61 Corvette Clock Lens Replacement

[Mark S.]

I replaced the lens in the gauges for my 1961 Corvette. The last of my chores is to replace the lens for the clock. Does the stem for the hands come out for the lens to be replaced? If so, how? Thanks, in advance!

[Richard M.]

Mark, The stem stays put.

The knob unscrews, CCW.

Pull the knob and use needle nose pliers to hold the stem, then remove the knob.

Now uncrimp the bezel at the crimp locations, then remove it. Note orientation of the black inner ring behind the lens. It's very delicate, so use caution.

Replace the lens & ring, then the bezel. Recrimp the bezel at the same spots.... and it's done.

Rich

[Mark S.]

Rich: Thank you very much for the tutorial! You are the best! Sincerely, Mark

[Richard M.]

Mark, I found these photos of a 1958 Chevrolet Passenger Car Clock I cleaned up and fixed a few years ago. It shows the parts when disassembled.

Rich
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Here's a video of the internals....

https://youtube.com/shorts/jFdyQRSUS8g?si=BFxre76bJpb8yJeo

[Mark S.]

Thanks again Rich. This is helpful! Mark

[Roger W.]

Rich. Do you lubricate any parts in the clock mechanism?

[Richard M.]

Roger,

I use a electrical contact cleaner on the internals, then blow it out with compressed air.

I then use a very light sewing machine oil, just a touch on a needle, and apply it only to the gear shafts. Just a tiny amount.

I've done many clocks this way and seems to work well.

Rich