I am still working out the Details of the Agenda, but I thought I'd post what I have so far.
Wednesday 9/9
- Check In
Thursday 9/10
- Scenic Tour to Historic Stillwater, MN (http://www.discoverstillwater.com/)
- (Working on arranging...
This seems to be the closest site as I've found for people that might be interested in the DeVaux-Continental of 1933-34.
I collect automobiles, boats, and other modes of transportation that bear the "Continental" name.
From what I've learned the C/DV was a con...
I have the fittings but I don't have a proper grease gun. Does anyone know if there is an adapter that can be exchanged for the Zerk fitting on a regular grease gun? Or a source for the Proper grease gun used on Durants
I could not find anything in the archives....
Can anyone give me a clue what model this is ? There is an outside door handle on Ebay with same shield shaped backing plate. 221382562568
Instrument dash plate is very similar to the 1930's. It would have to be 63, 65,66,70 or 75 to have all the gauges inside. T...
We have recently purchased a partially restored 1923 Dort with a Falls 6cyl engine. It is our first vintage car and it has been very rewarding, and even more intriguing, doing research and learning about the history of Dort and the car we purchased.
Our car was i...
For the Durant historians , Found this blurb doing some mindless research. May or may not be commonly known stuff already here. Interesting sort of? if your having a slow evening.
"Toward the end of the Lexington saga Billy Durant, original founder of General Mot...
Hello Fellow Durantonians!
I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone that took the time to run for office with our club and more importantly to vote in the election. I understand from Rick & Frank that we had a record number of ballots come back i...
How do you remove the front seat back? Looks like it is bolted to the door post. Can't see any visible screw heads and I don't want to pry. Perhaps it was upholstered after installation. Looks to be original.
Hi All.....
At the 2015 met in Minnesota, Carol was presented with this prestigious award.
Thanks for all the hard work on our award winning Durant Partner.....
Frank ---
PS...the plaque is in the mail!!!
At the Annual meet this past week, a few ideas where tossed around for the 2018 Meet. I don't know who gets to pick them or how it's decided, but it seems like by then it would be the East coast's turn. I really like the idea of doing Staten Island after Ed explain...
Here is a link to a few pictures for the first day of touring. Great Job.
Adam Ford lead the way in his 1923 A22 Durant. We had three A22 Durants on tour today with a fourth for tomorrow. I think that's a record number of A22's.
http://www.dmacweb.com/events/DM...
I saw these turn up on eBay and thought they be something someone is looking for.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291557835006?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Mary & I hope that a great time is had by all who get to attend this event. We can not attend this year but will in 2016
Does anyone want a 1930 Durant cowl section [sedan] before it goes on the scrap pile :or even a frame. I have to make space for a shop rearran...
Hi Durantonians,
I have received 134 ballot envelopes, there may be more than one per envelope but they will not be opened until the business meeting next week. I think this is a record.
That you to everyone that voted and a special Thank You to our members...
I have as friend restoring a Star Coupster and needs rear fenders. I have a pair off a two door sedan. Will they fit the coupster ?? Both vehicles are 1926's I think. If they won't interchange, who might have a pair for sale or trade. Dave
Denis Rouleau, in Quebec, is trying to ID a smaller green 4cyl with what looks like a very light transmission; tag's gone, but cast into engine is:
6-28-30 (day may be off, forgot to write it down)
W8A 603 and an overlaid CL (one letter over the other) on head
W8A...
A friend of mine shared this with me and I thought I would share it with the group. This is from a town just a little more than an hour down the road from me. (For the record, an hour is next door in Kansas.)
I especially like where is says on the sign "Can your...
Hello to all those out in Durant land!
I'm glad to be here!
It took me 41 years of antique autos to drag home a Durant car.
While looking for a Maxwell or Dodge Brothers open car , this car was offered to me at a modest price so it wouldn't have to be sold to a...
Found an old frame with engine. Four cylinder Star. Looking for help to determine if of value to anyone. Body parts rusted out but frame and engine in tact.
I am considering installing a 6 volt fuel pump in my restoration project.
I will be using a new zenith carb. Any tips I should know about?
What should the psi be? I think I have seen adjustable psi pumps.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Have a car in the restoration shop, And the rebuilt engine runs as if it has a huge race cam in it.... Very rough, yet consistent idle just as a race car sounds, heavy lope until around 1500 rpm... have tried correct tillotson and a rebuilt zenith carb, both are the...
In less than one month the new DMAC Officers will have been chosen. Yes, the President and Vice President have been chosen.
In my opinion that leaves one of the most important positions in the DMAC and that is the Secretary/Treasurer. Be sure to cast those ballot...
1931 Durant. (six cylinder).
Need a head gasket.
Cast numbers near front, lower, passenger side of block.
22 AA 609
M
2-19-31
Stamped numbers on machined pad, near rear, lower, passenger side of block
21952
Cast numbers (on cylinder he...
I met an old gentleman last week that has a complete 1923 or 1924 Star car that has been completely disassembled stored in the loft of his tractor shed. I had a chance to see what I could see of the car but it is stored with a host of other car parts and it was quite...
Hi, thanks for reading this. I have run into a different issue once I changed my ignition system. (to recap: Points, distributor cap, rotor, coil and condenser were all replaced)
When I started the car, I did get it to start a couple of times, but it was running wei...
I'm planning to attend the annual meeting as a first timer, so here's a couple of dumb questions. Is there any area set up as a swap meet or is it strictly a car show of fully restored cars ? I could bring a parts car for sale and other parts or I could just bring...
I am getting ready to start up the D40 for the first time in 45 years. The motor is not seized but needs a number of things. I am planning to buy a Zenith 14544 carburetor to replace the Tilstson. It also needs points, distributer cap, rotor, condenser, plugs and wir...
It was my first day going out with the Durant M2. It was supposed to be fun, however, it turned into a long night.
I made it home, I hadn't really gone far. I just was going to get gas near my house, but unfortunately I live in the middle of a hill.
The largest...
Anyone have a measurement on the far back end of the sills width. I've got measurements all along up to the dogleg but not the final at the rear where the tub fits. Read in an old partner article that that has to be correct for the rear fenders to line up with the fr...
It's that very fine Southern Gentleman we all know and Founding President of the DMAC's, Birthday Today! In 1998 it was Yates and others that decided to keep the best antique automobile club going after the passing of Jeff Gillis the previous club coordinator. Happy...
Gentlemen:
We finally have the 1922 A22 Durant running. The engine seems to heat up very quickly, and the exhaust tube( still using the original backbone with a new exhaust tube inserted) seems to get overly hot after a few minutes of running.
Also the overhead...
Sent my starter off to Advanced Electrical Rebuilders in Grand Ledge, Michigan for a complete rebuild. www.aerrebuild.com. Jason was recommended by several individuals on the AACA Forum. He did a complete rebuild, plus made a new tag up etc. The photos do not do it j...
Hello all!
I'm buying a 26 Star from a man just East of Phoenix and have developed health issues that will greatly delay the original pick-up date. I was supposed to pick the car up in late July or August but medical issues will prevent that for several months and p...
Got a question for my fellow Durantonians. Are all coils the same? Besides of course 12 volt and 6 volt. Does our cars, particularly the 28/29 models take any special type of coil?
Just opened my July/Aug AACA mag and see Howard Reinke's 31 Sport sedan on page 58. Brings back good memories of riding with Howard at the Traverse City meet.
Gary
I purchased this project in pieces so didn't have the luxury of taking it apart and knowing where all the pieces fit.
The Steering/Spark/Throttle column has two vertical 3/16 threaded holes approximately 2 inches below the spark and throttle levers.. The hole spaci...
Hi All....
If you are a New York resident this bill is important to you. Please help your fellow car collectors.
Ed Vomero forwarded this to me.....
>> Many of you may know about the legislation that was reintroduced into our state assembly to provide that...
I have spent today mostly trying to get the car to run, which it is now, though rough, and I think maybe hot? I can still touch the rad hose.
The parts that were switched were:
New Ignition coil
New condenser
New rotor
New Distributor Cap
New Points
The po...
1929 Rugby on Australian TV
While watching season two of Miss Fisher Mysteries in an episode called Marked for Murder I noticed what appeared to be a 1929 or 28 Rugby Touring car.
It had a lime green body with black fenders and top. There were 3 or 4 scenes with...
My name is Amy Carlton and I am the owner of Great American Estate Sales in Grand Junction, CO.
We are liquidating a massive estate and have for sale a 1926 Durant Star. We also will have a Durant Star radiator.
Please visit our website at www.gjestatesales.net...
I am installing a new coil. I saw that this is either a negative or positive ground system but I'm not sure which. Should my positive go to the distributor or negative. The old coil only had words like to dist and to battery. No polarity info on the bottom of the ol...
I am looking for advice on how to center the shaft coming out of the clutch. There is no pilot shaft and the clutch is held to the flywheel by 3 bolts. It is running out about .050" causing the engine to vibrate. When the clutch is not attached to the flywheel the...
Anybody been watching "The Making of the Mob" on AMC channel. I watched the first two episodes and what are the Mobsters driving in a couple of scenes. A Flint. In several shots you can clearly see the Flint radiator emblem. Car belongs to a newer DMAC member in Mary...
I noticed there are several parts out there, I am going to get one of each of these as mine are looking pretty rough. I have been having stalling issues, so I thought this would be something that might help.
I want to get:
Condenser
Distributor Cap
Distributor...