Projects Model A clock ideas

Id love to install one without drilling, a nice period correct clock in my 1930. I see sterling was the brand back then but i do not want to modify dash and im running 12 volts. Anyone come up with a nice period correct looking solution that isnt permeant? Thanks! -John

 

Volts don't matter when they're wind up. It's like clockwork.

Try one of these mirror clocks.




https://clockhistory.com/0/document-model-information-1753-4238-1.html

 

THE popular choice, in the day

 

For a long time the norm for car clocks was a clockwork clock which merely periodically gets wound up electrically. It could be that such a mechanism could be adapted to a non-automotive clock?

Also, of course, hobby clockmaking is a thing. Try a search? (Rabbit-hole warning, though.)

 

Installed a battery clock movement($15) in altimeter gauge in my 32.

 

Id buy one of those new big face watches and put it in a spot with custom surround.

 

I like these, don't know if there is a re-pop.
https://www.rubylane.com/item/419645-220-0531E/Elgin-8-day-Automobile-Clock

This one was neat too. Can't find it for sale anymore

Good hunting ! Mike

 

Get a wrist watch with a leather band. Wrap it around your rear view mirror ....

 

Hit a pawn shop and find a cool old pocket watch.

 

Sun dial is more traditional. It won't work in the PNW most days though.

 

For a long time, I wanted a period correct auto or aircraft clock. Then I thought, damn,every single thing I own is screaming the time at me-phone coffee pot, you name it. My hotrod is for me-I don't want to worry about the time-but good luck to you.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2043362810...zTC95oVCNr4G6faz5OdMGU16nj|tkp:Bk9SR5aoofGLYg

 

More effective with a stationary engine than a moving vehicle

 

You can buy a battery powered clock mechanism real cheap and install a "AA" battery outside the housing underneath the dash. These mechanisms can be used to replace the original dead unit, and come with different shaped hands which can be cut down, painted, etc to suit. You can install these in any clock with a face bigger than about 2". I once found a real neat wristwatch and removed the band, ground off the band mounting tabs so it was just a round housing, and mounted it with a piece of sticky velcro so the battery can be changed.

 

This is what clock I have set aside for my 1930

 

for my 28 RPU.

 

Is that red logo Olds, Packard or what?

 

I dig the clock in the mirror option but I’ve put a wrist watch around the spoke of a steering wheel more than once as well

 

I have 2 wind up clocks slated for cars. Crappy pics (I need to get another photoshop program).
Westclox for the '28



Wittnauer WW2 era 8 day bomber clock, had it in my '54 panel before I sold it.

 

thanks for the ideas...

 

New....not sure if the word "quartz" on it would fit the period correct you're looking for...
https://www.sullivansgarage.com/Model-A-CLOCK-Gear-Knob_p_142.html

or an original - if you could find one.

 

This clock/mirror came with my roadster. It's in the '34 now for safe keeping. Only problem with it is that the spring only runs the clock for about a day. It will most likely go back in the roadster once it's done.

 

That's why you have a clockwork mechanism to keep it oriented the right way