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Lawson Cox · 04-24-2025, 11:46 AM

My present problem is that, about the only thing I can screw around with at my age, 93, is my 35 pickup, but, LO, it is in Georgia and I am in Texas. So, all I can do is noodle it over a bit till I get back home.

The problem is that my horns sound like ... a sick ... well, you know the old idiom. (Yep two horns to conceal turn signal lights)

I need at least one 35-36 Ford commercial or passenger horn in good working order, that is, that it sounds like it should, with a good, loud, sharp distinctive "Beep". I could use two if I can find them.

I believe Ford used at least two different horn manufacturers in the early years, Claxon and Sparton I do not know if the innards are interchangeable or not.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the 33 and 34 horns are the same for the passenger cars and commercial vehicles except the commercial horns are solid black, where the passenger cars had the leading edge of the trumpet and the dome being chrome. The shape of the "trumpet" and the mounting brackets was different as well, between the two vehicles.

I would appreciate it if you would let me know if you have what I need, or could give me the name of anyone you know that has what I need, along with contact information and price including shipping to 30014.

Finally, while I am at it, and no one can help me, could anyone supply me the name and contact information of someone who is GOOD and REASONABLY PRICED at repairing this type of horn and will warrant his work for a reasonable length of time.

Thanks a whole heap Fellas and Gals.

Lawson Cox
1-404-316-6748

P.S. Am I the oldest on the Barn, yet?

petehoovie · 04-24-2025, 12:13 PM

Usually, a "sick" sounding horn is caused by low voltage to the horn. Does your pickup have a horn relay?

ford38v8 · 04-24-2025, 12:29 PM

Lawson, you’re the oldest on the planet and you damn well know it. ��

Lawson Cox · 04-24-2025, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petehoovie

Usually, a "sick" sounding horn is caused by low voltage to the horn. Does your pickup have a horn relay?

I don't think the 35 PU came with one, did it ? I'm pretty much stock.

Model51 · 04-24-2025, 02:16 PM

There is no relay on a stock 1935 Commercial or Truck vehicle.

When you get home you can measure the voltage across the horn while someone presses the horn button. This way you can tell the voltage while the horn is energized. You can also try to connect the horn leads to a fully charged 6 volt battery and see how they sound with full voltage. Using these two tests should tell you if it's a voltage issue or an internal problem with the horn.

Terry,OH · 04-26-2025, 06:19 AM

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Under the horn cover is an adjustment screw that adjust the contact. The adjustment is very sensitive and effects the sound of the horn greatly.

04-24-2025, 11:46 AM	#1
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,082	I'm on the "Horns of a delima". 35-36 pickup horns that is My present problem is that, about the only thing I can screw around with at my age, 93, is my 35 pickup, but, LO, it is in Georgia and I am in Texas. So, all I can do is noodle it over a bit till I get back home. The problem is that my horns sound like ... a sick ... well, you know the old idiom. (Yep two horns to conceal turn signal lights) I need at least one 35-36 Ford commercial or passenger horn in good working order, that is, that it sounds like it should, with a good, loud, sharp distinctive "Beep". I could use two if I can find them. I believe Ford used at least two different horn manufacturers in the early years, Claxon and Sparton I do not know if the innards are interchangeable or not. Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the 33 and 34 horns are the same for the passenger cars and commercial vehicles except the commercial horns are solid black, where the passenger cars had the leading edge of the trumpet and the dome being chrome. The shape of the "trumpet" and the mounting brackets was different as well, between the two vehicles. I would appreciate it if you would let me know if you have what I need, or could give me the name of anyone you know that has what I need, along with contact information and price including shipping to 30014. Finally, while I am at it, and no one can help me, could anyone supply me the name and contact information of someone who is GOOD and REASONABLY PRICED at repairing this type of horn and will warrant his work for a reasonable length of time. Thanks a whole heap Fellas and Gals. Lawson Cox 1-404-316-6748 P.S. Am I the oldest on the Barn, yet? __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

04-24-2025, 12:13 PM	#2
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 10,145	Re: I'm on the "Horns of a delima". 35-36 pickup horns that is Usually, a "sick" sounding horn is caused by low voltage to the horn. Does your pickup have a horn relay?

04-24-2025, 12:29 PM	#3
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,283	Re: I'm on the "Horns of a delima". 35-36 pickup horns that is Lawson, you’re the oldest on the planet and you damn well know it. �� __________________ Alan

04-24-2025, 02:16 PM	#5
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 777	Re: I'm on the "Horns of a delima". 35-36 pickup horns that is There is no relay on a stock 1935 Commercial or Truck vehicle. When you get home you can measure the voltage across the horn while someone presses the horn button. This way you can tell the voltage while the horn is energized. You can also try to connect the horn leads to a fully charged 6 volt battery and see how they sound with full voltage. Using these two tests should tell you if it's a voltage issue or an internal problem with the horn. __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America

04-26-2025, 06:19 AM	#6
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,186	Re: I'm on the "Horns of a delima". 35-36 pickup horns that is Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Under the horn cover is an adjustment screw that adjust the contact. The adjustment is very sensitive and effects the sound of the horn greatly.