Horns

[bossbob]

What should the actual horns look like, mine have layers of paint on them and wouldn't work in the car. I have pulled them off and hooked them directly to 12v and they do work. I figure they are just caked with paint, I have most of it off now but wondering how I should finish them off. Also, the wire from the loom to the horns are crunched, so will most likely need to be replaced. All my searches lead to "Horn Buttons".

Thanks again.

[Nissanman]

Mine were the old fashioned "swirl" type horn.
They were finished with semi gloss black originally.

[C.Costine]

What should the actual horns look like, mine have layers of paint on them and wouldn't work in the car. I have pulled them off and hooked them directly to 12v and they do work. I figure they are just caked with paint, I have most of it off now but wondering how I should finish them off. Also, the wire from the loom to the horns are crunched, so will most likely need to be replaced. All my searches lead to "Horn Buttons".

Thanks again.

The horns on my '67 were originally plated.

[bossbob]

Thanks guys, black paint it will be. Has anyone taken one apart, I'm wondering if I should go inside and clean up the contacts. But don't know what's inside.

[RustBucket]

They are very simple inside, an electromagnet only. One of mine didn't work so I took it apart. I expected the inside to be dirty and what not as the outside looked bad, but the inside was spotless. Turns out it just needed the tuning screw (or whatever it is called) adjusted. 6 screws and you're in.
Rustbucket

[mraitch]

and satin black like the grille backing plate, and all the cross bars.

[Solex68]

I think the horns came in various finishes, probably changed throughout the years. Don't take my word for it though. I am no expert, I just like to talk alot
It looks to me like they came silver.
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Datsun 311 horn 3.jpg

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and a half year part number...26310-14600. The part number did change and maybe that's when they went black
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Horn - see the color.png

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[Solex68]

Personally I run these. The look alike the real thing just a different color and louder. They have a good sound and will get you more respect when you press your horn.
Hella Supertone Horn Supertone Horn - 003399801
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[C.Costine]

Yes Greg, as I posted earlier the horns on my '67 were plated. No paint.

[Solex68]

Whoops...I didn't even see your post. Read right past it. Sorry Good answer BTW.

[CSP311]

Bossbob,
I have restored mine, here is a pic inside. There is a rebuild kit on Ebay for the horns, gaskets and new screws. Mine were originally black.

[C.Costine]

Whoops...I didn't even see your post. Read right past it. Sorry Good answer BTW.

Greg, I was intending to try to reinforce that the horns came from the factory plated in an effort to prevent them from being painted black, LOL.

[Ted928]

Thanks for this thread and the pictures. My problem was due to corrosion of the rivet which holds the power terminal. I disassembled the horn and drilled out the old rivet from the inside. Then I filed the spade terminal including the rivet hole. Then reattached using a new steel rivet (1/8" diameter x 1/4" grip). Reassembled using liquid gasket.

[Nded]

I highly recommend that you add a secondary backup ahooga horn for emergencies, parades, and general fun on a daily basis.



https://a.co/d/3qNchBS

[Nissanman]

Hehehehehe! I have one of those I bought years ago. Never fitted it, perhaps I should for, you know, "emergencies"