Hood latch marking and odd horn??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**wancosc356** · 02-21-2010, 09:11 PM

So I got a half of a 68 front clip for some parts the other day and I am not familiar with a few things. Maybe someone can help me out here.

First is this marking on the hood latch. I have never seen one with this marking or any marking on it. Any ideas or input?

And second is these horns. I have seen dual horns and the ones I have seen are both the same size and shape. I am curious if these are factory or what. I know the smaller one is but the bigger one is something I haven't seen before. Any ideas or input?

**Boog** · 02-21-2010, 09:53 PM

I've no idea on the latch stamp. The large horn looks like one from the late fifties maybe.

**wancosc356** · 02-21-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

I've no idea on the latch stamp. The large horn looks like one from the late fifties maybe.

Interesting. Thanks.

hayhauler71 · 02-21-2010, 10:52 PM

My stock hood latch on my 71 has the same marking ?

**LockDoc** · 02-21-2010, 11:30 PM

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I would have to look at my horns closer but the large one looks like it could be a '57 or '58 Chevy horn.

LockDoc

**wancosc356** · 02-22-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayhauler71

My stock hood latch on my 71 has the same marking ?

Any idea what it means or is for?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I would have to look at my horns closer but the large one looks like it could be a '57 or '58 Chevy horn.

LockDoc

Thanks for the info.

cdowns · 02-22-2010, 03:05 AM

when guys wanted a loud horn back then , we used to get horns in the junkyard from older cars that were 6volt systems that made for a very loud horn that you could scare people with

Longhorn Man · 02-22-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

when guys wanted a loud horn back then , we used to get horns in the junkyard from older cars that were 6volt systems that made for a very loud horn that you could scare people with

VERY interesting... I've never heard of this. Did the horns end up burning out or anything?

**michael bustamante** · 02-22-2010, 05:42 PM

yeah mike that looks like mid 50`s chevy car horn, is there any markings on it? So with all your parts have, you started piecing together a truck yet so I can go help build?

**john** · 02-22-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

VERY interesting... I've never heard of this. Did the horns end up burning out or anything?

Yeah I ran a 6V Oooo-ga horn on 12V for years.

**wancosc356** · 02-22-2010, 05:48 PM

Interesting. I didn't look for any markings. I'll go check.

Haha. Your funny Mike. I've still got plenty of parts to hunt for.

02-21-2010, 09:11 PM	#1
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Hood latch marking and odd horn??? So I got a half of a 68 front clip for some parts the other day and I am not familiar with a few things. Maybe someone can help me out here. First is this marking on the hood latch. I have never seen one with this marking or any marking on it. Any ideas or input? And second is these horns. I have seen dual horns and the ones I have seen are both the same size and shape. I am curious if these are factory or what. I know the smaller one is but the bigger one is something I haven't seen before. Any ideas or input? __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

02-21-2010, 09:53 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,148	Re: Hood latch marking and odd horn??? I've no idea on the latch stamp. The large horn looks like one from the late fifties maybe. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-21-2010, 10:52 PM	#4
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Hood latch marking and odd horn??? My stock hood latch on my 71 has the same marking ?

02-21-2010, 11:30 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,434	Re: Hood latch marking and odd horn??? - I would have to look at my horns closer but the large one looks like it could be a '57 or '58 Chevy horn. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-22-2010, 03:05 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Hood latch marking and odd horn??? when guys wanted a loud horn back then , we used to get horns in the junkyard from older cars that were 6volt systems that made for a very loud horn that you could scare people with __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-22-2010, 05:42 PM	#9
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Re: Hood latch marking and odd horn??? yeah mike that looks like mid 50`s chevy car horn, is there any markings on it? So with all your parts have, you started piecing together a truck yet so I can go help build? __________________ 1967custom

02-22-2010, 05:48 PM	#11
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Hood latch marking and odd horn??? Interesting. I didn't look for any markings. I'll go check. Haha. Your funny Mike. I've still got plenty of parts to hunt for. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

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