I pulled the original 6V (snail style) horn out of my 54 GMC150. I want to keep the truck as the original 6V system so I need to figure out a way to either restore or replace the original horn. Problem is - I can not find anyone that restores or sells 6V GM horns. I heard there is a guy in New York called The Horn Shop, but I can not find any info on him anywhere. Does anyone have any suggestion or ideas of where I can replace or fix my old horn? Thanks, S
DIY Repair This link may help you repair your 6V horn http://www.clubfte.com/users/dmptrkr/hornrepair.html This one is for sale on ebay.com http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-OLD...Parts_Accessories&hash=item53fb749501&vxp=mtr as is this but doesn't say if it is 6V http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vin...893?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19dbeabe7d I trust this helps Good luck
I buy lots of long horns at swap meets. I don't pay more than $10 for them. I have only found one that I couldn't make work because the contact pole was broken off. Usually you need to free up the contacts and the adjusting screw, then replace the cloth wiring.....or what is left of it. My horns are 1-2 feet long with a round bell on the end and are LOUD. I have 4 on my truck.
Old Auto Horns What Russ said ~ If your horn is riveted , just connect a test lamp and battery to the terminals and slowly unscrew the adjuster screw until the lamp goes out then turn it back in *just* enough to light the lamp and it should be good to g0 . Be aware a 1/16 turn is a LOT in horns ! . If you can take it apart , file the contact points then wash then clean of swarf with ether then adjust as above . Remember : if it's not solidly bolted to something or clamped in a vise , it won't toot correctly . '
