Corvette C3 Clock Repair Service

1968 - 1971	1972 - 1974	1975 -1976	1977
1978 - 1979	1980 - 1981	1982

Chances are pretty good that the clock in your C3 is not running.  Chances are also pretty good that there is not too much wrong with it either.  C3 clocks are mechanical with an electric winding mechanism.  If you listen closely to a working C3 clock, you will hear a click about every couple minutes.  What you hear is the mechanism winding the main clock spring.  This winding mechanism has a set of contact points that corrode over time and eventually the mechanism stops working and your clock stops.  Of course like any other mechanical clock, they also get dirty and lose their lubrication over time.

If you are not concerned about originality, I can convert your mechanical mechanism to quartz.  However, there is a bit of nostalgia associated with the tick of the original mechanical units. 

I am now providing a clock repair service with a guaranteed 48 hour turn around time.  I will clean the contact points, clean the mechanism, lubricate and run a 12 hour bench test on your clock.  I will have the clock back in the mail within 48 hours of receiving it.

The total cost for this service is $55 USD which includes shipping (from Canada) back to you.  If your clock has been previously serviced or has failed because of broken components, there may be some additional charges.

New Mechanical Unit -  If you would like a new movement to replace your original, I will install a new movement for $89 which includes the new movement plus shipping back to you.  Please note that I do not return the original mechanical unit.

New Quartz Unit -  If you would like a quartz movement to replace your mechanical one, I will install a new movement for $120 which includes the new movement plus shipping back to you.  Please note that I do not return the original mechanical unit.

Please note: If the set shaft has been twisted off (happens when owners don't see the retaining screw holding on the knob), please include $20 for a new shaft.

I usually have completely restored clocks for all years in my own inventory.  Please contact me for pricing.

Please include payment with the clock.  Please ship your clock to me along with an international money order via your postal system.  I cannot accept personal checks.  Due to brokerage fees I do NOT accept clocks shipped to me by courier service.  Please note that I use Canada Post for mailing your clock back to you.  Depending on where you live it can take up to three weeks for your clock to reach you.

When you receive your clock after service, it may be running fast or slow.  Please understand that these clocks have a self adjusting mechanism.  When you turn the hands counter-clockwise (back), you are slowing down the clock and when you turn the hands clockwise (forward), you are speeding up the clock.  After a week of adjustment, your clock should be keeping accurate time.

Please contact me for this service.

1977 - 1982 Clock Removal

Disconnect your battery cables.

The cluster bezel is secured with two screws at the top, one on each side and two on the bottom, which are only accessible by taking the sides off the console. The sides are secured with three Phillips screws.  The center ones are a little hard to get at as the seats are in the way. If you push down on the seat cushion far enough you can get those center ones out. 

Once you have the sides off, there are two 1/4" hex head screws going up into the bottom of the instrument bezel.   They are the only screws securing the top of the console to the cluster bezel.  You also need to drop the radio and push it back out of the way. 

The radio has nuts under the two knobs and a hex head screw securing it on the passenger side. 

Once you take out the other four Phillips screws, the cluster is ready to pull forward.

You might want to put something on top of the console to protect it.

Carefully pull the cluster back and at the same time clear the radio from the holes in the bezel. 

Also be careful to watch the top where the light socket for the heat controls goes in, as it will catch the top of the dash.

There is a connector that you will need to pull apart for this light. 

Once you get the cluster pulled ahead far enough, reach behind and pull the wiring harness out of the cluster. 

The harness has clips on each end that when squeezed frees the plug from the socket. 

Now you can pull the assembly out and you will see that the clock is held in with a couple 1/4" hex screws. 

The set knob for the clock is held on with a slotted hollow screw that you need to take out as well. 

Remove the nut that attaches the circuit board to the back of the clock. 

You may want to remove some of the light sockets to give you room to lift the circuit board up to clear the clock when you pull it from the cluster.

You may want to replace the instrument bulbs while you have the assembly out.

Putting the clock back in is just the reverse procedure.

Tony in AL:  "Thanks Binnie, that was fast and my clock works like new.  Now everything is working on my car, for this week anyway."

Rob in BC: "It doesn't even look like you had the clock a part, although I know you did as it runs fine again.  Thanks so much for the quick turn around."

Mickey in CA: "Clock works sweet Binnie, thanks again for the fast and friendly service."

John in MI: "Hello Binnie, received clock back on 12/23/08.  Installed last week.  Great job. Getting it tuned in now."

Darren in GA: "You won't regret having your clock serviced by Binnie, he will be fair and up front with you."

Brian in MA: "My clock runs like new again Binnie.  Next time I need to remove it I will know how to get the set knob off."

C3 Clocks Wanted: If you have a non working clock kicking around, it may be worth $20 to you...contact me for details.