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Ken McCormick( better known as -Yukon jack)

I had a call from a guy in Vernon B C --not to far from here . He has a 23 or 24 durant truck he wants to get rid of. Apparently he has a lot of parts as well but he doesnt want them He is easy to talk to and says he would not be able to do the job of rebuildin...

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Last Post: Mar 26, 2018 9:03am
by Ken McCormick( b...

Ron

1933 Contenental Beacon

I have a 1933 Contenental Beacon. I was wondering if anyone knows the value of this vehicle, and where is the best place to buy parts for it. Thanks

Views: 176 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 24, 2018 5:18pm
by Ron

Roger Toppenberg

Information: The last Flint Z18 Jr. on the planet !

I recently purchased a 1926 Flint Z18 Jr. two door that was in the process of being restored after the previous owner was unable to complete it. It has been in storage with probably eighty five percent of it being finished ( plus it will need new wiring and an interi...

Views: 185 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 23, 2018 4:13pm
by Roger Toppenberg

Rick Botti

Cowl band help needed

Wanted one 1930 or 31 Durant Cowl band. I believe the cowl band is the same for most models of those years. However I realize finding one of these is a long shot so I also need to repair mine. A 5" inch bottom piece on both ends is too far rusted to preserve, so I...

Views: 284 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 23, 2018 3:40pm
by Rick Botti

Gerry Gouin

torqueing chart

Hi fellow members.Iam rebuilding 2 continental 6 cilider L engines an I would need the torque chart for the whole engine as soon as possible please.

Views: 553 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 22, 2018 5:37am
by Norm Toone

Gary Yelle

Howard Reinke

I got a call from Howard's son tonight to tell me of Howard's passing. He died March 15th, 2018. Howard was 85. I have known Howard for almost 20 years. We had many DeVaux discussions over the years. I only met Howard once at the 2011 gathering in Traverse Cit...

Views: 180 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 20, 2018 8:19am
by DAVID ENRICO

Mike Linthicum

Continental Motor Oil Filtrator

OK Durantonians. The Continental 14L & 15L engine used in 1928/1928 Durant cars had a first attempt device to filter the oil, called an oil filtrator. It was a large thing on the side of the block that originally contained felt washer rings to filter the oil. I've re...

Views: 1828 Replies: 36

Last Post: Mar 14, 2018 1:07pm
by Tom Schaffer

Peggy Spitz

2018 Durant Meet in Staten Island

Just an update for everyone. I checked with the hotel and we have a total of 17 rooms booked for the event. Remember if you have NOT made your reservations for a room yet do it ASAP. This hotel in the NYC are sells out about every weekend and well in advance of any...

Views: 202 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 11, 2018 5:50pm
by Peggy Spitz

Mike Linthicum

I've seen it all now! A 29 Durant Rat Rod.

Well fellow Durantonians I've seen it all now. Check out the Ebay page and look at the 29 Durant Rat Rod that's for sale in Miami. I've seen Durant hot rods, but not a Rat Rod yet. Looks like there is one out there now!

Views: 316 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 10, 2018 7:31pm
by VINCE O'BRIEN

Frank Witkowski

DMAC Election of Officers

Hi All.... We are approaching that time again when the membership will vote for Club Officers. As past president I am the chairman of the elections committee. Other members are Bill DeVries and Don Shilling. If you are considering running for any offices pl...

Views: 174 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 8, 2018 5:11am
by Frank Witkowski

VINCE O'BRIEN

Top Clip

The previous owner of my car fashioned an S-shaped clip that is inserted between the outside frame rail to keep the top from sagging. It's hard to insert and not very elegant. What was used when the car was new? anonymous image hosting

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Last Post: Mar 7, 2018 11:09am
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

Our Founder Yates Milton

It is with great sadness that I tell you this, the founder of our wonderful Durant Motors Auto Club passed away last night. Yates was a good friend to us and a true Southern Gentleman. The organization he created reaches around the world and is now twenty years old...

Views: 286 Replies: 9

Last Post: Mar 7, 2018 8:01am
by Gordon F. Curl

Mike Linthicum

Passing of Yates Milton, 1st President of the DMAC

It is with great sadness that I report that Yates Milton passed this evening in a hospital in Greenville, North Carolina. By his side was Doris his Wife and Michael and Cindy his two children. A true Southern Gentleman if ever there was one, Yates was very active in...

Views: 215 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 5, 2018 8:24pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Running board rubber and metal trim

Ok, got a question for you all. What is the proper rubber to cover the top of the running boards with? Who supplies it? I know there is a couple of different patterns, but what is factory correct? Also the metal running board aluminum trim. What is correct for the 19...

Views: 354 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 4, 2018 10:35pm
by Hilkka Brucksch

Drew

1926 Flint Jr. Z-18 for Sale

Hi, My name is Drew and I am currently a college intern for a historic house in Des Moines, IA called the Salisbury House. My specific summer internship puts me in charge of marketing, pr and promotion of the 9th Annual Salisbury Automobile Classic. The biggest f...

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Last Post: Feb 22, 2018 12:09pm
by Roger Toppenberg

Mike Butters

Durant gas caps

Hi Everyone, There was some interest in Gas Caps again so I cast and finished another 5 . They are the ones that have the "D" in the center, and have the 1 7/8" threads. I think there are pictures from past messages, if not I can put up some new ones. Thanks Mi...

Views: 1400 Replies: 11

Last Post: Feb 22, 2018 11:32am
by rick

Bill Hoaglan

Durant Video Clip

I ran across a walk around video that I had taken a couple years ago at our "Midnight at the Oasis" car show here in Yuma, AZ ...This was shortly after I had finished the restoration...This Coupe is made up from an M-2 Star chassis and running gear, body is mostly M-...

Views: 220 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 16, 2018 5:25pm
by Brian Johnson

John Sweeney

Thanks for the fellowship.

As I recently sold my d40 Rugby Light Van I have tendered my resignation to the Secretary/membership Officer. I would like to thank all members that helped me out with my queries over the past 19 years. It was very much appreciated. All the best for the future. Re...

Views: 212 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 12, 2018 10:16am
by Mike Linthicum

Ken McCormick( better known as -Yukon jack)

Attachment bolts for front of the cab

I have my cab off the car and find that the two bolts that hold down the front of the cab have no tabs to bolt it down I have all the pieces but think they have been worn down by being off for a long time I don,t know how to describe the thing but would sure lik...

Views: 210 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 9, 2018 7:40pm
by Ken McCormick( b...

Greg Kaumeyer

1926 Durant Star Four radiator and shroud.

I have a Durant Star 4 honeycomb radiator and shroud. It was in a Buick I purchased many years ago and no longer have. If anyone is interested in purchasing let me know. Shroud has the emblem on it...has a chip in the enamel still looks decent though. There is ru...

Views: 152 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 9, 2018 10:36am
by Greg Kaumeyer

David Coppess

Possibly cracked engine block

This is mostly for Don Schilling but I thought I'd throw it out for general discussion too. My W5 engine had a stud broke off on the water jacket opening right above the water pump.Drilled it out and replaced it. New gasket and filled it up with anti freeze and a cou...

Views: 235 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 8, 2018 11:46am
by Don Shilling

Dave enrico

31 Durant 619 for sale

There’s a 31 Durant. 619 four door sedan for sale in St. Louis. Cheap money,there number is 217 343 7433 I know nothing about it just got a call from a friend. Dave

Views: 206 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 6, 2018 7:42pm
by Dave enrico

Dick Arnett

Need Steeldraulic lines

My brother has a Star and I need Steeldraulic lines for my 1929 Hupp.

Views: 203 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 6, 2018 3:23pm
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Hostetler's Hudson Museum to close, collection to be broken up and sold.

A few years ago the DMAC East Coast Chapter had an opportunity to tour this wonderful museum specializing in the Hudson automobile. It's ashame that it is closed and the collection will be broken up. Below is the report from the Hemmings Motor News: On January 30,...

Views: 154 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 6, 2018 7:20am
by Don Shilling

Frank Witkowski

Cathy's Star Roadster Pictures

Hi All.... Been a while since you have seen pictures of Cathy's Star M roadster that Jim G. is restoring. Enjoy the progress.... imghost

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Last Post: Feb 5, 2018 3:15pm
by Ken McCormick( b...

Mike Linthicum

Progress on my Durant

Sent my "D" radiator emblem off to Karla Maxwell for refurbishing last Thursday and shipped my radiator off to "The Brassworks" for restoration. Spoke to the gentleman there and they've done several Durant an Star radiators. 8 to 10 month turn around time estimated,...

Views: 198 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 5, 2018 6:31am
by Mike Linthicum

Scott

Certificate of stock in the Durant Motor Co.

Would anyone know if any certificates of stock in the Durant Motor Co. still exist and who would hold these? Thank you for any help.

Views: 3477 Replies: 16

Last Post: Jan 29, 2018 12:52pm
by Pat Harper

Greg Otterson

DeVaux VIN

I recently acquired a 31 DeVaux coupe and trying to do a VIN verification. I have an old CA registration that hasm a VIN I cant seem to locate on the car. I have found a tag on the firewall and the plate on the floor board but these numbers do not match the paperwork...

Views: 707 Replies: 35

Last Post: Jan 29, 2018 5:55am
by Norm Toone

Gene m

vin location

dose this vehicle have a vin number? if so where. i see a tag on the toe board on the passenger side with model no. and car number. and what appear to be casting numbers on the passenger side of the block,w8a 605. thank you for any info, gene

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Last Post: Jan 27, 2018 12:32pm
by Norm Toone

Roger Von Bergen

DeVaux

Our 1931 DeVaux was involved in an accident in Modesto, CA during our National Meet in 2017. For insurance purposes we need to establish a value of our DeVaux before the accident. So we need information on sales and prices of DeVauxs. It must be a SOLD price. S...

Views: 240 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 25, 2018 10:52pm
by Gary Yelle

Don Shilling

Spray Chrome Paint

Here's a neat video of spray chrome painting a wheel. See what you think and post your comments. You can highlight this link and right click and choose "Go To" for youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ6fAWis2p0

Views: 209 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 20, 2018 8:56am
by Gene House

Bob Smith

2018 calendars

The 2018 Durant Motors Automobile Club calendars are available: $13 each....shipping for one or two calendars is US- $4.20, Canada- $15.50, International- $22.50 Payment can be sent to; Stephanie Smith 36234 S. Cypress Dr. Tucson, AZ 85739 paypal; flinta...

Views: 229 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 20, 2018 6:26am
by Bob Smith

Jim Cooke

Rear bumper

There was a bumper in the back seat when I bought the car that fits the whole width of the car. Unfortunately when I try to install, it interferes with the spare tire that is also mounted on te back of the car. The brackets and bumper were badly bent but I can not te...

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Last Post: Jan 13, 2018 6:48am
by Jim Cooke

Ken Brink

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.

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Last Post: Jan 9, 2018 10:43pm
by Ken McCormick( b...

Colin

For Sale

Sale in Febuary 2018. One Mason Road King Speed Truck. Only made between 1922-25. I think this is a 1923-5 model. Body work non existent but has complete mechanicals. Engine still turns. Maybe spare diff, have to check as Dads, in back of shed covered in other treasu...

Views: 229 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 7, 2018 5:04pm
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

Guess Who?

Dave Schulte just sent some of us these pictures taken back in the 70's. Guess who's in the pictures? Now Frank, Dave, Bob, don't let the cat out of the bag.

Views: 324 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 5, 2018 8:32am
by Tom Schaffer

Mike Linthicum

Just got back by Generator/Distributor

Hey I just wanted to share with everyone my restored generator/distributor for my Model 65 that I just got back from Advanced Auto Electric in Michigan. Took him a long time, but it's well worth the wait. Looks like it just came out of the box in 1928! The distributo...

Views: 207 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 4, 2018 11:37am
by Yates Milton

Jim Cooke

Fan belt pulley

I am reassembling the front of the engine compartment and just installed the lower fan belt pulley on the w5 engine. There is a key but no visible way of attaching the pulley. Is it held there by the tension of the belt?

Views: 198 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 1, 2018 8:57am
by jim

Wayne Farrand

Durant hubcap on eBay

i know Durant hubcaps are hen's teeth. There's a D cap on eBay now. It looked a lot like those needed for my 619 with wire wheels. But looked suspicious so I asked about the diameter of the hole needed to snap in. It's larger diameter than my 6 inchers - and has an o...

Views: 247 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 1, 2018 5:25am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

durant dealership mentioned

I stumbled across an article about the last season of Downtown Abbey. They mention Durant and a real Durant dealership circa 1922. http://www.citizen-times.com/story/entertainment/2015/03/02/vanderbilts-ahead-downton-abbey-cars-trains/24276261/ Rick

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Last Post: Dec 31, 2017 6:15pm
by Rick Botti

Robert and Margaret Heath

Some Past History Of Rugby in Australia

To the DMAC Members, I have been busy trying to find Durant owners in Australia. This is a Email from a Rugby Owner Russel Medhurst of Melbourne Hi Robert Heath, Nice to hear from you.Is your a C or an F as models overlapped a bit owning to the time they they...

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Last Post: Dec 30, 2017 3:46pm
by Colin

S. Blomquist

Upholstery Material

I am looking to purchase some custom mohair upholstery material soon for my 1928 Durant D75 original pattern. Not sure if it is specific to the D75 but wanted to put a call out to the club members to see if you desire to join in. I personally need 5-6 square yards of...

Views: 243 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 29, 2017 3:58am
by S. Blomquist

Mike Linthicum

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Since today is Friday and many of you will be heading out for holiday travel, (if you haven't already headed out) Frances and I want to take this opportunity to wish all the Durantonians throughout the world a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year. I hope yo...

Views: 261 Replies: 9

Last Post: Dec 26, 2017 2:01pm
by Mike Linthicum

Yates Milton

Report on California Fires

Hi Brother Lance Let us know your situation with the fires in your area. Haven't heard from you in quite sometime. Hope all is well with you and other members in the area. Yates

Views: 291 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 18, 2017 7:54am
by dave enrico

Mike Linthicum

Last minute donations to the Durant Museum Fund!

Hello everyone; We've got just about two weeks left of this year and those of you in the United States that are looking for last minute possible tax deductions, please consider sending a donation to the DMAC Museum Fund. Remember, the DMAC is a IRS designated 501...

Views: 146 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 17, 2017 1:07pm
by Mike Linthicum

Peggy Spitz

2018 DMAC Conference in Staten Island NY 9/13 - 9/17

Hi Everyone! Charlie and I met up with Ed yesterday to work on the Meet. We toured several hotels and agreed with Ed that the best choice is the Hilton. He was able to get a rate of $139.00 plus taxes per night. We got Lacqua to honor that rate for two days before t...

Views: 658 Replies: 25

Last Post: Dec 16, 2017 5:10pm
by Tom Schaffer

Don Shilling

'24 Star Restoration Prep

I've checked with several shops about rebuilding the woodwork, repairing metalwork, and body assembly and have pretty well decided on Robin Baker at Automotive Wood Bodies to do the work. Today we trimed the body, unbolted from the frame, and installed bracing. I'll...

Views: 426 Replies: 8

Last Post: Dec 12, 2017 3:29pm
by Don Shilling

David Coppess

Curtis Bartells Parts Cache

Hey, Whats up with Curts Parts Cache. Just talked to Curt and he says it's still available and reduced to $500.00. Hey Gene where are You ?? Curt say's if no action soon it go's in the trash as he can't afford to pay storage rent on it any longer. I could take half...

Views: 444 Replies: 7

Last Post: Dec 12, 2017 10:47am
by Curtis Bartell

Dave Schulte

NOS oil pump gears

Quite some time ago I loaned a member a pair of NOS oil pump gears for a reproduction project. I have forgotten the members name, and was curious as to the status of the project. Hopefully the member will contact me. Dave

Views: 182 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 10, 2017 7:46am
by Dave Schulte

Danna

I have a one of a kind boat built from a 1928 star car.

I have a boat that a gentle man built in 1928 from a star car. I'm not sure what model exactly. I believe everything but the body and tires were used. It has the original motor and transmission both seats and steering wheel. Looks very similar to a Chris craft. The m...

Views: 231 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 7, 2017 2:45pm
by Brian Johnson

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