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Old May 6, 2026 | 04:54 PM
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In my 1957 Corvette, which side does the high tone horn go on and which side does the low tone horn go on?
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Not sure which is high or lo note but this may help. See parts book reference for old part numbers. It shows note type.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...957-horns.html


http://www.gmpartswiki.com/getpage?pageid=67403

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My cars with a 12v system (including the 51 Chevy converted to 12v) have 53-54 Chevy 6v horns. A quick tap of the horn button sure gets everyone's attention!!!
Here is a pair of them on the 70 Chevelle.

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Hey Rich,
I love those original prices in your parts catalog. I paid $250 to have a pair of 56/57 horns reconditioned a couple of years ago and that did not include the cores.


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The bracket on the horn only goes one direction (on the clam shells....)
There are 2 different horns
Clamshell horns and smaller rounder style
Which one
Clamshells are 56 and early 57
Later 57 are rounder....
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Originally Posted by 57WildCorvette
In my 1957 Corvette, which side does the high tone horn go on and which side does the low tone horn go on?
See Rich's reply which shows which part number goes on which side. Then check your horns: the last three digits, 339 and 340 are on the horns. Frank
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