Jim65Riv Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Has anyone replaced the horns on this generation? Of course the shop manual tells you what to do when they are out of the car, but doesn't say how to get at them. Is access through the top or the bottom, and did you learn any tricks? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Bring it over Jim.Between my 4 foot pry bar, 3 pound dead blow hammer, and maybe a 6 pack, I'll get it out for ya'!Probably pretty quick too.Just remember, if I break anything, you could grab some stuff off of Kris' car in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim65Riv Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 An offer I can't refuse. A couple of sticks of dynamite might help, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 There are two torx screws going thru the back of the wheel into the pad. Once you remove them the pad comes out into your hand. The horn buttons are also held in place by two torx screws each. If you get the replacement horn buttons ahead of time, you don't even have to disconnect the air bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim63riv Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Jim,I've seen Paul work and I can say with absolute certainty that he WILL get the horns out for you! Whether the car will be driveable when he is done is another matter! All kidding aside, I think the horns are down low in front of the front tires but behind the bumpers cover. There is usually a plastic cover that is held in place by some 10 MM head bolts. GM horn wires are usually green, so you might be able to trace the wires down to the horns.Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim65Riv Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Dave - it's the horns themselves I want to replace, not the steering wheel pads.Tim - The "F" note (left) sounds like a sick sheep. The "A" note (right) deosn't sound at all. I can see the left one from above, but reaching it will be difficult. The right side one has the battery in the way and it looks like reaching it from the top would be impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Kidding aside, have you tried to loosen the inner fenderwells for access?I would only need the 3 foot prybar on those! (oops the kidding is back) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim63riv Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Jim,I do remember on the Cadillacs of that vintage getting them out from underneath or the inner fender area like Paul said. It's not all that bad from underneath, but sometimes getting the bolts holding the lower panel or inner fender liner can be rusted and not very cooperative. If I were you I'd run it over to Paul's place and let that young whipper snapper crawl under your Riv to replace the horns, just pull up to the shop and beep the horn to let him know you are there . . .Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Not likely yet, still got 4 feet of snow in front of the access door of the pole barn as of Sunday morning. Driveway still only has 3-4 icebergs left so far, finally more gravel than ice. Maybe in two weeks or so. Probably could get on the lift in a month, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim65Riv Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 I was just back in the fun garage. Cleared some ice from in front of one of the doors, everything else survived. Moved the cars around so that I can work on the 1922 tomorrow. The 65 started right up, moved when I put it in gear, and stopped when I stepped on the brake. What more could you ask for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivgs Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 The 65 started right up, moved when I put it in gear, and stopped when I stepped on the brake. What more could you ask for.32 MPG would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 The 65 started right up, moved when I put it in gear, and stopped when I stepped on the brake. What more could you ask for.Kevin thinks 32 MPG.I am going with a stool and a frosty barley pop, setting there admiring the view. Like I said before, I hope I can get in there in two weeks or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim63riv Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Paul,Sounds like a plan! Weather is looking cold again for later in the week, you may get into your garage by Easter!Jim,You're way ahead of me, the 63's are both still in storage and won't be out until at least the first weekend in April. I am sooooo garage challenged! I should really sell that '41 Chevy pick up project and move it on and free up some space!Kevin,32 mpg is possible with a 65 Riviera as long as the tow vehicle is capapble of that figure! My son Kevin has a 2007 Impala SS that gets 29 mpg on the highway and that has to use active fuel management to get that number!Take Care,Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Well.Maybe not by Easter.Another 12" of global warming yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim63riv Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Paul,Maybe in time for the spring show?:confused: With overnight lows in the teens for the next week or so, that snow pile isn't going any where soon. Luckily, we only got about 6 inches of "global warming" down here in Maplewood!Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim65Riv Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Paul, Do you have a good source for studded snow tires for a 1965 Riviera so that I can make it to the car show on May 1st:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Paul, Do you have a good source for studded snow tires for a 1965 Riviera so that I can make it to the car show on May 1st:confused:Nope, drive the 22, the skinny tires work great in this crap. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Paul,Maybe in time for the spring show?:confused: With overnight lows in the teens for the next week or so, that snow pile isn't going any where soon. Luckily, we only got about 6 inches of "global warming" down here in Maplewood!TimYeah, you city folk always get the "better deal". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Maybe I'll ask you to drive it over to the new place sooner instead of later.You get the Bobcat back there and dig it out, I take care of the driving to your place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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