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John Parrish

Want to get a rolling chassis: M-2 or earlier

I am looking for a rolling Durant chassis M-2 or earlier. I would like to begin a smallish project that will fit in my one-car garage. Please let me know if any reasonable possibilities are out there...or am I barking up a dead tree?

Views: 569 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 30, 2008 10:36am
by Vince O'Brien

Rick McDonough

Flywheel ring gear

Hello, After 24 years on the road, my Model R (see my cars pics in the 'photographs' part of this site)needs a new flywheel ring gear. I'm pretty sure it's 112 teeth. Does anyone know of a source for these - and exact dimensions? Even a manufacturer and a part...

Views: 908 Replies: 15

Last Post: Aug 27, 2008 3:59pm
by Jim Ketchum

brian boys

parts star

i have these parts for sale frt axle an steering linkage 75$ diff 100$ 14l motor 1500$ trans 75$ 4 wood wheels w/bearings 200$ all parts are in excellent codition and can be u...

Views: 702 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 25, 2008 10:03pm
by brian boys

brian boys

star grease caps

i have a set of star 26 27 axle grease caps in show condition freshly nickle plated ,the ones with the gremlin on them 200$

Views: 388 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 25, 2008 8:58pm
by brian boys

Melvin Wagner

Spark Advance

I have a question it has Been over 50 years sense I have driven a manual spark advance distributor car. I have a 1925 Star 4 door sedan A-22 4 cylinder, it will be on the road this week. Is there a formula for advancing the spark lever or is it just by the seat of yo...

Views: 598 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 25, 2008 8:41am
by Gordon F. Curl

ED VOMERO

AACA EASTERN SPRING MEET 1ST PLACE

GREAT NEWS MY 1923 STAR TOURING WON THE 1ST PLACE JUNIOR AT THE CUMBERLAND AACA MEET YESTERDAY. I THINK IT IS A GREAT DAY FOR OUR DURANT CARS AS I BEAT OUT SOME HIGH END CARS LOADED WITH A LOT OF CHROME AND BELLS AND WHISTLES.(MOPAR STUFF)NOW ON TO HERSHEY IN OCTOBE...

Views: 763 Replies: 14

Last Post: Aug 22, 2008 12:35pm
by Philip Seanston

Rick McDonough

Rear oil seal

Hello all, Just wondering what advice there is out there re what type of modern rear oil seal to use in my '26 Mod 'R' Rugby. (14L motor). I'm starting to lose a fair bit of oil out there, so it's well and truly due for a replacement. The engine reconditioner th...

Views: 328 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 21, 2008 9:11pm
by Rick McDonough

will

its for sale

1930 durant sadan car was in one family untill i bought it at an estate sale. been inside very little rust, car is complete. no time to restore. orginal paint still on car

Views: 388 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 20, 2008 10:13pm
by will

Mike Linthicum

Firewall & drip rails on Durants

I've been looking at my model 65 that I think is most original, but I have a question for the club members. In the engine compartment, was the firewall originally painted black or body color? Mine is black and looks to be the original paint, runs and all. The body an...

Views: 451 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 20, 2008 12:40pm
by Yates Milton

Ken McCormick

Parts I am bringing to Astoria

I am getting prepped for my trip. I have a small problem tho. I know I am to bring a U joint --and steering box for Rick Botti and I am bringing a pair of motor mounts --but forget who asked for them . Good memory but its very short. I wrote this down but now cant...

Views: 398 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 20, 2008 7:41am
by Ken McCormick

Wayne Seward

1926 Star 4 Coupster restoration

I have been working on a ground-up restoration of my 1926 Star 4 Coupster Model M for 20 years. On July 11, 2008 I started the engine for the first time, and I ran the car in the local parade on July 24, 2008, winning first prize in the Antique division. My family...

Views: 377 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 17, 2008 10:49am
by Wayne Seward

Dick Riel

Vehicle Registration

I and my friends have been working on my 1921 Dort Model 17 Touring and it now runs and is nearly original. Needs new top, and needs to be painted. I called on getting an antique vehicle license and was told that it needs to have brake lights, turn signals, etc. I...

Views: 325 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 16, 2008 10:12am
by Dick Riel

Lance Haynes

Need help on year of Star touring car

OK old Star car experts I need your help. Just bought a unknown year Star touring car here from our auto museum with a(new improper title saying 1926) and id W5421239 which is the motor number and it has the W5 ID Star brass tag still on it. Wheel base measures a...

Views: 1501 Replies: 22

Last Post: Aug 15, 2008 3:57pm
by Glenn Guild

Jim Glover

Changing Tires

One of the best buys I have made is a rim jack. Found it at a flea market. Paid $15. Like brand new, don't think it was ever used, still had the paint on it. It hung in my garage for a couple of yrs. Didn't realize how invaluable a tool this would be. Well, I just in...

Views: 723 Replies: 10

Last Post: Aug 13, 2008 7:57am
by Lance Chabot

Lar

Throttle and Spark Advance levers

I was wondering if there is a way to increase the drag on the throttle and spark levers. When I start my D65 I have to bottom out the fuel lever in order for it to hold. This is quite unnerving when it starts as the RPM is very high. I only hand crank as I find it st...

Views: 594 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 13, 2008 6:09am
by Lawrence

Rick Botti

New Technical Advisor

I'm happy to announce that Dave Roberts the Forum's own "Wolfman" is now our new Rugby Technical Advisor! Thank you Dave for accepting on this position, I'm very excited and know you'll bring a wealth of information to the post. Rick Botti President Dur...

Views: 547 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 11, 2008 12:19pm
by Yates Milton

Mike Linthicum

Hershey October 08 - 11 2008

Besides Larry F and Ed V, anybody else planning on going to Hershey. I just made my reservations!

Views: 286 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 8, 2008 9:26pm
by gary kauffman

Yates Milton

Article for AACA Magazine

I have contacted West Peterson, Editor-in-Chief of the Antique Automobile, which is the official publication of the Antique Automobile Club of America. I approached him with the thought of an article on Billy Durant. He is interested in the article and would also li...

Views: 446 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 8, 2008 10:53am
by Yates Milton

John Willoughby

DeVaux fan pulley

I just encountered a problem with my "new" DeVaux. The fan pulley 'set up' while I was driving this past weekend...fortunately I wasn't far from home! We've got the pulley off, and discovered that what they say in the instruction manual about adding oil every 2000 m...

Views: 354 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 7, 2008 6:15pm
by Frank Witkowski

carl

performance problem w-5

i,m working on 30 durant i bought which supposedly had the motor rebuilt. turns out its more like the motor got a new coat of paint. i have reset the points .020, new 3076 plugs gapped .027. timing is set 4 teeth before tdc. when running the the timing advances. i re...

Views: 954 Replies: 20

Last Post: Aug 6, 2008 7:31pm
by Ron Jaremkow

ED VOMERO

SPARK PLUG CONNECTORS

HI ALL, I AM LOOKING FOR A SET OF SPARK PLUG ENDS THAT CLIP ON TO THE ROUND SPARK PLUG TOPS.ANYONE HAVE FOUR GOOD ONES THAT THEY MAY BE WILLING TO PART WITH?. IF YOU ALL WILL BE AT HERSHEY IN OCTOBER I WILL BE AT CLASS 17A WITH MY 23 STAR TOURING GOING FOR MY AACA S...

Views: 477 Replies: 6

Last Post: Aug 6, 2008 8:16am
by ED VOMERO

Rick Botti

California Road Trip in a 1929 Durant Roadster

Here are a few pictures of today's trip. I drove the roaster to the Niles Canyon Railway station in Sunol, then stopped for breakfast in Old Town Pleasanton. From there we drove to Livermore and stopped at the former Durant Dealership (Highway Garage). The people th...

Views: 588 Replies: 8

Last Post: Aug 4, 2008 2:42pm
by Rick Botti

Paul Rose

Starter Wanted for 31

Starter motor wanted for 1931 Durant. Auto-Lite #MAB-4037 Please contact Paul @ 304-821-1326 E-mail: vintage motorcar@aol.com Thanks!

Views: 432 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 1, 2008 4:53am
by S. Blomquist

Yates Milton

Re- Use of Head Gasket

I have just put a new head gasket on a re-built 4 cyl. engine. The engine has never been cranked. The man helping me says that if I remove the head I will have to replace the head gasket even if it is new. I say the gasket can be re-used. Whose right?? Yates

Views: 420 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 26, 2008 1:52am
by Yates Milton

Juan Carrera

information

Hello, Juan Carrera and I live in Brazil, please, I have a Rugby 1928 and would like to receive information about, because I do not know what is your model and wonders whether in USA well I find pieces. Thank you very much, Juan Carrera

Views: 499 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 25, 2008 4:10pm
by Walter Pre

Vince O'Brien

We're a Subversive Bunch!

I just got back from a tour of China. While there, I tried to access the Durant Forum. I could get our home page but they blocked the forum. I guess one never knows when a bunch of old car collectors will start a revolution! The only old vehicles I saw were bic...

Views: 350 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 24, 2008 1:39pm
by Don Shilling

Lance Haynes

New Kettering Uni book on Durant

Hello everyone. Great news from Kettering University of the Scharchburg Archives division as they have published a almost secret book from our mans personal papers they have. After tracking down a Carolyn lady there at phone number 810-762-9890 and ordering a dozen...

Views: 418 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 24, 2008 12:03pm
by Lance Haynes

Pierce Roselle

A22 engine runs

I won this engine on Ebay that was listed as a chevy engine. The basic engine was in good condition so worked on it and got it running. For more information and pictures go to the smokstak location below. http://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49746 I pla...

Views: 3777 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jul 23, 2008 9:14pm
by Bud Tierney

carl

motor parts needed

where can i find a head gasket (mccord #5066), intake gasket and 4 exhaust valve spring for the w5 motor. 1930 m22.

Views: 409 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 21, 2008 7:35pm
by carl

jason klippel

new piston/rings/gaskets 6cylinder 14L engine

i am doing up a durant engine 14L and if anyone could help me locate new pistons .060 over size and gaskets also piston rings to suit i would be very happy thanks alot this car is a two owner vehicle it has traveled to the top of mount kosciusko the highest mountain...

Views: 483 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 21, 2008 3:27am
by Sid Semple

John Sweeney

Durant Hub Caps Alteration

Hi fellows, I refer to my message of 13th July re the above Hub Caps. I have been advised I posted an incorrect email address, the correct email is shown on this message. Also the hub Caps are original and are of BRASS and not Aluminuimm as previously listed. Age...

Views: 639 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 19, 2008 7:20pm
by John Sweeney

Dennis Murphy

1931-1932 DEVAUX Wheel on EBAY

Hello, Someone is selling a wheel on Ebay as a Devaux wheel. The wheel is 17" with 4 lug holes and is solid metal. I thought all Devaux wheels were 19" with 5 lugs and either wire or wood spokes?

Views: 457 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 16, 2008 3:33pm
by Gary Yelle

Lance Haynes

Durant Hotel in Flint gets 5.8 million

State gives $5.8M tax credit to Durant Hotel project in Flint by Melissa Burden and Dana DeFever | The Flint Journal Tuesday July 15, 2008, 10:43 PM FLINT -- The former Durant Hotel in downtown Flint landed a $5.8 million brownfield tax credit from the state -- b...

Views: 426 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 16, 2008 12:05pm
by Lance Haynes

Eliot

A Fun Web site

I remember while growing Dad Subscribed to a select number of magazines. One of which was Popular Science. One of the articles that I read monthly was the Model Garage. I came across a web sight that has them all from. I started reading them from 1925 forward....

Views: 428 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 14, 2008 7:19pm
by Eliot

John Sweeney

Durant Hub Caps.

Hi Fellows, Having just obtained a set of Rugby Hub Caps for my vehicle I now have available for sale a set of 4 Round Durant Hub Caps. These are approx 4in in diameter with about 2and 1/4 inch thread. They only have minor scratches. They are made of al...

Views: 450 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 14, 2008 5:40pm
by John Sweeney

Frank Witkowski

New Old Stock Water Pump Couplings

Hi All..... Just unearthed from the "Lost Parts of Auburn" Here is your chance to own a piece of history. This is the rubber coupling between the generator and water pump on the 4 cylinder cars. Check out page 37 of the illustrated parts book Durant part...

Views: 901 Replies: 12

Last Post: Jul 11, 2008 8:04am
by ED VOMERO

Rick Botti

1929 Deluxe Sport Roadster Model 60 - Almost Done

After seven years of work with the last three seeing the most activity, my little Roadster is almost done. The picture below was taken in 2001 the after it arrived home. The next three pictures were taken today. Rick

Views: 1123 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jul 10, 2008 7:25am
by Ken McCormick

Phillip Butterfield

body work

Good morning everyone. since this is my first restoration I have many questions that may seem obvious but please bear with me. there is some trim on the back of my coupe that is pulling up and some trim along the back of the cab is warping.(See photos below)...

Views: 531 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 8, 2008 6:47am
by Dave Schulte

Richard W. Bandel Jr.

FYI "Raymere" Durants NJ home

Dear Mr. Bandel The Raymere, stately French influenced mansion of General Motors founder, William C. Durant was located at Runyon and Ocean Avenues in Deal, NJ. In September 1951, the Arnold Wrecking Company began a seven-week project to level the mansion. I ha...

Views: 608 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 8, 2008 3:42am
by Richard W. Bande...

Frank Witkowski

Star W-4 & W-5 Engines For Sale

Hi All..... I was contacted by a fellow in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He has 2 Star engines and parts from a third. Some Accesories still on engines, Wants to sell them for local pick-up. If anyone is interested contact me for the details and phone number. Fr...

Views: 474 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 7, 2008 8:25pm
by Guy Belzil

Shane Hoffmann

Rear Quarter Panel Timberwork

Does anyone have any pictures of the timber work in the rear quarter panels that they could e-mail to me? I'm progressing quite well on the timber work for my 29 D40 tourer, with a lot of help coming from some of the old timber work and an identical restored car t...

Views: 429 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 7, 2008 2:53pm
by Walter Pre

Gary Richards

marketing mumerous Dort parts and chassis

I am interested in selling the collection of Dort parts that I have. I have what I have been told is a 1919 Dort touring car that is complete minus top. I all so have extra chassis. several motors, wheels and many other parts. I have no idea of how to market these...

Views: 762 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 7, 2008 1:13pm
by Yates Milton

Yates Milton

Needed for 23 Durant A-22

Anyone have a cylinder head for a early 4 cylinder Durant. Had mine repaired ,but still has some leaking problems and seems to be warped. Tried Framk Witkowski and he does have one. Also what torque is used for the cylinder head bolts?? No specs. are listed in e...

Views: 424 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 6, 2008 4:24am
by Yates Milton

Melvin Wagner

Vacuum Tank Gasket

I'm rebuilding my 1925 Star vacuum tank and need a top gasket anyone have one and if so how much Thanks Mel E-Mail 56mfw@comcast.net

Views: 354 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 4, 2008 12:50pm
by Rick Botti

Frank Witkowski

Pictures of John's 1931 Roadster ??

Hi All..... Here are a couple pictures John sent me of his roadster. This is the car he asked about in a previous post. I have about 20 pictures of this car. If you have a high speed connection and would like me to forward them to you, just send me an email....

Views: 594 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 3, 2008 11:45am
by John Hutcherson

Rick Botti

It Runs

I just got my engine running after converting it to 12 volts. I had to create a new wiring harness for the engine bay and added a voltage regulater. I'm amazed that it runs with all the new wiring it works :-) I'm a happy camper. Rick

Views: 555 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 2, 2008 8:22pm
by Rick Botti

Phillip Butterfield

kingpins ?

Hi, my name is phillip and I just bought a 1930 Druant 614 coupe from Lance Haynes. (Great guy) I'm in the process of trying to replace the kingpins but don't know where to get replacements or what the specs are if i was to have a shop make them for me. would an...

Views: 533 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 2, 2008 8:11pm
by Phillip Butterfi...

Lar

Long term Storage

I have decided to put my car into storage for the next couple of years as I have a couple of other projects to finish. I normally drive it every summer for some exercise however this won't be practical for the next while. There are a lot of things written about stora...

Views: 430 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 2, 2008 4:53am
by Lar

Dave Jansen

drawings and measurements

Does any one of you Durant Partners have some drawings and measurements of the complete floor and the wood in the cowl for a model 63 that you restored. I am willing to reimburse you for your trouble. Dave

Views: 363 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 1, 2008 7:32pm
by Dave Jansen

David Sumners

Oil capacity and Oil indicator

Dad recently acquired a 1928 Durant M2. The car is a 4 cylinder. My question is the capacity and grade of oil for the engine. Also, is the floating oil indicator marked for full, or add a quart? Probably stupid questions, but this is the first Durant I've seen....

Views: 660 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 29, 2008 8:22am
by Richard Bandel J...

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