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GARY KAUFFMAN

PICTURES OF GARY'S 1931 DURANT

IF YOU GO TO "PHOTOBUCKET.COM" AND FIND GARALLARD'S ALBUM....LOOK IN 1931 DURANT 6-14 COACH IT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND SEE CAR HERE IS DIRECT LINK, http://s488.photobucket.com/albums/rr245/garallard/1931%20DURANT

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Last Post: Sep 25, 2011 4:14am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Updates

I am happy to announce that Mac Irvine has completed the restoration of his 1929 Model 40 Sedan. Current pictures have been added to the Durant page of the Photographs section. Rick

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Last Post: Sep 24, 2011 8:12pm
by Rick Botti

Don Shilling

Unusual Model of Rugby/Star

Nosing thru Ebay I came across a 1926 Rugby for sale down under. This car has several unusual features that I noticed. The engine side firewall is different than any M or F Star that I have ever seen. On the inside, the instruments are the same as a '26 Star or Rugb...

Views: 305 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 22, 2011 11:30am
by Frank Witkowski

Tom Edmonds

Hershey

Are any of the club members going to Hershey this year? I plan to go 3 of the days. Tom

Views: 263 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 20, 2011 10:40am
by Ed Vomero

Frank Witkowski

New Board of Directors Members

Hi All..... Had a great time in Vancouver!! Got a chance to meet some old friends and make new ones. I have added these members to the BOD: Don Shilling, Central region Gary Yelle, Western region With these two additions the Board is com...

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Last Post: Sep 20, 2011 10:29am
by Frank Witkowski

Rick Botti

Spicer Failed

Recently I started to hear a chatter or knocking sound coming from the rear of the motor. The sound was present even at idle and the car developed a weird vibration at 30-45mph. So after a phone call with Lance Haynes, I checked the Spicer. It appeared to be time to...

Views: 294 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 20, 2011 9:42am
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Looking for parts

Starting my search for some parts that will be needed in my restoration. Not at the point of needing them just yet, but want to put it out there. 1. Robe Rail for back of seat 2. Foot Rest for Floor 3. Coincidental ignition switch & Locking device. Doesn't need...

Views: 220 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 15, 2011 7:34am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Canada Meet is underway

Cars arrived today. Thursday starts first day of touring. Rick

Views: 227 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 15, 2011 7:27am
by Bill Hoaglan

Yates Milton

Looking For Info.

I know this is not Durant related but really need information on the 1939 Cadillac Series 6119f or just plain 6119. The AACA Library had nothing and I talked to GM Archives and they had nothing on the 6119f. The 6119f had a division or partition between the front and...

Views: 623 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 14, 2011 5:21pm
by Lance Chabot

Lance Chabot

More Tow and Trailer tips.

Vince and all; More Tow and Trailer tips. Currently I own 5 trucks and a Jeep of various ages and sizes from ¼ ton to 1 Ton, 4 X 4 and regular axle, automatic and stick trans., which are all good for some things. Some are antiques; 1947 Jeep CJ-2A , 59 Chevy...

Views: 372 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 12, 2011 8:42pm
by Lance Chabot

Dave Hoover

car for sale

Hello all. We are offering for sale a beautiful 1931 Durant 6-14 Sedan for sale. Its a perfect runner and ready to go, asking price is $21,000.00 or best offer. The car is located in Edmonton. If your interested write me at canadiansteamengines@gmail.com

Views: 270 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 10, 2011 2:55pm
by Dave Hoover

Vince O'Brien

Trailer question

I'm trailering my Star to Vancouver and back and then my Model T to another tour near Santa Barbara. 3000+ miles. I bought the trailer used about 1000 miles ago and have never inspected the brakes. I know nothing about trailer brakes. The nearest trailer service d...

Views: 333 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 9, 2011 10:10pm
by Lance Chabot

Kenneth Brink

Need New valve Springs

After having the engine rebuilt, the new higher compression is to much for the old valve springs. Looking as to where I can acquire new ones or at least the Out side dimensions, and the installation height of new ones. For A-22 engine.

Views: 332 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 7, 2011 5:32am
by Lewis Mendenhall

S. Blomquist

Leaf spring mtg pins

I am reworking the leaf springs on a D75 and noticed wear on the pins that are press-fit through the leaf and hold them to the shackles. These are hardened pins that are 0.875" in diameter and have a taper on both ends that ride in the shackle. I am thinking to make...

Views: 1267 Replies: 7

Last Post: Sep 6, 2011 10:16am
by Bill Hoaglan

Jim Glover

Car for sale

If you want a Durant car that is ready to drive and enjoy, not just to work on all the time, mine is for sale. Pictures can be seen in the photograph section of this website. Asking 16,000. email jgrg101@yahoo.com or phone 740.282.6667

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Last Post: Sep 6, 2011 7:29am
by Jim Glover

Adam Ford

Durant Restoration Video

After getting a lot of questions from people about the restoration job of the car, I thought I would video my grandfather with the car going over his restoration work. If anyone is interested, I was planning on bringing the DVD to the meet in Vancouver next week....

Views: 236 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 6, 2011 5:01am
by Frank Witkowski

Lewis Mendenhall

A-22 Oil Pump

For years people in the know complemented me on the great oil pressure on my 22. I assumed it was due to the very low mileage and every thing was tight. I was blissful in my ignorance!! I removed the oil pump and ran some parts cleaner through it to remove the...

Views: 547 Replies: 11

Last Post: Sep 5, 2011 11:08am
by Bill Hoaglan

Guy Belzil

Whose Star is (are) this (these /

did youtube "new westminister easter car parade, 4-24-2011" Wondering if these are club members ? guy

Views: 234 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 5, 2011 8:28am
by Gordon F. Curl

Justin Schiess

Pool Noodles

Labor Day brings about a lot of end-of-season sales on toys and other goodies meant for summer. Each year I buy a few foam pool noodles to protect me and the cars in the garage. They are usually under a dollar, often way under a dollar. Run a string through on...

Views: 222 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 4, 2011 2:31pm
by Justin Schiess

SGM EUGENE PANTANO

BAD HEALTH - CAR IS FOR SALE

Have had 3 seizures - a fall....and now a bad hip and shoulder.... Must sell the DORT...can not finish it... Is a 4 Door - Convertible...over half restored...runs.... I have pics of course - and can send them if you mail me..... ?? I figure at least 16k for it.......

Views: 327 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 4, 2011 7:06am
by Justin Schiess

Wendy Alvarez

Snap Ring Tool for Durant Tires

Hello everyone... Does anyone have a photo of the tool that is used to take off the snap ring around the tire of the Durant. My Dad said he had one but we could not find it in the garage. I need a photo for my sister to do a search for it in the garage. We have mo...

Views: 188 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 2, 2011 8:12pm
by Wendy Alvarez

GARY KAUFFMAN

1931 DURANT 6-14

IT LOOKS LIKE THE DURANT HAS BEEN SOLD....JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW

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Last Post: Aug 31, 2011 8:27pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Don Shilling

Freshly Rescued Dealer Sign for the New DMAC Museum

OK guys n gals, as soon as the rest of ya'll get the Museum built I have the perfect entry sign for the front door!!!! I've never seen one like this before and it may be rare. It was rescued from Billings, OK. Billings is 75 miles North of OK City on the West side o...

Views: 331 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 31, 2011 5:16pm
by Ken McCormick

Dave Schulte

Parts Hauled From Vancouver.

If I can get a pair of 30 Durant rear fenders and a hood to Vancouver, would anyone be willing to haul them to anywhere closer to Iowa? The parts are in BC now. I'm hoping I can get them hauled to Vancouver by that moose farmer in Kamloops. Thanks, Dave

Views: 205 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 31, 2011 12:26am
by Ken (Mosse farme...

Shane Hoffmann

Tie Rod Ball

What do others do with worn tie rod balls? Does anyone make replicas, or do you just repair them and try to make them as round as possible? A local engineering shop said they can set up to make me a couple new ones, but it was far from a cheap price. Thanks

Views: 190 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 30, 2011 4:18am
by Shane Hoffmann

Justin Schiess

New Zenith Carb Follow-up??

I have decided to go with a modern carburetor to replace the Model A Ford unit that my car came to me with in 2001. Research has me looking at three Zenith models, 14544, 13922, and 14991. The first two were written up here in the tech section by Rick and the 14991...

Views: 1428 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 30, 2011 4:02am
by Justin Schiess

Frank Witkowski

1924 Flint Clutch to Tranmission Coupling Pictures

Hi All.... These are the pictures from Dave Webster's Flint post. Frank ---

Views: 252 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 29, 2011 9:48am
by Dave Webster

Ken Thompson

1930 Durant Coupe Parts

Hello Everyone I have a number of 1930 Durant Coupe parts for sale, including... 6 Cylinder Engine Transmission Starter Exhaust Manifold Fan and Pulley Fuel Pump Water Pump Distributer - Bottom Only Fenders - Front and Rear Rear Fender Fairings Hood -...

Views: 278 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 27, 2011 3:15pm
by Ken Thompson

Mac Irvine

Generator End Plate

Has anyone a spare drive end plate (Part GAL-1065) for a GAL-4105 or GAL-4107 generator? This plate is about 6 3/4" across at the widest and is stamped inside with GAL-65. I'm also looking for good armatures - GAL-2066 and GT-2006. Thanks

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Last Post: Aug 26, 2011 5:27am
by Mac Irvine

Dennis Olson

1926 Star M hood

I need a hood for 1926 Star "M" . Anyone know of any available?

Views: 199 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 25, 2011 1:57pm
by Dennis Olson

GARY KAUFFMAN

1931 durant 6-14 coach...what are you willing to pay???

Durant friends, As you know, I am offering my Durant for sale....an unrestored, original vehicle with only a few negatives. Rather than see it lost to the world....or to see it stay with me and maybe never get restored or used ....I am asking all of you out there in...

Views: 232 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 25, 2011 1:45pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Dave Webster

1924 Flint clutch to transmission coupling

Any information on a 1924 Flint clutch to transmission coupling using 4 pie shaped rubber segments in a housing between the 2 U joints??

Views: 380 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 25, 2011 10:29am
by Frank Witkowski

David N. Blyler

Missing Chrome piece (Part of Canopy top mechanism.)

I am looking for a small chromed piece that is on either side of the car near the back past the rear door. Mine is a touring. Not sure of the name of it. It seems like a cap but screws on and is part of the whole canopy top mechanism. Any help as to where I could fin...

Views: 187 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 23, 2011 10:13am
by David N. Blyler

Jack Connor

Blackboard upholstery base

Blackboard was available some years ago in the US. It is a reasonably stiff rubber sheeting that could be used as replacement firewall, rumble seat side panel liner etc. It was covered by the upholstery of your choice. The sheets were 3/16" to 1/4" thick and would be...

Views: 268 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 22, 2011 2:27pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Mark Johnson

key switch

Looking for key switch for 1929 model 60 Durant. MARK

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Last Post: Aug 22, 2011 8:37am
by Mark Johnson

Justin Schiess

Idle speed

Billy C. must be smiling upon me and my garage because I have made some good progress with the fleet lately. The Durant is running better than ever. Is there a recommended speed to set the idle? After adjusting the valves and fiddling with the mixture it is runn...

Views: 260 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 22, 2011 5:11am
by S. Blomquist

S. Blomquist

1928 body paint color

Sometime in the near future I will be needing some information on body paint colors that Durant offered in their lineup for 1928. This body year was manufactured by the Hayes-Hunt Body Co for Durant's assembly plant at the Elizabeth NJ site. Does anyone have names or...

Views: 257 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 20, 2011 4:17pm
by Phil Peters

Phil Peters

Paint Color

Does anyone have paint chips that covers the 1929 Durants? Specifically my color is blue body, black fenders and grey trim but there are only 2 blues listed on the paint color list on the tech page. Any help would be appreciated. Phil

Views: 354 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 20, 2011 4:12pm
by Phil Peters

Phil Peters

NOS Distributor Housing

I have just located some NOS distributor housings (p/n GT-121 Generator Ignitor Housing Extensions) for the 1928-1929 Durants with Continental 14L & 15L engines. These are the right angle drive housings that adapt the distributor to the end of the generator. It turns...

Views: 300 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 17, 2011 5:40pm
by Phil Peters

Gary Thompson

title

Sorry to be a bother - but the car I bought, a 1930 617 standard coupe, does not have a a vin plate on the passenger side firewall, but there is a plate on the passenger side floor with the #L1739. Would this be the vin # for title purposes? I'm nervous as, apparentl...

Views: 194 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 14, 2011 10:32pm
by Jack Connor

Gary Thompson

hood

The rumble seat couple I just bought, with the "6," doesn't have the hood with horizontal bars, but appears to be the "4" cylinder hood with vertical venting..Did some 6 cylinder cars come with the vertical vent hood sides, or has someone changed the hood? thanks, gary

Views: 183 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 14, 2011 7:19am
by Frank Witkowski

Gary Thompson

hood (research)

OK - just answered my own question with a little more research. It appears I own the "standard 617," and according to a corrected replacement brochure A-30-617, the car did, indeed, come with vertical hood louvers.. Thanks - looking foward to joining the organization...

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Last Post: Aug 14, 2011 7:19am
by Gary Thompson

Jason

Star Moto Meter

I have an original Star Moto Meter with excellent original graphics. Both the glass lenses are unbroken and clear and the thermometer is in proper working condition. IF anyone has an original car looking for an original and well preserved moto meter, please reach out...

Views: 265 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 12, 2011 10:34am
by Jason

brian

D40 suspension, steering, brakes, axles and more for sale

I am looking to sell everything from the pitman arm to the rubber and everything in between. Here is my post from Kijiji I would rather sell it to someone in person as a complete package. http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-engine-engine-...

Views: 273 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 11, 2011 1:06pm
by Paul Durant

Gary Yelle

Seats needed

Hi all: Wondering if anyone has a 28 or 29 Durant coupe parts car that they have the seats they can part with. I would like to get the proper wood framework also. Thanks, Gary

Views: 224 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 10, 2011 8:36pm
by Gary Yelle

Rick Botti

Tires have manufacture date codes

Guy's post about camber settings got me thinking about old tires. Then I remembered that the Shay club had a recent post on the subject . Here is a link to an ABC story that will show you how to discover the date your tires were made, at least within the last 15 y...

Views: 218 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 9, 2011 8:30pm
by Rick Botti

Guy Belzil

Camber Setting - my tools

Last year I took my front axle to a machine shop and they set my camber to the apropos 1 degree positive camber (i.e. top further apart then bottom and with no car weight). Theory says this should get me to 0 degree camber with weight on. Some call me "St. Thomas...

Views: 222 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 7, 2011 5:47am
by Guy Belzil

brian boys

parts for sale at vancouver meet

i will have the following parts for sale at the vancouver meet,for a 27 star model r 6cyl recored model r rad never used complete driveshaft assembly transmission with rear coupler 14l motor complete runs well starter motor less bendix assorted other parts

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Last Post: Aug 6, 2011 10:35am
by brian boys

sol

fuel tank

looking to replace 1928 Durant fuel tank and sending unit

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Last Post: Aug 5, 2011 4:03pm
by Jack Connor

Frank Witkowski

Flint Fuel Gauge Parts

Hi All.... A source of parts for the King Seeley fuel gauge used on the E-55 Flint....... http://www.classicandexotic.com/store/c-85-king-seeley-hobson-fuel-gauge.aspx Or click on web page...... Frank ---

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Last Post: Aug 5, 2011 9:54am
by Frank Witkowski

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