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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-06-2021, 07:30 AM
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Posted By Tom in TN
Re: Any 1955 steering column horn experts around?

The replacement part is exactly the same size as OEM, but every bullet connector I had was smaller, by a few thousandths.

Couldn't really tell, it might have been grease but it was low and needed...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-05-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,006
Posted By Tom in TN
Re: Any 1955 steering column horn experts around?

Final Report:
Well, the new wire is in and the horns blow just fine- Woot-Woot!!
Getting there was a bit of a challenge, but I have a tip or two for those following.
The factory male bullet end is...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-03-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 22
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Posted By Tom in TN
Re: Any 1955 steering column horn experts around?

I cleaned as much out of there as I could- and sprayed brake parts cleaner down the tube. A lot ran out the bottom- the rest will evaporate before I install the new horn wire tonight.

KULTULZ, i...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-01-2021, 09:26 AM
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Posted By Tom in TN
Re: Any 1955 steering column horn experts around?

Thread update: (for those who are interested)
Well, the old wire is out and the ‘pull wire’ is hanging out both ends of the tube…but I have learned a few things.
The spring isn’t broke. Actually,...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-28-2021, 08:58 AM
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Posted By Tom in TN
Re: Any 1955 steering column horn experts around?

Guys, Thank you for the priceless advice – DMSFRR – I hadn’t considered attaching a ‘pull wire’ but your advice makes good sense.
54VICKY – from your experience, it does work- so I’ll be using one....
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-27-2021, 05:17 AM
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Posted By Tom in TN
Re: Any 1955 steering column horn experts around?

Man, isn't Ford Barn great? This is exactly the info I was looking for- THANK YOU ALL!
I'll order the new part today.

Kinda looks self-explanatory: unplug it from ?? down below, pull it out the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-24-2021, 09:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,006
Posted By Tom in TN
Any 1955 steering column horn experts around?

1955 Fairlane Town Sedan- bone stock one-owner
Cannot get the horns to blow. Take the horn ring off and the small bullet shaped piece (looks like graphite?), will not engage with the back or the...
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