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Ken McCormick

battery box

Has anyone got a picture of the battery box for my 1930 durant deluxe rumble seat coupe -model 6-14? I would like to be able to put a battery in and try to start the thing --have to see if it will run How are they built ? wood or tin --I have the material just n...

Views: 257 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 4, 2007 9:40pm
by Ken McCormick

Ron Jaremkow

Bending front axle

One front wheel on my 4-07 has too much positive camber, enough to wear the outside of the tire. There is a visible difference between the two front tires, even to the naked eye when looking from the front. Before I go at it with hydraulics and chains, has anybody...

Views: 237 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 4, 2007 4:02pm
by Ron Jaremkow

gary kauffman

happy new year..to all

happy new year and wishes for health, wealth and endless happininess for all members and their families... regards, gary and marcia kauffman

Views: 211 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 1, 2007 12:48am
by Rick Botti

Ron Jaremkow

spark plugs?

My 1930 4-07 Durant has AC 78S spark plugs in it. They cross reference about three times to come up with a current plug and I'm not too sure about that! Can anyone give me a plug number, Champion or AC, which is current and will do the job in my W-8?? Thanks ....

Views: 554 Replies: 7

Last Post: Dec 31, 2006 1:39pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Peter

1930 Durant hubcaps

Hi, I have for sale a set of 6, they are 6 inch on the back, wire wheel hubcaps, made on cast aluminium and chromed. Thanks, Peter

Views: 301 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 31, 2006 1:08pm
by NormToone

Mike Linthicum

DMAC License Plate Toppers

The sales of the License Plate toppers are going very well, with many getting more than one. We have already sent them out to Argentina, and Portugal, and have orders for the UK which will go out tomorrow along with additional US orders. If you want one, make sure yo...

Views: 472 Replies: 9

Last Post: Dec 28, 2006 10:18am
by Jan Arnett

NormToone

fuel pump

Having just gotten my 1932 sedan 614 home, I am trying to determine if AC 5671 is the correct pump for the 614. I found two halves lying on the front floor but former owner is throwing me by saying he had a pile of pumps.

Views: 379 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 26, 2006 3:01pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Ricardo Colombo

Durant Tail light Question

I'm posting this excellent question and observation by DMAC member Ricardo Colombo in Argentina. This is an example of the type of information we all need, so any help, observations you can offer would benefit the entire club. Rick Botti One issue that had...

Views: 403 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 25, 2006 5:20pm
by duranta claus

Rick Botti

Merry Christmas

I wish all Durantonians out there a Merry Holiday and Happy New Year. Rick Botti

Views: 404 Replies: 21

Last Post: Dec 24, 2006 10:14pm
by Wayne Farrand

duranta claus

merry christmas to all

TO ALL MY MERRY DURANTONIANS...AND THEIR WIVES AND CHILDREN : CHRISTMAS EVE IS HERE AND I AM ON MY WAY... I HAVE LOADED THE GIFTS INTO MY OLD DURANT-DORT SLEIGH. MY RIDE WILL BE SWIFT SINCE THE NIGHT IS SO...

Views: 215 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 24, 2006 9:03pm
by duranta claus

Frank Witkowski

2007 National Meet Auburn Indiana

Hi All..... If you haven't checked the events tab lately here are the dates for the meet Seeptember 26 through 30 , 2007 Mike Linthicum and I are working on all the details, look for more information after the Holidays. This is going to be a SUPER meet....

Views: 304 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 23, 2006 7:29am
by Bill DeVries

Jack Malpass

Story Of Billy Durant

I recently located several "Cars & Parts" Magazines with a continuing story of the Durant's Life Story. It is very interesting reading and full of the details of GM and this great man. I have 5 monthly magazines in continuing series from Oct. 1992 thru Feb. 1993. The...

Views: 308 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 21, 2006 3:41pm
by Ken McCormick

Rick Botti

Driving Miss Durant

I'm thinking about adding Video to this website next year. I'm running a test using a short movie of my roadster being taken on a test drive. What do you think? Rick

Views: 458 Replies: 8

Last Post: Dec 20, 2006 8:43am
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

A community in North Carolina for Car enthusiasts

All of you Durantonians that are looking to re-locate after retirement to a great place to live in the North Carolina mountain area that is a community of car lovers check this site out. I stumbled across it and it's an entire community built for gear heads like us....

Views: 256 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 19, 2006 5:50am
by Mike Linthicum

NormToone

Flint fenders

Was talking to the lad with the 31 / 32 D stone guard that would fit the late 1932 6-14 I'm trying to buy. (One of you lads could get it for a Xmas gift for me as the 32 is missing it) He added this comment ... I have a set of Flint F/R fenders available if you know...

Views: 425 Replies: 6

Last Post: Dec 18, 2006 8:06pm
by Jim Greenamyer

Jan Arnett

Unknown Rugby

Here is a gentleman on the AACA website who has some pictures of an interesting Rugby that we might be able to help him with. Take a look and offer your assistance. Thanks Jan http://forums.aaca.org/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=426555&an=0&page=0#Post426555

Views: 418 Replies: 14

Last Post: Dec 18, 2006 3:28am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

nicolas

Durant-Rugby Horn

Someone might say to me that horn they were taking the Durant-rugby model D40 year 1929. In the manual they represent two marks: E.A. Laboratories, Inc, Brooklyn, New York Northeast Electric Company, Rochester, New York Greetings, Nicolas Scaparone

Views: 329 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 16, 2006 2:58pm
by Ken McCormick

Dennis McBride

Leaside Plant address

Hello All- Does anyone have an address for the Leaside, Ontario plant? I live not far from there and I understand there is a commemeration plaque at the site. Would like to go and see it. Thanks in Advance.

Views: 277 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 15, 2006 5:31pm
by Ron Jaremkow

Frank Witkowski

Durant & Star Cars in the movies & on TV

Hi All.... It's cold & wintery up here. Cathy and I have been watching DVD's of the Canadian TV series "Wind At My Back" Our 1927 Star M four door appears in the show. If you are familiar with the series it is the episode titled "Back in my arms again" Which...

Views: 712 Replies: 10

Last Post: Dec 13, 2006 8:30am
by Gordon F. Curl

jeff quicksell

bad email for toppers

is there a problem with web site for toppers comes up invalid web site?

Views: 280 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 13, 2006 5:26am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

DMAC License Plate Topper

Well the new DMAC License Plate Topper was received fantastically at the recent National meeting. We must all thank Carol Fogarazzo for her and Larry's excellent contest winning submission. I took 25 with me to the meet and sold all but one the same evening they were...

Views: 1332 Replies: 37

Last Post: Dec 11, 2006 11:15am
by Ramiro Pinto

Eliot Smith

Kingpins

Does any one know of a source for kingpins and bushing foe a 25 Star model F? Thanks

Views: 345 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 3, 2006 7:54pm
by Lance Haynes

Brian Byrnes

W5 cylinder heads

DON... I TOO HAVE 2 CYL HEADS SAME AS YOURS. THE TOP HEAD HAS A CASTING.. W5A 601A 2-9-29. THE BOTTOM HEAD..W5A 506A 6-4-28. IS THE BOTTOM HEAD CONSIDERED THE BETTER OF THE TWO?

Views: 335 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 1, 2006 7:00am
by BRIAN BOYS

Don Shilling

W5 Cylinder Head Differences

Below is a photo of two W5 heads. The top one is marked W5A with a casting date of 8-23-27. The bottom one is marked W5A with a casting date of 5-17-28. The combustion area depth, measured near the spark plug hole and on a centerline with the other spark plug holes...

Views: 758 Replies: 11

Last Post: Nov 29, 2006 7:05pm
by Lance Haynes

gary blalock

1927 star touring for sale

sorry, selling our dad's car real nice car, gary blalock cell 713 498 1993

Views: 365 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 27, 2006 6:03pm
by gary blalock

gary blalock

for sale

my family is selling dad's car, car is a 10, on scale from 1 to 10.. can send pic. gary blalock cell 713 498 1993

Views: 353 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 27, 2006 5:57pm
by gary blalock

ED VOMERO

1923 STAR PICKUP FOR SALE

IN THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF CAR COLLECTOR,PAGE 91, IS THE ABOVE CAR FOR SALE. SAYS IT WAS RESTORED IN 2003,HAS NEW TOP AND NEW LEATHER INTERIOR.LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA. HE IS ASKING 10,500.00. CALL 415-272-4565

Views: 416 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 27, 2006 8:52am
by ED VOMERO

Mike Linthicum

Happy Thanksgiving!

I want to take this opportunity to wish every U.S. member of the my DMAC family and their family a happy and great Thanksgiving tomorrow! For those of you not from the U.S. it is a holiday for us to celebrate all that we have in this country and to thank the ultimate...

Views: 240 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 23, 2006 6:56pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Don Shilling

Stuffed and Pooped Out!

Got up early this morning, swept the shop, and rearainged the woodworking equipment to better utilize floor space, (been needing to do this for the last couple of years!). At noon I cleaned up and changed clothes for the turkey time with the folks. Sure did want to...

Views: 279 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 23, 2006 3:13pm
by Don Shilling

Mike Linthicum

Publicity for Billy Durant

In the January issue of Hemmings Classic Cars there is an article on Billy Durant and his history written by one of the regular writers.

Views: 392 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 22, 2006 8:25pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Yates Milton

Guestbook- How Many Check it?

I check the entries in our Guestbook almost daily and find that many are potential members for the DMAC. How many of you email the signers and make them feel welcomed??? We have a great Club and we have a chance to make it even better. Please take the time to email...

Views: 404 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 22, 2006 7:43pm
by Ken McCormick

Ricardo H. Colombo

Oil level indicator

W5 Continental motors have a very interesting system to measure oil level, by means of the floating indicator. I am repairing my engine and doubt if a regular cork will do the job in a sustainable way or will get impregnated with oil and finally sink. Is there any...

Views: 444 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 21, 2006 9:02pm
by Phil Donoghoe

ken Brink

Kwik Poly Chemical?

I just received my copy of Old Cars Weekly. There is an Add for a new product called Kwik Poly which when mixed can be used for repair of (in my case some of my wood)as well as many other things. My questions is has anybody in our Club heard of and or used this pr...

Views: 652 Replies: 9

Last Post: Nov 21, 2006 6:20am
by Jan Arnett

Dennis McBride

Re-finishing body parts

Hi Folks- I will be refinishing the body parts on my '28 M2 soon. Newbie question- Is soda blasting the best option to remove the old paint or a chemical bath? I have a really good pot sandblasting outfit- Is it possible to charge the pot with soda, and if so, do I n...

Views: 341 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 21, 2006 6:10am
by Jan Arnett

NormToone

door handles on a 32 6-14 sedan

I haven't a clue how one copies or puts pic's in this forum. Even my son who's a PC teck doesn't know. I'm contemplating buying a Canadian 1932 Durant 6-14. It has the J serial number so 1932 and probably one of the last 6-14's. By then Dominion Motors was putting an...

Views: 281 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 21, 2006 4:32am
by NormToone

Boyce Black

need parts

I am looking for a head for my w8 engine. Has been setting to long and longs for a ride. 1930 407 W-8 Durant

Views: 356 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 20, 2006 9:29am
by Don Shilling

Boyce Black

need parts

I am looking for a head for my W5 engine. Has been setting to long and longs for a ride. 1930 407 W-5 Durant

Views: 280 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 18, 2006 7:35pm
by Boyce Black

Don Shilling

What do these parts fit??

We thought these trunk drip channels were for an "M" coupe but they don't even come close to fitting. Also, I think the trunk lid prop guide may be for a later model Durant. Anybody know what they fit?

Views: 393 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 17, 2006 8:10pm
by BRIAN BOYS

Don Shilling

Wood Working Question

Concerning the 1926-27 Star M Coupes. I am starting wood fabrication on the rear part of the body. Could anybody provide me with the dimension of the thickness of the curved belt line wood piece. This is fitted from the body latch post, around the top edge of the rea...

Views: 582 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 17, 2006 5:30pm
by BRIAN BOYS

Jim Glover

durant distributor

Does anyone know what happened to the 1930 Durant distributor that was on ebay yesterday, and today it is not. It was listed for 6 days, but is not there now.

Views: 306 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 17, 2006 5:02pm
by Don Shilling

Tim Orr

What Type Oil to Use?

Just about to reinstall my motor which is now rebuilt into the restored frame, just a few questions, I noted from the tech page rear end fluid is 600wt oil. how about trans fluid?, and motor oil? from where the car was stored I found a pair of NOS rear shocks, missin...

Views: 520 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 16, 2006 8:00pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Levi

Photo request please

I have a 614 and the windshield was removed before received the car. What im looking for are detailed photos of how the windshield is installed…I have the framing for the glass and the wood section that mounts above the windshield with the crank in it but have...

Views: 318 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 16, 2006 5:48pm
by Frank Witkowski

gary k

phila. library auto collection...my trip

hello men, i just got back from the big Mckean auto collection at the phila. main library...i made copies of all durant, star and frontenac factory photos for use by our club for model i.d. and the newsletter. there are about 50 or more photos..and a few pages of s...

Views: 343 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 16, 2006 4:49pm
by gary k

Levi

Durant 614 parts For Sale

1930 Duran 614 parts Continental 22A engine Six cylinder, transmission, complete front and rear breaks must take spindles and rear axel as a package deal, Drive Shaft and Front fender All must go ASAP Make offer!!! use the link below to see pictures thank yo...

Views: 462 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 13, 2006 8:25am
by levi

Frank Witkowski

Sources for vintage clothing ???

Hi All........ I really liked the neat outfits that some members had at the Canadian Meet. Does any one have a source for men and womens clothing that would be appropriate for the years of our cars?? Thanks....Frank ---

Views: 285 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 13, 2006 5:12am
by Mike Linthicum

Ricardo H. Colombo

W5 engine colors

Lot of information have been included in forum regarding engine green-gray color, but up to what extent this color goes? No doubt that block and cylinder heads should be painted with the green-gray, but what about the close parts as: Generator, starting motor, horn,...

Views: 251 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 13, 2006 2:27am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Lance Haynes

Bob Smith is in the Hospital

Bob Smiths wife Stephanie called this morning about our faithful member and now newly elected Secretary/ Treasure Bob Smith had 8” of his cancerous esophagus removed and two lymph nodes for safety this last Monday at Universality of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arb...

Views: 348 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 12, 2006 9:58pm
by Lance Haynes

Leonard Burkholder

Top bows for touring

Does anyone need the top wooden bows for the models 40,55,60,M,M2,M4,R, touring? I got some made for my model 60 touring, and made an extra set. In the Durant/Star Repair Parts List they are listed on Page 91. Items numbers are: 22841,22842,22843,22844. They are stea...

Views: 313 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 10, 2006 9:16am
by Rick Botti

gary kauffman

good news

hello durantonians, i am pleased to announce that i will be allowed to research freely in the PHILA. LIBRARY'S AUTOMOBILE COLLECTION... it is restricted access so it is quite a privilege and opportunity. i will check their files for all our cars including the front...

Views: 357 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 9, 2006 8:07pm
by gary k

Ron Jaremkow

New email address

I don't really see a place to change my email address for anybody who has it in their Address Book. For those that keep addresses, my new address is ... ronj@nrtco.net ... I hope who ever makes up the club roster includes this change. RonJ ...

Views: 195 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 9, 2006 4:52pm
by Ron Jaremkow

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