What the deal with top of the dash mounted clocks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blk63vette · 03-03-2021, 05:16 PM

Hello
I want to get a dash mounted clock for my 65 C10. I noticed there are a couple for sale on eBay not for cheap. They all have one thing in common either they don’t work or missing parts like mounting bracket harness etc. Why are they so dam expensive. Why would you buy a 600 dollar clock that doesn’t work are they that RARE? That you can ask and ungodly amount of money for your clock that broken?
I’m curious if someone can explain to me.
Thanks
Pete

**The Rocknrod** · 03-03-2021, 05:33 PM

It's a thing, you can any amount of money for anything.
Some people will pay it. If you don't want it, don't pay for it.
Where's the easy button?

Blk63vette · 03-03-2021, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

It's a thing, you can any amount of money for anything.
Some people will pay it. If you don't want it, don't pay for it.
Where's the easy button?

Well, LoL that very true. I thought midyear Stingrays were $$$

**nsb29** · 03-03-2021, 07:35 PM

They’re getting harder to find I saw a few on here sum years ago, I had a nice one that worked but sold it, decided I didn’t want to look at it and there was other parts more important

**60-66** · 03-04-2021, 10:34 AM

Thats the going price for these clocks that are original . Very few trucks ever had them and they were also used on every model Chevrolet except Corvette. This made them in demand , especially to the guys who wanted a Tach added to their cars in place of the indash clock , thus moving the clock to the top of the dash on some models . Ausleys Chevelle sells a Chinese knock off if you want cheap. Theres also a nice used working one on ebay under 600.00

LT1 Burb · 03-04-2021, 10:34 AM

I have had a couple NOS ones, that sold for 600.00 each. Glad to sell them when I did as they repop them now. I don't like them, from the factory they didn't paint them fawn and they look out of place.
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**60-66** · 03-04-2021, 10:39 AM

jbgroby · 03-04-2021, 11:05 AM

The tach/clock for the GMC's ain't too cheap either.

1slo64 · 03-04-2021, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

The tach/clock for the GMC's ain't too cheap either.

Always wanted one for mine to fill in the other blank space in the bezel but could never justify the price.

jbgroby · 03-04-2021, 01:11 PM

I can sell you both the clock and tach for $25,000 and I'll throw in the rest of the truck.......

Blk63vette · 03-04-2021, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

I can sell you both the clock and tach for $25,000 and I'll throw in the rest of the truck.......

Sound like a deal considering how much money I will have in this truck!!

roll_the_dice · 03-04-2021, 07:18 PM

I can justify the price of my dash mounted clock...it was free to me. I received it as a gift about 4 months ago. Once I finish cleaning up my dash I will install it. It does work and I love the look of it.

Blk63vette · 03-04-2021, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

I can justify the price of my dash mounted clock...it was free to me. I received it as a gift about 4 months ago. Once I finish cleaning up my dash I will install it. It does work and I love the look of it.

I wish I had a friend to give me a clock.

grubsster · 03-04-2021, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

I can justify the price of my dash mounted clock...it was free to me. I received it as a gift about 4 months ago. Once I finish cleaning up my dash I will install it. It does work and I love the look of it.

That reminds me. In a thread a while back you were looking for a radio to modify for Bluetooth etc... I have one that the string for the dial broke on but is otherwise in pretty good shape, just needs some cleaning. Anyway, not selling but offering it up if you want it. Just cost actual shipping from North carolina so probably not much. Just let me know. If you decide you don't want it, I'll put on the pay it forward thread.

roll_the_dice · 03-04-2021, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by grubsster

That reminds me. In a thread a while back you were looking for a radio to modify for Bluetooth etc... I have one that the string for the dial broke on but is otherwise in pretty good shape, just needs some cleaning. Anyway, not selling but offering it up if you want it. Just cost actual shipping from North carolina so probably not much. Just let me know. If you decide you don't want it, I'll put on the pay it forward thread.

Thanks!, I will send you a PM so as not to interrupt this thread.

roll_the_dice · 03-04-2021, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blk63vette

I wish I had a friend to give me a clock.

Friends like that are hard to come by and are surely appreciated not because I got a free clock, but they are truly an awesome individual and one of my best friends.

Joemomma1 · 03-05-2021, 12:50 PM

Boomers. They love all that crap so let them have it. Waste of money.

Blk63vette · 03-05-2021, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Joemomma1

Boomers. They love all that crap so let them have it. Waste of money.

This maybe true

Blk63vette · 03-05-2021, 03:08 PM

Hello
I found a clock that was on a 4 door Nova. I bought it from a guy I use to Corvette parts from. It has been sitting on his shelf for a few years. I didn’t get it for a “steal”. But it was much cheaper than stuff on eBay. Of course it hasn’t been tested bought “ as is” I like to say this is where my journey ends with the old clock. But, I think it’s just beginning.
Pete

roll_the_dice · 03-05-2021, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blk63vette

Hello
I found a clock that was on a 4 door Nova. I bought it from a guy I use to Corvette parts from. It has been sitting on his shelf for a few years. I didn’t get it for a “steal”. But it was much cheaper than stuff on eBay. Of course it hasn’t been tested bought “ as is” I like to say this is where my journey ends with the old clock. But, I think it’s just beginning.
Pete

Congrats...welcome to the club! Those old clocks are fairly easy to get working IME. I have repaired two in dash Nova (I think) clocks...both times a wire had come unsoldered. I bought them fairly cheaply as is and got them working...good luck!

Blk63vette · 03-05-2021, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Congrats...welcome to the club! Those old clocks are fairly easy to get working IME. I have repaired two in dash Nova (I think) clocks...both times a wire had come unsoldered. I bought them fairly cheaply as is and got them working...good luck!

Gives me hope 🙏🏻

**60-66** · 03-06-2021, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

I can justify the price of my dash mounted clock...it was free to me. I received it as a gift about 4 months ago. Once I finish cleaning up my dash I will install it. It does work and I love the look of it.

Hmmm , wonder where that came from

roll_the_dice · 03-06-2021, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 60-66

Hmmm , wonder where that came from

I wonder?

03-03-2021, 05:16 PM	#1
Blk63vette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 282	What the deal with top of the dash mounted clocks Hello I want to get a dash mounted clock for my 65 C10. I noticed there are a couple for sale on eBay not for cheap. They all have one thing in common either they don’t work or missing parts like mounting bracket harness etc. Why are they so dam expensive. Why would you buy a 600 dollar clock that doesn’t work are they that RARE? That you can ask and ungodly amount of money for your clock that broken? I’m curious if someone can explain to me. Thanks Pete

03-03-2021, 05:33 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: What the deal with top of the dash mounted clocks It's a thing, you can any amount of money for anything. Some people will pay it. If you don't want it, don't pay for it. Where's the easy button? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-03-2021, 07:35 PM	#4
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: What the deal with top of the dash mounted clocks They’re getting harder to find I saw a few on here sum years ago, I had a nice one that worked but sold it, decided I didn’t want to look at it and there was other parts more important __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

03-04-2021, 10:34 AM	#5
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: What the deal with top of the dash mounted clocks Thats the going price for these clocks that are original . Very few trucks ever had them and they were also used on every model Chevrolet except Corvette. This made them in demand , especially to the guys who wanted a Tach added to their cars in place of the indash clock , thus moving the clock to the top of the dash on some models . Ausleys Chevelle sells a Chinese knock off if you want cheap. Theres also a nice used working one on ebay under 600.00 __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

03-04-2021, 10:34 AM	#6
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: What the deal with top of the dash mounted clocks I have had a couple NOS ones, that sold for 600.00 each. Glad to sell them when I did as they repop them now. I don't like them, from the factory they didn't paint them fawn and they look out of place. https://chevelle.com/1965-66-top-of-...RoCrbIQAvD_BwE

03-04-2021, 10:39 AM	#7
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: What the deal with top of the dash mounted clocks __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

03-04-2021, 11:05 AM	#8
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What the deal with top of the dash mounted clocks The tach/clock for the GMC's ain't too cheap either. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

03-04-2021, 01:11 PM	#10
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What the deal with top of the dash mounted clocks I can sell you both the clock and tach for $25,000 and I'll throw in the rest of the truck....... __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

03-04-2021, 07:18 PM	#12
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: What the deal with top of the dash mounted clocks I can justify the price of my dash mounted clock...it was free to me. I received it as a gift about 4 months ago. Once I finish cleaning up my dash I will install it. It does work and I love the look of it. __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

03-05-2021, 12:50 PM	#17
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: What the deal with top of the dash mounted clocks Boomers. They love all that crap so let them have it. Waste of money.

03-05-2021, 03:08 PM	#19
Blk63vette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 282	Re: What the deal with top of the dash mounted clocks Hello I found a clock that was on a 4 door Nova. I bought it from a guy I use to Corvette parts from. It has been sitting on his shelf for a few years. I didn’t get it for a “steal”. But it was much cheaper than stuff on eBay. Of course it hasn’t been tested bought “ as is” I like to say this is where my journey ends with the old clock. But, I think it’s just beginning. Pete

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