1970 Buick Clock – Wisconsin Collector Car

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February 23, 2012 at 3:02 am #5381

mconners
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Hi Folks,

Hard to believe we are in for more snow…

My 1970 Buick Wildcat has a non-functioning clock. In your opinions, is it better to find a working clock or repair the one I have? As before, this is all new to me.

Thank you all,

Mick
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February 23, 2012 at 3:11 am #39446

moparkid25
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Have your original one rebuilt with quartz. There are a lot of different places out there that can rebuild that for you.

February 23, 2012 at 3:24 am #39448

Amigo2k
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moparkid is right (as usual) …

you can send it off and have it rebuilt with quartz guts for 250-350.

Or you can order the same kit and do it yourself for 100. I’ve read a few articles on folks doing it themselves.

The main reason the clocks stopped is due to not lubing up the parts in the clock (sometimes all it takes is to just lube it and it will work again).

example of a quartz kit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Borg-Clock-Quartz-Conversion-Repair-Kit-S-3015-ONE-YEAR-GUARANTEE-/270918260063?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ABuick%7CModel%3AWildcat&hash=item3f13fc955f&vxp=mtr#ht_805wt_1037

February 23, 2012 at 5:55 pm #39450

mconners
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Thanks guys for the ideas. I was thinking getting a quartz replacement was the way to go, but just wasn’t sure.

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Mick
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