<VV> NOS Clock

[Rick Loving]

There has been a few emails back and forth about paint or not.

When the first dash top clocks were available they were left grey.  They
were grey from being left a bare metal and not primered.  This would be
standard practice from 61-63.

Sometime during late 1963 (primarily for the 64 model year), the GM clock
kit was modified to include a small paper disc used to mask the face of the
clock so it could be painted to match the interior paint color.  At this
time the clock also began getting a coat of grey paint as a primer coat.
Instructions were provided for the parts installer on the procedures.

Being that for the previous several years the clocks were installed as out
of the box, it was the quality of the dealer installer on whether or not the
clock actually got painted.  

There are many examples of both painted and non-painted grey dashtop clocks
out there on very original cars.

Since it was a dealer installed item, there is no record of it on the trim
tag and most likely not on any window sticker.

If you are fortunate to have the original purchase paperwork you may be able
to show it was ordered and installed at the dealer.

The bottom line is that for 1964, it is more correct to have the dashtop
clock painted, as that is what GM intended.

Rick Loving






-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Don Cleveland
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 3:55 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> NOS Clock

My 1964 Spyder is color code 948.  It a maroon color.  I have found what the
seller and I think is a NOS clock, still in the box.

The clock is a silver color.  If the clock had been ordered with the car
would it have matched the car paint color, or would

It have been silver.  The one in the box is a silver color.  Thanks for your
help.  This is my first time using this.

 

Don in Noblesville, IN