58 horn fastening plate

[Brad H.]

Am ready to install new horns but there is no plates to fasten to. Looked at the diagrahms but dont get where they go, are there some measurements or close ups of exactly where they go, or a top and side to side from something that will help out? Thank You, Brad.

[Roy B.]

Re: 58 horn fastening plate

This what you need

[Brad H.]

Re: 58 horn fastening plate

Nope, The horn brackets are part of the horn (351 352) the screw plate that fastens to the body of the car that the horn brackets fasten to near the headlights somewhere is what I need to know, where exactly do these bolt plates go, hood is off need to order the plates. Everybody please chime in. Thanks, Brad.

[Roy B.]

Re: 58 horn fastening plate

At the two bolts that hold the radiator in near top area L/R

[Brad H.]

Re: 58 horn fastening plate

Seems that is how my 54 fastens, the Ass. manuals show a plate riveting to the body naturally in front of radiator and by headlights somewhere, any 58ers out there who have done this or can measure or explain this, keep trying Roy we'll get this. Pain in the Brad again.

[Don E.]

Re: 58 horn fastening plate

Brad, I just ordered a single plate and installed it on my '58. I will take a few pics, measurements, and possibly create a template for you. I have the hood off right now, so it should be pretty easy.

Stay tuned,

Don

[Bill M.]

Re: 58 horn fastening plate

Here's a picture of the horn mounting hole taken through the headlight area.



Here's a picture of the horn mounting hole from inside the engine compartment:

[Brad H.]

Re: 58 horn fastening plate

Great info and pics guys, Thats how we like our questions answered. Brad.

[Dennis C.]

Re: 58 horn fastening plate

I understand the plate is painted black, but what about the rivets? Is the plate installed before blackout and then both the plate and rivets are painted?

What is the finish for the bolt that mounts the horn?

Dennis