08-17-2020, 08:33 AM | #1 |
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12 volt horn
I picked up a Klaxon 5 horn marked 12 volts. this one has the reverse flare. My question is which cars of the 20s era use 12 volts?
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08-17-2020, 08:55 AM | #2 |
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Re: 12 volt horn
None to my knowledge.
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08-17-2020, 09:14 AM | #3 |
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Re: 12 volt horn
Without going to early motor manuals, Dodge for one up till about 1926. I am working on a 1920.
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08-17-2020, 09:46 AM | #5 |
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Re: 12 volt horn
Late friend of mine in Hershey had Model A horns labeled 12v & 6v. Asked how they 12. He said "do not sound good on 6".
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08-17-2020, 10:36 AM | #6 |
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08-17-2020, 01:05 PM | #7 |
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Re: 12 volt horn
Ken I am glad you asked what is a reverse flare and not why.
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08-17-2020, 05:38 PM | #8 |
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Re: 12 volt horn
I've seen plenty of horns with the "business" end smaller than at the motor end.
As for which cars were 12 volts in the 1920's - Dodge were and just about every non American car. Not sure about Chevrolet. I think Ford were about the last to go to 12v in the 50's.
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08-19-2020, 09:42 PM | #9 |
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Chevrolet was 6 too.
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08-20-2020, 03:21 PM | #10 |
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Re: 12 volt horn
Chevrolet went to twelve volts in 1955 Ford in 1956
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