DOES ANYONG HAVE A PIC. OF A CLOCK THAT WOULD BE CORRECT FOR A 1974 US GTS?
THANKS EVAN
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Evan,
If I'm not mistaken, the clock on the right is a real 1974 Pantera GTS clock and the one on the left is a generic Veglia Borletti clock. I see the style on the left being sold on eBay frequently and usually being described as an OEM Pantera GTS clock. You'll notice the real GTS clock has a bezel that matches the other Pantera gauges. I think the real OEM clocks are quite rare.
If I'm not mistaken, the clock on the right is a real 1974 Pantera GTS clock and the one on the left is a generic Veglia Borletti clock. I see the style on the left being sold on eBay frequently and usually being described as an OEM Pantera GTS clock. You'll notice the real GTS clock has a bezel that matches the other Pantera gauges. I think the real OEM clocks are quite rare.
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My file photos conflict with what David related.
I vote for the clock on the left as being correct for Panteras. But the bezel style of the console gauges, as David pointed out, is a match for the clock on the right.
Used on the 150 USA GTS cars, and also on European models up into the early 1980s.
Larry - I thought I was wrong once but ....
I vote for the clock on the left as being correct for Panteras. But the bezel style of the console gauges, as David pointed out, is a match for the clock on the right.
Used on the 150 USA GTS cars, and also on European models up into the early 1980s.
Larry - I thought I was wrong once but ....
Mmmm the plot thickens. Any other votes????
Evan
Evan
quote:Originally posted by LF - TP 2511:
My file photos conflict with what David related.
I vote for the clock on the left as being correct for Panteras. But the bezel style of the console gauges, as David pointed out, is a match for the clock on the right.
Used on the 150 USA GTS cars, and also on European models up into the early 1980s.
Larry - I thought I was wrong once but ....
quote:Originally posted by agustaboy:....Any other votes????..
would that be for which I would prefer since I don't have a clue about originality. in that case the face of the right
quote:Originally posted by agustaboy:
Mmmm the plot thickens. Any other votes????
Evan
My US GTS has the clock on the right in the post above with the even numerals. When I bought the car it was re-sprayed black, but very low mile and originally burgundy/black livery and had a completely stock interior. It came with literally every original part ever taken off the car, right down to the old v-belts. I'd say it's highly likely that the clock is OE for the car. I can send you VIN if you think it may matter in build sequence.
Best,
K
quote:Originally posted by Panterror:quote:Originally posted by agustaboy:
Mmmm the plot thickens. Any other votes????
Evan
My US GTS has the clock on the right in the post above with the even numerals. When I bought the car it was re-sprayed black, but very low mile and originally burgundy/black livery and had a completely stock interior. It came with literally every original part ever taken off the car, right down to the old v-belts. I'd say it's highly likely that the clock is OE for the car. I can send you VIN if you think it may matter in build sequence.
Best,
K
Good to hear because the clock in my car is missing and I have picked up an NOS clock like the one on the right.
My 74 is #7042
Evan,
You're lucky you found one because they are very hard to come by. Have you tested it to see if it works? I bought an NOS one years ago that was DOA. Both gauge shops I called said that was normal for NOS Veglia Borletti clocks made in the '60's or '70's because the lubrication dries-up. The good news is, they can clean and lubricate them to bring them back to life.
You're lucky you found one because they are very hard to come by. Have you tested it to see if it works? I bought an NOS one years ago that was DOA. Both gauge shops I called said that was normal for NOS Veglia Borletti clocks made in the '60's or '70's because the lubrication dries-up. The good news is, they can clean and lubricate them to bring them back to life.
quote:Originally posted by agustaboy:...I have picked up an NOS clock like the on on the right.
would that source have another?
quote:Originally posted by JFB #05177:quote:Originally posted by agustaboy:...I have picked up an NOS clock like the on on the right.
would that source have another?
No sorry just lucked out and asked one day on this forum. Some one answered and and now I have one. Thanks AZFAST1...
as for if it works... I've never had much luck in keeping clocks working in old muscle cars (not to mention battery drain in a car that sits 6 months out of the year) so I'll probably set the clock for 10:09 and leave it there.
No GTS here, but I also have the clock on the right in mine - even so slightly different, because I only have the Veglia Borletti script on top, nohting else...
My US GTS also has the clock on the right.
Best,
Evan
Best,
Evan
Sorry for a potentially dumb question but were GTS's the only Pantera's that were supposed to have clocks? My '74 is not a GTS but has the clock with the numerals like the pic on the r/h side.
Steve
Steve
quote:My '74 is not a GTS but has the clock with the numerals like the pic on the r/h side.
If it is a Ford car, and it is not likely to be a 1974 European car brought over to the States, then the clock in your car has been added by a previous owner.
ONLY Ford Panteras with the clock were the 150 73/74 GTS cars.
Larry
Does anyone know where I could find a correct digital clock for a late model car?
Thanks, Joe. Exactly what I was looking for!
Peter,
Here's another one (albeit more expensive than the one Dtmgt5 mentioned):
http://www.ebay.it/itm/Veglia-...&hash=item3cf7487308
I see them regularly on the Italian and UK eBay sites.
Here's another one (albeit more expensive than the one Dtmgt5 mentioned):
http://www.ebay.it/itm/Veglia-...&hash=item3cf7487308
I see them regularly on the Italian and UK eBay sites.
Thank you, David. Hopefully by the time you and I finally get together and see each other's Panteras, I will have the new clock installed in mine.