12v Horn accessory on 6v car?

[paulmusiclover]

I was looking at one of those old-fashioned AAH-OO-GAH horns that I'd really like to add to my D-24, but it's 12v - any thoughts on if that would work in the 6v system I'm still running, or am I out of luck til I upgrade to 12v?

[BobT-47P15]

I'd say you need 12 volts to run that horn.

I have a 6 volt one on mine....it's kinda worn out and turns a bit slow sometimes.

I bet a 12v one wouldn't work at all, or would be really slow turning.

You could purchase one of those power inverters that changes 6 into 12v

neg ground just to run the horn and maybe another item or two.

Or, even rig up a 12 v battery in your trunk for now for the horn.

I did that once on an old Plym just to operate a CB radio. Need to

make the battery secure so it doesn't tip over.

Edited September 9, 2009 by BobT-47P15

[Jacqualine47]

I don't know if the power inverters are going to be strong enough to run the horn - they aren't rated for a lot of amperage, and the Ah-ooh-ga horn operates via an electric motor, so it uses a good bit of juice. That's why the solid state voltage regulators (for a 6 to 12v conversion to operate 6v accessories) - usually rated for only 10amps - specifically shouldn't be hooked up to electric wipers, or heater blower motors. Things that cause physical movement usually use quite a few amps.

If you are planning to convert to 12v anyway (it shouldn't be that bad, I haven't done it yet, but I did all the research and part-hunting already and the actual installation seems to be fairly simple - the hardest thing is finding the new bulbs. If you have a u-pull-it junkyard around it should even be fairly inexpensive - I can give you the run-down on the switch-over if you want) then I'd just wait and hook the horn up then... why make a bunch of extra work for yourself? (I have a 12v ah-ooog-ah horn as well, which is going in as soon as I do the 12v conversion... which I'll do as soon as I actually have the project car in my possession LOL)

[grey beard]

Aahoogaaa horns were popularized on Model A Fords - vehicles that were all six volts, originally. Check out any A Model parts vendor - there must be a blue million of them around yet - and pick out your horn. They're still very available in six volt configuration. No need to do any long and messy workarounds. JMHO.

[TodFitch]

Aahoogaaa horns were popularized on Model A Fords - vehicles that were all six volts, originally. Check out any A Model parts vendor - there must be a blue million of them around yet - and pick out your horn. They're still very available in six volt configuration. No need to do any long and messy workarounds. JMHO.

Yep. Check any Model A Ford supplier:

Part A-13802-R6 from http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/

Parts A13800ARE, A13800ASW, A13800A or A13800AC from http://www.parts123.com/

Parts 19780 or 19800 from http://www.brattons.com/

And I am sure there are lots more.

My big issue with the "aahoogaa" horns is that they make your car sound like a Ford.

[Plymouthy Adams]

I think if I were to opt for a different horn,,the mountain horn (bull horn) would be my choice.....the abiltiyto alter the pitch with the lever is creative..

[Don Coatney]

The vacuum powered wolf whistles are the best. They require no electricity and make the chicks come-a-runnin:cool:

[Dennis_MN]

http://www.littledearborn.com/modela/pdf/2010-ModelAford-catalog.pdf

Little Dearborn Ford Parts in Minneapolis has them on page 37

There is a Spartan in either 6 or 12 volts for $245

Or go to a swap meet and find an old one, which will be 6 volts.

I believe that I read your post correctly in that you have a 6 volt car.

I don't think a inverter will work because a horn takes lots of amps to make it work.

Dennis

[Frank Elder]

I guess that depends on which wolf you are Don!

[Normspeed]

The vacuum powered wolf whistles are the best. They require no electricity and make the chicks come-a-runnin:cool:

You have to be real careful using the wolf whistle. The illustration on the box tells it all.

[BobT-47P15]

I have a whistle, a new one purchased by son-in-law for me as a Christmas gift.

My problem is can't decide where to locate it.

Needs vacuum connection, of course.

Then, it's operated by pulling a string attached to a lever at the top.

Need to have a pretty straight shot for that string to come thru

the firewall. You can see the hole where the string attaches.

How did you do yours, Norm?

[Dennis_MN]

In the current Harbor Freight flyer. Price good till 9/21

So does half off, mean that its now 6 volts

[Niel Hoback]

it only ah-oo's. no g-aa.

[Niel Hoback]

pain meds can be fun, if only to me.