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  • IronmanE30
    R3VLimited
    • Sep 2009
    • 2121
    #46
    Let's say a new clock costs $80 the problem is that the faceplate appears to be NLA. You would need to source out old face plates and/or maybe used clocks from ebay or here on R3V which appear to cost $40-50 plus shipping. Then add your materials for your clock and your time to make them on top of that. If you could get those costs down to around $50 plus shipping and paypal fees you would be a little over $100. Not sure if the R3V members would pay that much but you need to put a value on it and see how the response is. This is a cool item, GLWS.

    Cheers,

    Jim
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      • burkey001
        Mod Crazy
        • Feb 2011
        • 608
        #47
        I just came to same conclusion about the clock face. Kind of a bummer.

        I have done some due diligence regarding other cost components, ignoring my labour.
        See below


        - dc socket - $1
        http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-5-5-m...item1e6d0f76f9

        - power pack 12v - $8
        http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/48W-LCD-M...item4160d0aea6

        - power lead
        $2.68
        http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-3-Pro...item20ca644fab

        clock $86USD
        http://www.schmiedmann.com/62-13-1-376-903/product-type/new/search-by-productnumber/page1.aspx#230997


        clock face
        unknown


        wiring - ~$0.50

        heat shrink - ~$0.25

        wood - ~$1

        aluminium - $3

        So assuming a new clock, cost in parts alone is just over $100.
        A second hand clock brings that down by about $30-35.


        I know dealing with R3v is like dealing with school-age children, but I do want to help out. If people want to send me a clock, I can turn it into a desk clock for you for some sort of rudimentary price to at least appease myself I am not working weekends for nothing.

        You are welcome to pay me in craft beers if you're local :)
        88 325is. S54, CSL airbox, Motec M800, Motec C127, Motec PDM15, Stoptech STR, MCS 2 way coilovers, Forgeline wheels, Recaro SPA, Eisenmann, Personal, lots of custom.

        90 318is. As new OEM+, BBS LM, AST 4210 2 way coilovers, Wilwood SL6R/SL4R, Dynaudio, Recaro Experts

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          • jaywood
            R3V Elite
            • Jul 2010
            • 4528
            #48
            Sending you a PM

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              • burkey001
                Mod Crazy
                • Feb 2011
                • 608
                #49
                jay... You're an ideas man
                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkBQ4xUHAUA
                88 325is. S54, CSL airbox, Motec M800, Motec C127, Motec PDM15, Stoptech STR, MCS 2 way coilovers, Forgeline wheels, Recaro SPA, Eisenmann, Personal, lots of custom.

                90 318is. As new OEM+, BBS LM, AST 4210 2 way coilovers, Wilwood SL6R/SL4R, Dynaudio, Recaro Experts

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                  • jaywood
                    R3V Elite
                    • Jul 2010
                    • 4528
                    #50
                    Originally posted by burkey001
                    jay... You're an ideas man
                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkBQ4xUHAUA
                    Lol, ;) Thanks!

                    Pm'd you back!

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                      • Rsully70sev
                        R3VLimited
                        • Sep 2010
                        • 2391
                        #51
                        I'd be down to just send you my clock, do the transformation, and pay you for your time and materials.

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                          • Luis325
                            No R3VLimiter
                            • Jun 2009
                            • 3847
                            #52
                            i want one of these for my office desk!!! cool work man!
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                            1986 "C2 2.7 Alpina" Sedan
                            1987 325ic Black Vert
                            1986 327i Red Track Car RIP 10/10/10
                            1989 325is Henna S50 track car SOLD


                            Transaction feedback here please!!
                            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170548

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                              • Sean5294
                                E30 Addict
                                • Jan 2008
                                • 515
                                #53
                                famous

                                How To Make A Retro Desk Clock Out Of An Old Car Clock - Jalopnik
                                http://jalopnik.com/5943228/how-to-make-a-retro-desk-clock-out-of-an-old-car-clock
                                As you know, this Car Hacks column isn't just a forum for my inane ideas and projects— it's a forum for your insane ideas and marriage-destroying obsessions as well. And, happily, I've been getting some very interesting emails about things readers are working on.

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                                  • CrusherCurtis
                                    R3VLimited
                                    • Mar 2010
                                    • 2532
                                    #54
                                    ^That is awesome.
                                    I want a nice set of smoked MHW's (I know, get it line)
                                    Free Stuff!!:http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=273454

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                                      • burkey001
                                        Mod Crazy
                                        • Feb 2011
                                        • 608
                                        #55
                                        ....like a boss :)
                                        88 325is. S54, CSL airbox, Motec M800, Motec C127, Motec PDM15, Stoptech STR, MCS 2 way coilovers, Forgeline wheels, Recaro SPA, Eisenmann, Personal, lots of custom.

                                        90 318is. As new OEM+, BBS LM, AST 4210 2 way coilovers, Wilwood SL6R/SL4R, Dynaudio, Recaro Experts

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