Corvette C3 Clock Repair Service

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 $50 USD which includes shipping (from Canada) back to you.  If your clock has been previously serviced or taken apart, 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.

Please include payment with the clock.  I do not accept personal checks.  Please ship your clock to me along with an international money order via your postal system.  I can not 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 back 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.

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."

C3 Clocks Wanted: If you have a non working clock kicking around, it may be worth $25 to you...contact me for details.