Subject: RE: The Horn
Author: Hans Rosenstein
Date: Jul 12, 2005, 2:26 PM
Post ID: 1719151987
Charlie and Tom: the horns on Jack's bike are vintage Hella horns, which
were available in 6 and 12V. Bosch also made similar looking horns,
although the Hellas are more collectible for some reason. A pair (high,
low) in good condition can easily go for $200. A cheaper alternative
(period correct) is a set of chrome dome/black plastic body Bosch horns,
made in Mexico and available new (NOS) from time to time on ebay for
$40. They are sold by folks catering to the VW crowd.
Hans
Charlie Mullendore wrote:
Hi Tom, Stock location was just ahead of the generator in the semi-circular area of the frame bracing below the steering head. Attaches with an M8 x 20mm (?) socket head cap screw (allen head) through the hole above the semi-circle. O.E. was a Marelli unit, I used one from NAPA made by Fiamm for a close match on my '69. It was listed in their catalog as a warning horn for industrial equipment, not as a vehicle application. Nice gold cadmium plated unit (could be painted black for stock look), with a "Roadrunner" (the cartoon one) beep sound. Plenty loud if a relay is wired in. I can try to find the part number if needed. I'm very happy with the Hella units on my '72, but their location (and looks) may not suit everyone. Greg Bender has mounted dual Fiamm "snail-shell" style horns in a location similar to your present horn. Check out the horns on Jack Arnold's 850GT on my website (it's Loop of the Month for July). All depends on what you like I guess. Tom Christian wrote:
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Hans
1972 Eldorado