rob5301 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I imported this car 7 years ago into the UK from Phoenix but due to family circumstances have only just been able to devote enough time to get it roadworthy prior to chrome, spray and upholstery work. I have already rebuilt the Carb, Fuel/Vacuum Pump and the windscreen wiper vacuum actuator, the rest of the mechanical stuff was completed by the previous owner. 43,000 miles Currently converting to 12 volts and a full rewire due to all insulation cracked and missing. I'm an ex aircraft maintenance and repair engineer with lots of experience in cars and all things mechanical but one thing that is confusing me is the assembly of the horn ring. A few weeks after I got the car, the horn started sounding of its own accord, I had to dismantle the horn ring to keep it quiet and I vaguely remember a piece of brittle rubber falling out so I know something is missing. Does anybody know how to assemble it and what parts I should have or where I can find the information? I also need to import 2 windshields, which supplier ships to UK? I bought the car to continue my American transport theme and will hook it up to one of my trailers - 1954 Airstream Globetrotter (total rebuild) or the 1949 Silverstreak Clipper (needs a refurb) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, rob5301 said: Does anybody know how to assemble it and what parts I should have or where I can find the information? Have a look here--->http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/ http://www.oldirononline.com/ Other GM brands may have a similar design (BOP=Buick Olds Ponti) Edited March 31, 2022 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob5301 Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 Thanks, Just had a look but nothing there. I have a Shop Manual but it doesn't give anything on the horn ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Is a ad site to search. Try "pontiac site:http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Might be of some help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I believe the horn ring , or horn button on cars without the ring, only ground the horn relay allowing it to send voltage to the horn. If originality is not important, find the wire where it exits the steering column and use a dash mounted horn switch. Done all the time in past years. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob5301 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 Hi Ben, thanks for that but I don't want to put another hole in the dash. Already putting one in for turn indicators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob5301 Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 Great parts shot 'The 55er'. Thanks. From that I can work out that the stuff that fell out was most likely a soft foam rubber which provided insulation in the circuit and the 'spring' return for the horn ring. I'll experiment with suitable foam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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