[Spridgets] Bugeye Horn

robertduquette at sympatico.ca robertduquette at sympatico.ca
Wed Aug 12 05:59:54 MDT 2009


That's one heavy piece of brass ... !  ;)

> Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:24:51 -0700
>
> The slip ring is also available from AH Spares, 8.75 pounds.
> Hal
>
> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 7:41 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Jim F. wrote:
> >
> >> I was able to obtain a Steering column surround from Atlanta Auto
Imports
> >> ,
> >> without the slip ring. i assume that this is the copper ring that the
> >> horn
> >> needs. Does anyone source this item for a BE?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> > It is brass and you could probably make one if you have a small piece of
> > brass or copper will work just as well.
> > You can see the outline on the plinth, and 3 spots for the bend over
tabs.
> > A wire with a bullet connector was soldered to it.
> > I do not have one handy and am trying to remember mine when I took the
> > brass ring off a cracked plinth and put it on a good plinth.
> > You can get copper or brass at any craft, hobby, or quality hardware
store
> > in small squares.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Frank Clarici
> > Toms River, NJ
> > My own Fleet of Sprites


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