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Dashboard Clock
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:23 pm
by d_harris
Does anyone know where I might be able to obtain a dashboard clock?
I did hear something about them being quite hard to get hold of, but might have got the wrong end of the stick? Couldn't give two hoots about it being original as long as it looks the part and works!
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:40 pm
by alanworland
Mine came fron a Morris Oxford I believe, spot on for diameter to fit the badge hole in the glovebox lid - see photos
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg17 ... G_3148.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg17 ... G_3150.jpg
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:23 pm
by mike.perry
The replica quartz glovebox lid clock was marketed by John Vine of Minor Developments tel 01562 747718
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:54 pm
by callyspoy
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 5:40 pm
by Ian46
Hi Dan,
Regarding your enquiry about glove box clocks I presume you are talking about the MM/Series II Gold dashboard clocks? These
are quite difficult to find and more difficult to find in good condition and working.
Twenty years ago now, I had decided I wanted to restore a Series II Convertible and before I located the car I spent a great deal of time locating the clock first! That's how difficult it was then to find one. Not sure now but I wouldn't think it would be easier.
I did see a brand new Smiths original one (boxed) on Ebay last year and it sold for £260-00! Ouch!
I have subsequently purchased a quartz battery powered clock which looks totally original from the outside but isn't an original Smiths item. It will probably be more reliable than the original though. They are notorious for being delicate in operation.
The two clock photos posted previously are not the correct type for a Minor as the bezel should be of the chromed type.
Please see the attached pictures of my quartz clock which has the correct type face and cream colour (it even says Smiths on it) of the original but incorrect rear. It will do until I can find an original Smiths one.
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 5:43 pm
by callyspoy
i thought esm sold them brand new?
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:08 pm
by d_harris
Does anyone happen to know (or can quickly check) what Diameter the clock should be?
Cheers
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:31 pm
by WPR678B
Dan_Harris wrote:Does anyone happen to know (or can quickly check) what Diameter the clock should be?
Cheers
The diameter of the outside of the chrome bezel is 85-86mm and the outer diameter of the body of the clock is 80mm
Hope these pictures help. This is a genuine item for the Minor:
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:42 pm
by alanworland
You are indeed right, mine is not a clock for a Minor. I think in its previous life it was mounted behind the dash (similar to the MM gauges) and its brass bezel was painted black. I took the decision not to chrome plate it but paint it the present 'silvery colour' to more match the anodised aluminium surrounds of the fuel/speedo and oil pressure gauge.
And its got a lovely tick when running!
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:02 pm
by d_harris
Cheers for that! Very helpful!
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:06 pm
by WPR678B
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:10 pm
by d_harris
Just needed the measurements - I'm sure I can cobble something up if I need to.....
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:30 am
by RogerRust
callyspoy wrote:i thought esm sold them brand new?
They did but they have sold out!
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:16 am
by mike.perry
Minor Developments produced the original replicas and also marketed them as a mantlepiece clock. I bought mine from them at the Telford Rally in 1994. Before that I had been looking for a clock for years. After the replicas went on sale original clocks started appearing on rally stalls.
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:07 pm
by Squiggle
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Ooooh Pavlov moment!
I'd really like one and my birthday is in February

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:17 pm
by carlosramalho
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:18 pm
by mike.perry
The bad news is that I believe Minor Developments have sold the last replica clock and John Vine has no plans to make any more.
Unless he was swamped with orders???????????
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:36 pm
by carlosramalho
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:37 pm
by carlosramalho
If will be a chance for a replica you must count with me.!!!

Re: Dashboard Clock
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:29 pm
by camilleri15
There's one available right now. It's not what one would call cheap either...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMITHS-CAR-CL ... 19cde5bd90