I did a search for clocks for sale and most of the ones listed had sold or the price was higher than what you could buy one on evil bay.

But I would like to have a center console VDO clock that works. I currently have a cylinder head temperature guage that I will no longer be needing if anyone is intrested.

I am currently sorting out a mess of wires so I am not sure how fast I will be able to move on this. Just thought I would test the waters to see if any were available in the below 75 range.

Mike,

I may have a clock. Will have to find it and test to be sure it works correctly. Might even be interested in swapping for the head temp gauge.

steve

Mike,

It looks like you have a beautiful Anacona Blue metallic 75-76, so you'll want a later Quartz Zeit clock to fit that MY (see more at p914.com).

You can also get a non-working Quartz Zeit original clock, then send it off to Palo Alto Speedo or North Hollywood Speedo for restoration/repair or replacement of the workings - as another alternative in your search.

You also might want to keep the wiring intact for & that CHT gauge to use in an auxiliary gauge mount. VDO sells them for under dash in 1, 2 & 3 guage sizes, but I think you can also make a clean 2 gauge mount on a "spare" ashtray, which you can then swap out when you want to or if you need an ashtray.

I think I'll do that myself, for a CHT + OP gauge on the modified ashtray for my post-resto driving use, just to keep better track of the operating parameters of my 73 2L. I can then put in the ashtray for CW events.

Just a couple of other ideas on the clock & gauge question!

I have a clock from a 75. I'll also need to see if it works correctly though, and what condition it's in.

Tom I am not sure what type of clock was in it. I have the original window sticker and sales material but it does not specify the type. I had assumed the clock was VDO.

The PO added in a 3 gauge cluster that in my opinion detracts from the cars appearance. I was planning on removing the gauges and seeing if any of the original wire harness is still usable. From an electrical view it needs a lot of work.

While I like the idea of the cylinder head temp gauge, I am not anticipating driving the carina way that makes having it a requirement. Sure I will have some fun but someone like Steve may get more use out of it.