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cdmn

Sister cars?

I was looking at pictures of a 1928 Whippet. It looks so much like my 29 Durant, that they could have come from the same factory? Does anyone know if they have common parts? Looks like maybe just the radiator shell, headlight buckets and bumpers are different. (...

Views: 392 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 10, 2008 10:29pm
by Rick Botti

gary kauffman

TAKE PICTURES OF YOUR CAR PARTS

HELLO MEN, NO DOUBT WE ARE ALL WORKING ON OUR PARTS. PLEASE REMEMBER MY ATTEMPT TO MAKE A CATALOGUE OF SMALL PARTS IDENTIFICATION FOR OUR CARS. TAKE PICS OF HUBCAPS, DOOR HANDLES IN AND OUT, RAD CAPS AND CRANKHOLE COVERS...DASH BOARDS AND EVEN A WHEEL OR ITS PARTS,...

Views: 342 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 10, 2008 7:34pm
by gary kauffman

Don Shilling

Bad Radiators

I just got word from my local radiator shop today and they said that both our Star M radiators have junk cores. What options do I have to obtain new honeycomb cores? Thanks for any assistance, Don

Views: 869 Replies: 7

Last Post: May 9, 2008 3:09pm
by Vince O'Brien

keith Nordquist

Need trim parts

I am seeking the trim for the running boards on my 1930 Durant 6-14 sedan. Also I would like to find the door sill trim which has an embosed Durant shield in the center of each trim piece. If someone has good restorable parts or repros, give a holler.... KEITH N

Views: 963 Replies: 8

Last Post: May 6, 2008 8:23pm
by Brad Landoll

Dave Schulte

Butters' Reproductions

Just received my latest order from Mike and Neil Butters and the workmanship is flawless! If you need one of those hard to find Durant parts give them a call! Dave

Views: 340 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 5, 2008 6:32pm
by Dave Schulte

Don Shilling

Gas Prices and Sawdust

Strange title? Well, it certainly got your attention!!! Actually, I just got back from the Pate swap meet at the Texas Motor Speedway and the gas bill for my motorhome will take me a few weeks to pay off. In the meantime, I have plenty of Ash wood, glue, and s...

Views: 404 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 4, 2008 6:25pm
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

1929 Roadster Came Home :-)

Bert Babick and I drove to Modesto to collect my roadster from the painter where it had been since August. All of the old paint (sevral layers) were removed and stripped down to the bare metal. Various repiars to the cowl metal and all four fenders were completed....

Views: 358 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 4, 2008 5:48pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

East Coast Chapter Spring Meet CANCELLED

It's very disappointing, but only one person registered for the spring meet in Salisbury, North Carolina. So since there was no interest the meet is being cancelled. Maybe in the fall we will try again.

Views: 443 Replies: 6

Last Post: May 2, 2008 6:41am
by Carol Fogarazzo

Norm Toone

1931 Durant 3Window Coupe - $7495

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pts/643451381.html

Views: 451 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 27, 2008 4:10am
by Norm Toone

Brian

Here we go!

I have finally removed the body of my coupe! I was worried that it would come off in pieces but with the help of some strategically placed ratchet straps and 2x4's it made it in one chunk. Now I am ready to begin the dismantle of the chassis. Does anyone have any...

Views: 401 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 23, 2008 10:55pm
by Brian

larry waltke

for sale

1928 durant 2dr for sale ruff realy ruff.no wood but every other thing looks there. non running but turns over. no keys or title. email lgwaltke@localnet.com or call 269 483 2064.i was told i should ask 2500.00 or best offer. if you call do it after 5:00 am to 7:00 p...

Views: 420 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 20, 2008 1:48pm
by larry waltke

Franz Fraitzl

Horn Buttons

Wow, first try to up load,ha . Here is the picture of the buttons. They will be $42.50. The shaft and the big washer is brass, the small washer and srews are stainless steel and the button head and tube are made of delrin. The spring was custom ordered to the...

Views: 606 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 19, 2008 2:12pm
by Hal Vandevord

Steve Bocchi

lost my gas cap

Lost my gas cap in the past week. approx. 1 7/8 diameter and fine threads. If you can help, NOS or used would be fine. Thanks. kfbigdog@charter.net

Views: 354 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 19, 2008 9:52am
by Gordon F. Curl

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

Rock Chalk Jayhawk KU

This post has absolutely nothing to do with cars, and everything to do with our alma mater winning the National Championship. Those of you that know Peg and I know that we are avid Kansas Basketball fans. Also, those of you in the US should also know that last Mo...

Views: 415 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 19, 2008 4:23am
by Norm Toone

Frank Witkowski

East Coast Spring Meet Update Info

Hi All.... Just incase you missed Mike's post, here are the details for our upcoming Spring meet in North Carolina...... All you DMAC members East of the Mississippi here's your chance to have a great time and meet and talk with your fellow DMAC members. The Ea...

Views: 489 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 17, 2008 8:13pm
by gary kauffman

Mike Linthicum

East Coast Chapter Spring Meet

Is there any interest in attending an East Coast Chapter Spring Meet? We are looking for an idea of possible attendance for a March or April meeting somewhere East of the Mississippi? Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky? Please advise so we can start planning. Any...

Views: 990 Replies: 24

Last Post: Apr 16, 2008 8:30pm
by Carol Fogarazzo

Frank Witkowski

Early Star on eBay

Hi All..... Check out this early Star touring. This is an NE car. Low serial number, lots of good pictures. Located in Texas eBay item # 110242448131 Enjoy......Frank ---

Views: 438 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 16, 2008 5:51am
by Norm Toone

Dave Jansen

I am started

To Bob Krause and anyone else that is interested: I am off to a good start. I have the engine at a machine shop to get bored out and new pistons. From there it will be shipped to another machine shop to get the rods and mains rebabbitted. They tell me it will take ab...

Views: 375 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 14, 2008 10:41pm
by Rick Botti

Norm Toone

Throttle attachment at manifold

This is probably going to sound dumb. Before I drill the manifold on the block in the car, on the 30 - 33 D / F's with throttle cables, if the clamp attachment is bolted or if its a stud with nut on the manifold. I have a bump where the broken bolt / stud was, on the...

Views: 361 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 14, 2008 6:58am
by Norm Toone

John Sweeney

Hub Caps for Rugby D40

Hi Fellows, Can anyone help me with a photo of the Hub Caps for a 1929 Rugby D. 40. When I purchased the Pick up it hadDurant Hub caps on. This would not be original would it. Or pehaps they chucked anything on the export models ex Leaside. Whats the verdict....

Views: 300 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 14, 2008 5:52am
by Norm Toone

Dave Jansen

rear grease seals

I need rear grease seals for 29 Durant. I have a Napa part number #473237. It does not match the actual measurements I have. My measurments are: O.D. 2.17+OR- I.D. 1.20 Any help or suggestions appreciated. Dave Jansen

Views: 471 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 13, 2008 7:23pm
by Dave Jansen

Levi

614 Parts On E-Bay

I Decided to try this route to see the rest of my 614 stash....just wanted to give you all a heads up... E-Bay Item Numbers 170209892676 170209890218 170209893768

Views: 344 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 11, 2008 2:04pm
by Levi

Ricardo H.Colombo

Question originated in curiosity

Recently I had a chance to visit the Peruvian car museum, a private enterprise owned by a collector called Nicolini, that has more than 200 cars, starting with 1901 models. Two Rugbies are shown there a 1927 and a 1929. Some of the headlamps of other cars of...

Views: 569 Replies: 9

Last Post: Apr 11, 2008 12:02pm
by Norm Toone

Dave Jansen

front spring shackle

Does anyone have a front spring shackle including the piece that goes through spring eyelet ? Dave

Views: 357 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 10, 2008 8:23pm
by Dave Jansen

Dave Schulte

Canadians Only!

Hi, This has nothing to do with Durant.......a friend of mine is looking for a Chryco tire sold by Dodge and Plymouth dealers in Canada, and probably anything else Chryco. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!! Dave

Views: 357 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 10, 2008 1:42pm
by Dave Schulte

Mike Linthicum

Antique license plate restoration

Just wanted to post and also let Frank W know to add to the list of parts and suppliers the following individual who restores antique license plates. I just received my 1928 Florida tag back and the restoration was perfect and it turned out beautiful. So if you have...

Views: 338 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 9, 2008 6:27pm
by Frank Witkowski

gary kauffman

A CRY FOR HELP ANSWERED......HALLAYLOOOOYA

WELL FRIENDS, IT LOOKS LIKE WE HAVE SOLVED ANOTHER IMPOSSIBLE REQUEST. DAVE SCHULTE HAS FOUND ONE OF THOSE RARE 3 1/2" M-2 RIMS IN HIS COLLECTION OF DURANT TOYS AND IT ISALREADY ON IT'S WAY TO JAMES HALL. THANX FOR THE SUPPORT AND HELP IN THE SEARCH. THE GROUP INFORM...

Views: 459 Replies: 6

Last Post: Apr 8, 2008 8:27pm
by gary kauffman

Bruce Hargin

Clum Switch

Hello fellow club members. I am in need of a good servicable Clum switch for a 1929 model 60. This is the ignition and lighting combination switch that mounts on the dash. Thank you, Bruce Hargin.

Views: 526 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 8, 2008 2:51pm
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

How about a little Fun?

Answer this question; How did you find your Durant/Star/Rugby/Locomobile/Flint motorcar? If you don't own a Durant product, then how did you learn of Durant and/or his company? Rick

Views: 1519 Replies: 36

Last Post: Apr 7, 2008 5:16pm
by Ken Brink

Terry Harris

WIRE WHEELS

Does any one or know of any one with a set of wire wheels to my 1929D60 Tourer I would love to find a set in fairly good condition As you are all aware we a vey dry climate here and the old wood spokes suffer. I also think they would set my old girl off just beautifu...

Views: 354 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 7, 2008 1:10am
by Terry Harris

Ron Hast

Curious... and a bit more fun

Colleagues: Just curious how many of us drive our antique Durant-made car on the streets once or more times a week. Would be interesting to compare having vs. using. Cordially, Ron

Views: 277 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 6, 2008 11:59pm
by Lance Haynes

gary kauffman

A CRY FOR HELP........HEEELLLLPPPP!!!!!!

OKAY GENTLEMEN....WE HAVE A MEMBER IN NEED. HE IS IN NEED OF A RIM FOR AN M-2 DURANT 2 DOOR SEDAN (WOOD WHEEL).JUST THE RIM...IT MEASURES ONLY 3 1/2 INCHES ACROSS TOP OUTER EDGE FROM SIDE TO SIDE....MOST OTHERS HE FINDS MEASURE MORE LIKE 4 INCHES...CAN ANYBODY TELL...

Views: 807 Replies: 21

Last Post: Apr 4, 2008 2:37pm
by gary kauffman

Vince O'Brien

How do I give a bolt a Raven Finish?

I putting my 1950 Mercury back together so I can move it out of my garage and bring my Star in. Ford used bolts with a finish that they called Raven. It is black and looks a little like the bluing on rifles. Does anyone know how this finish was (can be) done?

Views: 338 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 3, 2008 10:23pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Mike Jordan

Steering Wheel

Does anyone here have a steering wheel they would like to sell?

Views: 345 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 2, 2008 7:01pm
by brian boys

Mike Jordan

Can anyone identify this dash????

Can anyone identify this dash????

Views: 448 Replies: 13

Last Post: Apr 1, 2008 5:25am
by Norm Toone

Tom Arendt

Identification

I purchased a couple of Durants and a bunch of parts at an auction last summer. One of them according to the title is a 1929 Serial 5200, rumble seat coupe. The car was at one time titled a foreign country, I assume, Canada. I've been trying to determine just what mo...

Views: 652 Replies: 23

Last Post: Mar 30, 2008 11:02am
by Gordon F. Curl

Dennis

1931 Devaux for sale

Greetings, There is a 1931 Devaux for sale on EBAY. I don't believe it is all original. Dennis

Views: 1072 Replies: 15

Last Post: Mar 28, 2008 9:10pm
by dave enrico

Mike Jordan

1930 Durant 614 Sedan Parts for Sale, Make Offer

I ran in to major issues while removing paint. The entire rear window area (whole back of car) is body filler used for the custom crescent moon rear window thye previous owner installed. My car is now in bad shape and I'm going to build something, but it waont be sto...

Views: 451 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 27, 2008 8:31am
by Mike Jordan

Terry Harris

I need a head GASKET

I am looking for a head gasket to suit D 60 Tourer Must be 60 thous over NOT STANDARD. if any one has one or more please let me know price and frieght and maybe we can do a deal also looking for wire wheels to suit I have the hubs or does anyone know what other make...

Views: 515 Replies: 10

Last Post: Mar 26, 2008 5:38pm
by Terr Harris

ED VOMERO

NAME PLATES

HI ALL ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO GET NEW NAME TAGS FOR THE STARTER AND GENERATOR?.AUTO-LITE IF POSSIBLE.

Views: 505 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 25, 2008 9:38am
by Frank Witkowski

brian boys

carbs and parts

i have extra parts for sale 1 tillotson JR1A 1 5/16 bore carb 1 stromberg SF-1 1 3/16 bore carb 1 complete front axle,spindles,and all steering linkage,king pins in excellent con. 1 26 27 model R rad shroud freshly nickel plated w/star emblem perfect con...

Views: 527 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 24, 2008 1:07pm
by Peter Dunne

Rick Botti

Ebay Photo

Here is a nice little picture of a 1930 Durant I found on Ebay. The back of the picture states that it was taken in 1932 and had a license number of B69 029 No info on location.

Views: 308 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 23, 2008 4:05am
by Norm Toone

Bob Smith

part holding distributor to generator

Would anyone know of a source for the pot metal part that holds the distributor to the generator on the A-22 (1923 Durant 4). thanks Bob

Views: 424 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 22, 2008 7:07pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Rick Botti

Website Updates

Hi Eveyone, My work schedule has been extremely demanding so far this year, but I have managed to squeeze in a few website updates. Who needs sleep anyway, it's highly overrated. While most of my work has been made to the backend of this website I have managed...

Views: 600 Replies: 10

Last Post: Mar 21, 2008 8:25pm
by gary kauffman

Dave Roberts [THE WOLFMAN].

FOR SALE 1928 Rugby model X truck.1923 Star 2dr roadster. and 1928 Durant 2dr coupe

Ha everone my cars and truck are for sale.Poor health forces me to sell my collection.The 28 Durant is restored green with black fenders.The Rugby is in state of being restored.Very good solid truck from out west.The 1923 star is very complete and turns over stored...

Views: 1341 Replies: 17

Last Post: Mar 21, 2008 7:26am
by Lance Chabot

gary kauffman

ebay 407 pamphlet

sorry men, i did not win the 407 booklet so no copies will be made...it went for over 30 dollars plus 8.50 postage to finland...not worth it ....gary

Views: 286 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 20, 2008 8:08pm
by gary kauffman

Dan Marx

DeJon Coil

I have a DeJon coil available. This does not have the flat round bottom that mounts on the side of the Flint engine. The base is curved as if it sits on a generator. Dan

Views: 279 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 20, 2008 6:35pm
by Dan Marx

Lance Chabot

30 Durant, Chrome Headlight bar???

All, The mystery on my car deepends. My 1930 Durant 407 or 610 Deluxe Sedan (?) has a Chrome Headlight bar. The headlights are Chrome as is the Grille-shell But is this correct (Chrome headlight bar?) or did someone chrome it in the past? Also the interior appears...

Views: 409 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 20, 2008 5:43am
by Norm Toone

Bob Porter

1927 Star, Model M

After 33 year I am parting with my 1927 Star. This car was an AACA First Place Grand National winner in 1986. Engine overhauled, new upholstery and tires since. Located in Panama City Florida. For price and more info contact me a msrstar@juno.com. Bob Porter

Views: 322 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 19, 2008 5:17pm
by Bob Porter

Franz Fraitzl

Horn Buttons

Just finished the first batch of horn buttons. I will post a picture asap. Franz Fraitzl

Views: 316 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 19, 2008 11:25am
by Franz Fraitzl

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