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Ricos54 · 11-13-2014, 08:14 PM

I need to put a horn in my truck and don't know what to get? I want one pretty loud, but don't want something I have to buy other stuff to make it work like a compressor. What are you guy's using?

nvrdone · 11-13-2014, 08:23 PM

I just installed a pair of hella super tone b133's. Found them on Amazon. They are LOUD !!
Get the attention of stupid drivers

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-13-2014, 09:45 PM

Hate to mention the word but Ford horns from the 70's were loud. I used them when I rewired my '46 Chevy truck and they were uber cheap junkyard horns.

lowrodderchev · 11-14-2014, 01:17 AM

I picked up some 78 Cadillac deville horns nice loud

Ricos54 · 11-14-2014, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricos54

I need to put a horn in my truck and don't know what to get? I want one pretty loud, but don't want something I have to buy other stuff to make it work like a compressor. What are you guy's using?

I am curious if people are using air horn or if that is overkill.

Donaldo · 11-14-2014, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricos54

I am curious if people are using air horn or if that is overkill.

All you need is a compressor, an air tank, the horn, the plumbing for it and the horn button/lever whatever....

I got a couple GM horns out of a Caddy that sound like the Southern Pacific sneaking up....

capnduane · 11-14-2014, 12:04 PM

The PO put this Harbor Freight ooga horn in my truck, I think they are like $29. I have grown to like it . The kids love it and its loud without being obnoxious. (its at the lower right of the pic)

mr48chev · 11-14-2014, 08:33 PM

One more vote for a set of Caddy horns if you want horns with a bit of authority. Some of the older ones had three horns with a relay while some of the mid 80's front wheel drive ones had two horns tucked under each front fender .

47 Fasttoys · 11-14-2014, 08:41 PM

Tractor trailer air horns, no compressor, my rear bumper is also an air tank. Fill it up once a month and no problems. Are they loud and obnoxious? Yep, and that's the way I like it.
Rob

Russell Ashley · 11-15-2014, 08:55 AM

I got a set of horns from Harbor Frt for $14.00 that make plenty of noise. I see the exact same ones on EBay for twice what I paid. You do need a relay to use them.

roger55 · 11-16-2014, 01:43 PM

I have a set of these in my '55 Bel Air and they are great. Very loud and have a stock type sound. They are also light and compact.

I bought a 2nd set for my '57 truck but haven't installed them yet.

http://www.amazon.com/85112-115db-500HZ-600HZ-Spor...

**Dan in Pasadena** · 11-16-2014, 02:15 PM

Roger,
For the $50 you get two horns in the box?

I've been searching for a assigner side factory horn for my truck - I know they exist, because I've seen a few, but so far no luck. If anyone has one they want to get rid of, drop me a PM.

roger55 · 11-16-2014, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Roger,
For the $50 you get two horns in the box?
I've been searching for a assigner side factory horn for my truck - I know they exist, because I've seen a few, but so far no luck. If anyone has one they want to get rid of, drop me a PM.

Yes, it's pair. A high tone and a low tone.

The description says 500Hz and 600Hz while the box says 400Hz and 500Hz. PIAA makes both. I have the 4&500Hz versions.

Here's a link for the 4&500Hz:

http://www.amazon.com/85110-115db-400HZ-500HZ-Spor...

11-13-2014, 08:14 PM	#1
Ricos54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 166	Horn in my truck I need to put a horn in my truck and don't know what to get? I want one pretty loud, but don't want something I have to buy other stuff to make it work like a compressor. What are you guy's using?

11-13-2014, 08:23 PM	#2
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,425	Re: Horn in my truck I just installed a pair of hella super tone b133's. Found them on Amazon. They are LOUD !! Get the attention of stupid drivers

11-13-2014, 09:45 PM	#3
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,333	Re: Horn in my truck Hate to mention the word but Ford horns from the 70's were loud. I used them when I rewired my '46 Chevy truck and they were uber cheap junkyard horns. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

11-14-2014, 01:17 AM	#4
lowrodderchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: visalia ca Posts: 1,480	Re: Horn in my truck I picked up some 78 Cadillac deville horns nice loud __________________ my 57 chevy truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601554

11-14-2014, 12:04 PM	#7
capnduane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, Calif. Posts: 244	Re: Horn in my truck The PO put this Harbor Freight ooga horn in my truck, I think they are like $29. I have grown to like it . The kids love it and its loud without being obnoxious. (its at the lower right of the pic) Attached Images __________________ '55 Chevy 1/2ton pickup w/ Pontiac 350 and Muncie M21 close ratio 4speed "Red Ryder"

11-14-2014, 08:33 PM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,314	Re: Horn in my truck One more vote for a set of Caddy horns if you want horns with a bit of authority. Some of the older ones had three horns with a relay while some of the mid 80's front wheel drive ones had two horns tucked under each front fender . __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-14-2014, 08:41 PM	#9
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Horn in my truck Tractor trailer air horns, no compressor, my rear bumper is also an air tank. Fill it up once a month and no problems. Are they loud and obnoxious? Yep, and that's the way I like it. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

11-15-2014, 08:55 AM	#10
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,640	Re: Horn in my truck I got a set of horns from Harbor Frt for $14.00 that make plenty of noise. I see the exact same ones on EBay for twice what I paid. You do need a relay to use them.

11-16-2014, 01:43 PM	#11
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: Horn in my truck I have a set of these in my '55 Bel Air and they are great. Very loud and have a stock type sound. They are also light and compact. I bought a 2nd set for my '57 truck but haven't installed them yet. http://www.amazon.com/85112-115db-500HZ-600HZ-Spor... __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

11-16-2014, 02:15 PM	#12
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,333	Re: Horn in my truck Roger, For the $50 you get two horns in the box? I've been searching for a assigner side factory horn for my truck - I know they exist, because I've seen a few, but so far no luck. If anyone has one they want to get rid of, drop me a PM. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!



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