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general discussion => ALL mechanical and technical related questions => Topic started by: Robert Cassin on February 24, 2018, 08:17:38 AM

Title: Ross horn button
Post by: Robert Cassin on February 24, 2018, 08:17:38 AM

Hi all, Would the Ross horn Button be correct for the Half tracks and Scout cars?  Thanks, Rob

Title: Re: Ross horn button
Post by: steve-0 on February 24, 2018, 10:44:54 AM

no

there where 3 types used that I know of

the solid plastic black wheels used a button with the white logo.

the metal spoked wheels used a solid plain button or a rubber covering type button.

Title: Re: Ross horn button
Post by: col.halftrack on February 24, 2018, 12:11:26 PM

 Ross possibly in the fifties as part of a re-build but I doubt it.
 I have examples of White, Autocar and Diamond T medallions in the cap center.
 Does anyone have a International Harvester Cap?
 

Title: Re: Ross horn button
Post by: 8683jb on February 24, 2018, 01:08:25 PM

I have one...

Title: Re: Ross horn button
Post by: Outsider on February 24, 2018, 04:15:57 PM

Guys, the horn parts are the same as used in old semi trucks, forklifts, and pickup trucks. So all the medallions were all made at one time, but with the military dead set against logos on military vehicles I doubt any of them were originally installed on ht's. Ross definitely would not have been used on a vehicle from the factory as they were the steering gear manufacturer.

Steve

Title: Re: Ross horn button
Post by: warbirdrestorer on February 24, 2018, 05:33:45 PM

Hey Guys,
I have two m2a1 halftracks with the Ross logo on the steering wheels. I also have 20 of these horn button kits that are marked G-102 but are all dated from 1954-58. So I am sure you are correct when saying they would have been only used during rebuilds.

Title: Re: Ross horn button
Post by: prestone on March 04, 2018, 01:16:14 AM

Hi

and for halftrack Autocar with the solid plastic black wheels used a button with the "Autocar logo" ?!.

Title: Re: Ross horn button
Post by: Tapper02 on March 04, 2018, 01:47:41 AM

Could a horn cap with the Ross symbol be copied and 3-D printed?  Might be an option to make a run of blank repro caps.

-Tom

Title: Re: Ross horn button
Post by: Outsider on March 04, 2018, 07:12:30 AM

All the horn button parts but the logo piece are still available new last time I checked.

Steve

Title: Re: Ross horn button
Post by: Robert Cassin on March 05, 2018, 05:17:13 PM

So does anyone have  a White button that they would like to part with?   thanks, Rob