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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: 489 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: 552 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: 551 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: 562 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: 340 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: 461 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: 640 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: 1387 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: 353 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: 332 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: 447 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: 368 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: 371 Replies: 0

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

Ernie Jones

Locomobile and other Durant Products for sale

Up market and mid-market Durant products available from estate sale. Included: 1926 Locomobile Junior 8-66 7-window Sedan, 1926 Locomobile Junior 8-66 Roadster (complete in parts) as well as other Star parts (including axels, fenders, carb's, starters ...). Most o...

Views: 461 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 19, 2008 8:20am
by Ernie Jones

Gary Lawing

For sale 1931 Durant engine & transmission

I am selling a complete engine & transmission for a 1931 Durant automobile. 1) Engine tag says: Durant/W8 2-2147 made for Durant motors of Canada Leaside/Ontario Continental Motors Corp./ Detroit & Muskegon Mich. 2) On the top of the block is: WGA 003 3) 4 cylin...

Views: 461 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 19, 2008 7:27am
by Lance Chabot

Mike Jordan

1930 614 Sedan Frame

Hello everyone. I'm new here, and new to the Durant Club. I just took ownership of a 1930 614 Standard Sedan this last Sunday. It needs a lot of help. I'm doing well as far as body parts go. But, I have one problem. I have no frame. Does anyone know where I can find...

Views: 573 Replies: 13

Last Post: Mar 18, 2008 2:54am
by Norm Toone

S. Blomquist

Lug nut thread direction vs rotation

On my 1928 75 sedan, two of the wheels have left-hand lug nuts and two have right-hand nuts. Over the years one set of hubs/drums had been reversed from the original location. I know that engineers of that era had the mindset, lugs of a certian "hand" would loosen de...

Views: 416 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 16, 2008 3:28am
by Norm Toone

Lance Chabot

My 30 Durant 610 Deluxe Sedan finally identified

All, I saw my name in the beginning of an earlier thread on the 30 Durant Sidemounts, so decided to say Hello. The side-mounts (Dual) appeart to be original to my 30 Durant car. I'm still getting parts for my "Durant Project" to start it's restoration. Last year, w...

Views: 406 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 14, 2008 6:11pm
by gary kauffman

Dave Schulte

30 614 sidemount brackets

Hi Guys, I have a question......or two. I have a brace that I think is for my side mount bracket but I don't know for sure where it goes or if it even goes on my car. In the "Current Projects" in Photographs there is a series of photos of a car owned by Lance Chabo...

Views: 628 Replies: 21

Last Post: Mar 13, 2008 7:47am
by Ken McCormick

Don Shilling

Need a Few Star "M" Parts

I'm getting to the point that I'll be needing various parts. If anyone has a Star "M" closed car or coupe that they may be parting out, keep me in mind. 1- Instrument panel for a '26 or early '27 car that would be equipped with quadrant mounted spark and throttle le...

Views: 549 Replies: 13

Last Post: Mar 11, 2008 6:34pm
by brian boys

Ken Lauderback

Looking for photo of Durant "pickup"

Hifolks: I was speaking with my mom (82 years old) and my aunt (73 years old) the other evening, and they were telling me about a Durant sedan that my grandfather, who lived in Carlton, Oregon, had cut down into a pickup. I should add that my aunt is the one who thi...

Views: 369 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 10, 2008 7:17pm
by brian boys

Don Shilling

Getting Started,,,, Again!

Got most of my winter chores done, cleaned up the shop somewhat, and now getting back on serious playing.

Views: 825 Replies: 15

Last Post: Mar 9, 2008 6:03pm
by Don Shilling

Norm Toone

Late hood hinge / ends, another source.

By accident bidding on ebay on the hood hinge ends same as the B series Mack trucks that fit 31 / 32 Durant / Fronty (and DeVaux ? Can't tell in pics if DeVaux had rod or hinge strip)I discovered another source in Frank's backyard, almost, for the Mack strip and ends...

Views: 372 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 9, 2008 5:16am
by Norm Toone

Frank Witkowski

Old Cars Weekly & The Durant Partner

Hi All..... If you got the latest issue of Old Cars Weekly, be sure to look at the "Club Clips" section. They picked up on the story from the Partner about the Lost stash of Durant parts. With Carol as editor we are getting noticed. GREAT job Carol. We n...

Views: 393 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 6, 2008 7:20pm
by Lance Haynes

PATRICK KELSO

NEED A 6 CYL. OHV DURANT MOTOR FOR A HISTORIC VINTAGE RACE CAR WITH DOCUMANTATION OF THIS MOTOR

AM LOOKING FOR A DURANT 6 CYLINDER OHV MOTOR FOR A HISTORIC VINTAGE RACE CAR WITH PHOTOS OF THIS MOTOR. I WOULD LIKE TO RESTORE IT TO THE CORRECT PERIOD MOTOR. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON A MOTOR FOR SALE OR WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE HISTORY OF THIS GREAT CAR PLEASE...

Views: 598 Replies: 4

Last Post: Mar 5, 2008 8:27pm
by cdmn

ken cook

put Exhaust valves NOS Ebay # 200205494131 raised letters on top of valve

just wondering if any body needs any early New old stock exhaust valves ? these have [Durant] in raised letters on the top of the valves plus more . look on Ebay # 200205494131

Views: 322 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 5, 2008 6:19pm
by ken cook

Walter Pre

Travel To Canada

Hi Partners, Next week i'm travelling to Canada Near Toronto City and I'm interested to be in contac with Club Members or parts suppliers please send e mail thanks Walter

Views: 411 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 2, 2008 12:53pm
by Walter Pre

Rick Miller

oil filter

I haven,t taken the filter canister apart yet but does it take a cartridge and who,s got one. thanx

Views: 368 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 2, 2008 4:35am
by Norm Toone

Dennis Murphy

1929 Durant Parts

Hello Durantonians, 1929 durant radiator & cowl highest bid $200 and above takes all contact Gary at 503-843-3037 This ad was posted Jan 27,2008. I don't know where the phone exchange is located. Dennis

Views: 827 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 1, 2008 5:08pm
by Stephen Aldrich

Rick Miller

oil filter

I haven't taken it apart yet but does the oil filter take a cartridge?

Views: 329 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 1, 2008 8:08am
by Rick Miller

Will Curl

A22 DISTRIBUTOR

I think That I finally have enough pieces to put a distributor together for my A22, however I do have a qyestion to put out there. When you look in the parts book there is no condensor as it is listed as part of the coil in the manual. I have an original auto-lite co...

Views: 481 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 1, 2008 6:27am
by Will Curl

Ken McCormick

Auburn meet DVD from Rick

Rick I got the DVD and played it --Very good-- This is a great piece of work and I will be looking at it again in the near future. It sure makes a great keepsake for the club members who attended and a good memento for those of us who could not make it. I see...

Views: 248 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 28, 2008 10:40am
by Rick Botti

S. Blomquist

Front Bumper needed

I am looking to restore a 1928 75 Durant sedan and need to find the correct front bumper for it. Does anyone have one that they wouldn't mind parting with, or know of one that is for sale? Thanks for the help.

Views: 341 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 27, 2008 6:13pm
by Lance Haynes

gary kauffman

putting pics on website ...#2

Duh....Rick, i have "hello" pic album...or picasso....is that usable...and how?...i am slow with pc and did not follow the first explain...soooooo.... Lucy, splain youself again pleeeeeze.... ten que veddy mulch.....gary

Views: 344 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 27, 2008 5:00pm
by Rick Botti

gary kauffman

attaching pictures for website

Rick ...please repeat instructions for putting picture on this website....SPEAK SLOWLY AND IN GREAT DETAIL....THANX, GARY K

Views: 342 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 26, 2008 5:43pm
by Rick Botti

gary kauffman

1930 6-14 coach found

hello... i just found a DURANT 6-14 "BLIND QUARTER WINDOW" COACH FOR SALE. IT IS A SOLID ORIGINAL STANDARD LOOK BUT HAS TWO FRONT FENDER WELLS ADDED AND SIX WOODEN WHEELS WITH TRUNK AND RACK ....INTERIOR IS INTACT AND WOOD/DOORS FEELS REALLY SOLID. AM WAITING TO HE...

Views: 399 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 26, 2008 4:15pm
by gary kauffman

Norm Toone

1930 407 in Kijiji Phoenix

All orig 407 with extra height for tall people and very hard to find half moon rear window style. Thought I was looking at something made up by Walt Disney or in needed new glasses. Lots of window space. http://phoenix.kijiji.com/c-Cars-vehicles-Classic-cars-1930-...

Views: 564 Replies: 16

Last Post: Feb 26, 2008 9:06am
by Charles A. Spitz...

1926 Durant

I need to sell a 1926 Durant Star R 6cylinder Coupe. I don't want to, but the economy is forcing the sale! Needs restoration but starts and runs!! please call 970.225.2205 XT12 or Email me

Views: 318 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 25, 2008 1:07pm
by JJ

John Sweeney

Head Studs & Nuts.

Hi Fellows, I am in the process of installing a new head gasket in my Rugby D. 40. Have obtained Studs from an old engine and nuts. Is it adviseable to use the same nuts or purchase new ones. I presume they are 7/16". Your views would be appreciated....

Views: 348 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 24, 2008 9:43pm
by John Sweeney

brian boys

distributor clips

hi gord they are in the mail 68 dart 340 are what you described to me.hope they work ! brian

Views: 476 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 24, 2008 1:51pm
by brian boys

Dan Marx

1923 Flint Coil

I have a 1923 Flint coil for sale. This is different than the ones for the 24-29 Flint. It is a Brown and Caine 2872 coil, for the Autolite ignition. dlmarx@bellsouth.net. (803-425-8649) I will post this on ebay in a few days if no interest form this forum. Also...

Views: 340 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 24, 2008 10:53am
by Dan Marx

brian boys

desperate need

not a durant item but a member may have a lead for me i am desperate to find garnish moldings for a 1932 plymouth 3 window coupe pb model if any members could help i would mutch appreciate. brian boys

Views: 409 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 22, 2008 5:52am
by Norm Toone

Ken Brink

Tillotsen Carb.

I have a Tillotsen Carb. Model L 1A, on my 1923 A22 Durant, I am in need of some parts for it, mainly the (Main Nozzle0, NOS or good used. Any suggestions where I might be able to locate some NOS or used? Thanking you for any help that you can give. Ken

Views: 853 Replies: 9

Last Post: Feb 22, 2008 5:32am
by Norm Toone

Melvin Wagner

Distributor

I have a 1925 Star 4 cyl That I bought in November 07 it is complete and ready to use except for the distributor. I have the housing, shaft and gear. The parts that are missing is the points, condenser and the attaching patrs I also have the rotor and cap. Where can...

Views: 593 Replies: 10

Last Post: Feb 21, 2008 6:31pm
by mike rice

Dan Marx

1920-22 Dort coil available

I have a Jefferson Ignition Coil that fits the 1920-22 Dort. This coil also fits the Stephens , Skelton, Briscoe, Allen, Beggs Six, Monroe, Pilot, and a Metz. This coil is a Jefferson Ignition coil C-501. This is an NORS coil, new in the box. Thanks, Dan, dlmarx@...

Views: 312 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 21, 2008 4:22pm
by Dan Marx

Dan Marx

Star coils available

I have several coils that will fit the Star Automobile. Some are still in the original box. These are the Wells #873. Fits years 1922-27. $40.00 plus shipping. 803-425-8649. dlmarx@bellsouth.net Dan

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Last Post: Feb 21, 2008 2:58pm
by Dan Marx

Mike Linthicum

Where's the photos?

I keep checking the photo section and I have not seen any new photographs of members cars that I have not seen before. You can't tell me that the new members do not have any photographs of your cars, and that some old members have not finished some restorations. And...

Views: 339 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 21, 2008 8:10am
by Rick Botti

Ken Brink

Auburn Meet DVD

Thank you Rick for such a great DVD of the Auburn Meet. Received it today. Nice job.

Views: 601 Replies: 14

Last Post: Feb 19, 2008 9:25pm
by Glenn Guild

Dan Marx

Early Dort Coil

I have a porcelain top coil that fits the Dort, late 1919-'23, Connecticut ignition, Model M and 225Y systems. Also fits the Gray-Dort. dlmarx@bellsouth.net Thanks Dan

Views: 302 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 19, 2008 5:15pm
by Dan Marx

Dan Marx

Flint Coils

NORS coils are still available for the '24-29 Flint. The made by Wells Mfg and are #873 and #871. Sold a couple to list members plus an original Dejon and Autolite coils. Many more avilable. $40.00 each plus shipping. Thanks Jim and Terje. Dan Marx dlmarx@bellsout...

Views: 376 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 19, 2008 5:11pm
by Dan Marx

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