Dave I don't have an answer to your question. I have one for you. Do you have horn rebuild kit and if so who did you purchase it from?
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I got it from Zip Products. -
Re: 62 horn rebuild
I got it from Zip Products.Comment
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Re: 62 horn rebuild
Dave,
I rebuilt my 59s' horns(351/352) about 8 years ago using a kit from Paragon. One of mine was internaly rusted as yours must be. However, my kit came with replacement metal diaphrams then. It was part# 461K. I used 1 of my 2 diaphrams. The diaphrams do not come with the stud, and you must transfer the old stud to the new diaphram by drilling it out, tapping a 1/4-28 threaded hole and using a screw to attach the old stud to the new diaphram.
The new kits from Zip do not come with the diaphrams and Paragons 461K isn't available any longer. No explanation. I also have a new kit from Zip and assumes the diaphrams are ok, and only comes with gaskets and rivets. I too am looking for new diaphrams as I have 2 sets of 62 horns(441/442) I need to restore. Hopefully only 1 of the 4 needs the diaphram.
Rich
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Re: 62 horn rebuild
Dave,
I rebuilt my 59s' horns(351/352) about 8 years ago using a kit from Paragon. One of mine was internaly rusted as yours must be. However, my kit came with replacement metal diaphrams then. It was part# 461K. I used 1 of my 2 diaphrams. The diaphrams do not come with the stud, and you must transfer the old stud to the new diaphram by drilling it out, tapping a 1/4-28 threaded hole and using a screw to attach the old stud to the new diaphram.
The new kits from Zip do not come with the diaphrams and Paragons 461K isn't available any longer. No explanation. I also have a new kit from Zip and assumes the diaphrams are ok, and only comes with gaskets and rivets. I too am looking for new diaphrams as I have 2 sets of 62 horns(441/442) I need to restore. Hopefully only 1 of the 4 needs the diaphram.
Rich
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Rich, My instructions are the same as yours except line 10 is omitted. Line 4 of the reassembly is what reads confusing to me. Yes, I am sure hopping I don't need a diaphragm or I can find a source who has them.Comment
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Re: 62 horn rebuild
Rich, My instructions are the same as yours except line 10 is omitted. Line 4 of the reassembly is what reads confusing to me. Yes, I am sure hopping I don't need a diaphragm or I can find a source who has them.Comment
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Re: 62 horn rebuild
Go to a local all-makes, all-models swap meet. Look for a set (or individual) Delco horns of the same size and shape as your originals. (Passenger car horns tended to take on less water than Corvette horns) Shake them. If they're quiet, pay the $3-5 asking price. (Check the number of "coils" in the outer tube to make sure it is a high or low note and is what you're looking for.
Disassemble. Use diaphragm. Reassemble. Save money.Comment
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Re: 62 horn rebuild
Go to a local all-makes, all-models swap meet. Look for a set (or individual) Delco horns of the same size and shape as your originals. (Passenger car horns tended to take on less water than Corvette horns) Shake them. If they're quiet, pay the $3-5 asking price. (Check the number of "coils" in the outer tube to make sure it is a high or low note and is what you're looking for.
Disassemble. Use diaphragm. Reassemble. Save money.Comment
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Another source for horns suitable for donating parts, and more fun too, is your local salvage yard. Find one that hangs on to their really old cars and you will have a wealth of donor parts. I found that I can find the correct shape and size and then I use a couple of pieces of wire and a battery to test them.
GaryComment
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Re: 62 horn rebuild
Another source for horns suitable for donating parts, and more fun too, is your local salvage yard. Find one that hangs on to their really old cars and you will have a wealth of donor parts. I found that I can find the correct shape and size and then I use a couple of pieces of wire and a battery to test them.
GaryComment
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Gary
With the price of steal as high as it is there are very few of those type of yards left, none in my part of Ohio.
TerryComment
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Gary
With the price of steal as high as it is there are very few of those type of yards left, none in my part of Ohio.
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