Where can I find a US made 12v clock?

[m2bandit]

I've been hunting for a clock but haven't had any luck finding one not made in China.

 

I'd settle for a different country, just not one that openly says it wants to capture and control our entire supply chain.

 

Just looking for a small simple clock that clicks into place.

 

 

[Dzimm]

I'm guessing you are attempting the same rabbit hole I did.  That's about the only option I could find as well and believe me their quality is pretty terrible, not something I'd put in a product.

[m2bandit]

3 hours ago, Dzimm said:

I'm guessing you are attempting the same rabbit hole I did.  That's about the only option I could find as well and believe me their quality is pretty terrible, not something I'd put in a product.

Well that's a bummer :/

[CMMagnussen]

This is what I am putting in the MJ where the factory clock should be.

 

https://www.intellitronix.com/product-page/digital-clock-in-black-bezel-1 you don't happen to make an insert with a single round instead of the 4 switches do you?

 

 

 

 

[m2bandit]

13 hours ago, CMMagnussen said:

This is what I am putting in the MJ where the factory clock should be.

 

https://www.intellitronix.com/product-page/digital-clock-in-black-bezel-1 you don't happen to make an insert with a single round instead of the 4 switches do you?

 

 

 

 

I have a clock panel with 1 gauge hole and 2 switches on my todo list. Should be a week out.

[m2bandit]

On 1/17/2022 at 9:53 PM, CMMagnussen said:

This is what I am putting in the MJ where the factory clock should be.

 

https://www.intellitronix.com/product-page/digital-clock-in-black-bezel-1 you don't happen to make an insert with a single round instead of the 4 switches do you?

 

 

 

 

I messaged them and got a reply saying their gauges are 2 1/16" /W bezel and hole size is 1 15/16.

I like their product but if I make a gauge panel that's not the standard  2 1/16 it will create complications.

I'm hoping the person replying was wrong. the email came back from "accounting".

Autometer has analog clocks in 2 1/16.

[CMMagnussen]

I will check, I have a custom dash from Dan Dillner in the YJ that uses standard holes and the intellitronix fit perfect. I will dig out the comanche set and confirm. Plan is combination speedometer and tach/oil/volt/temp/fuel where the cluster is, boost and AF in the a-pillar. clock in the side panel and I have the combo gauge (gear indicator,turn signal,etc) that I want to put where the current 4wd light is. 

[CMMagnussen]

[m2bandit]

19 hours ago, CMMagnussen said:

 

 

Well I don't know what's weirder that they would make their clock smaller than standard (and their other gauges) or that their customer service would double down on wrong information?

I got this message this morning.

 

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[CMMagnussen]

Bad policy telling the world (erroneously) that you sell a non standard gauge, might as well say "Buy Autometer" 

[m2bandit]

 

5 hours ago, CMMagnussen said:

Bad policy telling the world (erroneously) that you sell a non standard gauge, might as well say "Buy Autometer" 

 

I found more information on Autometer, apparently they assemble in US but get components from all over. Which is fine for me.

[m2bandit]

Not the final but I think I have about .02 " of extra space to play with between switch , gauge bezel and dash bezel.

 

[CMMagnussen]

Looks good any plans for one without the switches? I will be purchasing your two lower panels which give me 4 slots and then the phone holder. Can't really use any more switches. Then I just need to figure out how to do the single round on the left side and the main cluster.

[m2bandit]

13 hours ago, CMMagnussen said:

Looks good any plans for one without the switches? I will be purchasing your two lower panels which give me 4 slots and then the phone holder. Can't really use any more switches. Then I just need to figure out how to do the single round on the left side and the main cluster.

Sure, you want the gauge dead center? 

[CMMagnussen]

Actually placement on yours looks good.

 

[CMMagnussen]

Just a heads up, if you use the intellitronix clock it is a dollar cheaper on eBay right now with free shipping.

 

My cart on the website showed 19.00 in shipping charges. There may be a free shipping cutoff somewhere but I think I have everything else for this project.

[m2bandit]

1 hour ago, CMMagnussen said:

Actually placement on yours looks good.

 

I was thinking of doing it offset but maybe a half inch lower than the one with rockers.

I think offset will make it look more natural but too much and it leaves a lot of blank space.

 

I can make one exactly like that for you if you want if you don't like the half inch lower.

[CMMagnussen]

the 1/2 should work might make things easier when I try to match the other side too

[m2bandit]

On 1/24/2022 at 12:46 PM, CMMagnussen said:

the 1/2 should work might make things easier when I try to match the other side too

I know you expressed interest in the cell mount I just finished this option.

 

https://www.mickofalltrades.com/product/2574/

 

Otherwise I should have a gauge only one made today and ready tomorrow.

[CMMagnussen]

I will stick with the gauge only version it will be easier for me to match the other side.

 

I will have to show that combo setup to my brother, might be something for his XJ

[m2bandit]

13 hours ago, CMMagnussen said:

I will stick with the gauge only version it will be easier for me to match the other side.

 

I will have to show that combo setup to my brother, might be something for his XJ

 

Sounds good, I ended up just going 1/4" lower than the switch version I posted above.

Here's a render. About a 1/4" is covered up by trim on all sides except the bottom which has a good half inch+ covered. That puts the top of the gauge just under 1/2" from the trim above it.

 

[CMMagnussen]

Perfect

[m2bandit]