Dashboard Clock

Post by **d_harris** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:23 pm

Does anyone know where I might be able to obtain a dashboard clock?

I did hear something about them being quite hard to get hold of, but might have got the wrong end of the stick? Couldn't give two hoots about it being original as long as it looks the part and works!

Post by **alanworland** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:40 pm

Mine came fron a Morris Oxford I believe, spot on for diameter to fit the badge hole in the glovebox lid - see photos

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg17 ... G_3148.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg17 ... G_3150.jpg

Post by **mike.perry** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:23 pm

The replica quartz glovebox lid clock was marketed by John Vine of Minor Developments tel 01562 747718

Post by **callyspoy** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:54 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Smiths-vintage-ca ... 1|294%3A50

Post by **Ian46** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 5:40 pm

Hi Dan,

Regarding your enquiry about glove box clocks I presume you are talking about the MM/Series II Gold dashboard clocks? These are quite difficult to find and more difficult to find in good condition and working.

Twenty years ago now, I had decided I wanted to restore a Series II Convertible and before I located the car I spent a great deal of time locating the clock first! That's how difficult it was then to find one. Not sure now but I wouldn't think it would be easier.

I did see a brand new Smiths original one (boxed) on Ebay last year and it sold for £260-00! Ouch!

I have subsequently purchased a quartz battery powered clock which looks totally original from the outside but isn't an original Smiths item. It will probably be more reliable than the original though. They are notorious for being delicate in operation.

The two clock photos posted previously are not the correct type for a Minor as the bezel should be of the chromed type.

Please see the attached pictures of my quartz clock which has the correct type face and cream colour (it even says Smiths on it) of the original but incorrect rear. It will do until I can find an original Smiths one.

Regards Ian

Post by **callyspoy** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 5:43 pm

i thought esm sold them brand new?

Post by **d_harris** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:08 pm

Does anyone happen to know (or can quickly check) what Diameter the clock should be?

Cheers

Post by **WPR678B** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:31 pm

Dan_Harris wrote:Does anyone happen to know (or can quickly check) what Diameter the clock should be?

Cheers

The diameter of the outside of the chrome bezel is 85-86mm and the outer diameter of the body of the clock is 80mm

Hope these pictures help. This is a genuine item for the Minor:

Post by **alanworland** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:42 pm

You are indeed right, mine is not a clock for a Minor. I think in its previous life it was mounted behind the dash (similar to the MM gauges) and its brass bezel was painted black. I took the decision not to chrome plate it but paint it the present 'silvery colour' to more match the anodised aluminium surrounds of the fuel/speedo and oil pressure gauge.
And its got a lovely tick when running!

Post by **d_harris** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:02 pm

Cheers for that! Very helpful!

Post by **WPR678B** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:06 pm

I'll bring it along to SADMOG if you like Dan as long as you promise not to dribble all over it!!

Post by **d_harris** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:10 pm

Just needed the measurements - I'm sure I can cobble something up if I need to.....

Post by **RogerRust** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:30 am

callyspoy wrote:i thought esm sold them brand new?

They did but they have sold out!

Post by **mike.perry** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:16 am

Minor Developments produced the original replicas and also marketed them as a mantlepiece clock. I bought mine from them at the Telford Rally in 1994. Before that I had been looking for a clock for years. After the replicas went on sale original clocks started appearing on rally stalls.

Post by **Squiggle** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:07 pm

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Ooooh Pavlov moment!

I'd really like one and my birthday is in February

Post by **carlosramalho** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:17 pm

Also so do I want one in Christmas time

Post by **mike.perry** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:18 pm

The bad news is that I believe Minor Developments have sold the last replica clock and John Vine has no plans to make any more.
Unless he was swamped with orders???????????

Post by **carlosramalho** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:36 pm

Post by **carlosramalho** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:37 pm

If will be a chance for a replica you must count with me.!!!

Post by **camilleri15** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:29 pm

There's one available right now. It's not what one would call cheap either...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMITHS-CAR-CL ... 19cde5bd90

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