Interior: Champion vs Commander Clocks

[JRC]

Can anyone tell me if the clock used in the 47, 48 and 49 Commander has the same size circumference as the one used in the 48 Champion ??? I have a 48 Champion Convertible that has the appropriate "space filler" there and would like to add a clock. From the pictures I've seen of the clocks it seems that the only difference is in the surrounding chrome ring.

Thanks,

JRC

[unclemiltie]

"The only difference being the outer ring" is also my understanding, the outer ring is actually part of the clock which can be removed by bending the tabs. I have both clocks in NOS boxes and I cannot see anything else different ( but I have missed differences on other items in the past)

[deco_droid]

Can anyone tell me if the clock used in the 47, 48 and 49 Commander has the same size circumference as the one used in the 48 Champion ??? I have a 48 Champion Convertible that has the appropriate "space filler" there and would like to add a clock. From the pictures I've seen of the clocks it seems that the only difference is in the surrounding chrome ring.

Thanks,

JRC

I would like to add a clock too, but have you found one for sale less than $500? I keep seeing the same ones up for sale on ebay but nobody's biting. I guess they don't really want to sell them...

[dpson]

Please forgive the shameless promotion; I have 2 AC-1604 NOS (in the box) 1948 Champion clocks that would be better served installed in someone's car than sitting in the basement. I also show having 1 NOS AC-1880 1950 Commander clock and can check to see if it's still there. Will consider offers well below the stupid eBay price noted above. Can email photos if interested, please send a PM. SDC member since 1974.

[JRC]

Champion vs Commander Clocks

Please forgive the shameless promotion; I have 2 AC-1604 NOS (in the box) 1948 Champion clocks that would be better served installed in someone's car than sitting in the basement. I also show having 1 NOS AC-1880 1950 Commander clock and can check to see if it's still there. Will consider offers well below the stupid eBay price noted above. Can email photos if interested, please send a PM. SDC member since 1974.

First of all I'd like to thank unclemiltie, deco_droid and dpson for for their quick responses. Dan (dpson), I am on the West Coast right now so with the time difference I will try to reach you tomorrow...
Thank you,
JRC

[deco_droid]

Please forgive the shameless promotion; I have 2 AC-1604 NOS (in the box) 1948 Champion clocks that would be better served installed in someone's car than sitting in the basement. I also show having 1 NOS AC-1880 1950 Commander clock and can check to see if it's still there. Will consider offers well below the stupid eBay price noted above. Can email photos if interested, please send a PM. SDC member since 1974.

PM sent...thanks much.

[Greenstude]

IIRC, the clocks for 1947 to 1949 Champions appear to be identical, but are not interchangeable as the mounting points are different. When I tried to install a 1948 clock in my 1947 Champion, I could not find a way to make it fit.

[JRC]

Champion vs Commander Clocks

IIRC, the clocks for 1947 to 1949 Champions appear to be identical, but are not interchangeable as the mounting points are different. When I tried to install a 1948 clock in my 1947 Champion, I could not find a way to make it fit.

Thanks Greenstude...

[rockne10]

Here's an interesting web site for identification of clocks, radios, dashes, etc.
I have sent him pictures of a few he is missing.

https://sites.google.com/site/identifyinginstrumentpanels/home

[JRC]

Thanks rockne10, great web site.....

JRC

[aenthal]

I love that web site. Just looking at the various dashes of cars my family and friends had, bring back memories.