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I have a Ford clock from a 1950 car and was thinking of installing it in my F1. I’ve seen some mount similar ones on the ash tray door. I was wondering how it’d be to put it in between the speedometer and the instruments gauges. I guess it might be better on the ash tray so as not to mess up the dash with a big hole.
Assuming you have a 51-52? I don't think it would fit between the two clusters and its also pretty busy back there as well. Visually and traditionally I think it would look better on the glove box if possible, if not then the ash tray but also seems too small? By the way they're other options for non-electric and electric clocks in an F-1. Check out this article it gives you a good overview of the options that were available and a short history of automobile clocks.
Assuming you have a 51-52? I don't think it would fit between the two clusters and its also pretty busy back there as well. Visually and traditionally I think it would look better on the glove box if possible, if not then the ash tray but also seems too small? By the way they're other options for non-electric and electric clocks in an F-1. Check out this article it gives you a good overview of the options that were available and a short history of automobile clocks.
I wanted to put one in an appropriate-looking "fairing" dead center of the dash, above the radio grille. Is this one in good working condition? It might be worth having it converted to a modern electronic movement before investing too much time into it.
I wanted to put one in an appropriate-looking "fairing" dead center of the dash, above the radio grille. Is this one in good working condition? It might be worth having it converted to a modern electronic movement before investing too much time into it.
I only invested $38. It was dusty and dirty on the outside, but runs well and like OEM without the box. Even has the instructions book.
The power issue was one of the reasons I found not to install an electric clock either, plus I ran out of room under the dash. Although if you're set up on a trickle charge I could see that not being so much of an issue. There are some good wind up options for cars to consider. Some of them inexpensive like a magnetic mount Westclock. Though, the collectible Maar Steering Wheel Clocks made during this 51-52 era, have an amazing 8 day wind with an automatic movement and are highly accurate- just are a little too fancy perhaps for a truck.
I did personally opt for a nice wind up pocket watch to a Simplex mount on the steering wheel. Pocket watches have an interesting history associated with Henry Ford as well.
I've got some old clocks but I don't think the tall case clock would fit in the bed of my 54.
The top clock was made before 1796.
The second clock is a 30 hour clock with wooden gears. It was made between 1834 and 1836. I would have to wind it daily. And I don't drive my truck every day. LOL
What I've heard is that the auto-winding contacts on 6v clocks could weld themselves together, which would draw a lot of power and drain the battery. Normally they use very little power, but much more than a modern movement.
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