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Douglas Burris

Christmas

To all my fellow Durantonians: "Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year!"

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Last Post: Dec 25, 2022 7:25pm
by Jack CONNOR

Don M Gaskill

starters

I am looking for starter drive for a 1929 Durant M4 4cly with a Autolite MZ4012 starter? or part number

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Last Post: Dec 24, 2022 3:19pm
by Don M Gaskill

Bob Smith

2023 Calendars and toppers

The 2023 DMAC calendars are available .. $10 each with $5.60 shipping ($15.60 US) You can also purchase the new "25th year DMAC topper" for $40.00 to go with your calendar Calendar 10.00 Topper 40.00 shipping for both 10.40 total $60.40 US See paymen...

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Last Post: Dec 21, 2022 7:16am
by Frank Witkowski

Ross Hoevet

Crankshaft damper

Does anyone have a 22A crankshaft damper/pulley or can these be rebuilt? Fellow contacted me through the club(he's rebuilding the engine for someone else), and was having problems with what he's got. Seems like Frank Witkowski might have some info on this? Thanks

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Last Post: Dec 15, 2022 11:00pm
by Ross Hoevet

Jack CONNOR

Wheel Bearing/ Flint

My Flint has a rear wheel bearing Gilliam 0415 T. Does anyone know a new number or alternate maker for this one, it is 3.48 inch outer diameter and is 1 inch thick ?

Views: 79 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 13, 2022 7:56am
by Robert Bush

Phil Peters

Auto-Lite Catalog Numbering System

Does anyone have an Auto-Lite catalog from the '30's that shows what the catalog numbering system stands for? An example is IGB-4006-B which is a distributor out of a 1929 Model 60 Durant. The starter is MZ-xxxx and the generator is GAL-xxxx. I am trying to decipher...

Views: 94 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 11, 2022 9:19am
by Robert Bush

Mervo Zoltan

Engine and chassis no

Hi Everyone Can anybody help where can i find the engine and chassis number on my 1929 Durant?

Views: 103 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 8, 2022 1:14pm
by Norm Toone

Hamp Smith

Doctor's Coupe

Hello.. I am looking at purchasing a 1923 Durant Doctors Coupe and wanted to ask a couple of questions. 1) Does anyone have any history on the Doctors coupe and was it manufactured by Durant or an after market upgrade? 2) what value would you place on the Doctor's co...

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Last Post: Dec 1, 2022 9:49pm
by Ross Hoevet

Kim

1922 Star front wheel inner seal.

Is there a modern replacement seal for the front wheel inner bearing. The wheels and axles are believed to be off a 1922 4 cylinder Star touring car It has wood spoke wheels and uses 21" split rims. Thank you

Views: 146 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 29, 2022 12:16pm
by Curtis Bartell

Hamp Smith

Doctor's Coupe

Hello.. I am considering a purchase of a 1923 Durant Doctor's Coupe. Great condition. Runs good. I just wanted to get a little information on the vehicle and what better place to ask. 1.) Does anyone know the history and the Doctor's Coupe and if it was originally ma...

Views: 63 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 26, 2022 8:01am
by Hamp Smith

Mike Linthicum

Hershey, Pennsylvania Car Show

For those of you Durantonians that have never been to the largest car show in the world! Here is an aerial view of what it's like. Over 9,000 flea market spaces, average of 1,200 cars for sale, antique car races, auction and much much more. Just about every car club...

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Last Post: Nov 23, 2022 6:16pm
by Douglas Burris

Rick Bottt

Website Updates

Recent updates. At the top of Technical Page is a new data collection form for your car's info and picture. New Club online store has been activated. Rick

Views: 119 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 5, 2022 11:12am
by michael babick

Gary J. Yelle

Devaux for sale in Portland

Hi: That DeVaux is from Jeff Chromens collection. Long story but Jeff and I talked just after he sent his cars to auction. It was purchased by a man that used to run his cars in the Great Race. We chated in Tacomo years ago when the race ended in downtown Tacoma....

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Last Post: Oct 21, 2022 10:52pm
by Gary J. Yelle

Rogelio Hecker

Rearend ratio

I found out that my Durant has a rearend ratio of 4.44. I am planning to build and speedster because I have only the mechanical parts. Then, I am studing the posibility of changing the ring gear and pinion, from a local manufacturer, to have something closer to 3.5,...

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Last Post: Oct 14, 2022 5:53pm
by Rogelio Hecker

Stuart Hart

Anyone from the UK?

Anyone in here from the UK ? Just dropped into a Rugby Model R and will be needing some parts!!!

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Last Post: Oct 10, 2022 11:47am
by Stuart Hart

Gordon F. Curl

New Durant Partner

Hi folk: I got my New Durant Partner in the mail yesterday. It was nicely enclosed in an envelope, so arrived in my mail box in good shape. I read most of it yesterday and the balance today. The articles were great, and I especially enjoyed the article by Tim Jorda...

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Last Post: Sep 28, 2022 11:47am
by Gordon F. Curl

michael babick

Tour updates

Yes its time for planning tours for next year. The following date have now been established. Spring Fling for 2023 are 04/24/23 to 04/28. The place is the Best Western Inn plus vineyard, Livermore calif. Cost $139 + breakfast. The National tour, in the greater Sacram...

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Last Post: Sep 11, 2022 8:03am
by michael babick

Mike Linthicum

The saga of my 1928 Durant Model 65

I bought my 1928 Model 65 in 2007 as a retirement gift to myself and brought it home from just north of Atlanta. It was born in Elizabeth in January 1928 and the engine just before that in December 1927. She lived her life mostly in the New York area and Long island...

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Last Post: Sep 5, 2022 9:16am
by Mike Linthicum

Gordon F. Curl

Needed: Someone near Port Huron who is going to the meet in Marshall

Hi folks: I am looking for someone from near Port Huron who is going to the meet in September in Marshall. I have some parts for Dave Schulte ( a couple of Brakedrums and a windsheild Stanchion. If they get to Marshall Don Shilling will deliver them to Dave. My daug...

Views: 124 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 4, 2022 2:25pm
by Dave Schulte

Mike Linthicum

Hershey Car show October 4th through the 7th. 2022 DMAC C-44,C-45 & C46

The biggest car show in the world with over 9000 flea market spaces, big car corral with cars for sale, antique car races and other things going on will be held Tuesday October 4th through Friday October 7th. This year the time has changed since Hershey amusement par...

Views: 72 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 30, 2022 1:47pm
by Mike Linthicum

Bob Smith

new- 2023 Calendars

The latest DMAC calendars are available Only $10 each plus shipping Shipping; US ... $6.15 Canada ... $22.10 elsewhere .. $30.90 There is no shipping if picked-up at the Marshall MI meet (Sept 14th-17th)

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Last Post: Aug 25, 2022 9:31am
by Rick Botti

Bob Smith

24th Annual Meet in Marshall, MI ... deadline

Hello Members Just a heads up. August 10th is the deadline to reserve a room for the event at the special DMAC price. Call the Hampton Inn at; 269 789 0131 This promises to be another great event. We will be driving the old cars onto the Gilmore Campus (photo opps...

Views: 94 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 7, 2022 2:36pm
by Bob Smith

Vincent Edward O'Brien

electronic ignition

Rather than mess with contact points (see my other post) I'm thinking of switching to an electronic ignition. There are kits for 4 cylinder cars that fit under the distributor cap. They advertise unlimited life and a much hotter spark. Has anyone had any experience w...

Views: 135 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 27, 2022 2:37pm
by Phil Peters

Vincent Edward O'Brien

Contact points

I'm replacing the points in my 25 Star. The points came in two pieces wrapped around each other that connect to the coil stud. One is a copper strip. The other is a spring steel band. I guess it is to increase the pressure holding points closed. However, I can't figu...

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Last Post: Jul 26, 2022 9:53pm
by Vincent Edward O...

William Durant

engine swap

Does anyone know if a 4 Cylinder can be used to replace a 5 cylinder, 14L engine. Like shaft diameters, etc. Bill Durant

Views: 89 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 26, 2022 8:41pm
by Don Shilling

Don Shilling

Road Trip with a Goodie Run

I'm feeling a little bit better every day so I'm still planning on the Marshal meet in September, I just made the hotel reservations and purchased a '25 Star sedan project to pick up on the way! So, if the sun's shining and the river don't rise, I'll see ya'll shortly.

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Last Post: Jul 24, 2022 2:24pm
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

Chevrolet and Durant

Here is an interesting video of Luis Chevrolet and later in the story, Durant. It skims over the story of there separation from each other during the Chevrolet Motors era, but still is very interesting. https://youtu.be/-Rqodx8b5fI

Views: 133 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 18, 2022 8:13am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Durant-Dort Carriage Company

I found a website devoted tot the Durant-Dort Carriage Company. Rick http://durantdort.org/index.cfm

Views: 72 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 13, 2022 8:21pm
by Rick Botti

Robert Bush

Durant Partner

I received my copy of the Durant Partner Summer issue yesterday on the first day of summer. Right on time! Excellent issue. Thanks to everyone who contributed!

Views: 81 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 11, 2022 12:03pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Eliot Smith

Wood for my roof

After a long delay I am commited to getting my Star finished. There is very little of the wood for the roof that survived. This is a 1925 2 door Coupe, as best as I can tell. I need help. Is there any one who can help me. Any pictures, measurement or specs, It would...

Views: 153 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 9, 2022 6:55am
by Mike Linthicum

Gordon F. Curl

Auction sale of Durant Cars & parts

Hi guys. You don't want to miss this sale. Everything must go. This is Reg & Marilyn Bent's lifetime collection of Durant cars and collection of parts and other pieces. The sale date is SATURDAY JULY 16, 2022 at his home in Napanee, Ontario starting at 10:30 am....

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Last Post: Jul 6, 2022 6:44am
by Mike Linthicum

Jaosn Beard

27 or 28 Locomobile 8-80 roadster, need help with year and a few parts

image hosting Hello all, I have a 27 or 28 Locomobile. My grandfather (Buddy Beard from Tulsa) restored the car before I was born, it has been in the shop at my house for at least 50 years. After my dad passed I was left the car and bought the h...

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Last Post: Jul 3, 2022 7:59am
by mike b

GARY NEWMAN

IGNITION & KEY

HEY GUYS, YOU REALLY HELPED ME OUT W/ MY GAS CAP A WHILE AGO. THANK YOU VERY MUCH BUT, I'M NOW LOOKING FOR A IGNITION & KEYS. CAN YOU HELP? THANKS AGAIN, GARY

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Last Post: Jun 23, 2022 11:16am
by Gary W Newman

Mike Linthicum

1928 Durant Model 65 top material

I understand that the top material is long grain top material. I see Snyders Model T & Model A supplier sells a kit for the model A sedan. Complete with top material, cotton padding side folding welt etc. Has anybody used this or do you think it would work?

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Last Post: Jun 16, 2022 6:01pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Bob Smith

Help, pictures needed for 2023 calendar, Help

Stephanie is assembling a calendar for 2023. She needs pictures of our cars! It's your chance to get exposure for your favorite auto. The bigger/more pixels the better, think creative, add foreground (needed for cropping), a background with no modern cars (or peopl...

Views: 67 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 13, 2022 9:48am
by Bob Smith

Jim Pardubsky

Announcement for Lance Haynes

Lance Haynes was one of the early founders of the Durant Club, and he was president for several years. He has owned and restored many Durant cars, and he has helped numerous others with their Durant cars. Lance is having serious financial difficulties now due to t...

Views: 175 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 2, 2022 11:45am
by Rick

mike b

Eureka Tour on Facebook

I want to thank all that are going to Eureka spring fling. I see some are on there way there. The weather is rapidly getting better. no rain in forecast is great news. For those follow us on Facebook, there are times posted on when we are going "live" to broadcast th...

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Last Post: May 20, 2022 8:46am
by mike b

Duncan Smeaton

Front windscreen dimensions

I'm currently reconstructing the wood body on my 1928 Rugby/Star 4 door sedan. Right now I'm fitting the front door pillars. Quite a fiddle to put it mildly. Don Marsh's book is very helpful, although I needed to read it several times to fully understand large parts...

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Last Post: May 19, 2022 5:02pm
by Duncan Smeaton

Gary Nitkin

window glass

Hello, I am in need (big time) of all the window glass (front and back windshields, too) for my 1927 Star 4 cyl, 2 door sedan. I bought it as a project from an auction and it is pretty well underway, however, all window glass were misplaced. It's a longshot but I'm...

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Last Post: May 13, 2022 5:44pm
by Gary Nitkin

Debbie Gagnon

PDF antique automobile books

I found an incredible amount of pdf books . im not sure if you know of this archive of printed materials. i spent hours downloading and reading books about automobiles . I typed in 1923 automobile and durant star but you can type whatever you want. Tell us what you f...

Views: 123 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 28, 2022 9:20am
by Robert Bush

Christian Becker

1927 Durant M2 For Sale

I have a beautiful and very unique project that I unfortunately don’t have the time for. It is a 1927 Durant M2, and according to the Durant Automobile Club of America, it is 1 of only 10 known in existence to this day. It is a full restoration project includin...

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Last Post: Apr 28, 2022 8:24am
by Christian Becker

Robert Bush

Automobile Topics Magazine

Does anyone have any copies of Automobile Topics Magazine from the 1920's? I have a couple of copies and would like to get a few more. I got mine on eBay, and have looked at magazine and literature sites on the web. If you have some old copies, or know of some,...

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Last Post: Apr 27, 2022 11:52am
by Norm Toone

Robert Bush

Durant Partner Spring 2022 Issue

I received the Spring issue of the Partner today. I am lucky to receive it since the Post Office has proven over the past year that it is not my friend. Thanks to Shawn, Bob Smith and the new printer for getting the new issue out to us.

Views: 70 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 25, 2022 4:26pm
by Robert Bush

Vince O'Brien

Ignition Coil Problem

I've gone through three ignition coils in 100 miles. The last one worked for only 10 miles! Does anyone have any ideas about what may doing this?

Views: 128 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 25, 2022 3:29pm
by Ross

mike b

******EUREKA UPDATE******

Just a reminder, the Spring Fling in Eureka is a little more than a month away. There are still rooms available. So far there are 19 rooms checked in to the Eureka Inn. Been posting videos and picture on Facebook of the places were are touring. Don't let it's beauty...

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Last Post: Apr 24, 2022 7:18am
by mike b

Charlie Henry

Durant Production

How many total cars (all brands) did Durant Motors produce in its lifetime?

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Last Post: Apr 23, 2022 4:28pm
by Norm Toone

John strieb

Door handles and window crank

I need the door handles and window cranks for my 1928 Star (inside). Any one have a 1928 Star with these original items they could take a picture of. I searched the internet and found a picture of the window crank like mine but they are repops for a Model A. I have n...

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Last Post: Apr 20, 2022 1:15pm
by Mike Linthicum

Vince O'Brien

Interesting tidbit about W.C. Durant

Henry Leland took over Henry Ford's first company and turned it in to Cadillac which was then acquired by W. C. Durant. Leland left General Motors in a dispute with Durant over producing materiel during World War I. Cadillac had been asked to build Liberty aircraft e...

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Last Post: Apr 18, 2022 2:30pm
by Vince O'Brien

Gilbert Winje

Wheel well paint

I am looking for suggestions as to the selection of a rust converter and a paint to use on my 1928 Durant M-2 wheel wells.

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Last Post: Apr 11, 2022 2:52pm
by Phil Peters

Gil Winje

Rear Axle Inner Seal

I'm fabricating the inner rear axle seal for my 1928 Durant M-2. This is the seal that is inboard of the rear bearing which impedes the flow of rear end oil from reaching the bearing when going around a corner or on a slope. I was wondering if this seal is made to fi...

Views: 159 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 11, 2022 1:48pm
by Mike Linthicum

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