This is a darksider question. I have a Mustang II set up on my truck and would like to use the original column and steering wheel and use the original horn button. So far I've figured the original steering shaft would work if I put in a bearing at the bottom of the column for strength and the splined end could be mated to a universal joint. The original horn wire goes down the center of the steering shaft which would be twisted apart in the universal joint. The question is if there is a way to original horn button work??

 

There is a kit I've seen from some vendor that lets you do exactly what you're talking about, and lets the horn wire come out the side of the column, near the bottom. I've seen guys talk about it here before. I'm sure someone knows what and where it can be found.

Don't forget you also need to build a support clamp and mount for the bottom of the column, where it goes through the floorboard/firewall.

 

Yeah, I hear you. I have a column from a 1977 F100 in there now which works fine. I what the interior to look more original. Wonder where I might find the kit you mentioned. Is there a thread on this site which discussed this? HOW COME I HAVE AND AD FOR A CHEVY TRUCK ON MY POST ? I'M A MEMBER. I THOUGHT NO ADS ON MEMBERS POSTS. WHAT'S UP THIS THAT ? A CHEVY !!!!

 

Try this guy. I ordered the kit you are talking about but have not gotten it yet so I can't speak to how well it works. He is a good guy and will talk to you about it and send diagrams if you email him. Good luck.

Chad Blundell

Blundell Speed & Machine

735 N. Cypress St.

Orange CA 92867

714-744-1900 factory

714-393-8713 cell

blundellspeed@att.net

 

Any idea what the cost of something like that is?

Thanks

T900

 

guess you could install some kind of insulated band around the shaft with brushes like a starter to come out in the cab for your horn...

 

Hey, thanks for the input. Gobybike, thanks for that contact, I'll check it out. Let me know when you get the kit. P M me or post it. I'm wondering about the quality of the parts, if they fit etc. Thanks again

 

I bought the kit after seeing it in Classic Truck mag; haven't installed as of yet but know you need to have stock column ID to make it fit.

Tom

 

Column ID? Do you mean a number or the inside diameter? I get classic trucks, don't seem to remmeber seeing the kit. What's the company name?

 

Here's the website for Blundell Speed & Machine:

Blundell Speed and Machine

It has pics & price of the horn saver kit.