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Lance Chabot

FOUND 1929 Durant D-40 Sedan

Hello All, While looking at an Ad for an upcomming auction spotted a 1929 Durant D-40 sedan! I may be wrong but that is what it appears to be?? STORY; An old Chevy dealership was shutdown and had stored over 500 old cars and trucks Not Sold; "saved when new", som...

Views: 707 Replies: 13

Last Post: Sep 18, 2013 7:44pm
by Lance Chabot

Yates Milton

Durant or Star Bumper on eBay

Just saw a early to mid 20's bumper on eBay that may fit the 21-26 Durant and possibly Star. The Item # is 321205431157. Yates

Views: 279 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 18, 2013 10:45am
by Yates Milton

Frank Witkowski

Question For All Durantonians???

Hi All..... OK what happened today many years ago, and why is it significant to us?? Good Luck........... Frank ---

Views: 334 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 17, 2013 1:22pm
by Norm Toone

murat

unknown durant car

Hello , I have taken a picture of a Durant racing car in France , and I would like to know what it is exactly. As it is not possible to include a picture in this message , can you contact me by email , and I will send you this picture. Thank you. Bernard Murat...

Views: 366 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 17, 2013 9:09am
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Champion C-4 spark plugs

Anybody have any Champion C-4 spark plugs in decent condition laying around? I need 5 of them. I believe the C-4 was original factory install for our cars or at least the 29 6 cylinders. What say ye all?

Views: 2584 Replies: 18

Last Post: Sep 15, 2013 1:53pm
by August

Rory Deaton

DeVaux

Had the great pleasure of meeting another Club member at Old Salem Days yesterday in Salem, VA. He had his 31 DeVaux (4 door Sedan) on display. What a Gem among all the Fords & Chevy's. Thanks for the chat Rory

Views: 242 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 15, 2013 1:47pm
by Yates Milton

Rick Botti

Here we comre ready or not!!

Seven people and four cars from the Pacific Coast chapter started the trip to San Diego today. We logged 400 miles and will arrive Tuesday afternoon. Here we come San Diego! Rick

Views: 301 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 12, 2013 11:21pm
by Rick Botti

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

2013 DMAC San Diego

Durantonians: The planning process for the 2013 DMAC is well underway. The actual dates of the DMAC are Thursday September12 (plan on arriving Wednesday), thru Sunday (morning) September 15, 2013. The following is the link directly to the hotel website: http:...

Views: 1463 Replies: 47

Last Post: Sep 9, 2013 6:49pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Mike Linthicum

1930 Durant 614 Right hand drive on Ebay again

Hey I was just browsing Ebay and saw the unique Right Hand Drive 1930 Durant 614 four door sedan listed again for sale out of Louisiana. It's been discussed before, but I bet it has a real interesting story on how it got over here. Must have been exported than at som...

Views: 362 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 9, 2013 11:50am
by Norm Toone

D J Federlein

Radiator for Sale

I ran into a guy at a car show last month that has a Durant radiator that he would like to sell. I just got the pictures and it looks like a 1928 radiator complete with shell and logo. It looks pretty rusty and the logo has some defects. The radiator is located in Co...

Views: 304 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 7, 2013 12:43pm
by D J Federlein

Mike Linthicum

spring clamps

Anybody know if we can use the Ford style spring clamps on our cars. Need to replace mine and don't know if these will work. You know holds the springs together. Also what's the correct center bolt to use, anybody have a source for these. Mike

Views: 271 Replies: 5

Last Post: Sep 6, 2013 5:14am
by Mike Linthicum

Robert Bush

Anyone have a spare rod bolt?

Anyone have a spare rod bolt for a Continental flat head? I am reassembling a Continental flat head, but unfortunately a prior rebuilder severely damaged the threads on one rod bolt. The bolt is 3/8 diameter, 2 and 1/2 inches overall length, and it is cross dril...

Views: 470 Replies: 10

Last Post: Sep 5, 2013 4:41am
by Norm Toone

Shane Hoffmann

W5 Engine Linkages

Just finishing the little bits on my W5 motor. What is the correct colour for the linkages, spark/throttle etc, around the engine and the one across the front of the motor. Are they the colour of the engine (grey/green) or black? Trying to get it close to correc...

Views: 345 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 2, 2013 5:31am
by Shane Hoffmann

Mike Linthicum

Brake lining material

What have you guys used for re-lining your brakes and how has it worked for you. I know that McMaster-Carr sells brake lining material, but it has several different types. They have metal free and high strength type. On the AACA forum one person complained that the...

Views: 338 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 1, 2013 10:23am
by Norm Toone

DAVE ENRICO

DEVAUX DASH

HELLO EVERYONE I NEED THE DASH PULLS CHOKE,THROTTLEE AND SPARK FOR MY 31 DEVAUX,ALSO NEED THE FREE WHEELING PULL FOR MY 32,MINE HAS BEEN CHANGED OVER THE YEARS ON BOTH CARS,ALSO WOULD BE INTRESTED IN ANY DEVAUX PARTS YOU MAY HAVE,THANKS DAVE

Views: 257 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 29, 2013 8:08am
by DAVE ENRICO

Manny Campos

What model did I own?

In 1948, while stationed near Napa Ca, I purchased a 1931 Durant 4-door Sedan that had a 6 cylinder Continental engine, 4-speed crash box transmission, a vacuum tank for the wipers, thermostatically controlled louvers for the radiator, and had raindrop type headlamp...

Views: 308 Replies: 6

Last Post: Aug 28, 2013 4:17pm
by Norm Toone

Bill Hoaglan

Flint Gas Cap

Hi All, I have been in the shop the last coupla days cranking out a gas cap for my Flint, I'm not exactly sure what an original Flint cap looks like so I thought I would just wing it and I hijacked the logo/script from one of the hubcaps, the lettering was raise...

Views: 307 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 25, 2013 8:23am
by Yates Milton

D J Federlein

Trunk

I have obtained a cargo trunk from a friend that is available for any Durant club member for a price of $25.00 plus shipping. The Trunk is 12 inches (Front to Back), 18 inches high and 39.5 inches wide. Although in rough external shape, it is solid with a steel...

Views: 270 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 20, 2013 9:03pm
by Phil Peters

Mike Linthicum

Durant Motors Automobile Museum Opens it's doors!

Hello All! Exiting times at the DMAC! If you look to your left, below the forum button of this web page, you will find a button marked Durant Museum. If you click that button you will be taken to our new Durant Motors Automobile Museum web site. There you will be...

Views: 385 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 15, 2013 10:26am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Need Help! Desperate for information!

I need to find a supply of Snubber Belt material 1 1/2 inch wide to restore my Gabriel Snubbers. Restoration specialties and Restoration Supply do not have any at all and say it is not being manufactured anymore. Someone has to have some stashed away or know of anot...

Views: 471 Replies: 6

Last Post: Aug 15, 2013 10:20am
by Mike Linthicum

Lou Gerard

oik pressure regulator spring

The spring and ball behind the timing gear acorn nut is in three pieces. It needs to be replaced. Does anyone have a dimension for this spring an/or compression ratio for this spring? Better yet, has anyone found a replacement which will work. Engine: W5 - 4 cylinder

Views: 245 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 13, 2013 10:23am
by S. Blomquist

Emil Oraskovich

Tail light question

Just got nos bee hive lens and door 3.5", Won't mount on body, I take it the old one was replacement 3.75". Does other autos fit? or any one has a extra?

Views: 452 Replies: 10

Last Post: Aug 12, 2013 6:24pm
by Norm Toone

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

2013 DMAC San Diego UPDATE

Are you attending the 2013 DMAC in San Diego? Have you made your hotel reservation? As a reminder, the cut off date for hotel registration is August 12. After that date the regular room rate will be in effect, and that rate does not include breakfast or parkin...

Views: 334 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 11, 2013 2:15pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Guy

More Roofing info / inquiries

Sirs (especially Frank W.) I realize talking to Frank W., that roofing is not an exacting science. I am in conversation with Mel from Ohio as to making of my bows. His prices are more then reasonable $30 per bow with edges smoothened. Sorry boys, I raised his p...

Views: 281 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 10, 2013 5:25am
by Guy

bec

Durants for sale

people i hav 6 1929 Durants for sale unfortuneately no pics (except go to durant photos click on jos cro 29 sedan that is 1) i hav 5 here in jersey and 1 coupe is located in oregon bottom line is 30k for package 3 coupes 3 4 dr sedans thanx bec

Views: 476 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 9, 2013 5:35am
by Mike Linthicum

GARY KAUFFMAN

one more model 60 is on the road

we got the Durant 60 running today...it took a zenith model a carb , new battery and new cable and off she went. hooray..now on to the STAR TOURING...

Views: 258 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 8, 2013 7:52pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Mike Linthicum

IT WILL BE ALIVE SOON! ITS VERY CLOSE TO BEING DONE!

IT'S ALMOST DONE AND IT WILL BE ALIVE SOON! What is it? You'll have to be patient for a few more days. Watch the forum for the announcement.

Views: 258 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 4, 2013 5:29am
by Mike Linthicum

Don Gaskill

Water Pump

Has anyone machined out a water pump for a W5 motor and installed a rubber water pump seal? if so what is the seal #?????

Views: 271 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 1, 2013 9:17am
by Don Gaskill

Eliot

Clutch Lining

I am getting ready to order clutch material from McMaster-Carr. They offer Low Friction, Medium Friction and High Friction lining. Does anyone know which one these I want for the clutch on a 25 Star and what thickness do I need? Thanks Eliot

Views: 258 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 31, 2013 9:08pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Fritz Kuenzel

Slow starting

I have owned my 28 Durant for over 20 years. Two door sedan, Model M-2 During this time, it always starts, but turns over so slowly that I keep my fingers crossed. It is on its third battery, all cables large size, all connections always cleaned and checked. Good gro...

Views: 249 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 31, 2013 12:59am
by Gerald

Vince O'Brien

Whatsit manifold with carb

My Star came with a small parts horde. Some of the parts aren't for it. Here's a manifold with a broken carburetor attached. Can anyone identify it? The carburetor has a good lid over the float and could be used for parts. Anyone need anything? [/URL] [/UR...

Views: 232 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 26, 2013 8:23pm
by Vince O'Brien

Gerald

Starter Brushes

I will have a few starter related questions. Not doing a real rebuild, but I am cleaning up the spare starter to get an idea of what's involved. The starter on the engine may be worn and in need of rebuild. These brushes are off the spare. I was wondering how w...

Views: 317 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 24, 2013 7:57pm
by Vince O'Brien

Gerald

Resistance Wires - Igniition switch / lights / dimmer

Hi All, Thanks again to all that are helping. The curly wires on the back of the ignition switch that connect the headlight lamp to the dimmer and park light settings are pretty sad looking on my switch. I am trying to find a replacement. Today I went...

Views: 282 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 24, 2013 7:47pm
by Vince O'Brien

Don Shilling

Free for Hauling

What say, we start a new line dedicated to automobile acquisitions that were obtained for free or precious little. This is a little number I picked up for free in Washington, IL this week. I even bought a new trailer on the way and it is now for sale. This started...

Views: 343 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 21, 2013 2:15pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Adam Ford

Fuel Tank Sediment

After trying to diagnose what happened to the Durant when I took it to the spring meet in Half Moon Bay, I believe it is fuel tank sediment. I pressurized the gas tank, and gas and black chunks came out. I am going to drain the tank tonight and try to eliminate s...

Views: 452 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jul 18, 2013 12:34pm
by Rick Botti

Ken McCormick

Roofing material

I will soon be looking for material to cover the roof on this car. What kind of stuff should I be getting ?? I know padding and chicken wire - but the main top has to be a sort of oil cloth . Does anyone know what it is called and where it can be bought ??...

Views: 964 Replies: 13

Last Post: Mar 18, 2007 7:04pm
by Bob Porter

Frank Witkowski

Hemmings Classic Car Durant's Star article

Hi All...... Look on page 33 of the September issue for a short article about the Star. Any comments? Frank ---

Views: 302 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 17, 2013 5:54am
by Mike Linthicum

Keith N

Need Wiring harness

Greetings Durant club, I have a request. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the 1930 Durant 6-14 sedan? I had some hand drawn ones from Elmer’s (previous owner) collection at one time. But they have gone missing, now I have some issues that I need to trace o...

Views: 367 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 14, 2013 6:01pm
by Ross

Graham Batty

Exhaust fixings

The exhaust system on my car (W5 engine) keeps separating from the exhaust manifold. The exhaust is held to the manifold by a 'split collar' on the manifold held in-place with a screw clip. This clip vibrates off and the whole thing falls apart!! I do not believe...

Views: 345 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 10, 2013 3:09am
by Norm Toone

Gerald

Curly wires on the ignition switch - help?

Hi again all, I am cleaning up my ignition swithch at the moment. While doing so, I noticed these wires (the curly ones) looked as if they had shielding / insulation on them at some point in the past. I was wondering if this is something that should be replaced...

Views: 257 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 9, 2013 9:55pm
by Gerald

Guy Belzil

Getting a roof together ; help wanted in info and pics

Sirs: Good-day. I have a '26 Model M Touring, it once had a roof and the side canvas pieces. Well now all I have are the "side" canvas pieces, no roof and no iron for the roof. I am going down to Jim Olson's in Lundbreck Alberta on July 1st. He tells me he has...

Views: 386 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 8, 2013 8:15pm
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Guy Belzil

1926, 27, 28 Model M Parts Book information

Am looking for anyone with Repair Parts List booklet for Durant and Star for the years 1926 or 1927 or 1928. I wish for you to check the "Top Bows and Sockets - Touring" section. It should list the 4 bows for the roof. In my 1924 and 1929 Parts Booklet, along wit...

Views: 296 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 6, 2013 4:47pm
by Guy Belzil

James Chocole

Turned but didn't catch?

The fateful day, got gas to the Zenith carb, starter works well- a little did drip out when I flooded it with the choke. But was able to get the engine to backfire through the carb a few times- but that was it. Never caught...timing issue? Pulled the plugs and th...

Views: 410 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 2, 2013 9:17pm
by Jim Greenamyer

Mike Hayman

Wiper Motor and stop light

Hi there, As a new Durant owner, could anyone tell me and or send me a photo of the type of wiper motor and stop light originally fitted to my 1929 D60 Tourer as they are missing on my car. Thanks Mike

Views: 286 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 1, 2013 1:13am
by Mike Hayman

Gerald

Turning over but...

So, I got a 6V battery and got it hooked up today. Highest octane gas from Chevron with lead substitute. Hoses running to water bucket, sparkplugs are good. The starter is a question mark though. We got it to turn over with the starter, but the starter was touc...

Views: 460 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 30, 2013 1:56pm
by Gerald

Dick Ward

Clutch Material Thickness

I have been restoring the Durant for about 7 years now. When I had the clutch relined,I believe that the new material was too thick (approx 1/8 inch). This has caused some difficult adjustment problems and I am currently experiencing some intermittent clutch squea...

Views: 253 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 30, 2013 10:39am
by Bill Hoaglan

Mac Irvine

Knight Rebound Controller (snubber)

Can anyone provide instructions for the Knight rebound controller - snubber? Does anyone have any of these Knigth snubber parts available for sale? Thanks

Views: 643 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jun 28, 2013 7:13pm
by Mac Irvine

Gerald

Questions after getting the M2 running:

The process of getting it running lead to several questions, some about the water pump, others just more generic questions. Accelerator - On the car we have, it doesn't seem very secure. It looks like there is only a spring holding it engine. The hole in the flo...

Views: 288 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 23, 2013 4:08pm
by Don Gaskill

Bill Hoaglan

'25 Flint Timing Gear Conversion

Hey All, Just finished installing #35 double roller sprockets and chain to replace the worn silant timing gear setup on the 6-W Continental engine in my '25 Flint....Bruce Hargin has instruction on converting the 14L engine to double roller in our Tec page under...

Views: 292 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 21, 2013 5:26pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Rick Botti

New Argentine meet pictures posted.

I have just posted pictures from the third Argentine meet. Large number of Durants and Rugbys present. Rick

Views: 250 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 21, 2013 6:04am
by Guy Belzil

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