1961 EARLY CORVETTE DELCO REMY HORNS 441 & 442 CORRECT NCRS W/1 YEAR WARRANTY

Description: Corvette 1961-EARLY horn set. This set is an original 441/442 matched pair as installed on EARLY 1961 production C1 Corvettes at the Flint Assembly Plant. This set has been remanufactured by The Horn Works, Beloit, WI. An optional ONE YEAR REPLACEMENT/REFUND GUARANTEE is included and backed by the Seller at no additional cost. The horn set in this listing meets the National Corvette Restorers Society(NCRS) description of "original" 1961 Corvette 441/442 horns. These horns have been disassembled and cleaned, operating components restored/replaced and re-assembled with correct rivets and assembly techniques. A correct high quality black gloss finish was applied. This horn set has been tested and is ready for restoration projects where authentic "original" horns, as installed on the Corvette assembly line are required. This is a beautiful matched-date set. Buyer satisfaction is guaranteed, and no questions return accepted within 14 days. 441/442 DELCO HORN DESCRIPTION During the two years of 61/62 Corvette car production there were three slightly different versions of the 441/442 DELCO horns because of running DELCO changes (which are somewhat minor). However, Buyers should be aware that ALL 61/62 Corvette 441/442 horns have the following identical features in-common: a die cast main body with a riveted stamped steel rear-cover; cast or stamped markings which include "441", " 442", "12V" "MODEL" and "Delco, MADE IN USA, Remy". These features are shown in pictures of the actual horns offered and they match descriptions and pictures on page 95 of the NCRS 1961-62 Technical Information Manual and Judging Guide. In addition to the above in-common features, ALL 61/62 Corvette horns have L shaped brackets spot welded to the horn. In contrast, replacement 441/442 horns issued by GM Parts had generic bolt-on horn brackets. The welded bracket is present ONLY on 441/442 horns which were originally installed on the Corvette factory assembly line. Bolt-on 441/442 horn brackets ARE NOT viewed as "original" under NCRS judging standards. RUNNING HORN CHANGES MADE BY DELCO As noted above, during 61/62 Corvette production, there were running horn changes made by DELCO. The stamped horn identifying numbers "441/442" remained the same with the result that 3 versions, almost identical but slightly different, were installed at various times on the 61/62 Corvette assembly line. Obviously, selection of the correct version for authentic restoration of 61/62 Corvettes requires an understanding of these DELCO running changes. 1961-Early: First version 441/442 horns installed on the car assembly line can be identified by rear horn covers with a simple flat outer flange. First version 441/442 horns WERE NOT DELCO stamped with a horn assembly date. 1961-Mid: Second version 441/442 horns installed on the car assembly line had rear covers with "reinforced ribs" on the outer flange between the rivets. These "ribs" were designed to provide strength to the outer flat flange. The Second version horns WERE NOT stamped with DELCO horn assembly dates. 1962-MID: Third version 441/442 horns installed on the car assembly line were produced WITH A DELCO HORN ASSEMBLY DATE on each horn. DELCO utilized a 3-digit code, YEAR-MONTH-WEEK of horn assembly. Also, the third version horns CONTINUED with "reinforcing ribs" as introduced on second version horns. SUMMARY There were three original versions of DELCO 441/442 horns as installed on the Corvette factory assembly line:First version: 61ESecond Version: 61L-62EThird Version: 62L This Ebay listing offers Early 1961 Corvette first version 441/442 horns which are easily identified because they are the only version 441/442 horns with smooth-flange rear horn bodies. Late-1961 Corvette production introduced "reinforced ribs" on the rear cover as a running improvement in design, and these ribs continued into 1962 horns. Finally, in Late-62, DELCO began stamping horn assembly dates. Thus, a correct original 1961 Corvette 441/442 horn is easily identifiable by the examining the rear cover. If the rear cover HAS A SMOOTH FLANGE, it is definitely 1961E. However, If the rear cover HAS "reinforcing ribs" on the flange, BUT IS WITHOUT a stamped DELCO horn assembly date, the horn is original on either 61L or 62E Corvettes. Lastly, 441/442 horns WITH BOTH "ribs" and an assembly date stamp can readily be identified as 62L. Due to assembly line parts-stocking and new-part transition issues at the St Louis assembly plant, it is remotely possible that an earier version 441/442 horn could end up installed on the Corvette assembly line at a later time. However, the reverse is not true. A later version 441/442 horn installed on earlier production Corvettes may be "judged" as "not original" or Delo "replacemenst" since the later version did not yet exist when earlier Corvettes were assembled. INSTALLATION NOTE TO RESTORERS The NCRS 1961-62 Technical Information Manual and Judging Guide, P.95 states that GM instructions for horn installation in the Assembly Information Manual (AIM) are incorrect. NCRS states that "contrary to what is shown in the AIM horn openings face the radiator, tilted upard roughly" Also, Horn #441 (low note) is correctly "installed on the driver/left side" of the car, and Horn #442 (high note) is correctly"installed on the passenger/right side" of the car. This is "contrary to the AIM" which is incorrect per NCRS research. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE This is a beautifully finished, mint original refurbished DELCO HORN #441/442 set. Seller guarantees that Buyer will be satisfied with these horns. For this reason, Seller has a no questions policy in which return for any reason will be accepted within 14 days. Buyer responsible for cost of return shipping. In addition, a 1 year replacement/refund guarantee of correct operation is included with this listing and a warranty certificate will be provided in the name of the Buyer. This guarantee covers electrical operation only and does not apply to horns which are inoperable due to any physical damage after installation. SELLER INFORMATION Seller has been a Corvette owner, enthusiast and restorer since 1963, and does not represent GM, Corvette or NCRS. The information in this listing is provided for Buyer consideration and is Seller's opinion based on best knowledge and experience. Questions, comments or corrections regarding the accuracy of information presented in this listing is welcomed in order to improve both seller and buyer knowledge of vintage Corvette, GM parts, and restoration practices.

Price: 690.99 USD

Location: Stevensville, Maryland

End Time: 2024-10-03T19:24:06.000Z

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