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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: Oregonjam on March 08, 2020, 05:14:03 AM

Title: 1968 horn cap install
Post by: Oregonjam on March 08, 2020, 05:14:03 AM

Hello

I’m in need of a little guidance. I can’t seem to figure out how to install the horn cap on the steering  a standard column with a three spoke comfort grip wheel. Am I missing anything or did I install something incorrectly?
I reviewed the assembly manual and it does not show the horn cap installation. I’ll post pics as soon as I can convert file types.

Thank you for your assistance.
John

Title: Re: 1968 horn cap install
Post by: x66 714 on March 08, 2020, 10:57:33 AM

I know if you use the wrong screws to hold the horn contact, it won't snap on. Is that the issue?.....Joe

Title: Re: 1968 horn cap install
Post by: Oregonjam on March 08, 2020, 03:03:08 PM

I'm not sure. I used what came in the kit. Let me know what you think of these images.

Title: Re: 1968 horn cap install
Post by: Oregonjam on March 08, 2020, 03:50:55 PM

Does anyone know which way the rubber piece faces? There is a groove on one side of the in side surface. Does that face to the horn contact or the cap? I ask because it fits both.

Also are the screw heads too big for the horn contact? They interfere with the rubber piece no matter which direction I try to install it.

Basically I can get the cap on but the horn won’t work because there isn’t enough travel left.

Thoughts? This is super frustrating that I can build a whole car and get stuck on this. The assembly drawings are terrible and don’t show this step.

Thanks for the help.

John

Title: Re: 1968 horn cap install
Post by: bertfam on March 08, 2020, 04:03:13 PM

If that's the cap that came in the "kit", send it back!! It's the wrong cap! That cap's for the STANDARD steering wheel as shown in THIS PICTURE (http://www.camaros.org/images/swheel/sw_68stdcap.jpg). You need the wood grain/cushioned rim steering wheel cap as shown in THIS PICTURE (http://www.camaros.org/images/swheel/sw_69N34Cap.jpg).

Ed

Title: Re: 1968 horn cap install
Post by: x66 714 on March 08, 2020, 04:12:43 PM

Like Ed said. I didn't realize it was that simple...Joe

Title: Re: 1968 horn cap install
Post by: Oregonjam on March 08, 2020, 04:37:10 PM

Amazing. Yah that’s what I was provided. That explains it. Thanks for the clarification. I have a return to do.... thanks john