Air Horn
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Air Horn
>does anybody know of a good
>air horn for under the
>hood, which sounds like real
>truck? These stock horns
>sound like they came from
>a toy truck
"fslone" gave a good source (campingworld.com) for the Hadley air horns, which I believe they list as the Ambassador.
I have a pair on my '99 SD v-10, BECAUSE I put a pair on my '89 HD, and fell in love with them. They're absolutely great! Forget about the others which make claims such as "Big Rig Sound", etc., the Hadleys ARE big rig horns, and they'll peel the paint off anything in front of you (with their 135db of intimidating racket). No bull there.
If you have a SuperCab or crew cab, the compressor and relatively small tank will easily fit under the rear seat, with the long, triple-chrome plated horns mounting on the cab roof (they LOOK great, too!) The cost: about $350.
Tom
>air horn for under the
>hood, which sounds like real
>truck? These stock horns
>sound like they came from
>a toy truck
"fslone" gave a good source (campingworld.com) for the Hadley air horns, which I believe they list as the Ambassador.
I have a pair on my '99 SD v-10, BECAUSE I put a pair on my '89 HD, and fell in love with them. They're absolutely great! Forget about the others which make claims such as "Big Rig Sound", etc., the Hadleys ARE big rig horns, and they'll peel the paint off anything in front of you (with their 135db of intimidating racket). No bull there.
If you have a SuperCab or crew cab, the compressor and relatively small tank will easily fit under the rear seat, with the long, triple-chrome plated horns mounting on the cab roof (they LOOK great, too!) The cost: about $350.
Tom
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Air Horn
I would like to replace the stock horn that's tucked between the fender & wheel well behind the passenger-side headlight on my '01 F250. One of the screws on the headlight is in a really tight spot - anyone know what to use to get at it? Any other guidance on getting at the horn?
thx,
Chip
thx,
Chip
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Air Horn
>> anyone know what to use to get at it?
>Any other guidance on getting at the horn?
Chip, you're gonna love this one!
[ol]
[li]Remove the battery and battery tray
[li]You'll see a bolt that holds the horn. Remove it.
[li]Remove the RH fender apron retainer.
[li]Remove the RH fender lip just to the apron screws.
[li]Remove the apron just to the inner fender bolts.
[li]Look up and you'll see the horn. Remove it. You'll probably have to move the fender apron a bit unless you decide to take out the whole thing.
[li] Make sure you have fun doing it!
[/ol]
>Any other guidance on getting at the horn?
Chip, you're gonna love this one!
[ol]
[li]Remove the battery and battery tray
[li]You'll see a bolt that holds the horn. Remove it.
[li]Remove the RH fender apron retainer.
[li]Remove the RH fender lip just to the apron screws.
[li]Remove the apron just to the inner fender bolts.
[li]Look up and you'll see the horn. Remove it. You'll probably have to move the fender apron a bit unless you decide to take out the whole thing.
[li] Make sure you have fun doing it!
[/ol]
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Air Horn
You know, I was lookin' in my truck today and I don't think you have to remove the battery and tray. The bolt is right next to the tray and with enough clearance that you should be able to get a wrench on it.
I plan on undertaking this project (Dual air horns) come spring 'cause I like to scare the hell out of people. (It's rather fun to see 'em jump
) So, let me know how your project turns out.
I plan on undertaking this project (Dual air horns) come spring 'cause I like to scare the hell out of people. (It's rather fun to see 'em jump
) So, let me know how your project turns out.
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Air Horn
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 27-Jan-02 AT 06:19 PM (EST)]>I plan on undertaking this project (Dual air horns) come
>spring 'cause I like to scare the hell out of people. (It's
>rather fun to see 'em jump ) So, let me know how your
>project turns out.
Put train horns on.(I have no idea where they would fit on a superduty. Maybe on the side of the frame underneath the door) I have them on my 99KW. My terminal sits adjacent to a street that also happens to have a rail crossing about a half-block away. I have spent lots of time sitting in the lot and watching for the speeders on the street. Couple toots of the train whistle, and you wouldn't believe how many people come to a complete stop at the tracks. Good clean fun.
(Disclaimer)-If this has happened to you, I apologize. Maybe it was me, but I'm not the only one with train horns.The views expressed by those with loud\obnoxious warning devices are not necessarily the views expressed by all FTE users. If you have done something stupid, we are laughing at you, not with you. Please be cautious around all Rail crossings. Have a nice day.
>spring 'cause I like to scare the hell out of people. (It's
>rather fun to see 'em jump
) So, let me know how your >project turns out.
Put train horns on.(I have no idea where they would fit on a superduty. Maybe on the side of the frame underneath the door) I have them on my 99KW. My terminal sits adjacent to a street that also happens to have a rail crossing about a half-block away. I have spent lots of time sitting in the lot and watching for the speeders on the street. Couple toots of the train whistle, and you wouldn't believe how many people come to a complete stop at the tracks. Good clean fun.
(Disclaimer)-If this has happened to you, I apologize. Maybe it was me, but I'm not the only one with train horns.The views expressed by those with loud\obnoxious warning devices are not necessarily the views expressed by all FTE users. If you have done something stupid, we are laughing at you, not with you. Please be cautious around all Rail crossings. Have a nice day.
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Air Horn
abendx,
I got them at The Iowa 80 truck stop in Iowa. They have a catalog too, but I need to get it out of my truck. I will get you the url. I'm sure however that you can find them in So. California pretty easy. The west coast has tons of cool truckin stuff.
I got them at The Iowa 80 truck stop in Iowa. They have a catalog too, but I need to get it out of my truck. I will get you the url. I'm sure however that you can find them in So. California pretty easy. The west coast has tons of cool truckin stuff.
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From: Toronto, Canada
Air Horn
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 28-Jan-02 AT 09:22 PM (EST)]I just found some air horns made by [link:www.fiamm.com|FIAMM] at Canadian tire. They were $50 CAN and $55 CAN, with compressor and two horns.
I believe that the model names were Riviera and EFMT2.I couldn't find those ones on their site, but you should be able to find em through your local auto parts store!
I'm going to check it out!
Matt
I believe that the model names were Riviera and EFMT2.I couldn't find those ones on their site, but you should be able to find em through your local auto parts store!
I'm going to check it out!
Matt
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From: Washington State
Air Horn
>(Disclaimer)-If this has happened to you, I
>apologize. Maybe it was me, but I'm not the only one with
>train horns.The views expressed by those with loud\obnoxious
>warning devices are not necessarily the views expressed by
>all FTE users. If you have done something stupid, we are
>laughing at you, not with you. Please be
>cautious around all Rail crossings. Have a nice day.
>
Oh man oh man!
Train horns are illegal is my state (unless yer drivin' a train).
In fact, just found out that it is illegal to operate an air horn within city limits in most cities and towns in MA. How retarded!! They sell 'em but you can't use 'em. Anyway, I guess the only person who'll know will be the chick who pulls out in front of me that now has to go back home to change her underwear.
Bigdeezil, I'm awaitin' fer that address.
>apologize. Maybe it was me, but I'm not the only one with
>train horns.The views expressed by those with loud\obnoxious
>warning devices are not necessarily the views expressed by
>all FTE users. If you have done something stupid, we are
>laughing at you, not with you. Please be
>cautious around all Rail crossings. Have a nice day.
>
Oh man oh man! Train horns are illegal is my state (unless yer drivin' a train).
In fact, just found out that it is illegal to operate an air horn within city limits in most cities and towns in MA. How retarded!! They sell 'em but you can't use 'em. Anyway, I guess the only person who'll know will be the chick who pulls out in front of me that now has to go back home to change her underwear.
Bigdeezil, I'm awaitin' fer that address.