The idea of drilling three big holes in something that's survived more than a 
100 years in its original state is somewhat troubling, especially in a 
high-class, lower-production model like the Triumph.

How about making a custom thin steel bracket that hangs over the back edge of 
the cabinet, similar to what you'd use to hang a Christmas wreath from your 
door, but wide enough to fasten the usual signet bracket to, with low-profile 
machine screw heads (or better yet, counter-sunk into the intermediate 
bracket/hangar and facing rearward; i.e., the nuts would be on the outer part 
of the signet bracket instead of inside the cabinet?

It might require adding shims under the top hinge leaves to bump the motor 
board up enough to clear the thickness of the custom metal bracket (felt pads 
on the front corners to keep things level).  The mass of the horn and support 
rods would ensure that the combination custom sheetmetal & signet bracket 
assembly rests firmly against the outside rear panel of the cabinet.  Lining 
the back of the intermediate bracket with green turntable felt (after securing 
the signet bracket to it and tightening the hardware of course) would protect 
the finish from the metal edges of the new bracket.

Andrew Baron
Santa Fe

On Jan 12, 2013, at 5:18 PM, Ron L'Herault wrote:

> I've got a Triumph in for clean up and reproducer repair and the owner said
> that when he got it, he was given the original signet horn set up for the
> machine but it was never installed.  Indeed, there are no holes in the back
> of the case.   He was wondering if he should install it or not.   So what
> would you do in a case like this, leave it as original, uninstalled, or
> complete the installation?
> 
> Ron L
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