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Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Sep 30 2019, 04:03 PM

We have finally made a clock to match the center console volt meter, oil temp gauge, and optional (for us ) oil pressure gauge. These are perfect fit center console size not the aftermarket smaller ones. Clock is 49.50 introductory price for club members. How many are interested?

We will now have a complete console package
factory duplicate center console
three factory look gauges
console heater switch
wiring harness (thank you Jeff Bowlsby)

Posted by: BPic Sep 30 2019, 04:16 PM

YES PLEASE!!!

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Sep 30 2019, 05:02 PM

Yes interested, I was just about to send mine in for rehab.

Bargain!

How much for the whole shebang?

Posted by: 914Sixer Sep 30 2019, 05:12 PM

GREAT BARGAIN !!!!. NHS is charging STUPID price to repair the old ones.

Posted by: StratPlayer Sep 30 2019, 05:15 PM

Interested

Posted by: Coondog Sep 30 2019, 05:50 PM

2 years to late for me, had to go another direction. Good news is you should sell a lot of these.

Posted by: 914werke Sep 30 2019, 07:32 PM

sign me up I need one

Posted by: drem914 Sep 30 2019, 09:54 PM

interested. I have two factory original that don't work.

Posted by: rjames Sep 30 2019, 11:28 PM

I’m in (and already wondering if I can swap faces on it with my original clock face so it says vdo on it)

Posted by: jtf914 Oct 1 2019, 04:12 AM

Interested.

Posted by: rgolia Oct 1 2019, 05:35 AM

Me too

Posted by: Steve Oct 1 2019, 06:19 AM

Me too

Posted by: Front yard mechanic Oct 1 2019, 06:22 AM

Not me I can't tell time

Posted by: tvdinnerbythepool Oct 1 2019, 07:01 AM

I'm in!

Posted by: porsche914gt Oct 1 2019, 10:04 AM

oh hell yes

Posted by: scottthephotog Oct 1 2019, 10:58 AM

Wow. These look amazing. Definitely interested in one.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Oct 1 2019, 12:09 PM

ok I will put together a link and all who are interested can order, obviously as usual you will not be charged until the part is on the dock and ready to ship

Posted by: fiacra Oct 1 2019, 01:18 PM

" @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=4947 @autoatlanta.com" George, I have the same question... how much for the whole package? (console, harness (?), gauges). I'd love to add this to my car.

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 1 2019, 01:43 PM

Got the harnesses in stock that if George needs them we can provide. Later cars these plug right in.

Could discount some for GB and can ship to AA or drop ship


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Posted by: 914werke Oct 1 2019, 02:14 PM

Mark if I read George's post correctly it looks as though our own Jeff B is providing the harnesses

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Oct 1 2019, 02:51 PM

here is a link to get on the list

http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-Reproduction-Vdo-Clock-914-1970-76-Pre-production-Not-Yet-I-Parts-PN-R91464111910.html

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Oct 1 2019, 02:53 PM

the complete package, console, harness, console heater switch lever, volt, temp, clock, three rubber wedge boots, 495.00. (sending unit for temp, sending unit plate, and oil pressure gauge, extension hose or sending unit for oil pressure optional (one can substitute the oil pressure gauge for one of the other gauges however

Posted by: 914werke Oct 1 2019, 03:00 PM

Does it include the little plastic lever surround & lighted indicator?

Posted by: drem914 Oct 1 2019, 04:33 PM

Does the clock just plug in to the old harness attachment point or is a new harness required to replace the clock. Is the harness for those that did not have the center console in the first place? I am a bit confused

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 1 2019, 11:31 PM

Sorry missed it,
You can see it now that you pointed it out, but wit was on the picture side.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Oct 2 2019, 08:07 AM

Jeff's harness just plugs into this clock, and the short harness then plugs into the main wiring harness located under the center tunnel carpet (on all 73-76 models). For the earlier cars we include a schematic showing where to tap the 70-72 wiring harness in the correct places to power the console gauges (like the brake pedal switch for one place!!)

Posted by: rjames Oct 2 2019, 10:55 AM

I'm still confused. Maybe it's because I haven't had my morning coffee yet.
I have a later '75 car that already as a connected center console. Will the clock plug right in to my existing wiring, or do I need to buy another harness to make this work?

Posted by: 914werke Oct 2 2019, 12:11 PM

As I understand it these are reproductions. Clock, harness, console...
George?

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 2 2019, 11:56 PM

I'm assuming these are like the factory so they should plug right into the factory harness.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Oct 3 2019, 07:49 AM

yes all are reproductions. We made our factory console from the original aluminum cutting boards, but it has thicker wood also factory match material and real stitching rather than heat seamed like the original

Posted by: rjames Oct 16 2019, 11:09 AM

George, what is the status on these?

Posted by: 914werke Oct 16 2019, 11:12 AM

The link is to a store item not a list?
Is this a pre-payment?

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Oct 16 2019, 11:21 AM

absolutely not, just a pre order then when on the dock with a tracking number we charge
due in before the end of the year, many of them

Posted by: TonyA Oct 16 2019, 02:28 PM

Interested if it will plug into an original harness. Should have had the hands saying 9:14

Posted by: 914werke Dec 5 2019, 12:05 PM

EOY is fast approaching Any update?

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Dec 5 2019, 12:43 PM

yes original harness will work with the clock, still drumming up enough money to pay for the 100 I have to order!!!

Posted by: rjames Dec 5 2019, 02:48 PM

I received mine a while back and am pretty happy with it. Although it is not an exact match- the bezel is slightly different and of course it doesn't say 'vdo' on the gauge face. Also the connector on the stock harness for the light does not fit, so modification is necessary if you want the gauge to light up.

I will probably swap the bezel out for the one on my non-working clock as it bugs me whenever I look at it.

All that said, it does look very good and is still ticking.
Appreciate this product being provided.

Posted by: 914werke Dec 5 2019, 04:12 PM

HUH? @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=4467 So these are shipping? What am I missing? If I read/interpret Georges response
correctly hes got no stock and is sitting on orders prior to ordering....

Posted by: Coondog Dec 5 2019, 04:39 PM

I heard this same story from AA 2 plus years ago. Got tired of waiting and moved on.

Posted by: 914werke Dec 5 2019, 05:26 PM

I just went back to the beginning of this thread & NO where is it indicated that this "deal" was contingent ...on anything

Posted by: rjames Dec 5 2019, 05:42 PM

That's how I read it too. I was wary of placing the order (did so in october I think) given my past experience with AA and was going to cancel it since I hadn't heard anything for a while, and then it showed up.
Maybe the only ones produced were the ones pictured in the first post and I got one of them.

Posted by: 914werke Dec 5 2019, 06:12 PM

Right. I equally order one on the 18th of October.
Thats why I'm surprised.

Posted by: rjames Dec 6 2019, 02:30 PM

But are you really?
I'm more surprised that I received one.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 6 2019, 05:47 PM

So George
How many would I have to buy to make this happen?

Perhaps we can find a way to work together to make this hapen.

Mark
PS PM me specifics still waiting on the info for the rings on these too.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Dec 7 2019, 11:10 AM

do not be wary james, we never charge until the product is on the dock with a tracking number, They are being produced, same guy who makes 356 clocks for someone else. We got in only 30 and sold them all ahead of time some with our console package. It was very very important to have the clock made as original looking as possible and was the last link to having a complete package.

Appearance group center console in the exact sizing as the original
bent heater control lever
console wiring harness (thank you Craig)
volt meter
temp gauge
rubber sleeves for the gauges
console heater lever surround bezel
and finally the clock

Posted by: jsaum Dec 7 2019, 01:29 PM

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Dec 7 2019, 02:16 PM

everything is a direct plug in.

Funny, when I was a kid, just loved the center console in a 914 gave it a nice vertical dimension and a luxurious look and feel. NOW in my old age, I just love the simplicity of the center tray and cushion and sea to shining sea (I mean rocker panel) emptiness and massive foot and leg room

Posted by: 914werke Dec 14 2019, 05:35 PM

Back to my orig. question ...will these be available before EOY?

Posted by: rjames Dec 14 2019, 07:18 PM

The clock’s light is not a direct plugin on my ‘75.

Posted by: 914werke Jan 7 2020, 10:22 AM

Hey George

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 7 2020, 11:09 AM

yes yes yes still waiting for the bulk to come in, our guys in india cannot tell time

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jan 7 2020, 11:13 AM

they were pretty quick to deliver the volt meter, the oil pressure gauge, the oil temperature gauge and the duplicate 200 c sending unit. have at least a hundred of each in stock of those, the factory sized oil pressure gauge was a real accomplishment as before we all had to suffer with the small vdo unit and add a spacer ring

Posted by: 914werke Feb 10 2020, 02:23 PM

Posted by: Rikyrat Feb 10 2020, 03:18 PM

I want one too!!!!!

Posted by: CHIZ 914 Feb 10 2020, 03:43 PM

Would order one too,. but didn't want to wait 6 months for these to maybe show up
The good news my clock is correct twice a day now

Posted by: 914werke Mar 3 2020, 12:17 PM

and its now March 2020

Posted by: 914werke Apr 6 2020, 10:24 AM

...and now April

Posted by: 914werke May 3 2020, 03:31 PM

MAY 2020 & no update

Posted by: JOEPROPER May 3 2020, 03:56 PM

I'm interested too... but..

Posted by: kid914 May 3 2020, 04:26 PM

These still available?

Posted by: yellowporky May 4 2020, 09:20 AM

i called AA to check status in beginning of March to check on my order and was told that these were being made in India and the factory was closed for now.
I did get the volt and oil temp already just not the clock.

Posted by: 914werke Jun 5 2020, 10:31 AM

JUNE

Posted by: rjames Jun 5 2020, 10:38 AM

I might have gotten the only one.

I'll sell it for one million dollars.

Posted by: FlacaProductions Jul 19 2020, 10:16 AM

July....

Posted by: 914werke Aug 3 2020, 03:31 PM

august ...counting down to a year of waiting

Posted by: rgalla9146 Aug 3 2020, 04:07 PM

Gees, you must be getting apologies every week, no ?
I hope you haven't paid for it, have you ?

Posted by: rjames Aug 3 2020, 04:34 PM

Anyone else see the irony here?


Maybe they can't use calendars either.

Posted by: porschetub Aug 3 2020, 05:12 PM

Can't see much coming out of India for the foreseeable future....things are really bad there .

Posted by: rjames Aug 3 2020, 05:51 PM

Very good point. For 30 blessed minutes I actually forgot about covid. Doesn't explain the delay pre-covid, but definitely explains it post.

Posted by: 914werke Dec 10 2020, 06:17 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=4947
George Its been almost a year since you last updated this ...

Posted by: TX914 Dec 11 2020, 07:29 AM

Same as @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=4947 @autoatlanta.com, I used to love the console look but as I grew older I began to see it as a pain as it had to be removed whenever access to cables or shifter was required and now I like the look without it. It's much more spacious and air circulation is better. What I'd really like a a horizontal holder for these 3 gauges under the dash. I think VDO used to make one but long since gone. A tray just around the shifter in original material (same size as original piece) would also be nice. Been looking at how to make my own.

Posted by: 914werke May 13 2021, 01:15 PM

2021

Posted by: Spoke Jul 3 2021, 06:41 AM

Will the group buy price of $49 still be honored?

Or is this a dead issue?


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Posted by: Rob-O Jul 3 2021, 06:53 AM

At this rate, you could’ve put the amount this cost into the stock market, then cashed put and used the proceeds to have Palo Alto modify your clock to a digital setup (using the stock face of course) and still had money left over for a couple nice steak dinners with the wife!

Posted by: scottthephotog Jul 5 2021, 09:16 AM

Wow. I thought about getting one at the group but price and I'm glad that I did not. What a mess.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Jul 5 2021, 12:48 PM

finally on the way, covid shut down india as everyone knows

Posted by: Coondog Jul 6 2021, 04:34 AM

Then I guess it’s true !!

Posted by: Movin6 Aug 18 2021, 09:13 PM

Great that this is an option! Thanks all that contributed. Has anyone done the "Clock Face Swap" with an original to have the VDO mark? Curious about the procedure and any pitfalls. How does the final look compared to original? If the bezel is different, can the original bezel also be attached?

Posted by: Porschef Aug 19 2021, 09:52 AM

If anyone has a decent defunct factory clock left over after buying one of these that they don’t need, I’d be interested in purchasing. I have a movement left over that may work.

TIA, Joe

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Aug 19 2021, 02:10 PM

Hartmut at palo alto went up to 300 each to restore the factory ones!!! Says he can no longer get the parts cheaply

Posted by: Rob-O Mar 24 2022, 02:24 PM

Actually just called Palo Alto and the cost is now $695 to repair/modify the clocks. By modify they said they can't get parts for the older 914 style clocks so they have to update them to the later style...and that price is $695.

Posted by: 914Sixer Mar 24 2022, 03:54 PM

Found the correct matching Audi clock movement and repaired mine for $100.

Posted by: Rob-O Mar 24 2022, 07:06 PM

Hey Mark, please share. WHICH Audi clock?

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Mar 28 2022, 07:48 PM

Mark, can you share the info on the Audi clock movements? Thanks buddy

Posted by: burton73 Mar 30 2022, 11:41 AM

My clock was $800. For the full rebuild

Bob B

Posted by: Rob-O Mar 30 2022, 12:20 PM

I received mine from Automobile Atlanta yesterday. Things I’ve noticed so far:

1. The fit in the console is pretty darn close if not perfect.

2. The gauge face isn’t as smooth as the original VDO unit that was in my center console.

3. The bezel doesn’t have the exact sharpness to the raised angle. I’d have to snap a photo of this for it to make sense.

4. The gauge face seems just a little too small (or maybe set back just a little too far in the gauge). This causes you to see just a little of the inside of the can when the lights are on.

5. The light bulb on the back has two spades (one positive, one negative) where my original clock just had a positive lead to the bulb. It used the bulb housing touching the can of the gauge as the ground. Easily rectified by using a different light socket or piggy backing to the ground lug on the gauge.

6. The knob on the front has a little more play in it than the stock unit. So when setting the time you’re playing a little bit of ‘find the hole’ when making a time adjustment.

7. It came with a new bulb and bulb holder…as well as the rubber ring to hold in on the center console.

Points 1-6 above are me being super nit-picky. This is a really nice unit. What I really want to do is be able to put my LED light strip into the back of this thing…the same way Timothy did when I sent my gauges years ago. So at some point the ring will need to get removed to do this. I’m not looking forward to that at the moment. I’ve placed two orders from Auto Atlanta since 1989, when I started my boycott. This is the second order. When I ordered the guy I spoke with knew exactly what I was looking for. Placing the order was a breeze. The item was packed very well and actually got here a day earlier than USPS said it would.

Overall I think anyone looking for a clock is going to be happy with this unit. Thanks George for making this part.

PS. Forgot to mention but of course the gauge doesn’t have Porsche part numbers at the very top of the gauge face. It also doesn’t say VDO where the Quartz-Zeit labeling is.

Posted by: Rob-O Mar 30 2022, 04:39 PM

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Posted by: PDXBob Nov 2 2022, 08:30 PM

I installed the replacement clock as well, but having issues illuminating the face. Can’t see the clock at night. Tried tons of different bulbs, but none seem to solve this problem. Any advice or has anyone found a solution?
BobT.