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Lawrence

D65 Battery Cables

Could somebody please tell me the size of the battery cables for my D65. And also what is the proper mounting place for the ground cable. My ground cable is attached to the frame,however I don't feel this is right as there is no ground strap to the frame from the eng...

Views: 283 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 23, 2007 5:29am
by Lawrence

Gary Yelle

1931 DeVaux for sale

OK East Coast Durant Club members, here is a good one for someone. Yesterday I talked to a man in Mississippi that wants to sell a good-complete 1931 DeVaux Standard sedan. He got it from an estate and has the original Bill of Sale. It was purchased new from the R...

Views: 449 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 21, 2007 9:24pm
by Gary Yelle

Dennis Murphy

DEVAUX car bodies

Hello, I have been researching the net on info about the Devaux car. At the site coachbuilt.com there seems to be a descrepancy on who built the bodies for Devaux. The Hayes article claims ownership of the Devaux, but at the bottom of the Murray article in the engin...

Views: 345 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 21, 2007 9:11pm
by Gary Yelle

Mike Linthicum

New batch of DMAC license plate toppers are in!

OK Durantonians I just received today the new batch of 60 license plate toppers so I will start filling the orders I've received so far on Monday evening 11-27-2006 when I return from my Thanksgiving holiday out of town. If you think you want one, then please place y...

Views: 310 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 21, 2007 5:00pm
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Just Posted

Just posted pictures of Norman Toone's 1932 6-14 Sedan in both the Durant Photographs and Current Projects page. Rick

Views: 507 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 21, 2007 11:41am
by Rick Botti

Don Shilling

Another Rescue

It's not much but at least most of it will see future use! I retrieved this A-22 from Brian,Tex the other day. It is fitted with a Durant issued W-5 from 1928. The touring body is mostly gone but the cowl could be reused with some care. Fortunately I have a ve...

Views: 306 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 20, 2007 9:47am
by Rick Botti

John sweeney

Listing on Durant cars

Can any one tell me whether the Durant Cars web site is updated on a regular basis. I have supplied information on my D40 Rugby To registry@ Durantcars.com on three occasions over the past 8 months but still have not been listed. Although I note a number of new addit...

Views: 340 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 19, 2007 5:44am
by NormToone

Fred Scholl

My 1927 Durant...what fun!

Just thought Id throw in my 2 cents worth...all thats left after buying some parts! Stumbled on my Durant last summer for $300.00 Runs good body rotted out. Am making pickup body using all steel. I hope not to make any Durant people mad at me about that. I live b...

Views: 507 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 18, 2007 11:06pm
by Fred Scholl

John sweeney

Rubber Balls for Forward Universal Joint

Can any one help me please. I am looking for 16 rubber balls to fit Front universal joint of my Rugby D40. Name of Supplier in Australia, NewZealand, America. Would be greatly appreciated. Many Thanks,John

Views: 276 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 17, 2007 4:42pm
by Frank Witkowski

Adam

Headlight lens size

I have a 1928 M2 that I am doing a ground up restoration on . I'm working on the headlights right at this time, and the ones I have are the newer sealed beam kind. I would like to turn mine back to the original lens and reflector. I would like to find out the size a...

Views: 326 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 17, 2007 5:40am
by Frank Witkowski

NormToone

Hood hinge hold downs

Couldn't think what you called the two parts that hold the hood in place at cowl and rad shell. My 32 614 has the chrome center like a 618 / 19 hood not like a normal center round rod hinge. I have 4 bolts and two riser things but not the actual part for each end. Do...

Views: 717 Replies: 19

Last Post: Jan 15, 2007 9:04am
by Bill Hoaglan

Glenn Guild

radiator

I'm looking for a radiator core for my 25 Star. I have 2 radiators, both cores are bad. Are honeycomb cores available? Has anyone changed to a newer style core? I'm looking for options and recomendations. Thanks, Glenn

Views: 289 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 15, 2007 5:17am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Dave Schulte

Butters Reproductions

I recently had a pair of door handles made by Butters Reproductions using an original that Bob Fleguel generously loaned me and that Reg Bent graciously hand carried up to Mike and Neil. The results were fantastic! All of these gentlemen are assets to the club! Many...

Views: 544 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 14, 2007 11:09am
by NormToone

Dennis Murphy

!931 Devaux

Greetings All, I just purchased a 1931 Devaux Sedan. You have a great site! Dennis

Views: 229 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 14, 2007 8:54am
by Dennis Murphy

ed vomero

NEW SHEETMETAL PARTS

I HAD A NEW HOOD AND SPLASH PANS MADE FOR MY 23 STAR RESTORATION BY ROOTLIEB OF CALIFORNIA. THEY DID A FANTASTIC JOB AND VERY REASONABLE. AND THE WORK WAS DELIVERED, ON THE DATE, AS PROMISED. EVERYTHING MATCHED UP PERFECT.ANYONE NEEDING THESE SAME PARTS SHOULD BE A...

Views: 291 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 14, 2007 6:27am
by ed vomero

Zanin, Clormes

Join Durant Motos Club

Hi, I am Brazilian and I have a Durant Sport Roadster 1927 and a Rugby Pick up 1926 and a Rugby 4 dors for restore . I would like an address of email to send the photo of my car. I would like, also to verify which the procedure to become me partner of the club...

Views: 253 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 13, 2007 8:55pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Cleveland Ohio

Any Durantonians living or close to the Cleveland, Ohio area. Need information for East Coast Chapter Spring Meet.

Views: 403 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 12, 2007 5:45pm
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Lersch

Electric water pump

I am converting my 6 cylinder Continental engine over to 12 volts, and I would like to replace the existing water pump to an electric pump. Can someone tell me what type of pump I can use and where I could get one from. Thank You...

Views: 794 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 12, 2007 12:48am
by Frank Lersch

Rick Botti

1923-2007

If you should have or find a 1923 Calendar, dust it off and hang it up on your wall somewhere. That's because the years 2007 & 1923 share the same calendar.

Views: 329 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 11, 2007 2:30pm
by Rick Botti

ross hoevet

Durant patents

Fun new website (leave it to google!) http://www.google.com/patents Type in Durant Motors and see the patents Durant took out (with drawings!) Ross

Views: 290 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 10, 2007 5:33pm
by ross hoevet

Ricardo H. Colombo

W5 engine rear cranckshaft seal

At the rear end of the W5 engine is a casted part that holds 180° of the packing that seals the cranckshaft. The other 180° of the groove are in the block , the casting part, also colects the leaking oil and sends it back to the carter. What is the best...

Views: 279 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 10, 2007 2:30am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Ken McCormick

fender mount lamps

Does anyone have a source for the small fender mounted lamps for a 1930 deluxe coupe? I need a couple . Thought maybe I would try motorcycle clearance lights or turn signals and change the bulbs and lenses --but they are very costly Also looking for the two small mi...

Views: 224 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 9, 2007 10:37pm
by Ken McCormick

Bill DeVries

Top bow socket

I'm in need of a top bow socket (left side) for a 1923 Star Touring. Mine is broken and could be repaired but I would rather replace it.

Views: 274 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 9, 2007 8:07am
by Jan Arnett

NormToone

Door handles 619 ?

Looking for two more of these for passenger side of the 1932 614. Seem to be 619. One key if possible.

Views: 247 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 8, 2007 1:11pm
by NormToone

Ricardo H. Colombo

Cylinder head studs

My 1928 M2 Rugby had when bought, six bolts fixing the cylinder head. All manuals I have seen, included the one shown in technical page, show studs and nuts instead of bolts. Is that the original configuration for a W5 Continental engine for a 1928 M2 Rugby? Th...

Views: 503 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jan 8, 2007 2:20am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Wayne Seward

Parts needed for 1926 Star 4 Coupster Model M

I have a ground up restoration of a 1926 Star 4 Coupster which is very near completion. I need some parts 1. Key/light switch assembly, 2. Horn button, 3. Window wiper vaccuum control 4. Hood latches 5. Radiator cap (I have a motometer). 5. Door guide and base (th...

Views: 300 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 7, 2007 7:17pm
by Lance Haynes

Ron Hast

Landau Bars

Re" Decorative landau bars" -- am reluctant to try to twist off the knobs to remove the bars for chrome or nickel center plating (soft and original). Any hints to avoid opening a can of worms? Cordially, Ron

Views: 174 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 7, 2007 2:14pm
by Frank Witkowski

Franz Fraitzl

update on my work

Finally after 20 hrs of working on the lathe and mill. All is left is to have them hardend and then we can try it out. Soon, Franz

Views: 424 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jan 6, 2007 11:38am
by NormToone

Eliot

Tires

I am getting ready to buy tires for my 25 Star model F 2dr sedan with wooden spokes. Have found several companys on the web that sell the tires, but I have a few questions. Is 440/450-21 the correct size? The tubes are offered with rubber or metal stems, wh...

Views: 276 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 6, 2007 6:55am
by Mike Linthicum

Tim Orr

for sale

My wife and I have decided to put our 33 deluxe sedan up for sale, we have found we don't have the time, room, or funds to complete the restoration of this complete and rare Durant. The chassis was stripped, repainted, and rebuilt, engine was completely rebuilt and t...

Views: 484 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 5, 2007 6:52pm
by Tim Orr

Rick Botti

Durant 619 Posted

I just posted pictures of Charlie Spitz's 1931 model 619 to the Durant Photographs sections. This car was restored by Lance Haynes and finished just days ago.

Views: 336 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 5, 2007 3:25pm
by Wayne Farrand

Franz Fraitzl

Head light bezel spring clips

Hello I am currently working on making a punch and die to make headlight band clips for Durant and Star car. Please let me know who needs some. I am making them from 301 stainless spring steel. Regards Franz

Views: 646 Replies: 13

Last Post: Jan 5, 2007 9:22am
by ed vomero

Frank Witkowski

Rugby Data Plates ? ? ?

Hi All....... I've had a request to reproduce the Rugby data plate for the Elizabeth, New Jersey factory. Any interest ?? The price would be the same as my other plates, $ 20 US plus postage. Thanks.....Frank ---

Views: 253 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 5, 2007 9:14am
by Barry White

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: 278 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: 268 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: 231 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: 580 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: 323 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: 499 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: 400 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: 426 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: 425 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: 244 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: 336 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: 339 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: 479 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: 287 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: 444 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: 443 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: 350 Replies: 2

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

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