I pulled the clock out of the instrument panel today, only to discover that the balance wheel has fallen out of its bearings. So, a new clock is in order. I'm being lazy, so I'm asking instead of searching. What is out there as a replacement? I'd like it to look stock. I have a blanking plate, so if the right answer doesn't come up, I'll go that way.
Rebuild it yourself with a quartz movement, no more points, it's the only way to go. It's pretty easy to do, it will work 100% FOREVER. Early Buick clocks aren't as easy to do as 70-72, because of the tiny rivets (included). Buy it off ebay, comes with DVD and excellent phone support.
Thanks, I'll check that out. I'd like for the original hands to be on there, but I'll take what I can get, more than likely. I have a pin vise and all the small drill bits I need for drilling out tiny rivets so that is no problem.
You still use the stock hands. I ground the rivets off with a Dremel from the back. Honestly...the hardest part of the job was getting the clock in + out! This is the company I used...this is a sample and may not be your exact clock, depends if it's a Borg. Check the sellers listings http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quartz-Conv...s&fits=Make:Buick&hash=item566ce04db7&vxp=mtr
I did the quartz conversion a few months back. No problems, I just followed the instructions, after reading & rereading them. Keeps perfect time too. Used the original hands, they push on.
I went to ebay; that clock kit is $80! That's the cheapest I found for the thing. I'm on the fence. $80 can buy other more cool stuff. My CD/AM/FM radio tells the time, and I already own it.
I see your point. Ok...well...maybe you can fix the wheel. You can file the points, there are a small set of points in the clock movement like ignition points. When the points touch, they spring apart from the current and wind the clock for 3 mins or something. Over And over, hundreds of times a day. What usually happens is they fuse together, or burn. You can file them, then very light lube the movement (not the points) with very light oil. It should work again. I've done it many times. It won't be 100% accurate, but it should work again for a few years at least. It's worth a try. Another option is to look for a small cheap battery movement you can adapt. But you would need to change the battery each year.
