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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    That clock is for the senior series Hudson - '54 & '55 Hornet & Wasp
  • Joe30Essex
    Joe30Essex
    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
    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
    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
    The AMC clocks, after the 55s, are 12 volt. The Jet was 6v. Be guided accordingly.
  • Geoff
    Geoff
    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
    Oops, fingers going slower than brain.  The clock  flips every 20 seconds  on 6 volts. 
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