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Ron Jaremkow

For sale in local paper

This ad was in to-day's Ottawa newspaper. It may be of interest to members in Ontario or Hookstown PA. 1928 Durant, 4dr, ideal for restoration, stored inside last 50 years. New tire/tubes, rest original. $5,500; 613-830-0067 Those would of course be Canadian...

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Last Post: Aug 6, 2006 6:44pm
by Ron Jaremkow

Terry Harris

looking for a rear tail light glass lens

I am looking for a rear tail light glass to suit a 29 D 60. The glass has STOP in the top I would consider the whole lot if some one did not want to seperate, Any help would be very much appreciated.

Views: 214 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 6, 2006 6:33pm
by Terry Harris

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

Durant Partner

The lasted issue of the Durant Partner arrived on Saturday. Another outstanding issue, the color photos on the front and rear covers are really striking when you pick up the magazine. charlie

Views: 183 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 6, 2006 4:48pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Joe Sauter

Parts for sale, CHEAP!

Hi everyone! We are in the process of cleaning out our garage. The parts we have available are the following: Engine Transmission Front Axle Rear Axle Wheels Leaf Springs ...and more Take all for 150.00. We are not sure what year these parts are...

Views: 406 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 5, 2006 3:09pm
by Glenn Guild

Nickoal

1929 Rugby (Van or Panel Truck)

Looking for more information. The title says it is a 1929 Rugby 1/2 ton panel truck. The plate on the engine says: w8-7-1283 ~ Durant Motors Company ~ Continetal Motor Corporation ~ On the engine block it has: w8A 603 ~ It is a 4 cylinder. wheels are steel...

Views: 485 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 5, 2006 3:10am
by David Roberts[TH...

Lance Haynes

Free California Vacation

Free Southern California vacation. Free steak dinner and guided tour of the San Diego in my 29 Durant, free lodging and free tickets to the world famous San Diego Zoo plus I will give you $1,000.00 cash. All you need to do is stop by Frank Witkowski’s house in...

Views: 242 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 4, 2006 6:31pm
by Lance Haynes

Mike Linthicum

Frame re-finishing

Did most of you Durantonians media blast your frame prior to refinishing, or use the old wire brush method of cleaning? Has anyone used the Eastwood frame paint to finish off their frame? What else has been used to get a good result?

Views: 385 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 1, 2006 7:28pm
by Jim Greenamyer

Rick Botti

1933 Durant Sedan Pictures

Just posted pictures of Tim Orr's rare 1933 Durant Sedan in the Photographs section. Outstanding Find Tim! Rick

Views: 819 Replies: 10

Last Post: Aug 1, 2006 1:39pm
by Walter Pré

John

Going to look at a Durant

Hello, I am going to look at a Durant for sale in my area sometime this week. I have a few questions I'd like answered before I go, and any other advice you have would be appreciated. First, the car has no title so I'd like to know where the VIN plate is and how...

Views: 391 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 1, 2006 12:50pm
by John

Brian Byrnes

Generator gearing

I'm seeking info about the proper gear to use. I have 3 gears for W5 Engine. One has 15 teeth, one 16 teeth, and one 20 teeth. Which is the correct one? I would also like to know what is the correct Tie-rod Ball size for 29 Rugby M4? Thanks In Advance! Brian.

Views: 217 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 31, 2006 10:47am
by Mike Rice

Terry Harris

looking for headlight glass 9/38inches

if any one has a pair i am in need to finish my resto I would really appreciate any help as Durant is quite hard to find in Australia Many Thanks Terry Harris.

Views: 445 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 25, 2006 8:42pm
by Jim Greenamyer

Vince O'Brien

Timing a W5 engine?

I had the generator rebuilt so I needed to retime the engine. I followed the procedure in the original manual using the mark on the flywheel but it wouldn't fire. Finally, I had a friend crank it over while I turned the distributor until it fired. While it runs at...

Views: 320 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 25, 2006 7:14pm
by Bob Porter

Moe Wright

Still looking for my Star

Hi - I’m Moe Wright, of the ‘Searching For The Star of My Life’ in the ‘Personal Stories’ under the ‘Durant Links’ page. It’s several years since my story first appeared, and I am still wondering if my first love has a...

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Last Post: Jul 24, 2006 11:11am
by Moe Wright

David Roberts[THE WOLFMAN]

1928 durant 2dr coupe steering wheel

Hi guys I need your help. My steering wheel seems to be very loose.I see no screws holding the wheel or horn button or button cover on.Can any you tell me how to remove the cover to tighten the wheel.THANKS IN ADVANCE [THE WOLFMAN].

Views: 242 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 22, 2006 7:40pm
by gary k

David Roberts[THE WOLFMAN]

1928 Durant 2dr coupe Tire pressure

Can any one tell me the correct tire presure for my coupe.Also anybody have a spare service manuel.

Views: 261 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 21, 2006 6:40pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Vince O'Brien

Attaching a radiator badge?

I had the radiator shell replated and the badge restored. The "ears" on the back of the badge are in bad shape and likely won't hold the badge in the hole in the shell. Can it be glued in? If so, what type of glue would I need? Any other ideas?

Views: 349 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 20, 2006 11:59pm
by Barry White

Mike Linthicum

An opinion on the recent election.

Is the DMAC a democracy? With the finalazation of the recent so called election we must take a moment to ask this question. Did you the members of the DMAC really get the proper information to vote effectively or did you take the complacent approach that so many do w...

Views: 835 Replies: 15

Last Post: Jul 20, 2006 7:14pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Lawrence

Need advice

The interior panel above the back window in my d65 is coming unglued. Can this be fixed without major undoing of the interior? It now looks as if the glue let go and has caused a bulge. Any ideas on how I can repair this?? Thanks lawrence

Views: 355 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 20, 2006 6:54am
by Lawrence

ken Brink

Durant Artical w/ a 1931 Durant 614

This last Saturday at a local car show a friend gave me a copy of Hemmings Classic Car Magazine. In it is a 7 page color artical of our man Durant and showing a 1931 Durant 614 Deluxe Sedan owned by our Club Member Odus G. Raymer. April 2006 issue.

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Last Post: Jul 17, 2006 1:48pm
by ken Brink

Rick Botti

The DMAC Mission

When the DMAC was formed back in 1998, our founder Yates Milton wrote direct and clear mission statement, is was and still is: "Preserve the automobiles manufactured by the Durant Motor Company and provide enjoyment for each member with meets, tours and technical...

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Last Post: Jul 11, 2006 10:56am
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

New Pictures Added

I've just added new pictures for: * This year's Durant Gathering to the Past Events page. You'll find it on the bottom of the Photographs page. * 1933 Durant Coupe owned by Keith Reid on the Durant page in the Photographs section. * 1926 Star Model M Coupst...

Views: 396 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 17, 2006 6:15pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Rick Botti

Plans and Ideas for the Future of the DMAC

Hello Durantonians, The elections are behind us now, so I'd like to take this opportunity to share some of my ideas with you. Back in the club's beginning, it was important to build and grow the club by increasing membership. To that end, the club grew from our...

Views: 635 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jul 16, 2006 6:02pm
by Phil Donoghoe

David Roberts[THE WOLFMAN]

2006 Durant gathering in Picton

Ha guys just a little note about the Durant meet in Picton. My wife and I had a great time.We meet a lot of great people.The countryside down there was very very nice.The tour was well organized. For our first experience at a Durant meet, it was a lovely introduction...

Views: 278 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 15, 2006 9:40am
by David Roberts[TH...

Gary Yelle

Durant body?

I was enjoying the afternoon at a swap meet today and came across a coupe body for sale that was marked "29 Durant". The man that was selling it had pulled it out of creek bed in Montana some years back. It did not have the Durant ID plate on the firewall but did...

Views: 953 Replies: 14

Last Post: Jul 14, 2006 5:21pm
by gary k

Keith Kris

Probably a lost cause, but need help identifying a car

Hello Durant enthusiasts, I own a home built in 1928 by an accountant for the former Verlinden assembly plant which is just down the road. In researching the history of my home, I've uncovered an undated photo. The only clue to the date is the car in the neighbo...

Views: 246 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 13, 2006 8:32am
by cdmn

Rick Botti

How to Add Pictures to your Messages

You may have noticed a couple of pictures have appeared in the forum messages recently. While it's no secret, you can add an image to your message with a standard HTML image tag. The code looks like this, Sample"

Views: 396 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 12, 2006 7:27pm
by Rick Botti

Al Farnum

Front Universal

What type of lubrication should I use on the front universal joint (closest to transmission) on my Durant 60. I found a screw hole fitting possibly for filling with some type of lube. There is no seal on the driveshaft. What keeps the lube from coming out? Thanks.

Views: 268 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 12, 2006 12:15pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

Another Durant For Sale on EBay

1921 Durant Item number: 220005646898

Views: 264 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 11, 2006 9:57pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

1928 Durant Coupe in Texas Museum

Hugh Hemphill just wrote me to say that he has just finished an additional page about their 1928 Durant belonging to the Texas Transportation Museum to their website. Here is the link: http://www.txtransportationmuseum.org/DUR.htm Their Durant-Star is an M2,...

Views: 277 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 10, 2006 5:30pm
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

A Tour of the Oakland Plant

Since there is a lot of restoration work going on at this time through out the club, I recommend reading the "1929 Tour of Oakland Plant" located in the Special Interest section or by clicking the link to your left. http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/durant/Addi...

Views: 244 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 9, 2006 11:59am
by Rick Botti

Lance Haynes

New Buick and Durant Book

Hello Durant Historians There is another brand new great book out called “David Buick’s Marvelous Motor Car” by Lawrence R. Gustin. Durant’s picture is on the cover along with David Buick’s picture and our man is all over in the book....

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Last Post: Jul 5, 2006 6:45pm
by Lance Haynes

Franz Fraitzl

Annual Meeting

Just wondering if you have planed a tech seminar at the next annual meet in Erie. Also do you have planed to set up a display table for parts and tech info like we had in the last meet in Santa Rosa? Regards Franz Fraitzl

Views: 213 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 4, 2006 5:29am
by Gordon F. Curl

gary k

I need a friend in Flint, Michigan

Dear Fellow Durantonians, I am dealing with a man in Flint for a set of six wire wheels. If I get them, I will probably have a difficult time getting to them to pick them up. I am wondering if any club member who lives in or about Flint , Mich. might be willing to h...

Views: 303 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 3, 2006 7:02pm
by Dave Piggott

Larry Fogarazzo

Durant auto used in the Movie Cinderella man?

We just watched the movie Cinderella Man on HBO saturday night. I may be on demand too, and should replay this tuesday at 8 pm. We noticed that when Russell Crowe goes to the Heavy Weight World Champion fight (at near the end of the movie) he is picked up in a what w...

Views: 374 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 3, 2006 6:52pm
by Lance Haynes

Leonard Burkholder

Model 60 gas petal assembly

Hi Club members, I need a gas petal and the parts needed to connect to the carb. Does anyone have one that you are willing to part with? this is for 1929 Model 60. Leonard Burkholder

Views: 390 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 3, 2006 6:40pm
by Lance Haynes

Rick Botti

Jim and Carol Roberts' 1926 Star

I ran across this story on the internet about DMAC members Jim and Carol Roberts and their 1926 Star. You can either click the mailbox link on the left or copy and past the address below into your browser. Rick http://www.tomstrongman.com/ClassicCars/Sta...

Views: 216 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 3, 2006 5:45pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Rick Botti

New Picture

Just added new picture of a beautiful red 1922 Durant A22 Touring. This one is owned by Roland Paquette in New hampshire. Rick

Views: 326 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 3, 2006 2:30am
by Yates Milton

Leonard Burkholder

Interior Colors for 1929

Greetings Fellow Durantians, Does any one know what the orignal interior colors were for 1929? Did they use a dark brown? Also: I'm still looking for the gas petal assembly for a 1929 Model 60. Let me know if you have one you are willing to part with. Th...

Views: 272 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 2, 2006 8:07am
by Leonard Burkhold...

Leonard Burkholder

sharing two great resourses

Greetings Fellow Durantians, I came accross two great resourses I would like to share: 1. Noah Oberholtzer in Leola, Lancaster County, PA. Phone 717-656-8036. Noah makes buggy tops. He has all the cast iron pieces and the wood bows. He is redoing the hardware o...

Views: 218 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 2, 2006 8:04am
by Leonard Burkhold...

Rick Botti

Radiator Needed

Terry Rudie of Westby Wisconsin Is looking for a radiator for a 1928 Model M4 and a 1930 Model 614. If you have or know of one, please call him at: 608 452-3989

Views: 215 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 29, 2006 10:25pm
by Rick Botti

Jim Glover

Oil pan seal supports aka "filler block"

Can anyone tell me where to get the front and rear oil pan seal housings for a continental 6 cyl. 22AA engine? The front one is called a filler block in the continental book, not sure what the rear one is called. I'll bet any one of you that has had these engines apa...

Views: 365 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 29, 2006 6:40pm
by Jim Glover

David Roberts

1928 Durant 2Dr coupe

Hi guys.Iam picking up my newly purchaced 1928 Durant 2Dr coupe this sunday.Great father days gift to my self.I was woundering if any one has any information on how it drives or any problems which may occur.The car is in great shape and has been restored.Any help wou...

Views: 283 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 29, 2006 3:15am
by David Roberts[TH...

Lance Haynes

2006 Election Results

Hello DMAC members. Mike Larsen has called and advised there have been no more ballots coming in and Jacki needed the winners for our June magazine. So our new President is Rick Botti and the vice president is Bill Hoaglan and the secretary / treasure is Bob Smith. C...

Views: 558 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 27, 2006 10:45am
by Mike Linthicum

Dennis Comer

Exhaust system, fan belt, shock absorber

In reference to my ongoing restoration project of a 1929 Model 60, I am in need of some source info. Saw listing on service directory for Burton Waldron as a supplier for exhaust systems, however the phone number listed was not functional. Does anyone have his core...

Views: 314 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 26, 2006 7:28am
by Rick Botti

Curt Smtih

I just got my axle back!

I've got to put in a plug for John Lehde at Automotive Drive train in Tigard, Oregon. He did a beautiful job and he wouldn't take any of my money! Bearings and seals alone, must have cost him around $1,000.00! One bearing set (for the pinion shaft) I know cost him ov...

Views: 321 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 26, 2006 6:09am
by Curt Smtih

ed vomero

cars for sale

in the june 22 old cars news on page 40 there are two cars for sale. 1923 durant model a touting car 1923 star doctors coupe the prices look ok if what they are claiming, on the conditions, are accurate.

Views: 234 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 24, 2006 6:26am
by ed vomero

Al Farnum

Shock oil

I still have the original shocks on my Durant 60. What kind of oil should I use in them?

Views: 257 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 23, 2006 3:25pm
by Jim Glover

Paul Mlek

Fabrick for 1923 Touring

I am looking where I could get a fabric that goes on the canopy of a Star 1923 Touring. I just need to get the material and I have somebody who can make it for me. Does anybody have an idea where I can find it?

Views: 289 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 23, 2006 4:26am
by Louis Quennevill...

Jack Connor

10th Annual Durant Gathering

Has everyone who can make it registered for this event yet. Location is near the EAST end of LAKE ONTARIO---June 23 to 25 Expect a minimum of 10 Durant products including Rugby, Durant, Star. See the Events section for info...

Views: 614 Replies: 12

Last Post: Jun 21, 2006 6:41am
by Gordon F. Curl

Rick Botti

Durant For Sale

I just came across another Durant for sale on the internet at: http://www.cars-on-line.com/20650.html It's a 1922 Durant Sedan located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin . Rick

Views: 298 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 19, 2006 10:41am
by Bill Hoaglan

Durant Motors Internet Forum