Re: IML: 1956 Horn Ring//2- Tips to Blow!!
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Re: IML: 1956 Horn Ring//2- Tips to Blow!!



If the good one is nice looking and not a repaired broken one, I'd go for it. From then on, to use the horn, only press it at the spot on either side where the cross piece meets the ring. Even though that is the spot that breaks, on a good one, it is the best spot to activate the horn. It is also close to your thumb if you hold the wheel on both sides. Pressing the ring itself on the top or the bottom puts a lot of stress on that "joint". Since it is all cast as one piece, I realize it isn't an actual joint, hence the quotes.

On those 1961 through 1962 horn rings, I have found that lightly pulling up from the bottom to activate the horn, rather than pressing on it from the front is less likely to break it off, especially ones that are already cracked but not yet broken. The crack is at the mounting spot (square portion un the pad, four screws w/plastic insulators) and not visible, sometimes there is still enough holding it on that it will stay there as long as it isn't stressed further. If its cracked, it will point inward rather than line up with the bottom of the wheel. I usually drive my '62 with one hand under the ring and ready to pull lightly if the need for the horn should arise.


In both cases, a light touch is sufficient to activate the horn, and necessary to prevent damage.

Paul


-----Original Message-----
From: MoparJackie@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Thu, 3 May 2007 5:41 PM
Subject: Re: IML: 1956 Horn Ring//2

Thanks I shall see a friend and see what he can do. I did get one person who has one and he only wants 350 dollars and my old one. Later. Jak W



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