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Kpar · 07-28-2015, 12:27 AM

Hi all, Just looking for feedback on 6V repo horns. I've read a lot of negatives
but not too many positives. Surely there must be somebody out there who are happy with their Repos ?.

Lawson Cox · 07-30-2015, 03:22 PM

The manufacturer is apparently about the only one. >LOL

Kpar · 07-30-2015, 06:35 PM

Thanks Lawson, I guess because I didn't get any positives the Repos are not worth it. I might just fit a 6v horn under the hood and leave the others on for looks.

Karl · 07-30-2015, 06:58 PM

My understanding is the Repos need a relay as they are wired differently. My 34 has repos on it (that aren't wired up) plus a under hood horn. I asked my Auto electrician to wire up my repos and remove the under hood horn but he told me the repos "are dead" but I suspect he didn't know that they needed a relay. I have brought a couple of original 35 horns and I will use the Repos covers and trumpets to modify them so they look right and will install them on my car. Karl

35fordtn · 07-30-2015, 09:01 PM

I have used the repro 33-34 Ford horns on a customers car. They do look ok but the sound is WAY off from what you would expect. They are loud but sounded more like a modern horn. I think they require a relay due to the amperage draw they have compared to a original.

PS both of his were Dead on arrival new and I had to tinker with them to get them to work. I dont remember now what I had to do?

koates · 07-30-2015, 10:26 PM

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Hi there, The original Sparton Ford horns 1933-1935 have two wires coming out from each horn. One wire goes to a power supply at the starter switch and the other wire goes to the centre contact inside the headlight switch where it is grounded by the horn button on the steering wheel and no relay is required. The reproduction horns have only one wire to operate them which has to be power and therefore a relay is required to switch that power on and off using the grounding circuit of the horn button. The repros should not use any more or less current (amps) than the originals. The original sparton horns were paired with a high and low tone fitted to deluxe cars. Keith you have looked at this issue before and I cant see why you don't repair your original sparton horns because they are by far the best option. The original sparton horns only came in a 6 volt version whereas the repro horns come in both 6 or 12 volt. PM me if you like Keith. Regards, Kevin.

07-28-2015, 12:27 AM	#1
Kpar Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gladstone QLD Australia Posts: 324	33 Repo Horns Hi all, Just looking for feedback on 6V repo horns. I've read a lot of negatives but not too many positives. Surely there must be somebody out there who are happy with their Repos ?.

07-30-2015, 03:22 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,082	Re: 33 Repo Horns The manufacturer is apparently about the only one. >LOL __________________ 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".

07-30-2015, 06:35 PM	#3
Kpar Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gladstone QLD Australia Posts: 324	Re: 33 Repo Horns Thanks Lawson, I guess because I didn't get any positives the Repos are not worth it. I might just fit a 6v horn under the hood and leave the others on for looks.

07-30-2015, 06:58 PM	#4
Karl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manawatu, New Zealand Posts: 1,420	Re: 33 Repo Horns My understanding is the Repos need a relay as they are wired differently. My 34 has repos on it (that aren't wired up) plus a under hood horn. I asked my Auto electrician to wire up my repos and remove the under hood horn but he told me the repos "are dead" but I suspect he didn't know that they needed a relay. I have brought a couple of original 35 horns and I will use the Repos covers and trumpets to modify them so they look right and will install them on my car. Karl

07-30-2015, 09:01 PM	#5
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,391	Re: 33 Repo Horns I have used the repro 33-34 Ford horns on a customers car. They do look ok but the sound is WAY off from what you would expect. They are loud but sounded more like a modern horn. I think they require a relay due to the amperage draw they have compared to a original. PS both of his were Dead on arrival new and I had to tinker with them to get them to work. I dont remember now what I had to do?

07-30-2015, 10:26 PM	#6
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,185	Re: 33 Repo Horns Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi there, The original Sparton Ford horns 1933-1935 have two wires coming out from each horn. One wire goes to a power supply at the starter switch and the other wire goes to the centre contact inside the headlight switch where it is grounded by the horn button on the steering wheel and no relay is required. The reproduction horns have only one wire to operate them which has to be power and therefore a relay is required to switch that power on and off using the grounding circuit of the horn button. The repros should not use any more or less current (amps) than the originals. The original sparton horns were paired with a high and low tone fitted to deluxe cars. Keith you have looked at this issue before and I cant see why you don't repair your original sparton horns because they are by far the best option. The original sparton horns only came in a 6 volt version whereas the repro horns come in both 6 or 12 volt. PM me if you like Keith. Regards, Kevin.