Replacement horns for my '71

[KLUTZ]

Can anyone recommend replacement horns for our MG's? The male fittings, one on each horn, have broken off and I can not for the life of me, find anything to secure them back on. Soldering won't work with the brass body.

Thanks

Paul

 

[dklawson]

I have been watching eBay for good used horns for my Spitfire project. I've been extremely disappointed with the prices for the used parts. On a recent outing to Advance Auto I noticed that they have FIAM horns in both high and low tones for something around $12 to $15 each. I'm giving serious thought to buying a matched set of those and making or modifying brackets as necessary. However, originality is not paramount for the work I'm doing on the Spit.

 

[bill_young]

I have a set of the FIAM horns on my Midget and am pleased with them.

 

[Mickey Richaud]

For our B, I bought a couple of horns from Auto Zone - right off the pegboard display, but don't remember the brand. One high tone, one low. Easy to bolt on, and LOUD!

 

[1965_MGB]

If you are the junkyard browsing type, you could always get a set our of a Jag or something else British. I replaced mine with a pair from a Jensen Healey. They worked just fine, and are Lucas to boot. I think I paid $5 for the pair. I don't imagine that new ones would cost very much either. New ones would also make certain that they work.

 

[rick_ingram]

Go to a U-Pull-It salvage yard.

Ford - Cadillac - Buick

All very loud and great tone.

 

[tony barnhill]

Why not just get a good set of used horns....there are plenty of them around.

 

[KLUTZ]

Why not just get a good set of used horns....there are plenty of them around.

I will take a look around at British Car Day down in Bronte. Don't remember seeing any there the last couple years but then again, I really wasn't looking. I just need to make sure the male connectors are still well adhered to them. And, I don't really have the need to hit the junk yards since I got rid of #1 Son's Jetta. Thanks all.

Paul

 

[DrEntropy]

FIAMM or Maaserti air horns... ya need every advantage ya can get. :smirk:


Oh! and relay the things.

 

[PAUL161]

Soldering won't work with the brass body.

<span style="font-weight: bold">A 71 had brass horns?</span> New to me! Could someone explain this? Cast aluminum as far as I know. Also the original horns can be taken apart and rebuilt. I've done it!

 

[KLUTZ]

Soldering won't work with the brass body.

<span style="font-weight: bold">A 71 had brass horns?</span> New to me! Could someone explain this? Cast aluminum as far as I know. Also the original horns can be taken apart and rebuilt. I've done it!

Where the male connectors are. The body is brass the male tabs are not. I have been unable to adhere them back onto the horn so I get a connection. Solder only holds for a short time and they break off again.

Paul

 

[rick_ingram]

Paul...I have two horns off of the 1967 B/GT that you can have if you wish.

 

[KLUTZ]

Thanks Rick.. I sent you a Private correspondence.

Paul

 

[rick_ingram]

Thanks Rick.. I sent you a Private correspondence.

Paul

:lol:

Oooooo! PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE! Sounds....so.....formal!

BTW...Paul, you have a PM.

 

[RonMacPherson]

So Loctite "em....


Seriously;

Loctite makes a rear window defogger adhesive.

We used to use it when customers would break off the tabs to their rear window grid. Works quite well.....

Not that expensive, either.

 

[KLUTZ]

Loctite? I have heard of it but never bought it. I will give it a shot. Thanks

Paul