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Gary Thompson

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Sorry to be a bother - but the car I bought, a 1930 617 standard coupe, does not have a a vin plate on the passenger side firewall, but there is a plate on the passenger side floor with the #L1739. Would this be the vin # for title purposes? I'm nervous as, apparentl...

Views: 204 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 14, 2011 10:32pm
by Jack Connor

Gary Thompson

hood

The rumble seat couple I just bought, with the "6," doesn't have the hood with horizontal bars, but appears to be the "4" cylinder hood with vertical venting..Did some 6 cylinder cars come with the vertical vent hood sides, or has someone changed the hood? thanks, gary

Views: 196 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 14, 2011 7:19am
by Frank Witkowski

Gary Thompson

hood (research)

OK - just answered my own question with a little more research. It appears I own the "standard 617," and according to a corrected replacement brochure A-30-617, the car did, indeed, come with vertical hood louvers.. Thanks - looking foward to joining the organization...

Views: 218 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 14, 2011 7:19am
by Gary Thompson

Jason

Star Moto Meter

I have an original Star Moto Meter with excellent original graphics. Both the glass lenses are unbroken and clear and the thermometer is in proper working condition. IF anyone has an original car looking for an original and well preserved moto meter, please reach out...

Views: 283 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 12, 2011 10:34am
by Jason

brian

D40 suspension, steering, brakes, axles and more for sale

I am looking to sell everything from the pitman arm to the rubber and everything in between. Here is my post from Kijiji I would rather sell it to someone in person as a complete package. http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-engine-engine-...

Views: 285 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 11, 2011 1:06pm
by Paul Durant

Gary Yelle

Seats needed

Hi all: Wondering if anyone has a 28 or 29 Durant coupe parts car that they have the seats they can part with. I would like to get the proper wood framework also. Thanks, Gary

Views: 243 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 10, 2011 8:36pm
by Gary Yelle

Rick Botti

Tires have manufacture date codes

Guy's post about camber settings got me thinking about old tires. Then I remembered that the Shay club had a recent post on the subject . Here is a link to an ABC story that will show you how to discover the date your tires were made, at least within the last 15 y...

Views: 235 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 9, 2011 8:30pm
by Rick Botti

Guy Belzil

Camber Setting - my tools

Last year I took my front axle to a machine shop and they set my camber to the apropos 1 degree positive camber (i.e. top further apart then bottom and with no car weight). Theory says this should get me to 0 degree camber with weight on. Some call me "St. Thomas...

Views: 244 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 7, 2011 5:47am
by Guy Belzil

brian boys

parts for sale at vancouver meet

i will have the following parts for sale at the vancouver meet,for a 27 star model r 6cyl recored model r rad never used complete driveshaft assembly transmission with rear coupler 14l motor complete runs well starter motor less bendix assorted other parts

Views: 260 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 6, 2011 10:35am
by brian boys

sol

fuel tank

looking to replace 1928 Durant fuel tank and sending unit

Views: 327 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 5, 2011 4:03pm
by Jack Connor

Frank Witkowski

Flint Fuel Gauge Parts

Hi All.... A source of parts for the King Seeley fuel gauge used on the E-55 Flint....... http://www.classicandexotic.com/store/c-85-king-seeley-hobson-fuel-gauge.aspx Or click on web page...... Frank ---

Views: 242 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 5, 2011 9:54am
by Frank Witkowski

Frank Witkowski

For Sale W-5 Rugby Motor $100

Hi All..... Located in Maple Ridge BC Canada. Brass Rugby tag on motor. 4 cylinder W-5, needs rebuilt. Contact me for sellers number and email See y'all in Vancouver BC...... Frank ---

Views: 220 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 4, 2011 6:50am
by Frank Witkowski

Jim Tracy

How do I properly connect choke, sterring wheel throttle & advance?

Would someone please send me detailed pixs and a description on how to connect the choke up at both ends? Also, please send me pixs and descriptions on how to connect linkage from end of throttle and advance rods at bottom of steering wheel column to carburetor and a...

Views: 257 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 1, 2011 1:37pm
by Jim Tracy

Don Shilling

How Hot Is It, Momma?

Yeah, it's warm down here in Texas, 103.2 in the shade today. Went fishin' yesterday and caught a catfish,,,,,,,, it had ticks on it,,,,,,,, Birds out here in the yard kickin' up dust looking for fried worms,,,,,,,,

Views: 263 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 1, 2011 10:09am
by Don Shilling

obie bob

new engine start/up

new engine really tight,will not turn fast enought on starter,we have started it twice on a tow and it really runs nice,can I boast it with a 12 volt battery and will it hurt anything,like generator,dist,points,coil,starter,etc.till it gets loose enough to start on 6...

Views: 291 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 31, 2011 12:41am
by Vince O'Brien

gary blalock

sell

market value like new

Views: 332 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jul 30, 2011 2:11pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Franz Fraitzl

Need a driving Car

Hello everyone, I am looking for a car that is fully drivable preferably a roadster. I will be selling my project cars for someone else to carry on. My live has gotten so crazy that I have so little time to continue on the restoration. Any info or interest is welco...

Views: 227 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 30, 2011 10:17am
by Franz Fraitzl

Kenneth Brink

Valve Settings??

Looking for the proper valve setting for our A-22 engine Intake and Exhaust. For our 1923 A22 Durant. this is one of the last things that we need to get our Engine running again. Thanking all for any help. Ken Brink

Views: 227 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 27, 2011 7:39pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Frank Witkowski

1927 Star Landau For Sale

Hi All..... Check out this link to a Star listed on the AACA forum . To view, just cut and paste link or click on web site icon.... Frank http://forums.aaca.org/f119/rare-1927-star-durant-landau-sedan-308481.html

Views: 335 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 27, 2011 3:56pm
by Frank Witkowski

Kenneth Brink

Clutch question's

Since getting our Durant back after having a complete engine rebuilt. I am having a problem shifting gears without grinding. The person that has worked on our Durant does not know anything about adjusting the Clutch (fingers), he adjusted the clutch peddle to it's ma...

Views: 701 Replies: 15

Last Post: Jul 27, 2011 2:47pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Jim Reed

Distributor

The distrubutor on my Star is an AutoLite with a serial number of GW4187A (may be more but that is all I can make out). I am getting voltage to my points but no spark. It appears that a previous owner has put is an updated set of points and condensor but I have no wa...

Views: 279 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 26, 2011 11:15am
by Jim Reed

brian boys

14l complete

i have a good running 14Lmotor complete in every way for sale enginge clutch trans i have test run for 15min. the engine is located at my warehouse in langley practically on the truck route from the USA, an easy picup for anyone interested when coming to vancouver m...

Views: 210 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 26, 2011 9:56am
by brian boys

Frank Witkowski

Strasburg Railroad Car Show & Run

Hi All...... If you have ever wanted to race a steam locomotive with your Durant product, now is your chance! On Saturday July 23 2011, the Strasburg Railroad is Having their annual "Rolling Antique Auto Show & Run" This event runs from 10 Am - 3 Pm at the r...

Views: 302 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 25, 2011 4:57pm
by Lewis Mendenhall

Lance Haynes

AACA July/ August Mag article of Bankruptey and Beyond

Got my AACA magazine today and on page 20 article by Steven Rossi is a picture of 1930 Durant model 40 or left over 29 model 60 behind the one lite front doors of a dealership with a bankruptcy notice for Monday February 3rd at 1 PM, saying stock and fixtures being s...

Views: 252 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 22, 2011 7:46am
by Frank Witkowski

Jim

How much is it worth dose Nyone want to buy one?

Have a 1930 2 door 6 cylinder runs and drives don't have time or the money to restore

Views: 462 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 21, 2011 7:13am
by Dave Schulte

Carol Fogarazzo

DMAC membership cards.

Hello Everyone! I hear that the membership cards did not make it into all of the USA Summer Magazine packets.. some got them and some did not. Please look through your packets carefully, as these cards are business card size and very small, perhaps they remained un-n...

Views: 280 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 20, 2011 7:43pm
by Carol Fogarazzo

Steve Burkhamer

Part needed

I have a big need for a part. The vacuum fuel assist is broken. The hose attached to it was bumped and the vaccuum line broke off. It is pot metal so it will not weld very easy. Any help on locating this part would be a great help. Thanks

Views: 420 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jul 19, 2011 2:15pm
by Yates Milton

Don Gaskill

gen brushs

Where can i get genarator brushs or the part number?

Views: 215 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 16, 2011 7:44pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Don Gaskill

Motor Number?

I just got a W5 motor and would like to know what it was used in the motor Number is W5 535276 can anyone HELP?

Views: 246 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 11, 2011 7:46pm
by Don Shilling

Don Gaskill

Dist. houseing

I just got a w5 motor and found the dist. houseing that fits on the back of the gen. is missing does anyone have an extra one Thank DON

Views: 278 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 10, 2011 4:58pm
by Don Gaskill

james humphreys

1928 star car - boat

i have a boat made out of a 1928 star car thay used the hole car but the body to bild it.thay bilt it in 1929 i am planing to sell it if thear is any intreast in it give me a call.541-261-3909.

Views: 388 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 9, 2011 7:07am
by Mike Linthicum

Gordon F. Curl

15L Water pump

Help! A friend of mine called and is in dire need of a waterpump for a 15L Durant. His had the casting broken. Let me know if you can help and I will put you in touch with the chap. Also, are the 14L and 15L pumps interchangeable? The casting number on his pump...

Views: 484 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jul 3, 2011 10:50pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

Independence Day 2011

As we start the holiday weekend to celebrate the US day of Independence, let us take the time to say thank you to those men and women that have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, and to say a prayer for those that have given the ultimate sacrifice in th...

Views: 214 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 3, 2011 12:43pm
by Yates Milton

Justin Schiess

That unsprung starter

After I finished the eager little Durant started on the second try! How I have missed this car. I took the starter around to a few local recommended repair shops and the ultimate answer always seemed to drift towards using the style spring that had worked fine be...

Views: 222 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 3, 2011 5:14am
by Justin Schiess

Ron Baker

Spicer Joint

I just finished rebuilding the Spicer joint on the '27. The DMAC tech pages on this rebuild were invaluable. I made the fixture from 1/8" x 1 1/4" mild steel with 1/4" screws and wing nuts. This worked very nice and made reassembly a breeze. I found the 1" rubber bal...

Views: 280 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 1, 2011 4:01am
by Ron Baker

Gordon F. Curl

16th Annual DMAC gathering - Guelph, Ont, Canada

16th ANNUAL DMAC GATHERING - Guelph, Ontario, Canada The REGISTRATION form should soon be posted on the Durant Events button. Make sure to send yours in today. This event is an invitational meet to the WOKR (Willys Overland Knight) club, the HASC Heritage 35...

Views: 261 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 30, 2011 8:55am
by Gordon F. Curl

Phil Peters

Grease

I have noticed the lubrication chart for the Model 60 shows to use grease on many of the fittings but also "steam cylinder oil of heavy duty" on a number of others. What is that and is it currently available or do I use something else? Also I just rebuilt the water p...

Views: 327 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 30, 2011 8:51am
by Gordon F. Curl

Ken McCormick

Dome light

I need a dome light for this car . Has anyone got one for sale? Mine is okay except for the switch mechanism . I have a good glass so the body is all thats required Ken

Views: 209 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 30, 2011 8:04am
by Mike Linthicum

Gordon F. Curl

Frontenac rewiring

We have just finished a complete rewiring of the 1932 Frontenac. Over the last 40 years we have replaced some of the wires, but there were many pieces, especially under the dash that were original. We could not buy a replacement harness off the shelf, so we (Will an...

Views: 274 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 26, 2011 7:56pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Ken McCormick

Escutchions and springs for under the interior door and window handles

I dont know how to spell that word-- I need all the whole set of these things --both doors--windshield riser crank with escutchion and spring and rear window crank with spring I have the escutchion for it Has anyone got some for sale? Soon be putting in windows...

Views: 263 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 24, 2011 9:01pm
by Ken McCormick

Rick Botti

In need of a Transmisson

I am in need of a transmission for my 619. Right now the transmission howls in 1st and 2nd gear, 3rd is fine. I need either a complete transmission ready to install or the first and second gear cluster in good condition. I haven’t seen a good set of gears...

Views: 329 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 24, 2011 12:56pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Bill Hoaglan

1928 Durant Door Handles

Nice looking pair of outside door handles on e-bay #170658765647...The price has been reduced to $55.00...Are these the type that were being concidered for manufacturing?

Views: 206 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 24, 2011 10:31am
by Lance Haynes

J.Bandy

Durant Transmission for a l928(?) Durant

Sirs, Not a member nor have a Durant, but have found a l928 Durant Transmission..Anyone interested? My email usafranceauto@aol.com. Jim

Views: 267 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 24, 2011 5:39am
by J.Bandy

Ken McCormick

roofing

Soon as the heat hits here -And it surely will soon -I expect to put my roofing on the car. are there any special tricks I should know about other than to do it on a hot day . like maybe the front should be fastened first--or do you strech it and stagger the nails...

Views: 283 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 23, 2011 5:09am
by Frank Witkowski

Ken McCormick

Upholstery

I am going to attempt the upholstery myself--Any one have any helpfull tips about how to do this? I am a complete greenhorn at it and would hate to screw up after buying all the material( 1000.00 worth) Cant afford to waste any so I would appreciate any tips or poin...

Views: 574 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jun 20, 2011 6:10pm
by cdmn

Chawne Luna

What's a value and where's a good place to sell a Durant?

We inherited a 1923 Sport Touring Durant and have no idea what its worth or where to try to sell one. Its a beautiful automobile but we have no need for her. Mostly restored but missing a top. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Have some great photo...

Views: 345 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 20, 2011 10:02am
by Chawne Luna

Chawne Luna

What's a value and where's a good place to sell a Durant?

Views: 288 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 20, 2011 10:00am
by Chawne Luna

GARY KAUFFMAN

how to re-roof a model a ford

heren is a website address on how to re-roof a model a www.abarnyard.com/workshop/roofinstall-1.htm see if it helps you

Views: 199 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 19, 2011 8:53pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

GARY KAUFFMAN

mounting tires

what are the tricks to mounting tires and tubes on split rims (mdel t style) without damaging tubes...i have the cranking rim tool.

Views: 357 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 18, 2011 7:04pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

obie bob

antifreeze leaking from head

I have a new rebuilt 14L engine done by a machine shop with new head gasket,I am leaking antifreeze from the head bolts and between the head and block.I retorqued to 70#,It is better but its still leaking,we pulled the head and checked for warping,it looks ok,It almo...

Views: 290 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 17, 2011 10:33am
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