I am searching for information on how to restore the 2 horns on my 1955 BelAir.
I know there are companies out there that do this, I do not wish to 'cut-in' on their business, but I'd like to my own restoration as well as gain insight as to how horns work.
I have a sand blaster, good drill press and vice, access to a gasket shop that will make the paper gaskets.
I have taken the round, half-moon cover off to reveal the electric parts. I gave the assembly a quick sandblast to knock off 68 years of light rust, (700 grit media is almost a powder). Used a blow gun and shop vacuum to remove any media, paint or rust after blasting.
The solenoid does work, it will click and light a bulb that I connected to the spade terminal. The horn makes no sound. The part # on the casting indicates this is the high tone side.
Does anyone have a checklist to test components or next steps in the restoration process?