WTB: nice horns and brackets for '73 Options

[BillC]

Got one coming, so not looking any more. Thanks!

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I discovered recently that my '73 1.7 is missing the passenger-side horn assembly. Since the wires are taped up, it looks like it was deliberately removed by a P.O at some point in the past.

So, I'm looking for a nice-condition horn and mounting bracket(s) to replace it. I'm willing to buy a pair of horns if necessary, but it/they need to have everything needed to install (brackets, nuts/bolts, etc.), since everything horn-related is missing from the passenger side except the wires.

Thanks!

[zambezi]

Another point is that not all 914's came with two horns. The factory taped up the unused wires and tucked them up when the second horn was not installed. That is how my car was delivered.

[BillC]

Another point is that not all 914's came with two horns. The factory taped up the unused wires and tucked them up when the second horn was not installed. That is how my car was delivered.

Really? Hmm, that's interesting. Kinda makes sense, since I can't see why a PO would want to remove one horn. How can I tell if it came with two horns or only one?

My 914 is a base-model '73 1.7, built in April '73. What year & trim level is yours?

[bdstone914]

Another point is that not all 914's came with two horns. The factory taped up the unused wires and tucked them up when the second horn was not installed. That is how my car was delivered.

Really? Hmm, that's interesting. Kinda makes sense, since I can't see why a PO would want to remove one horn. How can I tell if it came with two horns or only one?

My 914 is a base-model '73 1.7, built in April '73. What year & trim level is yours?

I think it was the 75-76 cars that came with one horn.

1970 - 1972 cars had horn covers attached with screws. Later horns had rivets attaching the cover. No functional difference but if it were for a 914-6 the owner would want it ti be correct.

[Tom_T]

Another point is that not all 914's came with two horns. The factory taped up the unused wires and tucked them up when the second horn was not installed. That is how my car was delivered.

Really? Hmm, that's interesting. Kinda makes sense, since I can't see why a PO would want to remove one horn. How can I tell if it came with two horns or only one?

My 914 is a base-model '73 1.7, built in April '73. What year & trim level is yours?

I think it was the 75-76 cars that came with one horn.

No Bruce, & for Bill's benefit -

The dual horns was an option for all model years, & it was included in the Appearance Group of options (AG) - so by default since almost every `76 was a 2L loaded with options/AG & had the dual horns.

Bill, you should check your new car window sticker, dealer BoS (new) or COA to see if yours originally came with the AG - & some 914s came with some options of the AG, but not the AG. So just seeing chrome bumpers & the sail vinyl with "chrome" trim, etc. doesn't equate to AG, since they can all be added individually.

If you don't have any of the above docs, then you can order your COA from PCNA & get a $10 discount by mentioning their ad in Panorama or Excellence, or $20 IIRC if you're a PCA member (there is also a discount if you have the window sticker & send a copy with the COA app.).

Since you described your 73 1.7 as: "A "stripper" car, no options." - I'd guess it only had the one horn, as was common on the 1.7s.

Of course you can add the 2nd horn now, if you want them both.

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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