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Old 10-10-2013, 11:58 PM   #1
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1955 3100 1st design horn location

I have a 1955 Chevrolet 1st series 3100 pick up, the factory horn is missing I can't figure Whare it would be mounted, anyone have a photo or idea Whare it's goes, this is driving me crazy thanks
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Old 10-11-2013, 01:45 AM   #2
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Re: 1955 3100 1st design horn location

It should be on the intake manifold. There should be a rectangular casting with two threaded holes in it.
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Old 10-11-2013, 11:21 AM   #3
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Re: 1955 3100 1st design horn location

ok thanks did they ever mount them to the firewall too?
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Old 10-11-2013, 04:08 PM   #4
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Re: 1955 3100 1st design horn location

My 54 has them behind the grill.
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Old 10-11-2013, 06:56 PM   #5
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Re: 1955 3100 1st design horn location

do you have a picture of the grill location horns
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Old 10-11-2013, 08:06 PM   #6
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Re: 1955 3100 1st design horn location

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My 54 has them behind the grill.
you're correct. On 1954 and newer the horn is attached to the radiator support. I miss read the year
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Old 10-12-2013, 09:03 PM   #7
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Re: 1955 3100 1st design horn location

I have a '52 and mine is on the intake manifold.
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Old 10-12-2013, 10:11 PM   #8
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Re: 1955 3100 1st design horn location

can someone take a photo of whare on the rad support I cant figure whare it would be mounted thanks
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Old 10-14-2013, 01:52 PM   #9
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Re: 1955 3100 1st design horn location

factory horns, and they bolt to left and right side of the rad support,the bracket holes on horns match the nuts on each side of rad support.
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Old 10-14-2013, 02:24 PM   #10
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wow didn't even guess that would be the spot, thanks, cant wait to get home and look on my truck
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Old 02-20-2014, 07:40 PM   #11
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Re: 1955 3100 1st design horn location

I am looking for horns and brackets , for this truck thanks
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