Kienzle clocks come on ebay from time to time---right size, black with white
numbers, will need to paint the hands red.
Finding matching red paint is no more difficult than a trip to the local paint
store...
On Aug 5, 2010, at 11:38 PM, Mike Michels wrote:
> For those looking to plug the "rootes group" hole in the dash with a
> reasonable alternative to finding an original clock, CAT sells a replica
> with a quartz movement. I have one and it looks great and keeps perfect
> time.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Tom Parker
> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 3:33 PM
> To: Steve Laifman
> Cc: LIST TIGER
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Sunbeam Clock
>
> Thanks, Steve! I have a Mark 1 clock on the way to fill the hole in my new
> dash, and when I have the speedometer calibrated I'll ask Peter at Nisonger
> to convert it to quartz. I think he does that. There are "small number"
> clocks for sale in England, but the ones I saw have white hands. Maybe
Peter
> can paint them...
>
> Again, the depth of knowledge on this site is amazing. Thanks to all.
>
> Tom
>
> On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Steve Laifman <slaifman@socal.rr.com>
wrote:
>
>> Tom, and Michael,
>>
>> Thanks for the vote of confidence, Tom. Now I "have" to answer the
>> question.
>>
>> Michael is correct.
>>
>> There were many clock faces used by Smiths for Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers
>> (all "dealer options). Bottom line:
>>
>> - The Sunbeam Tiger Mk I used Smiths CE 3030/00, which is in my car.
>> The 3 and 9 are sideways, and the bottom timing adjust and time set are
> on
>> the bottom sides, and the hands are red.
>>
>> Smiths CE 3030/00
>>
>> Smiths CE 3131/01
>>
>> In summary,
>>
>> The MkIA and MkII used Smiths CE 3131/01. The 3 and 9 are upright, and
>> correct number for your car.
>>
>> Unfortunately, due to List space restrictions, only you and Michael King
>> will get a directly sent version that does have the pictures.
>>
>> As an additional piece of information, these clocks were electric wind-up,
>> and may not be working. Never fear, a solution is possible. A good
>> instrument shop that deals in Smiths, can replace the mechanism with a
>> quartz VDO guts in the original shell. The VDO movement is reported to be
>> extremely accurate. Who knows, if mine fails, I'll have to consider this.
>>
>> Steve Laifman
>>
>> Editor
>>
>> http://TigersUnited.com
>>
>>
>> michael king wrote:
>>
>> The MKII used the later model clock as per sunbeam alpine SV, this has the
>> smaller numbers with the 9 and 3 vertical.
>>
>> its smiths part #CE3131/01
>>
>> On 5 August 2010 05:34, Tom Parker <tkparker1941@gmail.com>
> <tkparker1941@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> This is mainly a question for Steve Laifman, I think he's addressed it
>> before; if anyone else knows please chip in:
>>
>> Steve,
>>
>> Which clock was used in the ' 67 Tiger 2? I know the diameter is 60 mm (@
> 2
>> 3/8") and the hands are orange, but I think I read you mentioned a
>> difference in the numbers. I can't find the original post.
>>
>> Tom
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