help with dash clock

[lloydrage]

Ok,

I have decided to put a lincoln dash clock where my ashtray is. I am going to cut a whole and place it in the whole with glue. Its going to look awesome when I am done but I need some help.

How do I run power to it? Is there a specific model one would suggest? I am leaning towards the late 90s towncar clock

 

[HDDave]

Check out fbird's install

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=41971&highlight=clock+ashtray

 

[lloydrage]

thanks for the link!

 

[De-marko]

I missed that thread. He did an excellent job!

 

[Alax7]

I had heard about the clock mod but never seen in. LOOKS AWESOME! Real clean install and turn out.

 

[fbird18]

Holy crap I did that 2 years ago damn time flies! Thanks guys

@ lloydrage
Hey man, got your pm. Figured I'd post the reply here in case someone else needs/wants this info down the road. I bought a new clock from an 07 navigator from the dealer, cuz I liked that clock so much very simple, very clean, and perfect for the LS, IMHO. The wiring was pretty straight forward. Just cut off the lighter and used the wires from that. I don't remember if the clock came with a wire plug for the back of the clock, but I think i took one from the junk yard off a ford/mercury/lincoln clock. They aren't all the same so if you do that make sure to get a few different ones and one is bound to work. That's all pretty simple stuff. The hard part was cutting out the hole. I probably spent 3 hours just doing that. But it fit almost perfect in the end . I also put a disconnect in the wires so I could pull the ashtray clock out if needed.

I'm sure I can get more info for you if you need it. Good luck and post pictures if you ever do this!

 

[lloydrage]

thanks for the info, I am going to do this, just trynig to find clock for 20 bucks first, they are all over ebay