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David Ford

Sell

Hi All, it's been a while. Hard economic times has forced me to put my 1929 M-2 up for sale. It has all been re-done, except for a couple items.Body and interior new, engine-starter-generater rebuilt, new tires. All it needs speedo rebuilt, brakes need some work, oth...

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Last Post: Mar 29, 2010 7:51am
by David Ford

Gordon F. Curl

15th Annual DMAC Ontario Region meet & Tour

Hi all you good folk! This is your advance notice of the 15th Annual DMAC tour. July 1 - 4, 2010 To be held in Guelph at the same location as the last two years. As in other years, we will be inviting two other groups to join in with us. WOKR club (Willys Ove...

Views: 299 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 29, 2010 7:15am
by Gordon F. Curl

Don Gaskill

second gear

I am still looking for a second gear for my M2 3 speed can anyone tell me where I get one "OR" do I need to have it made?

Views: 354 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 27, 2010 10:00am
by Bill Hoaglan

Frank Witkowski

DeVaux Police Car ???

Hi All... OK all you DeVaux owners out there. This picture showed up on the AACA forum recently. It was identified as a DeVaux Police car. What do you think? Frank ---

Views: 358 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 24, 2010 6:40am
by Frank Witkowski

Rick Botti

Reproduction Clutch Fingers

Last night I received a new pair of clutch fingers for my 1929 model 60. They are made of high grade steel from an original part in excellent condition. The new parts are slightly thicker at ¼”. In a couple of weeks I will install them along and let you kn...

Views: 485 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 23, 2010 5:57pm
by Rick Botti

ELI REEVE

Need help with possible value of a Durant delivery truck.

I have a friend who has a 1926 Star canopy top open cab delivery truck, that was restored by her late father. It is in great shape, runs and drives and we have tons of literature and pics of the restoration and parades of this wonderful vehicle. Unfortunately, she...

Views: 371 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 20, 2010 8:17pm
by ELI REEVE

Terry Harris

need studs for wire wheels

I am looking for studs for wire wheels 5 left hand studs and 10 leftnuts and 10 right nuts also looking for caps to fit on wire wheels can be plain or have the D on them any condition Does anyone know of any one who can make them I have found them on the durant sit...

Views: 280 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 18, 2010 7:01pm
by Ken McCormick

Guy Belzil

Ugh - Camber Problem on my right front wheel.

So I have gotten my wooden wheels back from Regina. The wiggle wiggle is gone but..... Now having round and straight felloes, I figured it was time to set the Caster, Camber and Toe In. Caster is ok and understandable, toe in also ( I found 7/8" toe in.. res...

Views: 427 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 18, 2010 6:40pm
by Frank Witkowski

Lance Chabot

Pictures and Data Request; Locomobile

Gary, et All, Great project! I have been collecting this type of data on the Durant era Locomobiles (Mostly alone!) since I got 3+ Tons of parts (mixed-up) with my Locomobile Junior 8's bought previouly (2008). Still sorting and identifying parts myself. There ar...

Views: 475 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 18, 2010 7:47am
by Mike Linthicum

gary kauffman

A REQUEST FOR HELP FROM ALL MEMBERS

dear durantonians, there is a plan afloat, under the auspices of our new President, Rick Botti, to gather pictures of the characteristic parts of each model of our cars - to create a Durant-Star-Flint-Frontenac and Rugby identification guide.. in your work on yo...

Views: 1410 Replies: 26

Last Post: Mar 17, 2010 7:39pm
by Gary k

Steve Compton

Franz Fraitzl, Vancouver Durant Star Car Connection

Hello Frank et al. I'm hoping someone can offer some advice on how to reach Franz Fraitzl of the Vancouver Durant Star Car Connection. I have tried numerous times now to reach Franz by phone and by email without success. I really need the reproduction rear brake...

Views: 757 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 16, 2010 9:31pm
by Vince O'Brien

Frank Witkowski

New Durant Star DeVaux Step Plates For Sale

Hi All..... If you are looking for some step plates for your later Durant product I have the following available. These measure 11 1/2 inches wide and 9 inches deep. They are made of polished aluminum with a rubber insert. The cost is $50 each plus shipping...

Views: 507 Replies: 7

Last Post: Mar 14, 2010 5:47pm
by Frank Witkowski

Don Shilling

1923 Durant Truck For Sale

Here's another one on Dallas Craigslist. However, its stored in Prior Lake, MN 55372. Owner is looking for best offer. Put 1923 Durant in the Dallas search field. Good Luck somebody!!!!

Views: 421 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 14, 2010 5:10pm
by Don Shilling

joe griffin

looking for parts

i need a good steering wheel,the brown center piece the horn button sets in on the steering wheel, inside window handles,outside door handles,if any one can help with these parts please call me at 901-465-0608 joe griffin i also need a good radiator cap that is corre...

Views: 382 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 14, 2010 12:19pm
by Dave Schulte

Dennis Murphy

1928 Durant For Sale

There is a 1928 Durant listed on Bakersfield Craiglist for $3500. The telephone number is: [661-335-1699]. The car looks like it is in Decent shape. Dennis

Views: 430 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 14, 2010 4:53am
by Norm Toone

brian boys

14L for sale

i have a excellent complete small bore 14L MOTOR FOR SALE 1200$ this is a complete drop in motor w/clutch

Views: 337 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 13, 2010 3:28pm
by brian boys

Mike Linthicum

Wheel Puller

What has everybody else used to pull the wheels off the 28-29 cars? I purchased a Model T wheel puller thinking it would fit, but it does not. Anybody have one that works on our cars that they want to sell or any suggestions?

Views: 314 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 12, 2010 8:58am
by Bill Hoaglan

Mike Linthicum

$100,000.00 Star one of 5 left?

OK Durantonians check out the 1926 or 1923 Star one of five left for $100,000.00 on Ebay. Think he'll get any bids on this one?

Views: 658 Replies: 13

Last Post: Mar 12, 2010 2:41am
by Norm Toone

Shaun Murphy

Exhaust, What the heck is this?

When I removed the exhaust from my car I noticed a box attracted about midway down. I've taken it to a few older muffler shops and no one seems to know what it is or why it was on my vehicle. Any information would be appreciated. . . -Shaun

Views: 338 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 11, 2010 5:46pm
by Lance Chabot

Gordon F. Curl

Durant wheels for sale

Got a phone call from a chap who has two Durant wooden spoked wheels for sale. Tire size 500-19" Wheels are on a narrowed axle, and have brake drums etc. Not sure if anything inside drums. Located Caledon, Ont ( Just north of Toronto) Phone Frank 519 927 3465

Views: 306 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 10, 2010 12:15pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Don Gaskill

Throwout bearing

Looking for a new part number for the throwout bearing on my M4 Tech page on rebuilding the throwout bearing will "not" show up

Views: 265 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 10, 2010 5:15am
by Frank Witkowski

Don Gaskill

New M4

Here is a picture of my M4

Views: 629 Replies: 7

Last Post: Mar 9, 2010 8:09pm
by Don Gaskill

Steve Large

Book owned by W.C. Durant

As anyone else seen this book offered on E bay claiming to be owned by Billy Durant Item # 110499877084 Not to sound negative, but I have doubts as to this claim. Please check this out and comment. Thank You Family

Views: 292 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 9, 2010 4:54pm
by Steve Large

Gary k

NEW DURANT OWNER APPEARS....1927 DURANT-STAR M-2........

I JUST SPOKE TO RICHARD JOHNSON OF OHIO....HE IS LOOKING FOR INFO ON DURANTS AND THE CONNECTION TO ANY DURANT CLUBS....WE SPOKE AND WE MUST SEND HIM A NEW MEMBERS KIT A.S.A.P.....HIS CAR IS RESTORED AND HE IS HOPING TO MEET EVERYONE IN DAYTON, OHIO....HE WILL TRY TO...

Views: 349 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 9, 2010 2:16pm
by cdmn

Bob & Stephanie Smith

1930 6-14 for sale $3,500

The car that Don Shilling recently posted is a 1930 6-14. The asking price is $3,500 and the contact person is David Ashcraft 318-348-5133, 318-396-8863 Bob

Views: 330 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 7, 2010 2:43am
by Rory

Frank Witkowski

Star Upholstery ???

Hi All..... What was the original upholstery used in the Star open cars? Since the Star was made to compete with the Ford Model T, I doubt that leather was used. Was it some form of vinyl / naugahyde? Does anyone have an open Star with it's original interio...

Views: 414 Replies: 8

Last Post: Mar 5, 2010 5:34pm
by Gary k

Giovanni Maiolo

1933 Continental Flyer

Looking for any info/ pics on this car. Im rebuilding a 3 window, 2 door coupe. No one seems to know what im talking about! Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Giovanni.

Views: 876 Replies: 7

Last Post: Mar 4, 2010 7:28pm
by Gary k

Rick Botti

Earthquake that has hit Chile

As you know by now, a massive earthquake stuck Chile on Saturday. The 8.8 magnitude quake struck about 115km (70 miles) north-east of the city of Concepcion . We have a fellow DMAC member named Gigio Isola that lives in Concepcion. I hope he and his family are saf...

Views: 315 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 1, 2010 6:24pm
by Jim Greenamyer

Don Shilling

B22 Durant For Sale

I just got a call from David Ashcraft in Monroe, LA. He is helping a friend sell a B22 sedan, right hand drive (from Australia) and is not sure what to ask for it. His friend acquired the car as payment for another deal. Needs considerable re-wood work,,,,,,,,,, He...

Views: 405 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 1, 2010 1:27pm
by Don Shilling

Mike Linthicum

Trying to find rare piece for Glo Lite headlight

Here's another rare piece I'm trying to find and maybe someone has this piece and wondered what it was. The 1928 Model 65 was equiped with Glo-Lite headlights as advertised in the sales brochure. Not only on the buckets but on the lense was stamped Glo-Lite. The pie...

Views: 598 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 1, 2010 11:20am
by Lance Haynes

Mike Linthicum

Coincidental Ignition Lock

Does anybody have one of these units? Frank how about in your stash of parts? The model 28 came with one on it and I'd like to find one to replace the later ignition switch I now have? I know it wasn't a great switch or idea but I'm trying to get this gal back to...

Views: 802 Replies: 13

Last Post: Mar 1, 2010 11:00am
by Mike Linthicum

Bill Hoaglan

Frame Alignment

I am reasonably sure that the Frame is Diamoned or Racked on the Model 40 Coupe that I am restoring, I probably should have checked the alignment before now, however I have just finished replacing the wood and am now checking the fit of the body metal to the new wood...

Views: 385 Replies: 6

Last Post: Feb 28, 2010 6:24pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Shaun Murphy

Project Progress Updates

I'm currently restoring two Durant's back to original condition. Essentially I want the vehicles to operate the way they were intended to. If a option wasn't available for that model, then I don't want it. I really want to enjoy the car the way it was enjoyed when n...

Views: 406 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 28, 2010 12:55pm
by Mike Linthicum

Vince O'Brien

More speed less revs

I have a short stretch of freeway that I need to use to go just about anywhere. I'd like to drive the required 45 mph but my W5 is screamin' and shakin' at that speed. Either its going to blow up or I'm going to lose some fillings! In 2007, there was a discussion...

Views: 487 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 27, 2010 3:09pm
by Gary k

Rick Botti

Two more for Sale, look in Guest Book

Two more for Sale. 1. A Flint located in Oakland, CA 2. Durant in Ontario, Canada. Information in the Guest Book. Rick

Views: 369 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 24, 2010 2:07pm
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Found Durant on craigslist

Saw this on craigslist. It is advertised as a 32, but looks like a 1922 or 23 Durant. It is in Los Angeles, CA http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1613420213.html

Views: 346 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 24, 2010 12:48am
by Rick Botti

Don Gaskill

second gear

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN GET A SECOND GEAR FOR MY 3 SPEED '28 m2?

Views: 292 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 22, 2010 8:06pm
by Dave Webster

Gary k & Marcia

car keys for sale

i found a site for antgique ignition keys ....many durant keys listed ....I searched web for keys for sale and got this.... "KEYMEN" they sell classic car keys also, from hemmings..... jessers classic keys akron, ohio 330-376-8180 www.jessersclassickey...

Views: 326 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 21, 2010 4:26pm
by Gary k & Marcia

vernon acres

gas tank

Does any one have a good 22A touring gas tank for sale or know where I can get one made.

Views: 359 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 20, 2010 11:34am
by Norm Toone

Gary Yelle

Rare 32 Custom Coupe for sale

Hi All: Craigs list in Boise, Id. has this car posted. Owner is asking 28K for it. Good pictures are shown on the posting. A shortcut to find it would be to Goggle: 1932 DeVaux Coupe. This is the only known example of the 32 Custom Coupe that is known to exist...

Views: 687 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 20, 2010 11:12am
by Norm Toone

David Oryschak

Restore project

I am knee deep in tackling a restore of one of these machines with a bit of a twist

Views: 259 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 20, 2010 9:00am
by Dave Schulte

Lise Quenneville

women driving antique car

I learned to drive the star touring and the woody waching Louis driving our car and he explain to me how to do it.He is very patient. Now I can do double clutch and I can change gear went I climb a hill.Every women should drive a Durant its fun

Views: 304 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 19, 2010 7:09pm
by Lise Quenneville

Guy Belzil

Revarnishing wooden wheels _ Help Mr. Shilling ?

So my wheels have returned from Wheels of wood. Look good. But now I need to varnish... I have a gallon of marine spar varnish. What would be an acceptable procedure ? How may coats ? Any prep work I should be doing ? Thanks Guy

Views: 311 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 19, 2010 3:49pm
by Ron Jaremkow

Frank Witkowski

Antique Cars & Women Drivers

Hi All.... I need your HELP !!! Cathy has decided that she wants to learn to drive one of our old cars. I think it's a great idea....BUT.....! She has never driven a stick shift.She is a very good driver, has no problem with any vehicle as long as it's an a...

Views: 408 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 18, 2010 6:37am
by Frank Witkowski

S. Blomquist

Generator wiring diagram

Does anyone have a generator wiring diagram for a 1928 D75 with the 15U motor? I am not sure of the generator make as it does not have a factory label mounted or a place for one, but has a letter/number string "stamped" into the main housing that begins with H and th...

Views: 470 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 18, 2010 3:42am
by S. Blomquist

S. Blomquist

Positive or Negative Ground?

I know most of the cars in the 20's and 30's were, for the most part, positive ground. when I look at some of the wiring done as I received it, it suggests the car was negative ground. Presently I have it temporarily hooked up as negative ground. I am thinking it cam...

Views: 508 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 17, 2010 5:50am
by Lawrence

Guy Bezil

New wheels and shims on axle.

Sirs : Well I took my wheels to Regina Sask for John Kuraba to replace all the wood. Should be ready in a week. No more wiggle - jiggle. Question : I am going to put the wheels back on. My right axle had a shim that fitted over the axle where the "hub" ride...

Views: 335 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 15, 2010 11:48am
by Guy Belzil

Phil Peters

Front Wood Wheel Hub

I am in need of a good used from wood wheel hub for a 1929 Model 60. I have a spare wheel that I am redoing but the threads on the hub are damaged beyond repair. If you have an extra, give me a call-503.244.1608

Views: 325 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 13, 2010 4:52pm
by Phil Peters

Yates Milton

Family Member Passes

Patricia "Trish" Milton, the wife of my son Mike, passed away on Sun. Feb 7th. Mike and Trish had only been married for a little over 2 years. Many of you remember Mike from DMAC Meets in Hershey, Williamsburg, Flint and others. They had already been making plans...

Views: 394 Replies: 12

Last Post: Feb 12, 2010 4:52am
by Ed Vomero

Shaun Murphy

Chrome Prep

A short while back i posted a thread discussing some chrome work that I had done. In short I was really unpleased with the result. I contacted the shop and let them know my feelings. I was asked to bring back the pieces. Well, life has been busy but I now have a free...

Views: 274 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 11, 2010 5:53pm
by Vince O'Brien

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