imported_Big Mark Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I Just discovered I have the wrong horn on my car It looks right, but it wasn't working right, so I sent it to the Horn Shop and found out that there is nothing wrong with it. It's just a 6 volt horn not a 12 volt ( obviously the wrong horn) My car was built in Mid January 1916. and has a Magneto ignition. Does anyone have a picture, or know where I can find the right Horn? THANKS ,Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack27 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Mark: Your '16 should take a 12 V Garford Horn. They are really scarce as they were used only a short time. I hate to be discouraging, but I have only seen 2 or 3 in 40 years of flea markets including Hershey every year.But, you never know some one responding to your inquiry might have one.Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Big Mark Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 Here is a picture of the tag on the horn I have.Can anyone tell me what car this goes to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Markthat looks a bit like the Garford. here is a pic of minebobwww.geocities.com/bob487thbg/horn1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Big Mark Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 What does yours sound like Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 marI will let you know when I test it! It's still sitting on the bench!!bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Scafani Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 lucky to find a horn like that. I hope it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_RAH Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Big Mark, Sorry to be so tardy with this response. Your horn IS correct for a Jan '16 car. It is a 2nd series Adams Bagnall. It is a vibrator type not an Aoogah type. It was used from Sept. '15 to Apr. '16. And, Bob, your horn is a Garford and is a motor driven. You will find the armature running crossways under that cover. It was used from Apr. '16 to Jun '16. initially. You will find these data in the DBC News Mar/Apr '87 and a follow up in Mar/Apr '88. Rodger "Dodger" Hartley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Big Mark Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Thanks Rodger, I know it's supposed to sound like a rattle. But, Bill Randall at the Horn Shop in Rome, NY tested it for me and found it is a 6 volt model (probably from another type of 1916 car) and the 12 volt system in my dodge overloads it. but it sounds fine on a 6 volt battery. Did Adams Bagnall make horns for other cars too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan arnett (2) Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Mark:You might try a dropping resistor if you want to use it. I used to use one when I upgraded ford flat heads to 12 volt and want to use the original 6 volt accessories.Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1916 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Roger and MarkRoger my car was made July 1916 and I had looked for one for 4 years ....NOW If the Garford is not correct what is???Also Mark it does AOOOGA!!bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Big Mark Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Bob, mine does not AOOOGA , It's hard to spell the sound , but is sounds like SCKCKCKCKCKCKCKCKCK !!! and will scare the crap out of you if your standing anywhere near the car. I'm not sure what to do now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carnut1929 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I Just discovered I have the wrong horn on my carIt looks right, but it wasn't working right, so I sent it to the Horn Shop and found out that there is nothing wrong with it.It's just a 6 volt horn not a 12 volt ( obviously the wrong horn)My car was built in Mid January 1916. and has a Magneto ignition. Does anyone have a picture, or know where I can find the right Horn? THANKS ,MarkI happen to have one complete with mounts as shown in the picture sent to you. I am at work right now but will get home about 1:00 am EST and will try to post a picture of it. carnut1929@bellsouth.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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