Gauge/dash "restoration" questions

[mykenytemare]

Can a clock be added to a 67 Dash without any major changes other than running power to it? Any source other than eBay for clocks?

I'm going to bypass the ammeter and redo the gauge faces/needles as they are very badly faded and want to have something useful on that side of the dash.

Should I replace the circuit board and regulator while I'm at it? Any opinions or advice would, as always, be greatly appreciated.

[ws27]

It depends on how far you want to go. For me, I'm old school and I don't mind quirkiness (another word for things that don't work)

You can change the whole circuit board, the voltage limiter, and either add a clock or tach to that spot.

And I see Mike has grown a fondness to you already. LOL

What ever you do, don't try to enter his mind!

[thebankerstoy]

Regarding the dash mounted clocks, the 1966 and 1967 Coronet models use the same unit, factory part number 2661 816. As far as installing one of them, it's been awhile since I've looked at one, but I believe that it's a three wire set-up, one for power, one for ground and one for the light bulb and socket assembly that plugs into the backside of the clock.

I personally do not know of any companies that are reproducing these clocks, so you will need to find either a used one, or an n.o.s. one. The n.o.s. ones are getting a lot harder to find these days and are fairly expensive if you can find one. I know where one is located now, but the asking price is $275.00 plus shipping from the company that has it listed and they mention that the clock does not include the factory box, so I'm not sure if the installation instructions and other misc parts that came in the clock package are included either.

If you can find a used one somewhere working or not, there is a company that makes a quartz conversion kit for these clocks, so that might be an option also and hopefully much less expensive.

To be honest with you though, unless you absolutely have to have a factory clock, I'd recommend that you just restore the clock hole cover plate that your car has now and spend your money on other more important items. The factory clocks from this era are not very reliable and even with the quartz conversion kit installed, there isn't much guarantee it will continue working well all that long. These older style clocks just aren't nearly as nicely built as the ones we have in our newer vehicles.

Richard

Here is what the factory 1966 and 1967 dash mounted clocks look like (part number 2661 816).



The 1966-1967 clock hole cover is part number 2631 122.

[theman440]

Adding a clock is a snap. finding one is another story. Just remove the delete plate and install the clock. Find a wire that's "hot" all the time and you are done. The factory set up has the pos. wire running inside the fuse box (there are male spade terminals inside you can plug onto) but you could also splice into the lighter wire. It grounds thru the dash. I see NOS clocks from time to time on ebay - kinda pricey most times. There is a company that makes a Tachometer that fits in the clock hole that is pretty cool and looks factory - that could be an option too.

[Hibbing_Coronet_500]

Replace the board too. I replaced mine and happier for it!

[67440Dodge]

It depends on how far you want to go. For me, I'm old school and I don't mind quirkiness (another word for things that don't work)

You can change the whole circuit board, the voltage limiter, and either add a clock or tach to that spot.

And I see Mike has grown a fondness to you already. LOL

What ever you do, don't try to enter his mind!

I'd be more concerned that Rich is so interested in you, he noticed that small change.

Be careful.. last person I saw him taking a liking to in that manner, they were comparing dimples on the showfield at Carlisle....WOW

[mykenytemare]

I'd be more concerned that Rich is so interested in you, he noticed that small change.

Be careful.. last person I saw him taking a liking to in that manner, they were comparing dimples on the showfield at Carlisle....WOW

I was wondering who i p*ssed off to get my moniker changed to Resident Craigslist Stalker! Anyway, I guess the clock isnt worth the trouble, especially if it isnt even accurate.

I might change my plan and go through the trouble of "bulletproofing" the ammeter, and purchase the new board/regulator to avoid any future issues. Maybe I can get rid of the tach strapped to the steering column and put in the small one that was mentioned.

[thebankerstoy]

I was wondering who i p*ssed off to get my moniker changed to Resident Craigslist Stalker! Anyway, I guess the clock isnt worth the trouble, especially if it isnt even accurate.

I might change my plan and go through the trouble of "bulletproofing" the ammeter, and purchase the new board/regulator to avoid any future issues. Maybe I can get rid of the tach strapped to the steering column and put in the small one that was mentioned.

Here's an ebay link to one of the more reliable companies that sell the aftermarket reproduction 1966-67 dash mounted tachometers. Fairly expensive and I'd have to wonder how easy it would be to see in that location during "spirited" driving.



Ebay auction Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-66-67-Coro...ef&vxp=mtr

Richard

[ws27]

It'd certainly be easier than the console mounted ones. LOL

[thebankerstoy]

Well, the dash location is slightly better than the console mounted tachometers, but still not very good when you're out on the drag strip, or need a quick glance of the tachometer on the street.

Richard