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Lance Chabot

LOCOMOBILE News "New"

All Rick has given me a Green light to do these Postings on LOCOMOBILE historic News: Here's Number 1: When Billy Durant tookover Locomobile in the early 20's they only made one very Exclusive model; the big 142" inch WB, expensive ($7,550 to $11,200) Model 48! I...

Views: 345 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 6, 2009 5:57am
by Yates Milton

gary k

reminder: read gary's new years resolution below

read my resolution below and help.....HELP!!!!!!!

Views: 422 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 5, 2009 8:49pm
by gary k

Wayne Farrand

Titllotson carburator

Did anyone in the club or on tyhe forum purchase that Tillotson JR5A carb that was on eBay - for the 22A continental engine? The auction ended Christmas eve and I wasn't paying attention or I would have bought it. It went cheap even if for parts. I have my original...

Views: 2025 Replies: 17

Last Post: Jan 5, 2009 2:42am
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

East Coast Chapter Spring Meet

Ok Durantonions no I have not lost my mind but I wanted to get a posting early to get everyone's opinion so plans can be in the making. Last spring we tried but had only a couple registered and it was a real disappointment so we are starting early this year. Hopefull...

Views: 760 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jan 4, 2009 5:36pm
by Mike Linthicum

Shaun Murphy

Parking Lights

Are the Parking Lamps used on Durant interchangeable with any other auto maker or reproduction on the market? While I'm sure after searching the forums the answer will be no, I figure it's worth a shot. These little guys seem to be the part to find. Thanks S...

Views: 396 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 4, 2009 12:48pm
by Norm Toone

Will Curl

Spark Plugs

I have been doing a little bit of research on sparkplugs for our Durants. The Factory parts books that my father and I have (Durant Motors of Canada & Dominion Motors of Canada), up to june 1930 do not list a sparkplug at all,after june 1930 they list Champion spark...

Views: 672 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 3, 2009 3:34am
by Norm Toone

Dib Franciss

1927 RUGBY TAIL LIGHT

Dear friends, Hope you have enjoyed the New Year's night celebration. I wish you a greatly happy 2009 to you and your family. Thank you for all the messages of warm welcome wishes. It is so important for someone new to the group. I started the year looking for t...

Views: 436 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 2, 2009 4:26pm
by Carol Fogarazzo

Bert Babick

Durant Partner

Recieved the new Partner today. GOOD JOB to all who made it happen. Helps us relive the last meet. So much FUN. Can't wait for the next one.

Views: 729 Replies: 14

Last Post: Jan 2, 2009 11:51am
by Charles A. Spitz...

Shaun Murphy

614 wood top and door post

I have a 1930 durant 614. It has been in my family for quite some time. I'm geting ready to start the restoration prossess. All the metal is in top shape but the wood roof and passanger door post have rotted out (there could be more but this is what I can see). I'm w...

Views: 391 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 2, 2009 11:09am
by Jan Arnett

Eliot

wood spoked wheels

I am finally finding time to work on the Star again. I should have the brake linkage back together soon. Working the front axel and king pins. I am about to tackle my wheels and am looking for help. The wood seems sound, but I need to take them apart to clean them...

Views: 632 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jan 2, 2009 11:06am
by Jan Arnett

Dennis Murphy

1927 Star for sale on EBAY

There is a 1927 Star for sale on EBAY. The item number is 270321140299.

Views: 547 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 2, 2009 8:29am
by Linda Mannie

John Sweeney

Ignition Points Rugby/Durant D40 1929

Hi Fellows, I hope you can help me . Looking for ignition points to suit my 1929 D40. They have a slightly longer spring. Does anyone have a supplier where I can obtain same. Thanks in anticipation.

Views: 346 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 2, 2009 8:09am
by Mike Linthicum

Shaun Murphy

Steering wheel Restoration

I have a 1930 614 Durant. The steering wheel is cracked in a couple of places. Is there anywhere I could send it to get a like new restoration. It seems to me like the steering wheel is made out of bakelite, but i'm unsure. Does anyone know for sure what material it...

Views: 383 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 2, 2009 7:32am
by ross hoevet

Guy J. Belzil

W5a - 600 - H Specs

Have found a good 1927 152 ci W5 4 cyl Continental (with a Star plate) to replace my original 1926 cracked block; and am going thru a rebuild. Initial bore was 3 and 3/8 inches and cylinders currently have 20 thou natural wear and will by honed 30 thou. My question...

Views: 918 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 1, 2009 10:17am
by cdmn

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

Happy New Year!

To all of our Durant family we wish you a Happy New Year! May 2009 be a good year for all of you, and we look forward to seeing you in Texarkana at the annual meeting in September. Charlie and Peggy Spitz

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Last Post: Dec 31, 2008 10:11pm
by Lance Haynes

Tony Madson

motor mounts

Hello again all, I am in need of motor mounts for my 23 Star C Touring with a W-4 engine. They are more like pads or cushions than actual mounts. Thanks,

Views: 505 Replies: 13

Last Post: Dec 31, 2008 7:21am
by Lance Chabot

Dennis Murphy

Forum Page Advertising

Happy Holidays Everyone! I know that nobody asked, but I don't like the new advertising boxes and links on the Forum page. The page takes longer to load on my computer. Is there a benefit to our club that I don't know about?

Views: 415 Replies: 9

Last Post: Dec 28, 2008 8:09pm
by gary k

Don Shilling

Tire Terminology

Looking thru the parts books I see wheels and rims pertaining to "High Pressure", "Balloon", and "Cord" tires. "High Pressure" means clincher type rims but what is the difference between "Cord" and "Balloon" construction?

Views: 384 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 27, 2008 9:03pm
by Don Shilling

Mike Rice

article in old cars weekly

Did anyone else see the article in old cars weekly about Durant http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/GeneralMenu/

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Last Post: Dec 27, 2008 5:10pm
by Mike Rice

Vince O'Brien

What distributor is this?

I have an Autolite distributor on my 25 Star that is not correct. I dug through the parts that came with it in hopes of finding a correct one. This is what I found. It is an Autolite but doesn't have any number on it. It does have the disk-shaped rotor. Does any...

Views: 477 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 25, 2008 7:18pm
by gary k

gary kauffman

A DURANT CLUB NEW YEARS RESOLUTION

DEAR MEMBERS; I HAVE MADE A RESOLUTION FOR 2009. I HAVE DECIDED TO ATTEMPT TO COMPLETE THE PARTS GUIDE THAT I HAVE PLANNED FOR 2 PREVIOUS YEARS. THESE PARTS GUIDES DEPEND ON THE HELP FROM YOU, THE MEMBERS. YOU ARE NEEDED TO SEND PICTURES OF THE SMALL PARTS OF YOUR C...

Views: 427 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 25, 2008 4:49pm
by Norm Toone

Ken McCormick

Merry Christmas

To one and all I want to wish you all a very merry Christmas and all the very best in the new year. Cut loose,eat drink and enjoy for after the new year we may diet-- Ken and Norma McCormick

Views: 522 Replies: 13

Last Post: Dec 24, 2008 6:46pm
by Frank Witkowski

Don Shilling

Fuel Tank Replacement

I'm at a point where I need to start looking for new fuel tanks for our '27 Star Coupe projects. Anybody know of any sources for reproduction tanks for our cars?? I have a couple of fairly decent but otherwise shot examples to be used for dimensions and fittings....

Views: 409 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 24, 2008 2:42pm
by Vince O\'Brien

Tony Madson

Water Outlet Pipe

Where can I get a correct water outlet pipe for the top of the head for my 23 Star C Touring, W-4 engine. I see on the Vancover Parts Connection a couple of water outlet pipes for Model M and engine 14L and 15L but don't know if they would work. Thanks and a Merr...

Views: 326 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 24, 2008 11:35am
by Franz Fraitzl

HANK ADAMS

WANT TO SELL

I HAVE A A 1926 STAR SIX COUPE THAT WAS PURCHASED BY A LITTLE OLD LADIE FROM MARYSVILLE ,MT IN 1926 AND NOW I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IT GO TO A GOOD HOME. I DON`T KNOW HOW MUCH ITs WORTH.I AM LOOKING FOR A LITTLE HELP ON THAT. THE CAR HAS BEEN STORED AND IT RUNs JUST A F...

Views: 996 Replies: 9

Last Post: Dec 24, 2008 1:15am
by Lance Chabot

Lance Chabot

Locomobile Pictures

Mike, I will be forwarding you and Rick pictures of my Locomobiles for inclusion in the Photographs section. Plus I've also been approached by several other Locomobile owner's (with pictures)in the US and worldwide for information and help, who I have asked to join...

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Last Post: Dec 23, 2008 4:02pm
by Lance Chabot

Mike Linthicum

Time for new photographs!

Since my last posting over a year ago, I'm sure that there are new Durantonions out there with pictures of their cars. I know of several that I have not seen their car's pictures yet. Let's send them in to Rick and get them on the web site. Remember if they are not c...

Views: 379 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 23, 2008 2:45pm
by John Willoughby

John Sweeney

Merry Christmas

Best wishes for a Merry Christmas & a Wonderful 2009 to all members from hot humid sunny Queensland Australia 30 C .

Views: 339 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 23, 2008 2:39pm
by Ken Brink

Arthur Roberts

Carburetor for 6-70

The carburetor on my 6-70 is a Carter BB-1 and accordiing to the book it should be a Tillotson. Could someone please let me know which Tillotson. I would be willing to trade for or buy the correct carburetor (I also need a breather). Other parts needed: Win...

Views: 447 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 22, 2008 8:38pm
by gary k

Frank Witkowski

Replacement Data Plates

Hi All.... I never intended to cause a problem, only did this to help fellow members, sorry for any problems this may have caused. Here is the email I recieved, and was asked to post. I do agree in principal, but don't think any members would use these plates...

Views: 762 Replies: 12

Last Post: Dec 22, 2008 8:17am
by Jan Arnett

Franz Fraitzl

Distributor housings

Here are a few pictures of the finished 4 cylinder distributor housings. Next to it the original. Enjoy.

Views: 392 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 22, 2008 5:47am
by Mike Butters

Tony Madson

replacement distributor

Many of you have read my post regarding my distributor and housing. I am grateful for all the responses. Arthur Roberts was kind enough to send me a distributor, housing and gears off a 400,000 serial numbered W-4 engine. My engine serial number is in the 100,000'...

Views: 404 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 20, 2008 6:25pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Rick Botti

New Additoin to Technical Page

I just added "Rear Axle Rebuild" to the Tech Page. Look under the Manuals & Other Technical Documentation section. Material was provided by Dave Schulte. Thanks Dave

Views: 477 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 20, 2008 3:56pm
by Guy J. Belzil

Yates Milton

26 Locomobile Touring - Jr 8

I looked a 26 Locomobile Touring Jr 8 yesterday and have found nothing pertaing to a Touring that year. The current owner who is also an old car buff found everything except a Touring in a research from the AACA Library. The car has dual sidemounts with what appeare...

Views: 1847 Replies: 10

Last Post: Dec 18, 2008 7:26am
by Lance Chabot

Fritz Kuenzel

Distributor Support Housing

A few years ago I ordered a Distributor support housing from Australia. He sent me Two. I was surprised. One, the standard pot metal , the other aluminum. Aftet- market I assume. Both in nice condition. The aluminum unit is a little thicker in the area where the...

Views: 477 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 17, 2008 3:17pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Ken McCormick

oil filter connectios

I am trying to hook up my oil filter and am not real sure where the lines should run from and to . I have a fitting in the lower rear of the block behind the starter -another about mid way behind the water pump and another on top of the head towards the back. I thi...

Views: 859 Replies: 17

Last Post: Dec 16, 2008 1:11pm
by Norm Toone

Franz Fraitzl

Distributor housings

Here setting up the part in My CNC

Views: 322 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 16, 2008 8:54am
by Ross Hoevet

John Parrish

M-2 Durant wheel puller

Are there any 2 1/4 inch wheel pullers out there for sale? I have seen early Durant ones for sale on Ebay but none that would fit an M-2. I would rather not have to fabricate one if at all possible. Thanks for any tips or leads. John Parrish 541-514-5084 johnkatepar...

Views: 358 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 15, 2008 4:27pm
by John Parrish

Jim Greenamyer

Gas Prices at Thanksgiving

Hello all... With the rise and fall of gasoline prices around the world, I was wondering how the prices here in Ohio (USA) compared with other parts of the country and world? Ours have been steadily dropping for the last couple of months and are currently at $1.55 9/...

Views: 1035 Replies: 40

Last Post: Dec 15, 2008 3:29pm
by Eliot

Ken McCormick

Dome light

What kind of wiring connection goes in the feed end of the dome light ?? I am sure I can put a single contact bulb in but looking at the switch it looks like maybe the wire contacts would have to be an offset type ? Any one have a picture of the wires going into th...

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Last Post: Dec 14, 2008 3:41am
by Norm Toone

Jan Arnett

accessories

Have fun with this link. http://strangecarsandthings.blogspot.com/

Views: 460 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 11, 2008 6:02pm
by Mike Linthicum

Larwrence

Referance books

I recently went into an antique mall and found two volumes of "Dykes" Automobile And Gasoline Encyclopedia. These books are about 1000 pages each. There are so many things about how to maintain and methods of how to do certain things like changing tires, wheel repair...

Views: 456 Replies: 6

Last Post: Dec 11, 2008 4:57am
by Norm Toone

Franz Fraitzl

Distributor housings

Hello everyone, finally I am getting around to play with my CNC machine. I should have the first batch of distributor housings ready by the end of the week. This batch is for all 4 cylinder engines. The price per is US $ 345.00. To run the machine is a little mor...

Views: 383 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 10, 2008 7:24pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Mike Linthicum

Original air cleaner for my 28

Anybody have an extra air cleaner correct for my 28? Or a picture of the one that would be used. I'm looking for the original, not any aftermarket, modern replacement. Thanks. I have the original carb 15L engine model 65. Probably all were alike for that year.

Views: 397 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 10, 2008 2:08pm
by gary k

Ken McCormick

More questions

Its that man again with his stupid questions . Has anyone got a picture of the floor boards showing where the dimmer switch and stater buttons go? I would like to have them as close as possible to the original if I can . Figure if I put the dimmer switch just to...

Views: 553 Replies: 6

Last Post: Dec 10, 2008 8:02am
by Ken McCormick

Norm Toone

Head light lenses

Keep you eyes on this young lad. He just sold a pair of lenses for $27.50 that fit Frontenac and 31 / 32 D's. They go for $50 - 75 each normally or higher. 180310371102 Now he has a set for a 617 opening at $9.99 US. His gfather has a barn full of lenses and he's...

Views: 450 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 10, 2008 5:08am
by Norm Toone

gary k

hello norm toone

hey norm....watch for postal delivery...brown envelope 8 x 10...regards, gary k

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Last Post: Dec 9, 2008 6:19am
by Norm Toone

Ken McCormick

lubrication

Hi again all you good people I am almost ready to put my wiring harness in and then the big test,,(will it run) I am just wondering what kind of oil would be best to put in this baby.Also what in tranny and rear end. I have a lubrication chart to show where to...

Views: 666 Replies: 10

Last Post: Dec 7, 2008 10:04pm
by Phillip Donoghoe

Lance Chabot

Durant Base Camp at Hershey 2008 ,Great Photos found!

All, While searching the AACA website I came accross a "Hershey 2008 AACA Fall meet" photo collection, very neat! BUT the 2nd Photo down was the "Durant Base Camp" with a part caption of..."I have never seen a real Durant but these guys have a whole club for the...

Views: 530 Replies: 9

Last Post: Dec 6, 2008 9:25pm
by Rick Botti

Darren Anderson

flint and rugby

Hello all, I am new to this forum and have a few questions, I have a friend who has a Rugby truck, I dont know what year or model but he is looking for a hand crank and nos or reproduction data plates, any leads??, also recently I have come across a 1926 Flint two d...

Views: 431 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 6, 2008 9:50am
by Rick Botti

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