Removing air horns and adding train horn

im gonna hang a bunch of fuzzy dice off my rub rails too

 

Don't forget the bull cohones hanging off the bumper.

 

I removed my air horns from roof and added two cab lights to cover front holes from the horns (I wanted the two extra cab lights) I just filled the rear mounting holes with bondo.

I then mounted my roof horns under the bunk. But I am in the market for some reasonable price and quality train horns which I will likely mount in front of my battery box

 

the only way of getting a ticket for train horns is if you actually have a set of train horns from an actual train. why? because it is considered stolen if so. you can buy the cheap chrome train horns and be legal. or buy the aftermarket train horns that look and work just like the real thing.

 

A good plumbing or electrical supply place. Get some knockout plugs that are stainless steel. Run a small bead of sealant around the rim and pop the plugs in. This way you can easily return it stock and there is no painting/patching.

TA

 

Another option is would be to run a secondary valve for the train horn so you don't have to remove the original air horns. They make valves specifically for that, I believe.

Also, I would avoid those cheap truckstop train horns simply because, as someone who has a hobby of watching trains, they don't sound like anything the real railroads would use. If you want a true "locomotive" sound, I would put out the cash for a horn made by an actual manufacturer. Nathan Airchime and Leslie are the two biggest players. You can order some well-made replicas from hornblasters.com. Also, if you want something a little more unique, you can browse ebay for some of the older models that aren't used anymore, as they tend to pop up online from time to time.

http://www.dieselairhorns.com/collection.html is a good site that has recordings of a bunch of different models. Give 'em a listen and try to find one you like. Stand out from the crowd.

 

I don't remember who the mfg is but 4 states sells a set of horns that will put train horns to shame.

 

I did what lester did because i liked the look of extra lights plus my rear horn mounts were too corroded to repair. The bidy shop just put a small plate over the rear holes. Cant see it unless your standing on the engine. I put a small horn on the inside of the passenger step. Eventually i put a train horn in front of the passenger step. Occasionally it'l plug up with snow from the front tire.

 

Wonder if I can order a truck with a tuba or trombone?