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67cst · 04-30-2004, 01:45 AM

howdy partners...im in the middle of installing my woodgrain grant wheel on my van tilt in the 67, and im getting hung up on the horn plunger, it says to discard the old one so i did now the brass piece that makes contact isnt long enough it seems....and i need the white plastic bushing in there so it keeps it off the metal sleeve it slides in..so what gives? who here has done this before? i dont want to just slap the wheel on, it would be nice to have a horn too...also my install kit didnt have a spacer..it shows that as the first thing that slides onto the splined shaft...maybe the instructions are universal or something i dont know...but do i need that spacer to begin with and also how do i get my brass plunger to make contact with the piece below it? any pointers would be great, thanks guys

Derek

MandarinSixSeven · 04-30-2004, 03:03 AM

Awww man, I wish I could help, same wheel different column...I forgot you had that van tilt, cuz at first I was like
"damn mine was easy, took like 5 minutes, whats he talkin' bout?!?"

then I remembered van van van...good luck man, hope thats the last part to complete it

70c10 · 04-30-2004, 07:22 AM

I wish I could figure that out. When I installed my Grant horn, it was killing my battery so I finally diconnected it. Last night my horn cap flew off when I hit a pot hole. Scared the hell out of me,lol. barn9 should be here shortly to share his thoughts on Grant,LOL.

*rage'nrat638* · 04-30-2004, 07:58 AM

you have to use that little spacer coller first..
then i had to use adifferent plastic horn adaptor the one that has the wire coming out....

so spacer ,plastic horn adaptor,spring,alum wheel mount w/splines, then the metal cone the the wheel mount's to, nut.,
it's a lot of fun compressing the spring and lining up the mark's and getting it set...

i boungt a alum, wheel that was much more user freindly..
than the painted models...

67cst · 04-30-2004, 09:07 AM

thanks rage....i think i have it figured now, anyone else have any input?

70c10 · 04-30-2004, 11:40 AM

Mark, that wheel looks slick!

barn9 · 04-30-2004, 12:16 PM

LOL! Jim (70c10) always forces me to say "Grant horn kits suck!".

cdowns · 04-30-2004, 01:28 PM

if there's anything i've learned in 40+years of foolin with cars it's GRANT SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

70c10 · 04-30-2004, 01:56 PM

I knew LB wouldn't let me down!

67cst · 04-30-2004, 08:24 PM

FUK..i have to wait until next wednesday to get a new kit...all because they didnt give me a damn spacer...grrr this is a major piss off, i wanted to drive it out on the driveway and take a pic of it with my dads 73 shovelhead he just got today...ill post some pics tomorrow...the bike is just awesome...

crazy longhorn · 04-30-2004, 09:28 PM

I have run several of those Grant wheels, & really havent had any issues on the horn.....the old style (originally superior), there were issues. You would hit a pot hole in the road, & the chrome button & spring would "fly out" , & your best girlfreind(at that time ) would have to hold the contact plate off the wheel , while you got under the hood & disconnected that damn horn! most of the problems that I have seen with a grant wheel install, have been due to a pinched wire (done that), or bad contacts one 30+ yr old parts. Good luck,crazyL

stringpickin · 04-30-2004, 10:21 PM

It has been so long that I can't remember what the issue was with mine, But I had the same problem until I realized one day while trying to get the horn to work that I had something completely backwards. After I turned it around, it solved all my problems. But this was 7 years ago. so, all I can suggest is if there is anything that looks like it can be turned around but doesnt seem to make sense. try it.. Good luck..

Martin64 · 05-01-2004, 01:04 AM

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hold the contact plate off the wheel , while you got under the hood & disconnected that damn horn!

I had that problem with my last steering wheel. When I put the new one in this truck I junked all the horn wiring hook ups and put it on it's own button under the dash and put a slightly harder crimp (not noticeable) on the horn cap so it won't be as likely to fly off. I also taped the spring to the cap so it's alot easier to put on without fighting the spring and cap at the same time.

*dtlilly* · 05-03-2004, 01:49 PM

I've got a Grant on my truck...and don't have a horn either

04-30-2004, 01:45 AM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	DAMN grant wheel install! howdy partners...im in the middle of installing my woodgrain grant wheel on my van tilt in the 67, and im getting hung up on the horn plunger, it says to discard the old one so i did now the brass piece that makes contact isnt long enough it seems....and i need the white plastic bushing in there so it keeps it off the metal sleeve it slides in..so what gives? who here has done this before? i dont want to just slap the wheel on, it would be nice to have a horn too...also my install kit didnt have a spacer..it shows that as the first thing that slides onto the splined shaft...maybe the instructions are universal or something i dont know...but do i need that spacer to begin with and also how do i get my brass plunger to make contact with the piece below it? any pointers would be great, thanks guys Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

04-30-2004, 03:03 AM	#2
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	Awww man, I wish I could help, same wheel different column...I forgot you had that van tilt, cuz at first I was like "damn mine was easy, took like 5 minutes, whats he talkin' bout?!?" then I remembered van van van...good luck man, hope thats the last part to complete it __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

04-30-2004, 07:22 AM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I wish I could figure that out. When I installed my Grant horn, it was killing my battery so I finally diconnected it. Last night my horn cap flew off when I hit a pot hole. Scared the hell out of me,lol. barn9 should be here shortly to share his thoughts on Grant,LOL. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-30-2004, 09:07 AM	#5
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	thanks rage....i think i have it figured now, anyone else have any input? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

04-30-2004, 11:40 AM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Mark, that wheel looks slick! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-30-2004, 07:58 AM	#4
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	you have to use that little spacer coller first.. then i had to use adifferent plastic horn adaptor the one that has the wire coming out.... so spacer ,plastic horn adaptor,spring,alum wheel mount w/splines, then the metal cone the the wheel mount's to, nut., it's a lot of fun compressing the spring and lining up the mark's and getting it set... i boungt a alum, wheel that was much more user freindly.. than the painted models...

04-30-2004, 12:16 PM	#7
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	LOL! Jim (70c10) always forces me to say "Grant horn kits suck!". __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

04-30-2004, 01:28 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	if there's anything i've learned in 40+years of foolin with cars it's GRANT SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 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

04-30-2004, 01:56 PM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I knew LB wouldn't let me down! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-30-2004, 08:24 PM	#10
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	FUK..i have to wait until next wednesday to get a new kit...all because they didnt give me a damn spacer...grrr this is a major piss off, i wanted to drive it out on the driveway and take a pic of it with my dads 73 shovelhead he just got today...ill post some pics tomorrow...the bike is just awesome... __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

04-30-2004, 09:28 PM	#11
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	I have run several of those Grant wheels, & really havent had any issues on the horn.....the old style (originally superior), there were issues. You would hit a pot hole in the road, & the chrome button & spring would "fly out" , & your best girlfreind(at that time ) would have to hold the contact plate off the wheel , while you got under the hood & disconnected that damn horn! most of the problems that I have seen with a grant wheel install, have been due to a pinched wire (done that), or bad contacts one 30+ yr old parts. Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

04-30-2004, 10:21 PM	#12
stringpickin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Northern Ca. at the base of the valley just entering the sierra foothills Posts: 88	It has been so long that I can't remember what the issue was with mine, But I had the same problem until I realized one day while trying to get the horn to work that I had something completely backwards. After I turned it around, it solved all my problems. But this was 7 years ago. so, all I can suggest is if there is anything that looks like it can be turned around but doesnt seem to make sense. try it.. Good luck.. __________________ 1970 Chevy 4x4 pickup w/72 running gear. 2 1/2" custom spring lift. Brand New 383 stroker-360hp. by Smeding. Edelbrock EFI Fuel Injection. Rostra Cruise Control, 700r4 conversion. ARB Locker/373. Disciple of our Father YHVH and the Lord Jesus Christ.

05-03-2004, 01:49 PM	#14
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	I've got a Grant on my truck...and don't have a horn either



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