Bell Inside/Outside Thermometer - Clock - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1969 GMC · 03-27-2003, 03:38 AM

I know that cheap little stick on digital clocks are a popular choice for our trucks, because most lacked a dealership installed analog clock. There was one on my truck's dash when I bought it, but it was dead. New battery was $7. Another El Cheapo clock was $6. Dunno how that works. But I instead opted for the Bell Inside/Outside Thermometer - Clock, $10 at Wal-Mart (located in the car section). It has a wired sensor that runs outside the weatherstripping and will give fairly accurate outside reads. The inside sensor is built into the main unit. It attaches to the dash or wherever with two velcro squares. It also has a nice backlight, so you don't have to turn on the ol dome light to see what time it is after dark. And for those who like gadgets, this is a must.
The unit works great but only after a minor modification. When I first connected it, it would keep turning off and resetting the clock. I thought the included battery (a triple-A, so it won't cost $7 to replace) was dead, but no such luck. It turns out the spring contacting one of the battery terminals wasn't long enough...I just had to stretch it and now its fine. Overall, I am happy with it, and I recommend to anyone looking for a cheap digi clock for their truck.

apstguy · 03-27-2003, 08:09 PM

I had it. Died the day I got it. Took it back & got a refund.

1969 GMC · 04-03-2003, 05:50 PM

yeah, thats what first happened with mine but if you stretch the spring out that touches one of the battery terminals, it works fine...there's a tiny gap that gets between the battery and the spring so if you moved it at all, the clock would reset. Mine's been workin fine ever since, and all my passengers like to play with it.

71402BB · 04-11-2003, 09:33 PM

SOunds cool I'll have to look into it! how long is that outside wire? The reason I ask is because I think it would be neat to run it down onto a non moving front suspension part so that you could get a better reading of what the road temp for those that run theres in the winters salt! (SHAME ON THOSE OF YOU!!!) Hehehe J/K I too have to do that sometime.........

1969 GMC · 04-16-2003, 01:36 AM

it's pretty long, i'd say roughly 4 feet or so

03-27-2003, 03:38 AM	#1
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Bell Inside/Outside Thermometer - Clock I know that cheap little stick on digital clocks are a popular choice for our trucks, because most lacked a dealership installed analog clock. There was one on my truck's dash when I bought it, but it was dead. New battery was $7. Another El Cheapo clock was $6. Dunno how that works. But I instead opted for the Bell Inside/Outside Thermometer - Clock, $10 at Wal-Mart (located in the car section). It has a wired sensor that runs outside the weatherstripping and will give fairly accurate outside reads. The inside sensor is built into the main unit. It attaches to the dash or wherever with two velcro squares. It also has a nice backlight, so you don't have to turn on the ol dome light to see what time it is after dark. And for those who like gadgets, this is a must. The unit works great but only after a minor modification. When I first connected it, it would keep turning off and resetting the clock. I thought the included battery (a triple-A, so it won't cost $7 to replace) was dead, but no such luck. It turns out the spring contacting one of the battery terminals wasn't long enough...I just had to stretch it and now its fine. Overall, I am happy with it, and I recommend to anyone looking for a cheap digi clock for their truck. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

03-27-2003, 08:09 PM	#2
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I had it. Died the day I got it. Took it back & got a refund. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

04-03-2003, 05:50 PM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	yeah, thats what first happened with mine but if you stretch the spring out that touches one of the battery terminals, it works fine...there's a tiny gap that gets between the battery and the spring so if you moved it at all, the clock would reset. Mine's been workin fine ever since, and all my passengers like to play with it. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-11-2003, 09:33 PM	#4
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	SOunds cool I'll have to look into it! how long is that outside wire? The reason I ask is because I think it would be neat to run it down onto a non moving front suspension part so that you could get a better reading of what the road temp for those that run theres in the winters salt! (SHAME ON THOSE OF YOU!!!) Hehehe J/K I too have to do that sometime......... __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

04-16-2003, 01:36 AM	#5
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	it's pretty long, i'd say roughly 4 feet or so __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

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