How to Remove Clock

[Charlie Burke]

Want to remove the VDO clock from my '69 Porsche 912. I understand that there is a bracket in the back that must removed to allow removal. Can't access from trunk or even see because of blower motor apparatus and venting. Access is not otherwise obvious. Can anyone tell how it's done or point me in the right direction? Thanks

[C. Clark]

It's done from the trunk. Remove the cardboard cover if you have one and you will see the gauges from the back, I removed the heater blower too...I think. Generally there is a bracket clamp with 2 thumb nuts, removal of those and the gauge is pulled out form the cockpit. Labeling wiring is advised.

[Tony V]

Charlie,
I found it easier to remove the instrument nearest to the clock (Tach?) and reach through the hole to unscrew the bracket to release the clock. No fun removing the ventilation equipment. I also changed my clock to a quartz model. There's a guy on The Samba that changes out the mechanism but the clock looks identical. I think his handle is vwknowhow. Think it was about $125.00 delivered.
Tony

[Duke]

On a 69, the easiest way is to remove the speaker grill (& speaker) & you have immediate & easy access to the clock. You do not have to do anything from the trunk!

[C. Clark]

Originally Posted by Duke

On a 69, the easiest way is to remove the speaker grill (& speaker) & you have immediate & easy access to the clock. You do not have to do anything from the trunk!

Sorry but my 69 does not have a speaker grill......

[Duke]

Originally Posted by C. Clark

Sorry but my 69 does not have a speaker grill......

How about the 69 that Charlie asked about? Perhaps the dash was replaced with one without the removable speaker grill?

[C. Clark]

Originally Posted by Duke

How about the 69 that Charlie asked about? Perhaps the dash was replaced with one without the removable speaker grill?

Sorry I don't get it...?

[Duke]

Originally Posted by C. Clark

Sorry I don't get it...?

Clark: The 69 912 came from the factory with a removable speaker grill. My all original 69 has one & yours should have one too if the dash has not been replaced with a different version. Refer to Dr. Johnson's book, "The 911 & 912 Porsche" page #46.

[C. Clark]

Originally Posted by Duke

Clark: The 69 912 came from the factory with a removable speaker grill. My all original 69 has one & yours should have one too if the dash has not been replaced with a different version. Refer to Dr. Johnson's book, "The 911 & 912 Porsche" page #46.

My 69 does not, the dash looks to be original, I have the LWB body indicative to the 69 and later, who knows?

[Jim Chambers]

B. Johnson and all familiar with 912's know........all '69 911's and 912's came from the factory with a removable speaker grill. The construction of the upper dash was completely changed from the earlier cars. The change was not appreciated by many because the speaker grill quickly deteriorated. Good ones are nearly impossible to find plus the firm dash pad to the right of the instrument cluster tended to crack. Many have been replaced.

[C. Clark]

Well.....you live and you learn....Jim. I suppose I'm not one of the "all familiar". I must say my dash is in remarkably good conditions for it's vintage....lucky me.
Maybe I should revisit Johnson's book, after the late Harry Pellow mentioned some of the info was wrong I moved on, my bad.

[Charlie Burke]

Thanks to all who provided input. I was able to access my clock without much effort through the removable speaker grille on my '69. Next question...there are two wires: the removal of one is obvious; there other not so much...it is a black (with blue stripes) which goes into the center of a round brass receptacle. When pulled I feel a spring-like resistance. What's the secret to releasing this wire?

Charlie

[Jim Chambers]

Don't release the wire. The black/blue is for the instrument light. You should be able to get your finger nail under slight lip and pull the socket with bulb from the tubular receptacle.

[Charlie Burke]

Thanks Jim. Although I've owned my Porsche for almost 44 years, I'm obviously a novice when it comes to working on it myself. I figure you're never too old to learn and the thing I have going for me is ...I've zero pride about asking "how to" questions which might seem elementary to the good people on this forum but which they're willing to graciously answer nevertheless.

Again thanks to all who helped me with this project.

Charlie

[Jim Chambers]

Sounds like you are about my age. I have been playing with old Porsches since 1968 when I bought a '56 356A. I love to pass on what knowledge I have, so ask anytime. Old retired guys like to feel needed!