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wilfbrad · 03-30-2022, 03:45 PM

Does anyone know where I can find an explosion whistle with the Model A adapture?
905 853 1073

John Dayhuff · 03-30-2022, 04:14 PM

Good luck. I looked for the adapter for well over a year or so and ended up buying one that had been converted from a model T some forty odd years ago, but it only lasted me less then a year and had a blow out where it was brazed. I finally got the correct one from my fathers estate.....
Basically all the normal suppliers were sold out of the Model A version but everyone had Model T ones.

Bob Bidonde · 03-31-2022, 09:30 AM

Try Bert's Model "A" parts in Colorado.

jg61hawk · 03-31-2022, 07:22 PM

Well not knowing what you were talking about, but loving an explosion now and then I Googled the term...seems like Ecklers and others have what you want....
https://www.ecklers.com/model-a-ford...8-22174-1.html

https://www.macsautoparts.com/explos...6-53935-1.html

shew01 · 03-31-2022, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jg61hawk

Well not knowing what you were talking about, but loving an explosion now and then I Googled the term...seems like Ecklers and others have what you want....
https://www.ecklers.com/model-a-ford...8-22174-1.html

https://www.macsautoparts.com/explos...6-53935-1.html

Wow. I’m shaking my head. Why would anyone invent that? LOL

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Bob C · 03-31-2022, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jg61hawk

Well not knowing what you were talking about, but loving an explosion now and then I Googled the term...seems like Ecklers and others have what you want....
https://www.ecklers.com/model-a-ford...8-22174-1.html

https://www.macsautoparts.com/explos...6-53935-1.html

They are both out of stock.

bruceincam · 03-31-2022, 10:06 PM

Why would I want one?

wilfbrad · 03-31-2022, 11:01 PM

Thanks guys
None of the suppliers have them now.
Why, for the fun of it. Had one on our 1913 roadster, girls love em!

mass A man · 03-31-2022, 11:21 PM

The ones shown by post #4 give a "chirp-chirp-chirp" sound when you pull the cord to activate it. I've seen the really cool ones that have multiple pipes, like a steam calliope that are connected into the exhaust pipe and sound really neat when going off, like an old steam engine whistle. Once in a blue moon you'll see one on Flea-bay, but pricey.

Dale G. · 04-03-2022, 01:46 PM

Call this guy has one for sale. Dan Baxter 850-556-3534 Jacksonville, Florida.

OLDMANKOHOUT · 04-04-2022, 07:39 PM

This is a parts counter exhaust whistle demonstrator from way back in the day we used at Sacramento Vintage. Sounded like a train whistle.

The image in the pump shows an explosion whistle not the exhaust whistle. Made by Lucas Automotive (Stan Lucas). Made them in brass and aluminum along with the cast exhaust manifold adaptor. (Installed between the manifold and exhaust pipe). Pull cable was mounted in the car somewhere....

GRutter · 04-04-2022, 08:35 PM

Here you go, including the exhause adapter

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234432846416

ETAModel · 04-04-2022, 09:51 PM

Use with care. If this one mimics the whistle used on Trains most states have in the Traffic Code a violation for having a "Device which causes alarm to other persons." The intent of the law is to prevent kids from installing them then parking near RR Crossings, and sounding the whistle when cars cross the tracks.
Used in the correct manner there's no problem. Otherwise, the price of buying one multiples rapidly.

nkaminar · 04-05-2022, 06:06 AM

Years ago I had an explosion whistle on my 29 pickup. It was loud and can scare people but does get their attention. I had the exhaust whistle on my Model T and that was more fun. It did sound like a train, especially if modulated like the engineers did on steam trains. It was really fun in the tunnels on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It does not sound like a modern Diesel locomotive horn.

Another fun addition is a Bermuda bell. This is a foot operated bell that bolts to the floor boards. It does a ding dong sound. I had one on an old Mercedes.

John Dayhuff · 04-05-2022, 01:44 PM

Been on the look out for the Bermuda bell but so far no real luck. I do know where there is one but it's still attached to the car that hasn't ran in probably 20 years...., maybe some day.

Keith True · 04-05-2022, 03:34 PM

I have a bermuda bell on my A pickup.I got it for $5.at a swap meet years ago because it only has a ding,no dong.I wouldn't worry too much about being bothered by using that train horn,there are probably not too many people alive who ever heard that sound in a real life situation.I believe it's been about 80 years since they were used.Would have been a different story back in the A days.They're not all that loud,if you are next to an A in a modern car you probably won't even hear it.

03-30-2022, 03:45 PM	#1
wilfbrad Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 15	explosion whistle Does anyone know where I can find an explosion whistle with the Model A adapture? 905 853 1073

03-30-2022, 04:14 PM	#2
John Dayhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan Posts: 164	Re: explosion whistle Good luck. I looked for the adapter for well over a year or so and ended up buying one that had been converted from a model T some forty odd years ago, but it only lasted me less then a year and had a blow out where it was brazed. I finally got the correct one from my fathers estate..... Basically all the normal suppliers were sold out of the Model A version but everyone had Model T ones. __________________ John

03-31-2022, 09:30 AM	#3
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,470	Re: explosion whistle Try Bert's Model "A" parts in Colorado. __________________ Bob Bidonde

03-31-2022, 10:06 PM	#7
bruceincam Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 167	Re: explosion whistle Why would I want one?

03-31-2022, 11:01 PM	#8
wilfbrad Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 15	Re: explosion whistle Thanks guys None of the suppliers have them now. Why, for the fun of it. Had one on our 1913 roadster, girls love em!

03-31-2022, 07:22 PM	#4
jg61hawk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 407	Re: explosion whistle Well not knowing what you were talking about, but loving an explosion now and then I Googled the term...seems like Ecklers and others have what you want.... https://www.ecklers.com/model-a-ford...8-22174-1.html https://www.macsautoparts.com/explos...6-53935-1.html

03-31-2022, 11:21 PM	#9
mass A man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Danvers, Ma. Posts: 712	Re: explosion whistle The ones shown by post #4 give a "chirp-chirp-chirp" sound when you pull the cord to activate it. I've seen the really cool ones that have multiple pipes, like a steam calliope that are connected into the exhaust pipe and sound really neat when going off, like an old steam engine whistle. Once in a blue moon you'll see one on Flea-bay, but pricey.

04-03-2022, 01:46 PM	#10
Dale G. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 292	Re: explosion whistle Call this guy has one for sale. Dan Baxter 850-556-3534 Jacksonville, Florida.

04-04-2022, 08:35 PM	#12
GRutter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Mint Hill, North Carolina Posts: 386	Re: explosion whistle Here you go, including the exhause adapter https://www.ebay.com/itm/234432846416

04-04-2022, 09:51 PM	#13
ETAModel Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Along the Red River, Texas Posts: 360	Re: explosion whistle Use with care. If this one mimics the whistle used on Trains most states have in the Traffic Code a violation for having a "Device which causes alarm to other persons." The intent of the law is to prevent kids from installing them then parking near RR Crossings, and sounding the whistle when cars cross the tracks. Used in the correct manner there's no problem. Otherwise, the price of buying one multiples rapidly.

04-05-2022, 06:06 AM	#14
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: explosion whistle Years ago I had an explosion whistle on my 29 pickup. It was loud and can scare people but does get their attention. I had the exhaust whistle on my Model T and that was more fun. It did sound like a train, especially if modulated like the engineers did on steam trains. It was really fun in the tunnels on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It does not sound like a modern Diesel locomotive horn. Another fun addition is a Bermuda bell. This is a foot operated bell that bolts to the floor boards. It does a ding dong sound. I had one on an old Mercedes. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. Last edited by nkaminar; 04-05-2022 at 06:17 AM.

04-05-2022, 01:44 PM	#15
John Dayhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan Posts: 164	Re: explosion whistle Been on the look out for the Bermuda bell but so far no real luck. I do know where there is one but it's still attached to the car that hasn't ran in probably 20 years...., maybe some day. __________________ John

04-05-2022, 03:34 PM	#16
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,989	Re: explosion whistle I have a bermuda bell on my A pickup.I got it for $5.at a swap meet years ago because it only has a ding,no dong.I wouldn't worry too much about being bothered by using that train horn,there are probably not too many people alive who ever heard that sound in a real life situation.I believe it's been about 80 years since they were used.Would have been a different story back in the A days.They're not all that loud,if you are next to an A in a modern car you probably won't even hear it.