Replacement 6V horn

gkgeiger

gkgeiger

Senior Member
My '39 came with the long dual trumpet horns. They sound great. They were mounted to the drivers side inner fender and take up a lot of room. I'm installing a rebuilt engine and want to clean up the engine compartment. Any suggestions on what to use for a cleaner installation and still be heard?
 
I personally think that the long trumpet horns look great in the engine compartment. They give it a classy look that you cannot get with the smaller modern horns.
 
I third it,they are classy back when a car manufacture did not scrimp on parts,plastic horns came later.
 
Oh, you guys. I'd love to keep them for the sound, but I want the engine to be the focal point. Anyone using an Autoloc 6v Ooogah horn?
 
Hey Gene.......I've got to jump in with you here. I just installed my freshly painted, Navarro equipped engine back in my '40 standard, and I've not put the horns back in yet, for the same reason you state.
I'd like the focal point to be the engine, not the horns. I'm looking for something else myself.
Joe
 
I installed this little horn near the stock horn relay using a stock hole in the frame.
It's a 6V horn and sounds different when you run 12 V through it. Loud but unobtrusive.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_3902 (Small)best.jpg
    IMG_3902 (Small)best.jpg
    51.2 KB · Views: 65
A couple of thoughts, those trumpet horns are way cool. And what a sound. Detail the horns, nice paint, and some pinstripping. I'm running a stock 49 horn on 12 volts and it is unique sounding. Don't put the Japanese pickup horn that someone did in their old Ford, geez, just because it was free.
 
gkgeiger said:
Oh, you guys. I'd love to keep them for the sound, but I want the engine to be the focal point. Anyone using an Autoloc 6v Ooogah horn?
Click to expand...

If you want the engine to be the focal point, remove it and put it on an engine stand and park the coupe around the corner. My 2¢. LOL
 
Move your trumpet horns to under the floor or running board and get a longer wire to the horns and they will still work and won't be seen.
 
I want my horns to be the facal point so im going to remove my engine. :) Seriously, what about a later truck horn in front of the radiator.
 
My 48 Coupe originally came with "snail horns" that were behind the grill. Among the parts that came with my car was a set of stuffed trumpet horns from a 46 parts car. I removed the guts from the snails and put them in the trumpets because I like them too. Not stock but they do look cool. If you want to go for the clean engine bay look you could go for later 6 v snails ,they still sound good and could easily be placed behind the grill of your car.

GB
 
BOSSY said:
Move your trumpet horns to under the floor or running board and get a longer wire to the horns and they will still work and won't be seen.
Click to expand...
This is my plan. I just need to get the car up on the lift and see where's a good spot. Thanks for all the replies.
 
Gene, see if you can mount the horns up under the hood on the same side on a good fabricated mounting. They will go up with the hood when you lift it up and leave the engine bay clear and tidy. You would have to extend the wiring harness up close to the hood hinge. Some 30s to 50s cars had this set up from new. You still will have those fantastic original FORD horns. Regards, Kevin.
 
X2 if you must. Although I question the logic of your "Focal Point". After a week or two of Gee Whiz comments and the associated 'eye-candy' looks, the thoughtful eye might take some comfort in the pleasant lines, the elegant and thoughtful design that you would consign to a dark corner. For what real reason... for a momentary infatuation. I'd like to say 'Cheap Thrill' but I know how much these engines cost.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top