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William Durant

bendix brakes

We have 4 wheel bendix brakes(Simple cam design) and they generally call them, 11 inch. Well we measured ours and they are 10 5/8 inch inside diameter. we purchased 3/16 brake material as quoted on this forum. The problem is, they do not fit inside the drum and no...

Views: 162 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 21, 2021 8:44am
by William Durant

jeff quicksell

rear brakes on 24 star

so im replacing rear brakes on my star i did right side no problem but now to the left . on the parking brake shoe (inner) i was missing the one shoe u bracket welded to shoe and where the shoe goes into the brake lever there is play so shoe moves until slack is take...

Views: 142 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 7, 2021 1:14pm
by jeff quicksell

mike b

Get your dmac calenders!

If you haven't heard, the Dmac calenders are in. This would be a great holiday stocking stuffer for the Durantonian in you. The pictures can be seen on all Facebook pages. Get one while supplies last. Remember all proceeds go to our club. Just go to Dmac stores and p...

Views: 280 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 6, 2021 2:28pm
by mike b

Michael A Clark

29 Roadster Measurements Needed!!!

Hello, I'm in need of some measurements to brace and restore my 29 roadster body. Primarily, I'm looking for the distance from door jam to door jam on the rear section (trunk section). A measurement from top to top and bottom to bottom would be great, as well as t...

Views: 388 Replies: 9

Last Post: Feb 2, 2021 10:29am
by Norm Toone

William Durant

bonding brakes

We are planning to reline our Bendix 3 shoe brakes, with 3/16 material and brass rivets. My question, would it be advisable to also add some brake bonding agent with the rivets? Thanks Bill Durant

Views: 209 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 27, 2021 7:18pm
by Don Shilling

Ross

Teaser on facebook

Check out my latest project on the Durant site on facebook. "Durant Motorsports" brake bands

Views: 387 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jan 20, 2021 11:14am
by ross hoevet

Robert Bush

Very Nice Locomobile Book on eBay

There is a very nice Locomobile book on eBay. Pricey but excellent. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1916-1917-Locomobile-Standard-Custom-Models-Prestige-Sales-Brochure-Book-Nice/382859069895?hash=item59242dc9c7:g:HewAAOSw9tFdlMA3

Views: 144 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 17, 2021 12:02pm
by Robert Bush

Bob Smith

Kingston vacuum tank fuel feed

The Kingston vacuum tank is a different animal than the Stewart unit. The Kingston is simpler with a lot less moving parts. I'm curious to learn how the Kingston unit knows it's full? There is a brass fitting (vacuum) at the top of the unit. 1) There is an opening f...

Views: 158 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 11, 2021 6:48am
by Bob Smith

William Durant

Carburator issues

The Carb is leaking and we are planning to rebuild or replace, the present one is a Zenith 04 series which is a model T carburetor. But The jets are fixed jets, which means not good for a Six cylinder engine. Does anyone know what the correct carb should be used on t...

Views: 171 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 8, 2021 9:34am
by RICK BOTTI

ross hoevet

Locomobile for sale

1913 Locomobile for sale on Bring A Trailer. Not a Billy Durant era car, but we wouldn't kick you off a tour for leaking oil! Happy New Year Mike B?

Views: 201 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 4, 2021 8:23am
by mike b

Ted Kester

Looking at a purchase

Hello Norm, I hope you can give me a little help and insight. I'm looking at purchasing a 29 Rugby. You probably know the truck, it is from your area. For sale right now in Carleton Place. looks like it came from Constance Bay. It is in very rough condition. Motor i...

Views: 346 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 29, 2020 6:53pm
by Ted Kester¹

Duncan Smeaton

Transmission oil

Can someone please tell me what 600 W steam cylinder oil is? A definition of suitable oil for 1928 Durant gear box, clutch throwout and rear differential would be very helpful. Someone in my locality has suggested SAE 70-90, API GL5.

Views: 207 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 28, 2020 5:56pm
by cdmn

William J DeVries

Supporting the Durant Museum

If you would like to support the Durant Museum effort without any pain, you can join the Amazon Smile program by going to Amazon Smile and select Durant Motors Automobile Museum Inc. from the list of charitable organizations. If you could also get friends and relativ...

Views: 162 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 16, 2020 6:46am
by Mike Linthicum

Bob Smith

Durant's Birthday and a new Durant in the garage

It wasn't my birthday today.. It was William Crapo Durant's, however by coincidence I did receive an additional car today, a Durant 6-17 coupe. Yes it has a new home

Views: 302 Replies: 11

Last Post: Dec 12, 2020 6:32pm
by William J DeVrie...

Brian Johnson

A couple new donations at the Gilmore

Spent the morning enjoying a fresh donation at the Gilmore Museum. A pair of Continentals. upload photo gallery

Views: 248 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 12, 2020 6:27pm
by William J DeVrie...

mike b

December mens tech Zoom session

Well if didn't know, tech sessions have been going on monthly. This month Tech session is how to repair your Spicer unit on your Durant and Stars. Rick and the junior mechanics will show you how we repair Spicer units. email me and I can send you the Link. the date i...

Views: 139 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 11, 2020 7:33am
by mike b

Gary Yelle

Mike,s DeVaux

Mike,s DeVaux is on E-Bay. I think it is not a true Rumble. Not sure but I think I remember a conversation on that years ago. Gary

Views: 218 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 7, 2020 3:56pm
by Bob Smith

Dave

Devaux

Hello everyone There are two devauxs for sale at the same time I don’t believe that has happened since 1931,, Dave

Views: 171 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 1, 2020 3:15pm
by Dave

Michael Governalei

Model Identification Help Needed

I recently purchased a 1928 Durant Brougham it does not have a tag or an engine tag I was wondering if there was any other stamps on the frame or any other way to identify this vehicle it looks as if they changed out the original motor from the pictures that I’...

Views: 208 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 1, 2020 6:04am
by Norm Toone

ross hoevet

The Larsen Durant 6-17 auction has ended

The ebay auction for the Larsen 6-17 coupe has ended at $21,600.00 with a RNM (reserve not met). Probably not unexpected due to the reported price of restoration of somewhere around $100,000.00. In spite of the problems that some have with ebay,it does reach a large...

Views: 208 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 30, 2020 9:51am
by mike b

mike b

With Sincere Condolences

It is with heavy heart that we express our sincere condolences to Gordon Curl on the loss of his wife, Mary Carolyne in late September. She was one of the original members of the DMAC when it was founded in Hershey and her exuberant smile and enthusiasm will be great...

Views: 227 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 27, 2020 1:37pm
by Don Shilling

S. Blomquist

Blessed Thanksgiving to all

Good morning and a blessed Thanksgiving to all of you! We hope this holiday is a special one and to give thanks for all the blessings we have received throughout the past year. Be sure to share this holiday season with your families and friends!

Views: 136 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 27, 2020 12:07pm
by Gordon F. Curl

S. Blomquist

Blessed Thanksgiving to all

Good morning and a blessed Thanksgiving to all of you! We hope this holiday is a special one and we want to remember give thanks for all the blessings we have received throughout the past year. Be sure to share this holiday season with your families and friends and b...

Views: 132 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 26, 2020 7:31am
by S. Blomquist

Don M Gaskill

starters

On my '29 M4 the starter is slow turning over can anyone tell what the problem might be?

Views: 170 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 26, 2020 6:05am
by S. Blomquist

Shawn Humphrey

Fall 2020 Durant Partner

Hello all, The fall edition of The Durant Partner has been sent to Mike for approval. It's a little later than I intended, but I have been securing a new full-time position. The past few weeks have been unexpectedly busy. However, I think you'll be pleased with th...

Views: 377 Replies: 10

Last Post: Nov 26, 2020 5:55am
by S. Blomquist

William Durant

fuel pump pressure

I see a picture of a car with a electric pump pump. We want to put one on our car, my problem is what fuel pump pressure is possible. I assume the car can not handle a high pressure pump. But I am having a hard time finding a very low pressure pump with our 6 volt sy...

Views: 189 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 25, 2020 2:13pm
by Don M Gaskill

William Durant

21 inch rims

One of the front rims are wrong for the durant car, believe they are from a model T. Wondering where we can buy a used 21 inch rim for our car. yes they are 21 front and 20 rear? Thanks for any help in our quest to get the car back on the ground with tires....

Views: 136 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 24, 2020 4:40pm
by William Durant

Duncan Smeaton

installing rubber balls in Durant transmission

I have read somewhere, maybe on this forum, about how to install the rubber ball joints between the clutch throwout and the gearbox on Durant cars approx 1928. If anyone can throw some light on this source of information it would be much appreciated.

Views: 234 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 24, 2020 8:50am
by mike b

Phil Peters

Thermostat

Does anyone know what the temperature rating is for the original Motorstat thermostat P/N 24567 that came in the 14L engine in 1929? A Carquest P/N 32497 which has a rating of 170 degrees fits the housing. Thanks in advance for any information. Phil

Views: 196 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 16, 2020 4:12pm
by Phil Peters

Curtis Bartell

battery box

Ross, I've been looking for one of those battery boxes for my optima battery. Where can I get one?

Views: 158 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 14, 2020 8:07am
by Curtis Bartell

mike b

project star on Zoom

Calling all Mechanics and Junior Mechanics! Come join us on a Zoom Tech Sesh...11/21 @ Noon Pacific Time. We'll be troubleshooting a 1925 Star and hope to get her off the trailer and back on the road. Contact me for Zoom link if you're in for some educational fun...y...

Views: 126 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 13, 2020 8:17am
by mike b

william durant

hub bolts

just purchased the durant car a week ago, we have 20inch rear and 21 front rims. the wheel bolts are 7/16x? by 3.25 long, need to find new ones? Also the heavy cast clips the bolts go thru are different from back to front. looking for help on bolts and these cas...

Views: 180 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 12, 2020 7:44pm
by Norm Toone

ross hoevet

Mike Larsen's Durant stash

Just got back from the estate sale of Mike and Rosalie Larson in Vancouver Washington. A lot of Durant parts still there. Myself, Phil Peters, Mike and Bert Babick were there scouring through the treasure trove. Bert got quite a bit and I got some trinket items. The...

Views: 388 Replies: 9

Last Post: Nov 3, 2020 9:12am
by mike b

Gary

Rumble seat rollers

Does anybody have pictures (or spares) of what the rumble seat rollers look like for a 1926-29 Star Durant?

Views: 168 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 30, 2020 12:15pm
by Gary

ross hoevet

USL battery logo

I use a Optima 6volt battery that I've put in a reproduction 6volt battery case. I reproduced a USL logo that I got from the 6-14 instruction manual. Too much time on my hands. Ross

Views: 378 Replies: 11

Last Post: Oct 27, 2020 11:06pm
by ross hoevet

Rick Botti

New Durant owner Michigan with a 1929 Model 60 Sedan

New Durant owner ‎Ben Logan in Michigan just purchased a 1929 Model 60 Sedan Below is a link to pictures posted to the Durant Motors Autombile Club FaceBook page. https://www.facebook.com/durantmotors/inbox/3713966415349950/?notif_id=1602463157679043&no...

Views: 212 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 11, 2020 8:43pm
by Rick Botti

Robert Bush

Virtual Museum

I visited the virtual museum for the first time today. I like what I see there. I did notice that some of the links do not work: the Clothing section does not work, just get a 404 error message. I think all of our club members should visit the virtual museum, and th...

Views: 255 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 1, 2020 10:26am
by Robert Bush

Vincent OBrien

Badge Auction

There is an online auction of a large collection of badges. There are several Durant and Star badges. Auction ends soon. Here's a link: https://www.icollector.com/search.aspx?q=durant&p=1&ps=20&is=1&ex=0&so=13&sf=1&hi=0

Views: 176 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 27, 2020 8:42pm
by Vincent OBrien

D J Federlein

Cyndi Passing

Cyndi succumbed to her battle with prostate cancer at 5:30pm on 11 Sept. 2020 . She fought with the same courage and tenacity that she lived her life, but it was just too much for her to conquer. Although she was so tiny and frail in the end her only thoughts were th...

Views: 275 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 27, 2020 8:33pm
by Vincent OBrien

Adam B Ford

Linn Ford (My dad)

For those of you who haven't heard, my dad was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma (aggressive brain cancer) on Aug 21. He declined treatment due to the advanced nature of the condition and quality of life that would result from the treatment. Shortly after his diagnosi...

Views: 308 Replies: 9

Last Post: Sep 19, 2020 3:29am
by Adam B Ford

David Coppess

SOLD the 1927

Got gobs of parts left over if anyone needs anything, plus a Spare engine. Had lots of fun with it and did have the engine running for while but now I can concentrate on my true love of old cars. My 1930 Model A Ford phaeton.

Views: 198 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 17, 2020 9:02pm
by David Coppess

Robert Smith

pictures needed for a new 2021 calendar

Stephanie is in the process of compiling a Durant calendar for 2021. She is in need of pictures. Since most cars are long and the calendar page is square, any pictures provided need to have some foreground and back ground to crop. Also need pictures taken with high...

Views: 135 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 17, 2020 11:38am
by Robert Smith

Rick Botti

1923 Durant A22 touring

Pictures from the restoration of Ken Crouch 1923 Durant A22 touring are now in the Durant photographs section. Rick

Views: 199 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 16, 2020 7:23pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Summer 2020 Durant Partner, Have you got yours yet.

Please let me know who has not received their Summer issue of the newly designed Partner. According to the printer it was mailed our of his place in Ohio on August 17th. I know some have received theirs as did I on August 23rd. I see that Don Shilling just received h...

Views: 346 Replies: 16

Last Post: Sep 13, 2020 12:00am
by Ted kruger

ross hoevet

See how smart we are!?!

This week was to be our National Tour in Clackamas OREGON, which we so wisely cancelled. I live in Clackamas about a mile from our host hotel, and I can barely see across my street from our local wildfire outbreak and subsequent smoke and ash fallout. I know the meet...

Views: 210 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 11, 2020 2:40pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Katie Gundersen

found old certicate

1928 5 shares. Paper was folded in thirds, otherwise in great condition. What can I do with it?

Views: 133 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 10, 2020 2:45pm
by Katie Gundersen

Mark Duran

lubrication system

Quick question please. I have a 1926 Durant Star coupster and there is an oil pressure gauge. It does not register when running. I have disconnected the oil line from the pressure sensor port, started the engine and oil comes squirting out. Not excessively but come o...

Views: 289 Replies: 13

Last Post: Sep 9, 2020 5:54pm
by Mark Duran

Shawn D. Humphrey

2020 Summer Newsletter Done: Coming Attractions

Hello! I'm so pleased to announce I've sent the summer edition of the newsletter to the printer. I hope you enjoy this edition. It may look a little different, but I believe that overall it should be a pleasing refresh. I'm very grateful to Carol, Mike, and Bob fo...

Views: 347 Replies: 14

Last Post: Sep 1, 2020 10:13am
by Shawn Humphrey

John Thomas

Piston installation

Re-assembling 1927 Continental 14L engine for the owner (Ron Weirsma), but now unsure of the orientation of the pistons. They are .040 oversize and have a slot on one side of the skirt. (expansion slot?) Does it make a difference whether the slot in the skirt is on...

Views: 217 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 29, 2020 3:59am
by Bill

Gary Yelle

Mike Larsen estate

Hi all: This morning I called the man in Newburg Oregon that is preparing the auction of Mike and Rosie Larsen estate. He has many things to do to get the cars (and tons of parts) ready for auction. Hi is going to use e-bay as he does now for the cars. Mike did gi...

Views: 224 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 24, 2020 11:12pm
by Gary Yelle

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