trying to get her back orig, got a question

[hdff]

hi i,m trying to get my truck back to close to how it was from the factory and the PO only installed 1 horn, i think there should be 2 can someone post a pic of their location and orientation in the engine compartment. the truck is a '71 c10. thanks

[davepl]

Check the assembly manual. The location varies depending on your equipment. Like the AUX battery tray moves it, maybe other stuff does too. So if original is important, don't just do what the next C10 you see did, find out the right setup for your equipment.

[FirstOwner69]

Dave makes a good point.

I'm not sure when dual horns became available nor, if when they became available, they were an option or part of the higher trim packages. For example, my 69 CST only came with a low note horn mounted on the core support.There wasn't even a mounting provision for a high note horn. So, it's possible that your truck is original with only a low note horn on the core support. Perhaps someone can clarify that.

Below is a picture (sorry, the horns seem to blend in a bit... added 2nd pic) with the later core support now on my truck with both horns in the proper locations. The high note is mounted below the headlight to a nut welded to the core support. Don't let the location of the washer bottle throw you. It is in the original location. I believe it was relocated to the fender later in the 69 model year.

[hdff]

Originally Posted by davepl

Check the assembly manual. The location varies depending on your equipment. Like the AUX battery tray moves it, maybe other stuff does too. So if original is important, don't just do what the next C10 you see did, find out the right setup for your equipment.

i'm not looking to go concourse original just in the general area. i assume that it should have had 2 horns? if i see 2 or 3 c10 with the same configuration the i will assume that is how most were. it has a 402 and no aux batt tray.. thanks for your reply though

[FirstOwner69]

Additional info.

I did find info saying that dual horns were included with Custom Deluxe and up trim packages in 1971.

[hdff]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Dave makes a good point.

I'm not sure when dual horns became available nor, if when they became available, they were an option or part of the higher trim packages. For example, my 69 CST only came with a low note horn mounted on the core support.There wasn't even a mounting provision for a high note horn. So, it's possible that your truck is original with only a low note horn on the core support. Perhaps someone can clarify that.

Below is a picture (sorry, the horns seem to blend in a bit... added 2nd pic) with the later core support now on my truck with both horns in the proper locations. The high note is mounted below the headlight to a nut welded to the core support. Don't let the location of the washer bottle throw you. It is in the original location. I believe it was relocated to the fender later in the 69 model year.

thanks that is what i needed to see. nice lookin project you have there by the way...

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by hdff

thanks that is what i needed to see. nice lookin project you have there by the way...

Thanks. The project is complete... well, I guess they are never quite complete.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Below is a picture

Do I see the original spare tire ? Looks like a period 16.5" Firestone "wide oval".

[hdff]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Thanks. The project is complete... well, I guess they are never quite complete.

Very sweet looking long bed!!

Went out and looked at mine, I am missing the horn on the upright by the radiator, and a closer look I see where wire is cut on the plug to the horn I do have. I assume the cut wire went to the horn that is missing. I hav said this before... I hate when people cut wires!!! Wonder how hard it will be to find a horn bracket to hold the missing horn......

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by factorystock

Do I see the original spare tire ? Looks like a period 16.5" Firestone "wide oval".

Not an original. I think I bought it in the 80s. It is a Firestone Wide Oval though. However, here's a picture of one of the originals. A General Jumbo Power-Jet. Not too hard to tell it was hanging under the bed as the spare for many Wisconsin winters.

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by hdff

Very sweet looking long bed!!

Went out and looked at mine, I am missing the horn on the upright by the radiator, and a closer look I see where wire is cut on the plug to the horn I do have. I assume the cut wire went to the horn that is missing. I hav said this before... I hate when people cut wires!!! Wonder how hard it will be to find a horn bracket to hold the missing horn......

Thanks for the compliment.

The original horns have the brackets attached. The low note horn (may or may not have an L on it, usually not) would have been on the core support. The high note horn (I've never seen one without a H on it) should be under the headlight. If your high is missing, good luck finding one that works. I've pulled several from junk trucks that didn't work. There is a jumper wire that connects the two as shown in my first picture in post 3.

[hdff]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Thanks for the compliment.

The original horns have the brackets attached. The low note horn (may or may not have an L on it, usually not) would have been on the core support. The high note horn (I've never seen one without a H on it) should be under the headlight. If your high is missing, good luck finding one that works. I've pulled several from junk trucks that didn't work. There is a jumper wire that connects the two as shown in my first picture in post 3.

yes I see that, my jumper is cut right a the plug, so close I don't think I can scab on to it

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by hdff

yes I see that, my jumper is cut right a the plug, so close I don't think I can scab on to it

I may have an extra I can send you, but it'll be about a week before I can check.

[hdff]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I may have an extra I can send you, but it'll be about a week before I can check.

if you do let me know what you want for it. here is what I've got.

thanks

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by hdff

if you do let me know what you want for it. here is what I've got.

thanks

No charge, but I won't be able to check until the weekend. Will let you know.

[hdff]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

No charge, but I won't be able to check until the weekend. Will let you know.

Ok no hurry, thanks

[hdff]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

No charge, but I won't be able to check until the weekend. Will let you know.

Ok no hurry, thanks

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by hdff

Ok no hurry, thanks

Got one! Send a PM with your address and it'll be in the mail.