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Jogyver · 06-24-2022, 11:30 AM

I cannot find any details on how to mount the horns on my 1935 sedan. I have the brackets. Do I drill through the fenders ?

deuce lover · 06-24-2022, 12:46 PM

Here

Lawson Cox · 06-24-2022, 03:25 PM

No. If you'll call me as requested above on your horn setup, I'll try and walk you through it. Lawson.

Jogyver · 06-24-2022, 04:45 PM

Not much detail in the photo.

Jogyver · 06-24-2022, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

No. If you'll call me as requested above on your horn setup, I'll try and walk you through it. Lawson.

Can I’m call tomorrow?

Lawson Cox · 06-24-2022, 05:56 PM

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Yeah. I might not be available when you call and the wife cannot take messages as she cannot see to read or write so she may just suggest you call back later. Probably best to try me around 7:00 PM. Lawson

DavidG · 06-24-2022, 07:03 PM

There's not much detail in the photo because there isn't much to their attachment. You did not specify if your sedan was a deluxe (a pair of horns) or a standard model (one horn on the left side). Assuming that you have the correct bracket(s) for the horns, those brackets only attach to the front fender/fender bracket one way that makes any sense at all. The attachment is with special bolts with hollow shanks that the wires pass through. You have to have those bolts to proceed (or you could drill out the same bolt with a solid shank). Nothing more to it than that. The front of the horn trumpets should end up perfectly vertical and perpendicular to the center line of the car. Anything less makes for a crappy appearance of the entire front end of the car.

Jogyver · 06-25-2022, 09:08 AM

I do have both the left and right brackets. I could drill out a carriage bolt for the horn wire feed. I been searching the internet for that perfect photo for detailed placement.

TJ · 06-25-2022, 09:27 AM

I have a couple of the special bolts(NOS) if you need them. Send me a PM

Don Rogers · 06-25-2022, 10:32 AM

Jogyver. Horn bracket mounting holes can easily be located by using each fender bracket. The hole for the horn mounting bolt is pre stamped on each bracket as shown in photos below.

Jogyver · 06-25-2022, 11:12 AM

Thanks Don. That make life a bit more simple. I just checked the brackets.The previous owner welded up the mounting holes. No problem. I at least know where to drill and mount. Thanks a bunch.

Jogyver · 07-07-2022, 08:56 AM

Don, thanks again. Your tip made life so easy. Here’s the finished bolt on.

06-24-2022, 11:30 AM	#1
Jogyver Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Oak Forest Il Posts: 9	1935 sedan horn mounting placement I cannot find any details on how to mount the horns on my 1935 sedan. I have the brackets. Do I drill through the fenders ?

06-24-2022, 12:46 PM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,305	Re: 1935 sedan horn mounting placement Here

06-24-2022, 03:25 PM	#3
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 1935 sedan horn mounting placement No. If you'll call me as requested above on your horn setup, I'll try and walk you through it. Lawson. __________________ 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".

06-24-2022, 04:45 PM	#4
Jogyver Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Oak Forest Il Posts: 9	Re: 1935 sedan horn mounting placement Not much detail in the photo.

06-24-2022, 05:56 PM	#6
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 1935 sedan horn mounting placement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yeah. I might not be available when you call and the wife cannot take messages as she cannot see to read or write so she may just suggest you call back later. Probably best to try me around 7:00 PM. Lawson __________________ 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".

06-24-2022, 07:03 PM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: 1935 sedan horn mounting placement There's not much detail in the photo because there isn't much to their attachment. You did not specify if your sedan was a deluxe (a pair of horns) or a standard model (one horn on the left side). Assuming that you have the correct bracket(s) for the horns, those brackets only attach to the front fender/fender bracket one way that makes any sense at all. The attachment is with special bolts with hollow shanks that the wires pass through. You have to have those bolts to proceed (or you could drill out the same bolt with a solid shank). Nothing more to it than that. The front of the horn trumpets should end up perfectly vertical and perpendicular to the center line of the car. Anything less makes for a crappy appearance of the entire front end of the car. Last edited by DavidG; 06-24-2022 at 07:14 PM.

06-25-2022, 09:27 AM	#9
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,035	Re: 1935 sedan horn mounting placement I have a couple of the special bolts(NOS) if you need them. Send me a PM

06-25-2022, 11:12 AM	#11
Jogyver Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Oak Forest Il Posts: 9	Re: 1935 sedan horn mounting placement Thanks Don. That make life a bit more simple. I just checked the brackets.The previous owner welded up the mounting holes. No problem. I at least know where to drill and mount. Thanks a bunch.