1960 beetle brass horn contact pin

rusty60

Anyone have a lead on where to get one of these? have 2 need 3.

Seems like another of those 1 of 1960 parts

many thanks

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wayne1230cars · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 3:55 pm Post subject:

Yes. Those are used in the 1960-1961 horns. I have not seen an aftermarket source for them. You might try a WTB ad in the Samba classifieds or you might have to fabricate something to match what you have.
You may have already seen this thread regarding the 60-61 horns but if not here is the link.http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=369613
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panicman · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:06 pm Post subject:

Ouch! What a part to miss! Gotta' love the idiosyncrasies of 1960. I got exactly 3 with my 60, or I would happily pay one forward. You might find brass hardware at a specialty shop, and if you had to, you could get close on the size and then do some magic with a tap and die. Good luck. I have the Rose City Bug In coming up Aug 3, and I'll have an eye out for 60 only stuff.
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RareAir · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:14 pm Post subject:

I have a set of 3 available. I might separate, but it won't be cheap. $45/set or $20/ea
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rusty60 · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:13 pm Post subject:

Im gona see what I can find, If I can get a pin with close diam. blunt the end and wha lah. at least I hope

Rare air, give me some time and I may have to chase you down. thanks

Bill65bug · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:36 pm Post subject:

Try a good hardward store that caters to the machinist type. They don't look all that different from what I have on my 65. I think my springs are longer though. I have the opposite problem, female threads are mucked up in the steering wheel portion. Good luck!
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rusty60 · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 2:22 pm Post subject:

Im going to try to make something, 1/8 solid brass mig rod. Mushroom the head a bit, very close, may have to widen hole a few thousands but we shall see. Im gona pic up some rod later this week.

If it works Ill post a pic of the new next to old.

grandpa pete · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:43 pm Post subject:

sounds like a LOT of trouble to save $20....
....RareAir has an established reputation on Samba
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RareAir · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:42 am Post subject:

notsnarb · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:06 am Post subject:

Anyone confirm the part # as 113 951 549 ? I'm sure these are correct and VW Germany still has them,

Gowesty is their US Partner and maybe able to assist or tag it onto my next order from Germany if the number is correct.

113 951 549 pin Classic Part 1.48 €

wormgear45 · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:45 pm Post subject:

My 1961 is missing all three of these pins. Could someone post the dimensions? I'd like to see if I could make something close to get my horn working again.

Long-roofs · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 8:41 pm Post subject:

I believe I have a couple of these available, PM me if interested in some. Also have a '60-'61 horn ring.

Update: Here is the set I have available, $25 shipped for it all.

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Long-roofs · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:19 pm Post subject:

Also, my horn ring is pitted for those that asked. So not perfect chrome.
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jettaway03 · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:07 am Post subject: horn ring hardware

rusty60 · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:17 pm Post subject:

it fits, now to find an equal spring.

1/8 brass mig rod. fits fine and works great with stock spring

Redlines · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:17 am Post subject:

I'm redoing a '60 sedan whose horn never worked. If you weren't all that concerned about originality, couldn't you just replace the steering column with a later one with easier to replace horn parts? Or would that open up a whole new can or worms?

panicman · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:30 am Post subject:

Not a can of worms, and people do it, using 62-up columns, turn sig switch, and steering wheels. It simplifies the horn and turn signal wiring, and is a nearly invisible alteration.

For me, it's about keeping the car's original hardware, especially since a lot if it on a 60 is one year only.

Didn't meant to hog from the OP, just my .02.
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60ragtop · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:36 am Post subject:

all you need to to is replace the steering wheel and horn ring with a later one and run a wire down the center and wire it up like the latter. No need to replace the whole column.
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mikeinkansas · Samba Member Joined: September 30, 2016 Posts: 18

I have a 1961 Beetle Ragtop with a after market banjo wheel with no horn, To clarify, if I ordered as 1962 steering wheel and horn assembly from WW it would fit the 1961 column. The only difference is I would add another wire going up the column to complete the circuit for the horn?

Thanks in advance!

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