alsfarms Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I have a couple of early Klaxon Electric horns. One has a serial number of 1781 with the second horn a serial of 93596. I also have a couple of early teens projects. I already plan to use the lower serial number on the older car but it would be nice if someone here has information that would suggest what years related to a certain serial number series. Does anyone have serial number information? I would also assume that this type Klaxon horn would not have been used a lot before 1911 or 1912? The horns all show a Patn. date of 1908. Also, does anyone have spare parts for these horns. I have a bad vibrating plate in one horn.Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I believe that Klaxon horns were a division of General Motors. http://www.delcoremyhistory.com/Service%20Manuals/klaxon%20horn%201933.htmYou might try calling the GM Heritage Center. Here is their link. Contact Us | GM Heritage Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startergenrebuilder Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Al,What model horns are they? Also, I may be able to help you with baffle plate. I'll need model number on the horn to start with and may end up needing the actual plate to match up.-Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 Jason, Thanks for your reply. I will get you the model numbers, from my Klaxon horns, when I get home this evening and send you a PM. Do you do custom rewinds on early electric motors? Regards, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startergenrebuilder Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Alan,I do custom rewinds, but it will depend on what you are referring to when you say electric motors. DC motors, yes. AC (household) motors, generally no.Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 Jason, I have sent an email to you.Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) I will try to post a picture of the horn core I am restoring and would like information as to year of use. Edited September 8, 2013 by alsfarms (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 This is the horn I am working on and would like information relating to the serial number and use per year? Does that information exist? I have tried several sources to no avail. This horn has a serial number of: 93956Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startergenrebuilder Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Al,I have responded to your email as well, but I'll put my thoughts on here as well. That to me looks like an industrial signal/warning style horn. Is there any "Type" listed, like maybe a "W", "WL" or "WS". I don't recall seeing any automotive horns like that in the past and when I went to the Klaxon horn manual it matches up pretty close to the industrial types. I could be way off, but that's my opinion. As for the diaphragm, I'd need to see it and possibly match it up. I won't be able to supply it based on the picture, even if you find the type.-JasonEdited: Actually if I would read all the way on to the next page, those industrial horns are listed for automotive use as well and it shows different mounting brackets available also. Edited September 8, 2013 by startergenrebuilder (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddennis Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) This is the horn I am working on and would like information relating to the serial number and use per year? Does that information exist? I have tried several sources to no avail. This horn has a serial number of: 93956Al This is very much a brass era automotive horn. If you Google images "Klaxon 20" you will find many pictures of this car horn. Howard Dennis Edited September 11, 2013 by hddennis (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cben09 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Lighting kits were available before starters [electric],,Short bell Rolls,,3bolt holesShort bell taper mounting hole,,Locomobile,,I think the electric kits started around 1908,,but are RARE,Sort of like a working AIR STARTERHas anyone seen a Saurier air start,,earlier as 1905 I think,,Hi end stuff to die for,,Good subject for a fun research projectCheers,,Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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