frank, i'm not sure if this helps, but here goes.
i just received a new steering wheel from Prestige Autowood (randy
keller, owner/craftsman) that was made by Volanti of Italy. the wheel is
from the "Imsi" series, wood with steel spokes. it is stamped "Made in
Italy" on the back, with the script word "Imsi" on the front (both
stamps on metal spoke).
randy keller has horn buttons that sound like what you're needing, he
even had a few left that had the triumph name on them (i got the 2nd to
last one), but he has other types/names available which should be
functional.
you should also check out these 2 websites for randy's product and
moto-lita steering wheels.
http://pages.cthome.net/BobD/legno_steering_wheels_from_prest.htm
http://www.cybercars.com/mnfr/motolita/woodrim.htm
hope this helps, if not, at least you get to see some great looking
steering wheels.....................Tom
Frank & Carol Bandre wrote:
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> To the list
>
> As I am working to get the finishing touches done on my 76 TR6, I have come
> across a problem with the horn. Troubleshooting the circuits showed the
> relays and horns themselves were okay. Looking into the steering wheel is
> where the problem was discovered. The car had a replecement steering wheel
> put on by a PO. The wheel has a wooden rim, was made in Italy (stamped on
> back), also has 9/76 on back (date is was made?) and a stamping on the
> front that apperars to be 'E. Varoli" in script (wear makes it hard to
> fully read) The problem is the horn brush, mounted in a plastic sleeve,
> does not make good contact with the ring around the steering column. The
> plastic sleeve (used to insulate the brush from the steering wheel) has
> broken at the end and the brush flops around. Any suggestions for a
> replacement/repair or should a new horn button be placed somewhere on/under
> the dash. Seems it would only require a push button (like a front door
> bell, only smaller) to provide a ground the close the horn relay. Any help
> would be greatful.
>
> Frank
> '76 TR6 CF57005U
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