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How can I remove the knob from the stem to remove the clock from the dash on my 1967 Chevelle? The knob must come off to pull the clock (and stem) through the "glass" Thanks!

Did you try to unscrew the knob?

On our 1969 Impala that we used to own, the clock knob had a small screw in the middle of the knob.

Can I chime in and ask, how does one remove the clock on a '70 Caprice? I'd love to get mine serviced. If it comes through the front clear plastic "window", how do I remove that?

Thanks!

Check out your 1970 shop manual (either the chassis service manual or the Fisher Body manual....can't remember which). The manual tells in detail how to remove the clock.

Basically the instructions say to drop the steering wheel, remove the instrument cluster and etc. However, I replaced the clock in my 1969 Impala several times (same clock and same instrument panel as in your 1970 Caprice) and I did it without removing anything.....except for removing the lower air conditioning duct. Did it all by laying on my back under the dash and by feel. Since the clock is above the radio the radio blocks just about all of your vision needed for removing the clock. And, if your car has factory air conditioning (as mine did), then you definitely have to do it all by feel if you don't want to go through the hassle of removing the instrument cluster to get to the clock.

Thanks Junkyard Dog! My '70 manuals haven't arrived yet, but even when they do, I'll give your method a try. :)

Is it true that what often causes these clocks to quit is the installation/reconnection of the car battery without first disconnecting the clock (say, via the fuse)? I heard somewhere that this was a "little known fact" and commonly over looked when batteries would get replaced over the years. Just wondering others' take on this theory.

False! We had our 1969 Impala for 42 years and I changed the battery in that car many times and never disconnected the clock. The clock worked fine after every battery disconnection or changeout. Also, after the car was wrecked three years ago I removed the battery. When I sold the car two weeks ago, I reinstalled the battery to start the car and the clock started working immediately!

Agree with the Dog.Elecrical current interuption/reconnection has no ill affect on these clocks.They are not very complicated.Usually it's things like dust/dirt or windings just weaken over time.
The clock on '70 B-cars comes out through the rear/backside of dash.
I've done clock change outs on both my 70's numerous times.One air car one non-air.
If your Caprice is an A/C car,you may want to try going through the top of the dash! The dash pad is held on by approx 8-10 screws,then slides forward and off.The clock is clearly visable now with alot of light coming through to aid in change out.It's only 2 small 1/4" bolt head srews that hold it in.I've done it from under the dash like the Dog,and agree 100%,it's easier to do it on your back reaching up than to remove the dash cluster assembly.The clock is just above the radio.I've done it that way too by removing the radio from underneath,then it's like wide open spaces to access the clock!
The chrome knob on the front stalk is the easiest part of the job.Simply use a small jewelers flat blade screwdriver to remove the small set screw,while holding the actual chrome knob with the other hand.
I always unplug the clock at the fuse block.It's an orange accessory wire plugged into the center of the fuse block.

Hope this helps,Jim

Thanks guys! Big help. This is a project still on my to-do list; now I have a plan of attack.