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Sean Tener

Part to connect the generator to the water pump???

I was able to start my De Vaux yesterday! After an extensive rebuild and piecing together a lot of loose parts it was great to hear the engine fire up. Other than some leaks here and there. didn't seem to be any big problems except.....the connection I used from the...

Views: 421 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 21, 2013 4:43am
by Norm Toone

Gerald

Oils and Lubricants

Hi everyone. Despite the problematic search for a radiator... a friend and myself are going to start the Durant up this weekend after a lengthy rest. We are trying to determine how our waterpump rebuild fared. We are going to use a large garbage container ful...

Views: 314 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 20, 2013 8:58pm
by cdmn

MARK

Radiator and Grill

I had to clean out my sister in laws grandmothers garage today and came across from what I can tell is a 1928/29 Durant Grill & Radiator. The Radiator seems to be mint, there are not visable repairs, dents, flaws in the fins at all! The Grill in great shape other tha...

Views: 466 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 18, 2013 1:21pm
by Mark

Steve Large

Super Rare 1933 Frontenac C-600

I recently picked up a 1933 Frontenac C-600 2dr. Sedan the only known one to exist to date. I have taken the part I needed (glove box door) and have the remainder which consist of a full body from front firewall cowl to tail apron, spare tire mount, one wheel, one ro...

Views: 310 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 18, 2013 11:18am
by Steve Large

Gerald

My Durant Restoration Page

If you head over to http://gfeathe6.wix.com/durant-m2 ... I have posted pictures of many of the parts of my Durant m2. Though I still need a radiator and good advice on oil ... (have heard 15W40 Diesel Oil is a good bet) The plan is to start it this weekend with a l...

Views: 295 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 18, 2013 10:59am
by Gerald

Rick Botti

Looking for small trunk

Looking to buy a trunk similar to this one. I saw one a few years ago in this style but didn't need it at the time. All of the trunks I've seen on EBay are taller and intended for sedans. For the roadster I need the shorter style like the one below. Rick

Views: 333 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 17, 2013 8:29am
by dave enrico

Frank Witkowski

More Lost Durant Parts......Found

Hi All.... Well Jim Greenamyer, aka Mr Flint , and I just returned from a quick week end trip ( 24 hours of drive time). We brought home a trailer and truck load of Durant, Star and Flint parts. We have at least one more load to pick up. A lot of nice stuff t...

Views: 3118 Replies: 43

Last Post: Jun 15, 2013 3:39am
by Norm Toone

DORTS & DORT PARTS! AUCTION JUNE 21, 2013 LIVE & ON LINE!

Live & Online Auction of Dort and Dort Parts Friday, June 21, 2013

We are holding an estate auction Friday and Saturday, June 21 & 22, in New London and West Burlington (Southeast), IOWA. Dorts and Dort Parts! Great stuff! Online bidding is available on many of the items. You can bid any time - live auction starts at 9:30 AM CS...

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Last Post: Jun 14, 2013 11:07am
by DORTS & DORT PAR...

Frank Witkowski

Dort Cars and Parts + a lot more at auction

Hi All..... Check out this auction! Lots of interesting stuff and internet bids ! Lot of Dort items, old engines, and other neat stuff! https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=67899 Thanks to Dave Schulte for sending me the link.....If you are intere...

Views: 266 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 14, 2013 3:03am
by Norm Toone

Don Shilling

Durant D-60 Instrument Cluster

I'm building a new wiring harness and would also like to have the instrument cluster restored. Included are pics of my parts, as removed. I'm not sure what they are supposed to look like originally. Most of this car was painted black many years ago, maybe in a lame a...

Views: 332 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 13, 2013 8:16pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Jim Greenamyer

exhaust manifold paint

I've been checking around to see what the best system is to use on an exhaust manifold. Been told powder coat won't take the heat and didn't want to do the more expensive and incorrect ceramic coating. I was told if I do as instructed on the cast blast paint a...

Views: 352 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 11, 2013 4:21pm
by Jim G.

Dave Webster

1930 Durant Limo?

A friend of ours had a ride in a 1930 Durant Limo in Walla Walla Washington last week. Check it out at www.dreamridecharters.com (check our fleet) Thank you

Views: 364 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 8, 2013 12:37am
by Lance Haynes

Brian D.

My dealings with a scammer... a reminder to be careful!

I received a response to one of my adds in the classified section. Here is how it played out... Them: I have about a hundred good parts for ( 26-'27 Star R Coupe ) for sale garage kept,no dent still in good shape i can E_mail pics Any inter...

Views: 688 Replies: 12

Last Post: Jun 6, 2013 11:52am
by Norm Toone

Wendy Alvarez

Odus Raymer's Durant

I know many of you knew my Dad. Odus Raymer. He had the 1931 614 Sedan Durant pictured on the Index page of Photographs here. Dad just passed away in March at the age of 92. He lived with my husband and I in Oklahoma for over 3 years. Dad left the Durant to me. I tho...

Views: 428 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jun 4, 2013 1:51pm
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

to plate or not to plate?

Burning the forum up this week but I always defer to my fellow Durantonians for advise since you all are the experts on this, far more knowledgeable than I. 1928 Durant radiator emblem. Blue "D" with white background. Was the metal plated or not. Brass plated or gold...

Views: 303 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 3, 2013 12:10pm
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Coincedental Locking mechanism

Posted this in the wanted section some time ago, thought I'd post it here too. I'm looking for a Coincidental Lock mechanism for my 28. Does not have to work (Most failed and were taken off and thrown away)but I want to use it to make one if I can't find one. Dave Sc...

Views: 321 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 3, 2013 12:05pm
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Trico Windshield wiper vacuum motor

Ok Durantonians, you've helped me before so here we go. First I'd like to get some pictures of what the vacuum motor looks like above the windshield on the 1928 Durants. I guess it is a Trico, and if anyone has one can you look to find a model number for me. Secondly...

Views: 296 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 3, 2013 11:43am
by Mike Linthicum

dave

durant dort carriage tag ?

i found a bronze id tag stamped on it is " blue ribbon durant dort carriage co flint mich reg in us pat. off." what could this be from ? Dave

Views: 1475 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jun 3, 2013 10:56am
by donna

Frank Witkowski

Member Roster & Supplier Updates

Hi All..... We are working on the new members roster. Check your information and if any updates are needed please notify Bob Smith. You can view the current info by clicking on the Members Login tab (contact Rick or myself if you need pass word) I'm updating...

Views: 249 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 30, 2013 4:24pm
by Mike Linthicum

Yates Milton

1933 Continental Ace

I just recieved a batch of pictures of a beautifully restored 1933 Continental Ace. Will try to post the pictures later. Would somebody post a brief history of the story of the Continental and how it relates to Billy Durant. This car is for sale and the owner asked m...

Views: 1374 Replies: 20

Last Post: May 29, 2013 4:15pm
by Norm Toone

GARY KAUFFMAN

PARTS FROM GARY'S PILE

DEAR FRIENDS, I AM TRYING TO GET TO THE PARTS YOU HAVE ASKED ABOUT...I HAVE ALL YOUR REQUESTS AND SHOULD BE ABLE TO ADVISE EVERYONE WHAT I HAVE ...I HAVE ALL YOUR LETTERS IN ONE PILE AND WILL RESPOND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE...THANX GARY K

Views: 286 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 27, 2013 9:44pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

terry lye

check oil

hi I have just bought part of a durant star car. I have the engine running now but I can not find any way to check the oil level. I"m new at this so can someone help me thanks

Views: 402 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 22, 2013 8:14am
by Jim Greenamyer

Jim Chocole

Gas tank pick-up tube?

Does anyone know on a '24 Star does the tube inside the tank come out if I unscrew the fitting to the fuel line? I want to see how much tube is left but can't see it due to the filler neck being clear on the opposite side of the tank...can't even see on an angle....

Views: 285 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 17, 2013 6:16pm
by Jim Chocole

Mike Linthicum

GM Purchases the old Durant/Dort Carriage plant in Flint, Michigan

Got this post from Hemmings today, some interesting history. Lance reported on this earlier in this forum. It will be interesting to see what they do with it and if the DMAC will have any input in it with big GM owning the building. Probably more GM history than Dura...

Views: 255 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 17, 2013 1:28pm
by Steve Large

Shawn

1924 Star Engine Info

I've got a couple of questions for the 24 Star motor. - What's the oil capacity and what oil weight do people normally run. Any issues with running full synthetic? - I'm trying to figure out what the wire with loop is. Any ideas? %%bbCodeItem_1%% %%bb...

Views: 289 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 15, 2013 7:26pm
by Don Shilling

Marianne Payten

Durant in Ireland 1924

Hi everyone My mother aunt and grandmother visited Ireland from Australia in 1924 and bought a second hand Durant to travel around and see their relations. I thought the model might be A22. Or what models do you think were exported to UK/Ireland before 1925? Has any...

Views: 243 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 11, 2013 11:12am
by Mike Rice

Rick Botti

West Coast Spring Tour

The Pacific Coast Chapter DMAC will host our annual Spring Tour in beautiful Half Moon Bay, California from May 6-9th 2013. We'll arrive on Monday, tour on Tuesday, Wednesday and depart on Thursday. Our headquarters will be the Zaballa House B&B. We have a sp...

Views: 521 Replies: 11

Last Post: May 11, 2013 9:37am
by Rick Botti

David L. Coppess

Steering gear box

Hi partners, I'm having trouble locating replacement bearings for my steering gear box. Thought I had found some but, nope. Mine are "nice #4834 bearings". Anyone know of a source or a replacement that fits? Any help would be appreciated. Dave

Views: 252 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 9, 2013 5:56am
by David L. Coppess

DJ Ferderlein

San Diego Reservations

I just made the hotel reservations for the San Diego meet and when I received the conformation notice they said that the parking would cost $18.00 per day. I called the hotel and Veronica says that is true. I said that the Durant club was to be given free parking for...

Views: 263 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 8, 2013 4:43pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Lance Haynes

GM to Buy Durant Dort Factory in Flint

Gary Yelle just forwarded this great news that GM is buying the old original Durant Dort factory in Flint for a museum for Durant and GM. Bob Smith had a tour for a bunch of us early DMAC members way back there in Flint and he took us to that very building, and we...

Views: 248 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 7, 2013 4:26pm
by Gary Yelle

Jim Chocole

How to set up brake pedal?

Odd kinda question, my brake pedal on my '24 Roadster kinda stays wherever you put it- forward, backward, middle, etc. What kind of spring arrangement is stock or best for this pedal to remain in its proper location? Thanks, Jim

Views: 221 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 7, 2013 6:22am
by Jim Chocole

Rick Botti

Parade and Car Show

Saturday my Durant lead the Annual Palo Alto Fete' Parade. Afterwards the Roadster was display in the 2013 Vintage Vehicles & Family Festival Antique Car Show. In addition, Steve and Miesje Aldrich debuted their 1929 Durant model 60 Sedan. During the show , a repr...

Views: 279 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 7, 2013 5:43am
by Mike Linthicum

Keith N

Elmer Gustafson

Elmer Gustafson and collector restorer Bert Laberett stand beside a Star touring car they restored and brought to my fathers home to take pictures and go for a spin. It was around 1969 and I was 14 getting my hands on experiance with old cars. Also an early Durant cl...

Views: 338 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 4, 2013 9:35am
by KeithN

Don Gaskill

R6A carburetor

I am in need for a needle, seat, float for a Tillotson carburetor if anyone has one or can tell me where I get one it would help

Views: 385 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 2, 2013 5:25am
by Mike Linthicum

Jim Greenamyer

Star clutch

Hi all; I'm preparing to send a clutch disc from a '27 Star M to the shop to have new lining installed. Does anyone know the correct thinkness of the pad? Thanks, Jim G.

Views: 274 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 29, 2013 5:07pm
by Jim Greenamyer

David L. Coppess

Brake/emergency brake lever/clutch hookups.

Wondered if anyone had a diagram or pictures of how the brake pedal and emergency brake lever were attached to the frame on the 27 touring. I've got several peices but assume their all for later medels as nothing seems to match up. Put the clutch cross peiece in and...

Views: 230 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 26, 2013 6:38am
by Jim Greenamyer

Sean Tener

Radiator Cap

I need a radiator cap for my 31 De Vaux. Any ideas where to look? Maybe someone knows of another model Durant that used the same radiator.... I haven't had much luck researching. The engine is a Hall-Scott 40A...it's almost the same engine as a Continental 22A. The r...

Views: 425 Replies: 7

Last Post: Apr 25, 2013 4:53pm
by Sean Tener

Dennis Olson

'26 star M Truck

Need advice on my '26 Star M truck. The front drive shaft doesn't seem to have any type of seal on it and the books don't reveal any seal there. Upon filling the transmission with oil, the oil leaks out the front. ANY comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

Views: 438 Replies: 7

Last Post: Apr 23, 2013 9:58am
by Don Shilling

Mike Linthicum

Another great meeting!

Just got back home from the DMAC East Coast Chapter meeting in Corning, New York. Hope all that attended had a great time and had a safe trip home. Except for the snow on Saturday, and the drop in temperature everything went well. Those of you that could not attend w...

Views: 257 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 22, 2013 7:30am
by gary kauffman

Chris F. Lillibridge

1928 Durant D60 Sedan, found in covered garage FOR SALE

This car was found in our neighbor's garage. It has a complicated history, and at some point was the governor's car of Oklahoma, and it spent time in, and was titled in, South Dakota. It has not been running or driven since 2006. It is in unbelievable original cond...

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Last Post: Apr 20, 2013 3:08pm
by Chris F. Lillibr...

Jason Pfoutz

McPherson College Car Show Saturday May 4

I am currently a student at McPherson College, located in McPherson Kansas, where I am majoring in Automotive Restoration. This is the only school in the country where you can receive a Bachelors Degree in Automotive Restoration. On Saturday May 4th, there is a car...

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Last Post: Apr 19, 2013 1:20pm
by Jason Pfoutz

Rick Botti

Events page updated

Let me know if you need anything added, edited, etc. Rick

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Last Post: Apr 19, 2013 7:23am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Richard Doerfler

sale

Hello, Before I start searching for a buyer of our Star Car I would like to know if anyone is interested online. 1923 4 -dr sedan. VG condition. No rust. Paint and interior restored. Includes 2 extra engines - Continental Fours. Additional extra parts. R Do...

Views: 272 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 16, 2013 2:17pm
by Mike Linthicum

Jim Chocole

'24 Spring Images

I finally was able to push out (literally) my '24 Star Roadster for some sunny images. Once I get the wiring figured out she'll be on the road. Thanks for all the help to get it this far! Jim Chochole [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] [/URL]

Views: 321 Replies: 6

Last Post: Apr 16, 2013 12:28pm
by Hal Vandevord

Jim Greenamyer

Shaken.... Not stirred!

Well... Finally finished converting my old top load paint shaker into a variable speed gas tank cleaner. I wasn't sure how good it was going to work, but once it was loaded with a tank I could slow it down to a snails crawl. It shakes back and forth as if I was do...

Views: 502 Replies: 9

Last Post: Apr 16, 2013 9:00am
by Dennis W. Nutter

Mike Linthicum

DMAC East Coast Chapter Spring Meet, Corning, New York April 18th - April 21st 2013

Hello everyone; It looks like plans are almost made for the 2013 DMAC East Coast Chapter Spring meet. This year it will be in beautiful Corning, New York. Part of the Finger Lake region of New York, it is a great place to visit with lots to do. The dates will b...

Views: 947 Replies: 30

Last Post: Apr 15, 2013 3:09pm
by Mike Linthicum

Jim Greenamyer

Identify car?

Hi everyone: Last Tuesday I had a neighbor give me a call and ask if I could help him identify what he thought was a Durant with a early Chevy motor. Flints yes, Durants NO! I told him I would post some pics and we would see what happens. So... her...

Views: 433 Replies: 10

Last Post: Apr 15, 2013 5:43am
by Norm Toone

Vince O'Brien

Billy Durant and the Selden Patent

While reading about Henry Ford's fight against the Selden Patent, I came across the following that may be of interest. "But Ford was in for a surprise that tested his tenacity and determination. The Selden patent case finally came to trial on May 28, 1909, before...

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Last Post: Apr 14, 2013 6:56pm
by Vince O'Brien

David coppess

Front hubs inner wheel seal

I need to find a replacement or supplier of these felt seals. There must be some somewhere but I can't find any locally . Help !

Views: 271 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 14, 2013 6:57am
by Don Shilling

Keith N

More fun vids to watch

Here we have pics from the ancient times as my brother and I learn the the craft of auto restoration

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Last Post: Apr 14, 2013 6:32am
by Dennis W. Nutter

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