[T3] red needle clock

[Greg Merritt <gregm@vwtype3.org>]

	It's no tach or trip speedo, but I came across a red needle clock
(June 1963 stamp) at Kelley Park and had to pick it up.  The clear plastic
and the chrome rime could be in better shape, but I've got a couple of
later clocks that would be suitable donors.

	I know it's totally wrong, but I'd love to put it in my '69.  The
red needle clock is 6v, though.  I assume that the winding solenoid would
not hold up well under the higher voltage, not to mention the internal
fuse.

	I could build another little solid state voltage converter circuit
like I did for my Beetle's wipers when I converted it to 12v.  Is there
some other easy way to swap solenoids or the entire guts from a 12v clock,
or is the only practical solution really to run it at 6v?

	Also, I can't recall if I've ever taken off the clear plastic lens
from a clock.  Do you yank off (shudder) the winding knob after you've got
the metal rings removed?  Any suggestions?

-Greg

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