The Ford Barn

19Fordy · 02-21-2017, 08:31 PM

Can you believe this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222406645955?ul_noapp=true

TJ · 02-21-2017, 08:37 PM

I've got working '40 clocks that I would sell for that price. '40 clocks have become real pricey in the last year. I put a nice working '41 clock in the glove box door of my '41 pickup. Bought the '41 clock for $25 on e-Bay. Goes to show you what a difference a year makes with old Ford parts.

mike42 · 02-22-2017, 02:27 AM

I would like to find one for my '40 Standard Sedan. Even if it didn't work it just looks kool !

Mike

Terry,OH · 02-22-2017, 09:55 AM

Standards did not have a mounting hole for the clock in the glove box door. $180.00 I don't feel that is too bad for a working original clock with good glass, trim and knob plus the rear mounting bracket.

TJ · 02-22-2017, 01:25 PM

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I put clocks in both my standard '40s. Just use the deluxe glove box door, weld up the trim holes, paint to match your dash, and install a clock. I've also made battery powered clocks by using old junk clock housings (you cut a slot in the back for access to the battery after careful measurements). You can buy the clock motors (buy the one with the shortest shaft you can find) on e-Bay for $5-10. Buy a new face ,plastic trim, clock knob, have a piece of glass cut, and you now have a working clock for less than $80. The clock motors come with plastic hands and you can trim them to look like original 40 hands. The hands can be painted a very light ivory color like the originals. They keep perfect time and the battery can last up to 2 years.

02-21-2017, 08:31 PM	#1
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,604	Why '40 DeLuxe Owners Should Install a '40 Standard Glove Box Door Can you believe this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/222406645955?ul_noapp=true

02-21-2017, 08:37 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: Why '40 DeLuxe Owners Should Install a '40 Standard Glove Box Door I've got working '40 clocks that I would sell for that price. '40 clocks have become real pricey in the last year. I put a nice working '41 clock in the glove box door of my '41 pickup. Bought the '41 clock for $25 on e-Bay. Goes to show you what a difference a year makes with old Ford parts.

02-22-2017, 02:27 AM	#3
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,628	Re: Why '40 DeLuxe Owners Should Install a '40 Standard Glove Box Door I would like to find one for my '40 Standard Sedan. Even if it didn't work it just looks kool ! Mike

02-22-2017, 09:55 AM	#4
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,187	Re: Why '40 DeLuxe Owners Should Install a '40 Standard Glove Box Door Standards did not have a mounting hole for the clock in the glove box door. $180.00 I don't feel that is too bad for a working original clock with good glass, trim and knob plus the rear mounting bracket.

02-22-2017, 01:25 PM	#5
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: Why '40 DeLuxe Owners Should Install a '40 Standard Glove Box Door Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I put clocks in both my standard '40s. Just use the deluxe glove box door, weld up the trim holes, paint to match your dash, and install a clock. I've also made battery powered clocks by using old junk clock housings (you cut a slot in the back for access to the battery after careful measurements). You can buy the clock motors (buy the one with the shortest shaft you can find) on e-Bay for $5-10. Buy a new face ,plastic trim, clock knob, have a piece of glass cut, and you now have a working clock for less than $80. The clock motors come with plastic hands and you can trim them to look like original 40 hands. The hands can be painted a very light ivory color like the originals. They keep perfect time and the battery can last up to 2 years.