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pgerhardt · 02-01-2017, 01:31 PM

I am rebuilding a Stewart Warner Horn (which I understand was very common on new model A's but is getting harder to find today). New brushes, a little soldering, and a little insulating lacquer on the coils has it running great again. But the horn projector is more than a little rusty. It is beat up. With lots of dents and it was hit hard enough that it is no longer even round! So one of the few advantages of being an old fart is that I can afford to throw some money at the problem. I took a chance and ordered a reproduction Stewart Warner horn projector from Bratton's.

It came yesterday, and it it a work of art! It is beautifully formed with an excellent Stewart Warner script and "made in the USA" on the mating flange.

So if you have a good working horn with a very rough projector don't be afraid to order a new one from Bratton's.

SeaSlugs · 02-01-2017, 01:35 PM

Ooh pretty - shame they didnt line the seam up with the drain hole like the original... Still a very nice reproduction!

Mitch//pa · 02-01-2017, 01:38 PM

Send it back....here is the pic from their catalouge
Good eye Slug

1931 flamingo · 02-01-2017, 02:25 PM

I think A&L may make that as they do the SW horns, from scratch.
Paul in CT

reggiedog · 02-01-2017, 02:59 PM

Call Steve at Bert's as I know he rebuilds them all the time as he rebuilt mine a few years ago and I know he's still re-building them so he must have the part to sell also as he might have the original parts to do that also.

Chippy Minton · 02-01-2017, 03:12 PM

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Looks good to me.

pgerhardt · 02-01-2017, 03:20 PM

Oops I already painted it. But I just grabbed it and gave it a turn. All fixed!!

Chippy Minton · 02-01-2017, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pgerhardt

Oops I already painted it. But I just grabbed it and gave it a turn. All fixed!!

Is that the seam lined up with the drain hole or are my eyes wrong?

Mitch//pa · 02-01-2017, 04:35 PM

Is that a run??

Tim Ayers · 02-01-2017, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chippy Minton

Is that the seam lined up with the drain hole or are my eyes wrong?

Yes, he said he just grabbed it and turned it so it lines up correctly.

wrndln · 02-01-2017, 04:46 PM

I thought on my original Stewart Warner horns, the "projector" sections were locked in place somehow. Maybe it is rust or the paint that keeps the three sections of the "projector" from turning. Do the parts turn after painting, if they still do, maybe a dab of epoxy inside to keep them from turning?
Rusty Nelson

pgerhardt · 02-01-2017, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wrndln

I thought on my original Stewart Warner horns, the "projector" sections were locked in place somehow. Maybe it is rust or the paint that keeps the three sections of the "projector" from turning. Do the parts turn after painting, if they still do, maybe a dab of epoxy inside to keep them from turning?
Rusty Nelson

Yes, that is exactly what I will do. Thanks.

Synchro909 · 02-01-2017, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wrndln

I thought on my original Stewart Warner horns, the "projector" sections were locked in place somehow. Maybe it is rust or the paint that keeps the three sections of the "projector" from turning. Do the parts turn after painting, if they still do, maybe a dab of epoxy inside to keep them from turning?
Rusty Nelson

Or a drop or two of Loctite 290

SeaSlugs · 02-01-2017, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Is that a run??

no its one of those gnats or fruit fly's or pecker gnats whatever you want to call em doing a backstroke in the wet paint

KR500 · 02-02-2017, 01:12 AM

Great job pgerhardt,Another fine Model A Ford resurected!

pgerhardt · 02-02-2017, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

Or a drop or two of Loctite 290

Bought some with one click on Amazon. Thanks!

SeaSlugs · 02-02-2017, 10:58 AM

JB weld would have worked wonderfully too - havent found much that stuff cant do (as long as you properly prep and degrease surfaces)

locktite 290- the green stuff that will lock anything to anything and requires extreme heat (like darn near cherry) to break the bond - mainly used to hold bearing races in that arent as snug as they used to be.

René W · 02-02-2017, 11:02 AM

Isn't so the ring which turns around the trumpet will be secured when the gasket and screws are tightend to the other part on the horn?

Timothy Kelly · 02-02-2017, 11:12 AM

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Tom Wesenberg · 02-02-2017, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by René W

Isn't so the ring which turns around the trumpet will be secured when the gasket and screws are tightend to the other part on the horn?

The trumpet crimp doesn't touch the gaskets, so they can't hold it tight. I'd bet even brushing paint into the crimp would hold it from turning.

02-01-2017, 01:35 PM	#2
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Bratton's Reproduction Beautiful! Ooh pretty - shame they didnt line the seam up with the drain hole like the original... Still a very nice reproduction! __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

02-01-2017, 02:25 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Bratton's Reproduction Beautiful! I think A&L may make that as they do the SW horns, from scratch. Paul in CT

02-01-2017, 02:59 PM	#5
reggiedog Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 890	Re: Bratton's Reproduction Beautiful! Call Steve at Bert's as I know he rebuilds them all the time as he rebuilt mine a few years ago and I know he's still re-building them so he must have the part to sell also as he might have the original parts to do that also.

02-01-2017, 03:12 PM	#6
Chippy Minton Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 129	Re: Bratton's Reproduction Beautiful! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks good to me.

02-01-2017, 04:35 PM	#9
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Bratton's Reproduction Beautiful! Is that a run??

02-01-2017, 04:46 PM	#11
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,159	Re: Bratton's Reproduction Beautiful! I thought on my original Stewart Warner horns, the "projector" sections were locked in place somehow. Maybe it is rust or the paint that keeps the three sections of the "projector" from turning. Do the parts turn after painting, if they still do, maybe a dab of epoxy inside to keep them from turning? Rusty Nelson

02-02-2017, 01:12 AM	#15
KR500 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Addison,ll. Posts: 453	Re: Bratton's Reproduction Beautiful! Great job pgerhardt,Another fine Model A Ford resurected!

02-02-2017, 10:58 AM	#17
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Bratton's Reproduction Beautiful! JB weld would have worked wonderfully too - havent found much that stuff cant do (as long as you properly prep and degrease surfaces) locktite 290- the green stuff that will lock anything to anything and requires extreme heat (like darn near cherry) to break the bond - mainly used to hold bearing races in that arent as snug as they used to be. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

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René W Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Amsterdam Netherlands Posts: 179	Re: Bratton's Reproduction Beautiful! Isn't so the ring which turns around the trumpet will be secured when the gasket and screws are tightend to the other part on the horn? __________________ It is a pile of shit bit it's my pile of shit

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