How do you hook up a later horn to a '71? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Joe Blaze · 08-22-2011, 01:21 AM

My steering wheel hub is cracked, so i decided to get a replacement wheel. I wound up getting one off a '71 Chevelle. How can I adapt the horn spring to let the horn work with this wheel?

Joe Blaze · 08-24-2011, 03:30 PM

i thought this question would be a ground ball for the experienced brothers we have on here.

webfoot · 08-24-2011, 03:40 PM

You need to find horn contact wire. It is a black wire with a plastic fitting that locks into the contact ring and keeps tension with a spring. The other side will clip onto that tab.

As far as where to find one - I don't know.

71meangreenc10 · 08-24-2011, 03:56 PM

I have one off the exact same wheel, send me your address and I will mail it to you free...You will need to get the horn contact that lets it push in and turn into the notch to make it work.

Smitty

Joe Blaze · 08-25-2011, 12:51 AM

Well, after wasting a couple of hours staring at this thing, the beer fog wore off, and i rigged it up temporarily until brother Smitty sends me a piece.

I know alot of you guys dont like this wheel, but it only cost me $40 at a swap meet and there are no cracks, and the smaller diameter makes it have greater clearance to work under the dash.

Black 'n' Blue · 08-25-2011, 01:08 AM

This thread was quite helpful actually, I have a wheel out of a Nova and the horn doesn't work and now I know why. I think that style wheel looks good in the 67-87 trucks. What size is that one, my is about 2" to big.

Joe Blaze · 08-25-2011, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black 'n' Blue

This thread was quite helpful actually, I have a wheel out of a Nova and the horn doesn't work and now I know why. I think that style wheel looks good in the 67-87 trucks. What size is that one, my is about 2" to big.

Yeah, my stock truck steering wheel is just too big. This one looks big in this photo, but it is the size of a standard american car steering wheel, and it is much better.

webfoot · 08-25-2011, 11:21 AM

I also liked that it is flat rather than dished. I also have this same wheel. Too bad I can't find the center part or I'd let it go cheap.

Joe Blaze · 08-29-2011, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

I have one off the exact same wheel, send me your address and I will mail it to you free...You will need to get the horn contact that lets it push in and turn into the notch to make it work.

Smitty

Hey Smitty, i got the wire, it was exactly what i was talking about. It seems you and webfoot were the only ones who understood what i was looking for.

I used my Dremmel tool to cut a notch in the tube for the black plastic piece to lock in. Thanks for taking the trouble to send me the piece. It is good to see brothers helping out each other many states away, I appreciate the help.
Joe

08-22-2011, 01:21 AM	#1
Joe Blaze Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 154	How do you hook up a later horn to a '71? My steering wheel hub is cracked, so i decided to get a replacement wheel. I wound up getting one off a '71 Chevelle. How can I adapt the horn spring to let the horn work with this wheel? Last edited by Joe Blaze; 08-23-2011 at 07:13 AM.

08-24-2011, 03:30 PM	#2
Joe Blaze Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 154	Re: How do you hook up a later horn to a '71? i thought this question would be a ground ball for the experienced brothers we have on here.

08-24-2011, 03:40 PM	#3
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: How do you hook up a later horn to a '71? You need to find horn contact wire. It is a black wire with a plastic fitting that locks into the contact ring and keeps tension with a spring. The other side will clip onto that tab. As far as where to find one - I don't know. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

08-24-2011, 03:56 PM	#4
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: How do you hook up a later horn to a '71? I have one off the exact same wheel, send me your address and I will mail it to you free...You will need to get the horn contact that lets it push in and turn into the notch to make it work. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

08-25-2011, 12:51 AM	#5
Joe Blaze Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 154	Re: How do you hook up a later horn to a '71? Well, after wasting a couple of hours staring at this thing, the beer fog wore off, and i rigged it up temporarily until brother Smitty sends me a piece. I know alot of you guys dont like this wheel, but it only cost me $40 at a swap meet and there are no cracks, and the smaller diameter makes it have greater clearance to work under the dash.

08-25-2011, 01:08 AM	#6
Black 'n' Blue Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 146	Re: How do you hook up a later horn to a '71? This thread was quite helpful actually, I have a wheel out of a Nova and the horn doesn't work and now I know why. I think that style wheel looks good in the 67-87 trucks. What size is that one, my is about 2" to big. __________________ -Justin. The past cannot be edited, or erased. Only accepted. Loud, proud and country by the grace of god! Bradley Anderson 1997-2011

08-25-2011, 11:21 AM	#8
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: How do you hook up a later horn to a '71? I also liked that it is flat rather than dished. I also have this same wheel. Too bad I can't find the center part or I'd let it go cheap. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.