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> Formuling horn button., Replacement
Shivers
post Jun 16 2024, 10:37 AM
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Got a aftermarket wheel in the 80's. Was able to find in the 90's a replacement horn button. Now and then I think I've found a unicorn supply but alas, no. Gave up a couple years ago and have been watching the aftermarket horn button producers. I think I found something. I'll paint it with krinkle paint, maybe lazier etching before. Not the same look but looks like it is going to fit right. I have one coming and I'll let you know how it goes. The back size is 2.99213 inches

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post Jun 20 2024, 05:57 PM
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Well, nothing is easy lately (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). Ok so when they say about 3” on the base, they actually mean 3 1/4” fat. Was admittedly bummed at first, then it was time to see if I could make lemonade. The base of this horn button with a little sanding will fit into the tube between the steering wheel and the factory column. So if I cut the top off the button housing I think I can end up with this:

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I’ll paint it the same finish. So this piece will not just drop in. They fibbed
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post Jun 20 2024, 06:19 PM
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Maybe this kind of thing.

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post Jun 20 2024, 06:19 PM
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post Jun 20 2024, 10:03 PM
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I am liking this.

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post Jun 20 2024, 10:13 PM
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Let us know how this works out. I have a formuling wheel with an old 80s button that I wouldn’t mind updating. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
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post Jun 20 2024, 10:44 PM
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QUOTE(SO.O.C914er @ Jun 20 2024, 09:13 PM) *

Let us know how this works out. I have a formuling wheel with an old 80s button that I wouldn’t mind updating. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)


Roger that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 21 2024, 07:41 AM
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I may have to put this on. Even the radius is right. The car gets one of these on the rear. Opinions?

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post Jun 21 2024, 09:16 AM
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Well, no body said that sucks. So I think I will do that, it mostly keeps the black with a touch of candy.
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post Jun 21 2024, 02:16 PM
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Easy peasy. My hands hurt like a mofo, but that is normal. A pic is worth a 1000 words, well there is 7000 for you. If you have a question please ask.


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post Jun 21 2024, 03:29 PM
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I think that looks sharp. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 21 2024, 04:23 PM
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My wheel is silver and smooth with black leather rap. But I like what you’ve done with this one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 21 2024, 07:00 PM
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Looks great. I noticed that they sell that model in a few different finishes. My avatar likes it too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 21 2024, 08:31 PM
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Well thanks Guy's. Yes there is all sorts of finishes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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