1948 201 Restoration questions

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  • February 5, 2015 at 18:24 #10724
    rjkinney
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    I am new to the site and just started restoration on a 1948 201 and have a few questions.
    1 How does the horn button come out. And 2 what are guys putting in the drip rails around the top of the cab? if anything

    February 5, 2015 at 20:19 #10725
    Joemartin
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    Welcome, rj. I am restoring a 306H. Both of our trucks have a lot in common from the cab forward. I will be dealing with the horn button on my truck real soon too. If you don’t get an answer from someone on this forum. I have a contact in Texas that has been very helpful. His name is Tom Warren and his family is in the business of restoring Diamond T’s. If you need any rubber parts, he is the source I used. He has everything that is made of rubber. Everything else, he has a source or an answer. I am doing a full restoration from the frame up. This weekend we will be painting the frame. Next, we will be working on the wheels and the brake systems. I have set a goal to have this truck ready to roll through a parade this year on Father’s Day. Where are you located?

    February 6, 2015 at 08:11 #10726
    Jim Power
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    Hey there,
    Jim Power here.
    The horn button is pretty simple. Push the button with the palm of your hand as if you are honking it and rotate it from 12 o’clock, counter clockwise to the 10 o’clock position. It will unlock and pop out. There should be the button itself, a brass cup (or two). You should then be able to see the ‘hot’ wire button coming out of the center bakelite insulator. Hope this helps.

    February 6, 2015 at 14:26 #10727
    rjkinney
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    Thanks, I will give it a try this weekend.

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