Hudson Dash Clock

[Deleted User]
[Deleted User]
edited May 2014 in HUDSON
Taking a shot in the dark here...

I'd like to find a electric dash clock for the '54 Jet.  Or is there a generic electric clock that will work?

Thanks!

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  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    I think I recall hearing that the Jet clocks are difficult to come by.  But, some Jet expert will jump in here and straighten me out...
  • JFromm
    JFromm Senior Contributor
    Jet clocks are impossible to find. I have heard of a number of people who have used a clock from an AMC product, but I don't know which one.There was an AMC clock in my jet when I bought it.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I'm learning that quickly... lol.


  • dave s
    dave s Senior Contributor, Moderator
    edited May 2014
    If you are looking for an identical match to Jet clock, get a mid 60's AMC Rambler Classic clock. Only difference is color of hands and you can pant them white if you want perfect match.
  • dave s
    dave s Senior Contributor, Moderator
    John, Ken and I installed the clock in your new Jet and that is what we used.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Great, thanks. I'll look for one.  I'm guessing I'll need to find a new surround for the clock? Or cut the delete plate that I have on the dash now.


  • PAULARGETYPE
    PAULARGETYPE Senior Contributor
    THERE IS ONE ON EBAY NOW 
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Is it the windup clock listed here?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/1954-54-55-hudson-working-clock-/261472395982?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ce0f822ce&vxp=mtr

    If so, I'd need to find a lens for it.  Are they difficult to track down?

    If this isn't the clock you were referring to, can you send the link?

    THANKS!!
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    That clock is for the senior series Hudson - '54 & '55 Hornet & Wasp
  • Joe30Essex
    Joe30Essex Expert Adviser
    I'm thinking the clock they are talking about is something like this--


    Seems like this would fit in the space in my Jet.
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Yes, that is the same clock I have in my Jet.  Not quite the same as original, but beggars can't be choosers.
  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    Very similar to the original Jet clock, except the original comes with a plate that flows into the design of the trim on the Jet dash.
  • RonS
    RonS Senior Contributor
    The AMC clocks, after the 55s, are 12 volt. The Jet was 6v. Be guided accordingly.
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    The 12v  clock works fine in my Jet.   The only difference it clicks about every seconds instead of 40 seconds as it would with 12v.   These clocks are a mechanical movement, but instead of being wound up there is a solenoid and a set of points which energise this, which then flips back on a ratchet, expanding a small spring which provides the  energy to  work the clock.  be aware that if your car is in storage for a long time that this small amount of energy will be taken from the battery, so it does pay to have a voltage booster.  I have these on all my cars, just a small transformer that puts about 100 m/amps in constantly, just enough to keep the battery up to full voltage and prevent the plates from sulphating.
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Oops, fingers going slower than brain.  The clock  flips every 20 seconds  on 6 volts. 
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