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03-28-2021, 01:02 PM | #1 |
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32 ford ooga horn
I have an excellent sounding model 'A' ooga horn which I would like to mount in the original position on the front fender of my 32 however the rear motor portion is too long to clear the hood & fender, originally thought the 32 boat tail cover was the answer but is too shallow. Has anyone converted a 32 boatail horn to ooga by chance ?
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03-28-2021, 01:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: 32 ford ooga horn
I looked into it a really long time ago. I think the solution was to move the mounting holes so the brushes were vertical. I am not at all sure that was the solution or the only problem.
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03-28-2021, 01:52 PM | #3 |
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Re: 32 ford ooga horn
Also there are two mounting stands for that horn- one is about 3/4" taller. further a Model A motor horn does not have the same hole pattern as a '32. Newc
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03-29-2021, 09:28 AM | #4 |
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Re: 32 ford ooga horn
The '32 horn with a tapered rear cover is a motor-driven horn (i.e. Aoogha). The later '32 horn with a round cover is a vibrator horn (i.e. Beeep). Each has its own unique bracket, the latter being the taller of the two for clearance purposes. As Newc points out, the hole pattern on the horn center section that attaches to the mounting bracket is different on the '32 version compared to the Model A version. (I can be altered by filling the Model A holes and adding the '32 attachment holes.)
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03-29-2021, 10:14 AM | #6 |
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03-29-2021, 02:01 PM | #7 |
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Re: 32 ford ooga horn
Try to find a swap in the wanted or for sale section. Probably easier than modifying yours.
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03-30-2021, 08:14 AM | #8 |
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Re: 32 ford ooga horn
Thanks guys for all the input, I see Mac's among others can provide the tall bracket for the motor driven horns, however can I assume all the boat tail 32 horns are the ahooga type ?
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03-30-2021, 08:36 AM | #9 |
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Re: 32 ford ooga horn
YES, the "boat tail" will not fit a CF OR Beep Beep horn!!! The "BF" or boat tail should be fairly easy to come by, both here on the barn or on EPay. YOU can always ask for a picture with the "boat tail" removed before you "buy" to double check.
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03-30-2021, 11:46 AM | #10 |
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Not sure which bracket you were looking at on "Mac's" site BUT unfortunately NONE that he shows stocking are the 100% "Correct" bracket. There "May" be one he listed that you "might" be able to make work BUT that would be all "Mac's" has to offer!!! Look again at the photo's, you should be able to see how this bracket shifts the horn to the left and forward more!!!
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03-30-2021, 12:14 PM | #11 |
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Re: 32 ford ooga horn
And most importantly, upward.
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03-30-2021, 12:34 PM | #12 |
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03-31-2021, 10:55 AM | #13 |
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Re: 32 ford ooga horn
Thanks for the horn & bracket clarification, I did note the length difference of the online brackets offered & it's a correct assumption my thoughts were it would be something to work with, however I'll ck with the other area 32 owners before proceeding.
On a different note (no pun intended) we're talking a 12 volt system (sorry) & have seen several comments regarding shunts, relays, & the reworking of the horn proper...what is the best approach ? |
03-31-2021, 12:06 PM | #14 |
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You might run it past Alan Greenleaf here on the barn, he's the "sparton" guy and most likely could convert it OR at least let you know IF it can be and or what it takes!!!!
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04-01-2021, 08:49 AM | #15 |
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Re: 32 ford ooga horn
If I remember correctly there was an article in the V8 Times about Modifying a Model A horn to mount as a 32 boat tail.
I think it was in the late 70's maybe the early 80's look in the directory of articles etc.
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