Professional Horn Rebuild Desired

[OL JENNY]

One of my winter projects is to have my horn professionally gone over. Are there recommendations of places to consider. Thanks in advance.

[rotorwrench]

I think the MARC and MAFTA clubs may have listings for services on stuff like this. I know of a fellow that rebuilds the little motor armatures for the Horns and electric wipers but I don't know if he does a whole horn or just the part a person needs that he can't do himself.

There used to be more guys doing this stuff but we only have so much time in this world.

[kbinde2]

Not sure if Jim Diehl is still rewinding horns, but he did a nice job on mine. As said, there are resources in all corners of the Model A world. Patience would be the key, it seems all of the people that do horns, speedometers, shocks and even engine work are quite busy, which is good for the hobby. IMO/kb

[alexiskai]

If your horn motor spins up well when power is connected (straight from a battery, not from the wiring harness), I would suggest you can do the tune-up yourself. I did one recently and I made a video. It's genuinely not hard and doesn't take long. The video does assume that you have the red book handy for reference.

[MickyD]

I am 76 and know nothing about the horn. Took mine apart put in new brushes and cleaned it up. It works better than others in my Model A Club.

[Brubaker]

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Jim Diehl (Cadillac, MI) did mine in February of '21. I was very happy with his work, knowledge, professionalism, etc. Highly recommended.

[ahirt]

Ditto on Jim Diehl`s rebuilds. Beautiful workmanship!

[180 a]

Jim Diehl 1-231-884-2673

[OL JENNY]

Thanks to everyone for the helpful replies, very much appreciated

[bogiediver]

Anyone searching this thread... I just spoke to Jim, very nice guy.

He is still working on Model A horns, says he has about 15 or so in the queue right now...

The number listed above (in post #8) he says he doesn't monitor that often.

The number I spoke to him on is 231-577-1375.
(He uses a robocall killer service that requires you to punch in a 1 after it answers to continue with the call.)

FWIW

[ahirt]

Jim Diehl's horns are a work of art! Incredible craftsmanship. Highly recommend him

[OL JENNY]

I did indeed have Jim rebuild my horn and couldn’t have been more pleased with the entire experience. I highly recommend his services and communication.
Don