Clock Highs, Oil Pressure Gauge Lows

[Roscobbc]

Clock movements are presumably generic - all other cars with electric clocks from the same period will have the same issues - can't actually recall any American car I've ever owned that had had working clock (except perhaps later quartz ones) - having said all that it isn't a rocket science fix - usually a small 'swiss' or contact file given a quick rub inbetween the electrical contact is enough to clean them and re-establish electrical continuity......

 

[Jimbo64]

Think my wife is more excited about clock working, oil pressure gauge (and all others)far more important to me, but it will be nice to look down and see a working cluster

 

[Jimbo64]

She just keeps on giving.....saw an empty bulb holder in my centre dash console, so rude not to fill it.
Suffice to say, on starting engine....nothing new, but then when I opened the driver's door....Door Ajar sign glowed brightly!

 

[Chuffer]

Oooh ! I am gonna look and see why I haven`t got a one of those lights

 

[Jimbo64]

Oooh ! I am gonna look and see why I haven`t got a one of those lights

Maybe it was a "1972 special edition" option !

 

[Chuffer]

Maybe it was a "1972 special edition" option !

Might be the case as my 1980 doesn`t appear to have any warning lights that don`t light up . Maybe drivers in 1972 couldn`t be trusted to know their door was open

 

[James Vette]

She just keeps on giving.....saw an empty bulb holder in my centre dash console, so rude not to fill it.
Suffice to say, on starting engine....nothing new, but then when I opened the driver's door....Door Ajar sign glowed brightly!
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I love those radio dials. Were they easy to fit? I'll be doing the same.

 

[Jimbo64]

I love those radio dials. Were they easy to fit? I'll be doing the same.

They are the standard dials on the original AM/FM radio that came with the car. I was contemplating putting in a modern stereo/retro looking radio when I had all of this out, but I just think it looks so cool and period perfect. Radio works pretty good, so why bother?

 

[Letank]

They are the standard dials on the original AM/FM radio that came with the car. I was contemplating putting in a modern stereo/retro looking radio when I had all of this out, but I just think it looks so cool and period perfect. Radio works pretty good, so why bother?

If you ever change your mind then Retrosound make a retro style modern stereo with Bluetooth etc, which can be optioned with the same knobs as these. I have one waiting to go in mine.

 

[Jimbo64]

If you ever change your mind then Retrosound make a retro style modern stereo with Bluetooth etc, which can be optioned with the same knobs as these. I have one waiting to go in mine. View attachment 9880

Now that is very nice indeed. How much will I have to steal from my Piggy Bank? and is a simple enough job connecting it up to the old wiring, speakers etc?

 

[Letank]

I think it was about £350 with the knobs and bezel. I haven’t fitted it yet but I hope it won’t be too much trouble!

 

[Jimbo64]

I think it was about £350 with the knobs and bezel. I haven’t fitted it yet but I hope it won’t be too much trouble!

Cheers for that. Would appreciate an update/photos of the installation, if you can.

 

[James Vette]

If you ever change your mind then Retrosound make a retro style modern stereo with Bluetooth etc, which can be optioned with the same knobs as these. I have one waiting to go in mine. View attachment 9880

Good recommendation! What do the silver switches do behind the knobs?

 

[Letank]

I’m not sure yet tbh.

 

[antijam]

Good recommendation! What do the silver switches do behind the knobs?

The unit looks like the Retrosound Motor 2, if so there's not much it doesn't do ! User manual here.