I have a 1930 Durant that belonged to my grandfather. I'm having trouble Idintifying. the toeboard ID plate states its a 407, but I believe it to be a 614. It has 6-wire wheels, running lights on the fenders and arrow louvers on the hood. some numbers I have found ar...
Anyone tell me what kind of ignition switch I should use in my 1930 durant 6-14?? I have the wiring harness in the works and the guy has to know what to put in for this area. If I can find an original coil and switch I would gladly buy one . Any help would be appre...
Age, I'm almost as old as my Durant, has caught up with me. I have a 1930 614 Standard Durant and it's 24ft Haulmark enclosed trailer for sale. $12,500 E-mail for pictures and details. Jim
I read in Old Cars Weekly that Automotive historian Beverly Rae Kimes (a new member to the club) was the 2005 recipient of Lifetime Achievement honors from the International Automotive Media Awards. Congratulations to her.
I would like to take a few moments of your time to pick your brain about what you are doing with your electrical and gas issues in your Durant. I'm new to restoring a car that is this old and would need some help from some people that have crossed this path before....
I have a switch here from a parts cor I bought and it says --CLUM 10471 on it --I just want to be sure of one thing --I believe it to be the headlight switch --but I have 5 contact points --plus a fuse -letters are S H P B @ I also horn and the ckum 10741. What...
Just notices in January Hemmings that 3 Star cars are for sale. 23 Doctors Coupe in Illinois, $11,950. (618) 635-7056. 26 3 window (6 cylinder) (805) 543-8541 in California and a 27 Model R 4 door $3,500. in Maryland, 410-721-1326. Gary
Hello All,
I am gradually learning my web page basics. It still doesnt look like I want, but at least it will let you know what Headlamps and Lenses we have. I will be adding more and more, as Larry has been searching far and wide for more parts. See our link here o...
Hello Durant Members. Hope all you are safe and sound all over the world. I have some very good news. Our dear friend and member and historian Bob Smith called me today and has agreed to run for our secretary / treasure’s job. Poor Mike Larsen has had this big...
Fellow Durantonians, by now you have received your Durant Partner and after reading it from cover to cover like I do, you noticed the nomination form for club officers for the upcoming years election. Please take the time to fill this out and send it in to Mike Larse...
Sandy Olson who supplies gaskets for some of us has a 1929 Erskine for sale. I's sure some club members have other car makes in the garage so I told him I would pass it on in the web-forum. He says it is a four-door, running, decent paint and interior for $4750. I...
My last purchase had been converted to hydraulic brakes and I converted it back to original. I have the following parts.
Original front backing plates and shoes that have been converted to hydraulic.
Modern rear end drilled for 6 bolt wheels. I believe it is Ra...
I've commissioned a company to reproduce the top water pipe for the 14L and 15L engines. This is the pipe located on the head that flows hot water out from the motor to the top water tank in the radiator.
I've found that the factory used two types of pipes, one sh...
1-Elgin Durant pocket watch. Gold case, Roman numerals with second hand on a secondary smaller dial. $400 plus shipping. Keeps time with a nice ticking sound.
1-Hampden Star Cars pocket watch. Gold case,modern numerals (1,2,3)with second hand on a secondary dial s...
Well, I got the 1923 Dort Harvard running today. Now I need to know if I should use any kind of additive in the gas? Also what kind of oil should I use?
Thanks, You guys are a treasure of information.
Dwayne
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OUR FRIENDS IN THE US.
Up here, in the land of ice and snow, we had our thanksgiving the 2nd week end in October. The Turkey has already settled and we are just getting our belts loosened for the next onslaught for Christmas.
We had 3...
Can anyone tell me which parts on my 1925 Star were plated and what type of plating was used? So far I've identified the radiator shell and neck, headlight rings, upper and lower bumper bars (nothing else on bumper?, door handles, acorn nuts holding windshield (what...
Have any of you added an electric fuel pump to your system with out taking off your vacuum fuel pump? Or do the electric fuel pumps put out too much pressure? I know someone is using an electric fuel pump because I saw it on the Tech page.
Thanks, Dwayne
A local oldtimer that builds T's has a car under a tarp in the field which I thought was a model A roadster. When I asked him about it he said it was a Durant that he was storing for a friend & that, while in pieces, was complete...
I dont have any specifics yet, bu...
I recently ordered an exhaust system for my 30 614 from Burton Waldron in Nottawa Michigan. The first pipe I received was a little short in length and needed aditional bending to fit properly. I phoned Mr. Waldron and sent photos and measurements needed for a proper...
I was reading a book about the history of Southeastern PA. In this book it mentioned that Durant cars were being made in York, PA around 1925. Does anyone have more information about a Durant plant in York, PA?
Leonard
We are not having the "Durant Gathering" on the July 1st weekend in 2006.
We have a new location and a new date.
The "Gathering" will be in Prince Edward County, near Picton, Ontario (on the Bay of Quinte, near the east end of Lake Ontario)
The date will be June 2...
I have some parts for a coupe to sell to anyone who might need any . Some body parts as well as mechanical . Let me know what you need -I may have it
Maybe we can make some trades for parts I am looking for --
Ken
I would like to know if the engine in my 28 Durant 60 would have been mounted with insulators. It appeared to have some sort of rubber washer in front and none in rear. The exhaust system was mounted solid. What is correct? Does it hurt to mount with rubber insulators?
I found these articles in some old magazines. I thought you guys might enjoy them. They are about Dallas Dort and the Dort auto, however they cover Billy Durant as much as they cover Dallas Dort. Just go to this website;
http://photobucket.com/albums/v418/vintagecar...
I have a couple of related oil pump questions -1923 Durant 4 cylindar. Oil reads full on dip-stick fill tube. 1- I took the oil pump off the side of the engine and expected oil to run out but no oil came out. is that...
Just a note for all those Durantonians East of the Mississippi. The DMAC East Coast Chapter is now 29 members strong and growing. The ECC publishes a newsletter quarterly with interesting and informative articles that are different than the Durant Partner's. Dues are...
The second issue of the East Coast Chapter Newsletter is ready to mail.
This issue has coverage of our fall meet at Hershey, and info about the upcoming spring meet.
A couple of good restoration articles from our members and a lot of useful hints.
A nice fea...
I HAVE WOOD SPOKE (VARNISED) WHEELS ON MY 23 STAR TOURING. WHAT COLOR SHOULD THE RIMS BE? I READ SOMEWHERE THAT SILVER WAS THE CORECT COLOR,IS THIS CORRECT? I ALSO NEED TO REPLACE THE RUBBER FRONT AND REAR FLOOR MATTS. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE IS SOMEONE WHO WILL M...
Hi, Some time back someone posted info regarding a suitable replacement for 30 Durant spring shackles, I believe they were a Mopar replacement part. Would the gentleman who posted the info please contact me?
Thanks,
Dave
I am having trouble confirming what the Caster Angle should be on a 1924 Rugby Tourer. If anyone knows the answer I would greatly appreciate being told.
I want to confirm that the vehicle has been set up as per the factory specifications.
Regards
Jeremy
The article described is from a cars and parts magazine from sept 1983. It is a good article . I have the magazine here if anyone is interested in a copy . I will print it in color and send by E mail.
Ken
I am repainting my 23 star. I am looking for the webbing that is on the edge on the cowl under to hood and in back of the radiator housing.I would like to use new webbing and rivets . does anyone out there know where I might locate them?
thanks
ed
I went to our local car club meeting last week and a fellow member gave me a copy of November-December 1976 Antique Autombile Magazine.
A large part of this magazine is dedicated to Durant cars. Included are articles by Jeff Gillis about Durant and about his 1930...
Hi All..........
Have just reprinted the repair manual for models C-CC-F-M-M2-M4, four cylinder cars.
This is a great refference book if you have one of these cars. It is full of illustrations, and is 114 pages long.
This was copied from one of my very cle...
Hello fellow members, Iam in need of the felt window channels for the side windows on my '29 Durant. Does anyone have a source for these pieces. Thank You, Bruce Hargin.
Any news about the Club badges?
I am anxious to presume with a nice enamel design of Durant Club in my front end.
If required any help for Autocad drawing o some other program I may help.
Regards from Argentina
Ricardo