Non rally dash clock question

[gran coupe john]

Bought a clock for my non rally dash. It did not come with a clock from factory. I have the original dash wiring in the car. The question is: is there a place to get power to this clock? I know there are some wires under dash that nothing is hooked to. If possible does anyone have a pic of the wire that goes to a non rally dash clock?

 

[Surfcuda]

Hi, just happen to be wiring my non-rally clock today. Here is a photo of the connector for the clock. As I understand this connector from the clock attaches to the Red Wire (Hot) post on the Alt Gauge. Hopefully, some one will chime in if I’m mistaken. Regards Rob

 

[gran coupe john]

Thanks, for some input. I probably need that part you got pictured.

 

[Surfcuda]

I found this photo as well showing clock connects to the Ammeter (Alt Gauge).

 

[Surfcuda]

Just hooked my clock up like explained. Works perfectly! Hope this helped you out.

 

[gran coupe john]

Did your need that wire you pictured?

 

[Surfcuda]

Yes, that’s my original wire for my clock.

 

[Surfcuda]

Also I’m sure you can make your own wire to connect the clock. The wire is about 8” long and you can see what type of end connectors are needed. Something like this should work

 

[gran coupe john]

This will help. Thank you.

 

[pschlosser]

derp, yea, make your own wire unless you have the factory wire. It won't show, and few will care. Not even a car-show judge.

 

[gran coupe john]

Not going to be a trailer king, or queen, but thanks for the opinion

 

[Xcudame]

Obviously the stock non-clock cover will need a hole drilled in it for the clock adjustment arm/knob. And it needs the red wire as it connected directly to the battery all the time. It will be a parasitic power drain when just setting. Not a problem for a daily driver, but can be if the car sits awhile.

Also, they keep pretty good time, but they typically lose a few minutes over the course of a week.

 

[gran coupe john]

Might just set it in that slot. Will look better than it being blank. Will try to get something to switch it off when not using the car. Thanks for telling me about the battery drain with this old clocks

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

Obviously the stock non-clock cover will need a hole drilled in it for the clock adjustment arm/knob. And it needs the red wire as it connected directly to the battery all the time. It will be a parasitic power drain when just setting. Not a problem for a daily driver, but can be if the car sits awhile.

Also, they keep pretty good time, but they typically lose a few minutes over the course of a week.

There was the old joke about how car clocks were notoriously inaccurate!

 

[mrmopar340]

There was the old joke about how car clocks were notoriously inaccurate!

Especially on date nights....