Glovebox Clock

Post by **alanworland** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:32 pm

I have just got hold of a Smiths clock to fit in my glovebox. It wasn't sold as a Series MM clock but it is 87mm diameter and supposed to come from a 1957 Oxford and was a lot cheaper! Any how it fits the hole a treat and the dial matches the others so with some bracket mods all should be well.
How does the wiring for these clocks enter the glovebox, should it come through a new hole in its base or through the slot at the top and did they have a dial light to come on with the other panel light?
Any help much appreciated

Post by **mike.perry** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:39 pm

Sorry, can't help you on that one. I cheated and used a quartz replica.
Looks the same from the outside and you just have to change the battery every couple of years.

Post by **alanworland** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:30 pm

Thats what I was going to do, but then I saw this. I have just installed a couple of 30mA bulbs inside the clock so it now gives the same eerie glow as the other instruments!

Post by **alanworland** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:52 pm

Finally got it fitted, hope I have linked a photo in.
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg17 ... _2209s.jpg

Post by **alanworland** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:54 pm

Oops, wrong picture! how about this one.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg17 ... G_3148.jpg

Post by **AndrewSkinner** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:11 am

wow that looks good! nice work.

Post by **Squiggle** » Sat May 17, 2008 1:43 pm

alanworland wrote:Oops, wrong picture! how about this one.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg17 ... G_3148.jpg

Oooh I'm well envious......

I like your description 'eerie glow'.

Post by **teohenghooi** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:55 am

nice clock that fits.wow