<VV> NOS Clock (Answer according to GM)

[Don Cleveland]

Thanks to all that responded.  Since my 64 Spyder convertible is maroon, 
with a black interior, and black padded dash,
it appears that the clock should be painted black.  I hope it is worth it.
Don
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kent Sullivan" <kentsu at corvairkid.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 10:55 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> NOS Clock (Answer according to GM)


> Good info from Craig, as usual. :-)
>
> Couple of other notes: The various templates that were included with the
> actual accessories & original instructions are generally NOT reproduced in
> the accessory installation reference manuals.
>
> 1966 was indeed the last year and was unavailable as a repro--and indeed,
> unknown to the person who does all of those repros--until Mark Corbin and
> Mike McKeel loaned him their original several years ago. I facilitated the
> connection. The '66 original book is apparently super-duper rare; perhaps
> because it is loose-leaf and not bound like earlier years. (The repro is
> bound.)
>
> Clark's sells a collection of info from the Chevy Service News that
> includes, for each year, the paint formulas for interior and exterior
> colors. See C6960 ('60), C6961 ('61-4 plus FC), and C6962 ('65-9). Very
> reasonably priced. Note that C6960 accidentally left out the paint formula
> chart for 1960. I pointed this out them recently and perhaps they will
> include it.
>
> --Kent
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Craig Nicol
> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 1:10 PM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org; k9mwu at insightbb.com
> Subject: Re: <VV> NOS Clock (Answer according to GM)
>
> Don asked:
> <snip>
> 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. <unsnip>
>
>
>
> Craig replies:
> I took a look in my 1964 accessory installation manual and here's what it
> says:
>
> Step 5: Insert split section of paint mask around set stem of clock asm.
> See view A.
>
> Step 6 Fasten mask to lens by placing masking tape over hole in mask. 
> Also
> cover stem with tape, See fig 5.
>
> Step 7: Paint clock asm., mounting bracket & trim plate (if required) to
> match interior.
>
> Here's a note of interest:
> NOTE: (On Corvair) Close cover on Ash Tray & install into instrument panel
> with handle next to clock. This is 180-deg. From previously installed
> position.
>
> So, I guess if the installer wanted to do the job correctly, it was 
> supposed
> to be painted and Chevy actually included a paint mask to make the job
> easier.
>
> The accessory installation manuals are a bound version of all the little
> instruction sheets that were included in each accessory box; there's a
> separate manual for each year, though I've never seen one later than '66. 
> I
> have '64 and '65.
> Craig Nicol
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