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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: 375 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: 356 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: 298 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: 336 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: 365 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: 693 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: 265 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: 312 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: 317 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: 414 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: 478 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: 552 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: 340 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: 330 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: 399 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: 279 Replies: 3

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

Norm Toone

1928 DURANT M2 4DR. SEDAN to be lost

Looks like another one to be destroyed, Hopefully someone can save the car. HI. I'M PARTING OUT MY CAR, ALL I'M KEEPING IS THE BODY, EVERYTHING ELSE IS FOR SALE, 4 CYL MOTOR, TRANY, DRIVESHAFT, AXEL, FENDERS, WOODEN WHEELS. ENGINE COVER AND MORE, MAKE A OFFER, TH...

Views: 536 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 11, 2010 5:20am
by Norm Toone

John Sweeney

FLINT E55/E80 Parts wanted

I have just returned from a meeting of our local vintage car club. One of our members mentioned to me that he has most mechanical Parts for 1924 Flint which he would like to sell. Are you interested or is Australia too far away for you Jeff.

Views: 278 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 10, 2010 3:32am
by John Sweeney

Jeff Wooding

FLINT E55/ E80 Parts Wanted

I am looking for an engine with carb/distributor/generater/starter etc. ++ trany/clutch and drive shaft. Other parts or a mostly complete car are also possible buys. WHAT DO YOU HAVE ????

Views: 331 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 10, 2010 3:34am
by John Sweeney

Frank Witkowski

1929 Model 66 Drive Line For Sale in California

Hi All..... If you saw the entry in the guest book from Ron about the drive line for sale, I emailed him ant this is the response I got: "I'm in San Jose Ca. I have an engine, trans and rear end. I also have a front axle. Probably not work the shipping cost....

Views: 492 Replies: 6

Last Post: Feb 9, 2010 9:16pm
by dave enrico

Nick Koehn

Durant hub caps?

Are these Durant hub caps? http://s830.photobucket.com/albums/zz222/koehnic/?action=view¤t=DSC04729.jpg

Views: 480 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 9, 2010 7:52pm
by cdmn

Norm Toone

Billy Durant... Ottawa Citizen

Here's a new site for you to view. Caught the article by accident in the Citizen about Google having one of our papers now online from 1890 to currect date. Even caught the National Archives and main Library unaware Google had done this. Great for family history but...

Views: 276 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 9, 2010 12:45pm
by Norm Toone

Bill Fasching

Parts for sale for a 614 Coupe 1930

Motor, Transmission, drive shaft, rear-end, 4 wood spoke wheels and some kind of tires??, most of interior for sale that is in original condition (never re-covered). Give me a call and lets talk. 816-261-1079

Views: 286 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 6, 2010 6:35pm
by Bill Fasching

Ken McCormick

parts to sell -cheap

I have a few parts that I got off a standard coupe 30 durant 614. I used what I need and will be happy to dispose of the rest if anyone needs them Partial list is : 4 wood spoke wheels -one has the center pulled out with rotted spokes -the others are okay but nee...

Views: 513 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 6, 2010 9:04am
by Ken McCormick

John Willoughby

DeVaux for sale?

I have been in contact with a descendant of the DeVaux family and he would be very interested in owning one of his great-uncle's products. Does anyone know of a DeVaux, in reasonably good condition, that is (or could be) for sale? He does not have email, so I will...

Views: 322 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 2, 2010 6:03pm
by John Willoughby

abel Aguilera

Gaskts for my Durants

Hello Please I need that they connect me with algun supplier of gaskets for the engines of my cars. Thank you

Views: 285 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 1, 2010 1:12pm
by Ricardo H.Colomb...

Rusty Buchanan

STAR headlight bucket and bracket ??

If anyone is interested in checking it out, there is what might be a STAR headlight bucket and mounting bracket on Ebay. It only has one day left and it is advertised as a 1920s vintage Buick headlight. If indeed it is a STAR part, I hope a club member who needs it,...

Views: 345 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 30, 2010 5:51pm
by gary k

Don Gaskill

Headlight Bulbs

I need a headlight bulb for my M4 the one I took out was a #1183 single element I found that number and it for a movie projector and said its 5.5 volts anybody know if that will work or what the right number is. Don

Views: 289 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 30, 2010 12:54pm
by Norm Toone

Frank Witkowski

East Coast Spring Meet Dayton Ohio

Hi All...... Spring is just around the corner. Final arrangements are under way for the ECC Spring Meet in Dayton, Ohio. This will be in April 2010 This will be a great warm up for the National Meet in Lancaster Pennsylvania. More info to follow..... S...

Views: 717 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jan 29, 2010 6:27am
by ED VOMERO

Phil Donoghoe

Modern axles for Durant, Star, Rugby. to 1929

Enquiring if any interest exists for the manufacture of axles to suit all Durant, Star and Rugby vehicles to 1929 models. To the best of my knowledge the outer tapered bearings are like hens teeth and if available extremely expensive. David Cornell of Albury, NSW,...

Views: 386 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 28, 2010 11:10pm
by Phil Donoghoe

Dave Schulte

28 Durant Steering Gear Wanted

Still looking for a steering gear for Alfred Bartak in Austria. He has a 28 Model 55. The photos he sent look like the steering gear in my 29 Model 63 but different part numbers. Dave

Views: 257 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 28, 2010 6:06pm
by Dave Schulte

Guy Belzil

Coureur de Bois - Translation Services

I'm a ole' coureur de bois, my canoo broke down and I am in place call Alberta, The guy here talk english, (i learn good stuff). Dat english men, I know de talk of dat kind of homme. "Google" is wat de blocks head tink can make talk french, ha I say to me. I k...

Views: 286 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 28, 2010 6:43am
by Guy Belzil

Daryl Jordan

1931 Frontenac 4 dor seadan

I have a friend that has a 1931 Frontenac 4 door sadan, he has owned it for 10 years or so and has had a great time with it. His intrests have changed and has decided to sell it. It runs great and looks good and the crome is bright,restored I think in 70s he would kn...

Views: 414 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 28, 2010 5:26am
by Norm Toone

gary kauffman

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS...PLEASE READ

ALL MEMBERS....PLEASE REREAD THE POST..."REQUEST FOR HELP FROM ALL MEMBERS" BY GARY KAUFFMAN....THANX

Views: 346 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 27, 2010 8:01pm
by gary kauffman

Phil Peters

Rebuilding 3 speed transmission

I am currently rebuilding the 3 speed transmission in my 1929 Durant Model 60 car. I have replaced the bearings and gaskets but have not found any evidence of seals around the input and output shafts. Does anybody know if there is a seal, o-ring, etc. for these locat...

Views: 389 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 26, 2010 8:08am
by Phil Peters

Don Shilling

New Production 21" Tire Rims for Star

OK Folks, We now have a source of 21" split rims for our Star cars available from American Vintage Rims. They are the same folks who supply rims and brake drums to the Model T crowd and sold thru Mac's and Frank Witkowski. These rims are zinc coated and can be run pl...

Views: 683 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 25, 2010 7:40am
by Frank Witkowski

Mike Linthicum

Need photograph asap of the Motorstat sending unit on engine (Temp sending unit)

Model 65's had the Motorstat #24567 that was the temperature sending unit mounted on the engine that sent it back to the dash mounted temp gauge. This number was for the 1928 Model 65, but not sure if the model 75 or later 1929 or 30's etc had the same temp unit. Not...

Views: 344 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 25, 2010 6:20am
by Mike Linthicum

Don Gaskill

bottom window channel

I am looking for (1) one bottom window channel that hooks on the regulator and the glass to roll up the window it is for a '29 Durant M4 anyone have one? or can tell me where to get DON

Views: 270 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 24, 2010 8:39pm
by DON GASKILL

Norm Toone

Gord Taylors 1930 614 sedan

Gord died this summer owning a 1930 6 wheel 614 sedan. Five bolt wires with lock rings. I didn't keep many pic's of his car but attach the ones I have. Car is at #1 Karla Dawn Ave, Lantz, NS ,Canada B2S 1Y7. Shirley has the car for sale but I haven't been given any p...

Views: 334 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 24, 2010 12:22pm
by Norm Toone

Ken Brink

Book on Billy Durant

I am not a reader, but a week ago a friend had told me about a book at Barns and Nobel, Title (Billy Durant Creator of General Motors). Purchased it. Started to read it and finished it in 2 Days. It was that interesting. This was the first time I have read a Book thi...

Views: 293 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 23, 2010 9:45pm
by Lawrence

S. Blomquist

Temperature sensor

The temp sensor unit on my Durant D75 6 cylinder is destroyed and beyond recognition. The unit probably has a screw connector for the gauge wire and the pipe threads that will mount directly into the head. I am looking for an original or original replacement unit tha...

Views: 388 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 22, 2010 3:48pm
by Mike Linthicum

Roy Tunby

Durant or Star sedan or coupe purchase

I have a restored 1924 Model T touring but am now interested in purchasing a sedan or coupe-- either a durant or star. during my youth my folks had a star touring and a star coupe.

Views: 270 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 22, 2010 8:56am
by Bill Hoaglan

gary kauffman

star wheels

are there any other cars that have rear wheels...spoked....that will fit the 1925 star F ???? do Ford T wheels fit our star hubs on rear ???....on front???? chevy of 1920,s looks the same but is it????.....i do need to get at least one rear wheel so i can roll my...

Views: 323 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 20, 2010 7:20pm
by gary kauffman

Gordon F. Curl

Hood Ornament

Check out item 320477622970 on eBay. Is this the same as the Rad cap ornament on a 29 Durant? Just Curious

Views: 299 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 20, 2010 1:22pm
by Norm Toone

John Willoughby

DeVaux Pictures on eBay

Just out of curiosity...has anyone seen the pictures being offered on eBay (items #370265446773 and 290353411041)? A cute little DeVaux roadster at what appears to me to be a car show several years ago (based on the age of the Ford pick-up attached to a trailer in t...

Views: 816 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 19, 2010 9:39pm
by Gary Yelle

Mike Linthicum

Photographs of your cars.

It's been awhile since I posted this, so I wanted to bring it back to the top again. Since the last posting several years ago we have had many new members join, many new cars get purchased and many restored. I'd like to see them as would many other in the club. Pleas...

Views: 309 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 19, 2010 8:27am
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Witkowski

Found Any Interesting Items In Your Car ???

Hi All..... Well it's cold and snowing here in Western Pennsylvania. So how about a "virtual" road trip? Over the years I have made some interesting discoveries in some of the cars I found. One of the interesting finds was an envelope addressed "To The N...

Views: 476 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 18, 2010 11:28pm
by Keith

Tom Edmonds

Window Regulator Kits

I am looking for the window regulator repair kits for 1927 star 4 door car, if anyone has any information where I can get them please email me. Thanks Tom

Views: 410 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 18, 2010 3:33am
by Tom Edmonds

Don Gaskill

REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

I need a picture of the rear seat assembly for a 4 door car I am working on a M4 and I think there are parts missing for the rear seat? If anyone can help I would be greatful. DON

Views: 277 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 17, 2010 8:57am
by Don Gaskill

Rusty Buchanan

AND NO ONE NOTICED?

Just wondering if anyone noticed the Star roadster from Arkansas that sold on Ebay last week for $4500. It was listed as a '25 but it was at least a Model M. I hope a club member got it!

Views: 386 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 16, 2010 1:43pm
by Norm Toone

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