1963 Horns - unrestorable

[Harry S.]

If you take your horns apart and they look like this, they can not be restored.

Would have been nice to save this one.

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[Joseph W.]

Re: 1963 Horns - unrestorable

What makes it unrestorable? The pitting?
Did you check with Hornworks?

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Horns - unrestorable

What makes it unrestorable? The pitting?
Did you check with Hornworks?

The enlarged holes, the warping and the rust.

Yes, per Gary at the Hornworks, it's garbage.

[Joseph W.]

Re: 1963 Horns - unrestorable

The enlarged holes, the warping and the rust.

Yes, per Gary at the Hornworks, it's garbage.

Thank you for the explanation. Always looking to learn.
That's a bummer.
Hopefully you can find a replacement

[Keith B.]

Re: 1963 Horns - unrestorable

looks like you just need a new diaphragm

[Troy P.]

Re: 1963 Horns - unrestorable

Yes, just buy some cheap used horn from a GM passenger can and rob the diaphragm out of it.

[Troy P.]

Re: 1963 Horns - unrestorable

Easy to DIY restore them. I think the repair kit is still available. You need a hydraulic press to mash the rivets.

The instruction for tuning them are in the 63 Shop Manual.

[Keith B.]

Re: 1963 Horns - unrestorable

I never used a press to set the rivets. And have done a few sets. I am not sure how to make the impression on the rivet to make it look like factory. But what gives the 63 horn its unique note. Is it the diaphragm or the shape of the horn it self.

[Harry S.]

Re: 1963 Horns - unrestorable

Keith and Troy,

If you think you can restore it, send me $90.00 + shipping and I'll send it to you.

[Keith B.]

Re: 1963 Horns - unrestorable

I have no doubt I could make them work. Do I want to invest the time and money I'm sorry but I don't. I miss Ron Goralski for this.