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Title: WTB : Cadillac 1954 1955 lower steering column brass horn contact tube
Post by: Cadillac1955 on March 25, 2014, 03:32:22 AM
WTB : Cadillac 1954 1955 lower steering column brass horn contact tube
Title: Re: WTB : Cadillac 1954 1955 lower steering column brass horn contact tube
Post by: Roger Zimmermann on March 25, 2014, 04:14:11 AM
Sorry, I cannot offer a tube to you. When I was faced by the same problem as you have, I machined a tube with brass. The outside diameter can be a tad larger than the original one for ease of fabrication.
If you cannot find an original tube, this may be your solution.
Title: Re: WTB : Cadillac 1954 1955 lower steering column brass horn contact tube
Post by: william j bradley on March 26, 2014, 03:11:56 PM
hi- i have  had several of these made --a few years ago.they fit and function good.
if interested--i can look for them .
price is 60.00 dollars plus shipping
advise if interested -bill
Title: Re: WTB : Cadillac 1954 1955 lower steering column brass horn contact tube
Post by: Cadillac1955 on March 26, 2014, 03:51:58 PM
Please, look for them and post a pic.
Title: Re: WTB : Cadillac 1954 1955 lower steering column brass horn contact tube
Post by: william j bradley on March 29, 2014, 04:49:55 PM
hi-i looked thru 40 boxes of parts-and did not find the horn contact.
i have other 55 caddy parts
a-lt and rt  fender  lower grille stainless--nos
b--front wheel inner seal--caddy nos
c--windshield wiper knob and stem-one that usually breaks - good used
d-outside mirror--offset stem type--without the bracket that hods it--v/good used
e--nos high note horn
f--wheel covers--3 nos covers w/o center crest
     one v/good used cover with nice used crest
contact me at email  bradleywl3@aol.com  if any further interest
bill
Title: Re: WTB : Cadillac 1954 1955 lower steering column brass horn contact tube
Post by: Bob Kielar on March 30, 2014, 11:56:12 AM
Hello,
          When mine broke I went to the hardware store and found a copper coupling that work. They look at me as if I was crazy because I had my calipers measuring the inside diameter. It has been in the car for 5 years with no problems.
HTH

Regards,
Bob Kielar
Title: Re: WTB : Cadillac 1954 1955 lower steering column brass horn contact tube
Post by: Kevin Kenneally on October 11, 2023, 03:12:03 PM
What is the size of the copper coupling, length and diameter??  I need to replace mine and I have a stash of copper tubing!! 
Title: Re: WTB : Cadillac 1954 1955 lower steering column brass horn contact tube
Post by: PHIL WHYTE CLC 14192 on October 12, 2023, 07:20:31 AM
Quote from: Roger Zimmermann on March 25, 2014, 04:14:11 AMSorry, I cannot offer a tube to you. When I was faced by the same problem as you have, I machined a tube with brass. The outside diameter can be a tad larger than the original one for ease of fabrication.
If you cannot find an original tube, this may be your solution.
I did the same for my 54.
Title: Re: WTB : Cadillac 1954 1955 lower steering column brass horn contact tube
Post by: David King (kz78hy) on November 04, 2023, 09:23:13 AM
Here is one.

http://www.cadillacpartsltd.com/19castshloho.html
Title: Re: WTB : Cadillac 1954 1955 lower steering column brass horn contact tube
Post by: 60eldo on November 05, 2023, 09:13:13 AM
   Careful when dealing with this company.