05:34, Tom Parker <tkparker1941@gmail.com>
<tkparker1941@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> This is mainly a question for Steve Laifman, I think he's addressed it
> before; if anyone else knows please chip in:
>
> Steve,
>
> Which clock was used in the ' 67 Tiger 2? I know the diameter is 60 mm (@
2
> 3/8") and the hands are orange, but I think I read you mentioned a
> difference in the numbers. I can't find the original post.
>
> Tom
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