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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: 989 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: 272 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: 428 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: 311 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

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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: 309 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: 280 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: 248 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: 340 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: 406 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: 421 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: 246 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: 355 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: 324 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: 252 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: 252 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: 398 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: 313 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: 594 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: 352 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: 350 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: 271 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: 292 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: 324 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: 652 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: 335 Replies: 2

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

cdmn

Billy Durant Book on CSpan

If someone else mentioned this, I missed it. CSPAN History Books had an hour program about Billy Durant and Alfred Sloan with the author, William Pelfrey. Not too much we didn't know from previous biographies, but interesting. You can watch it on your computer:...

Views: 220 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 18, 2006 8:11pm
by cdmn

Glenda Mc Ewen

1925 Star Coupster

I have a 1925 Star Coupster. I believe this is the only one left of 4 model of this model. My Serial number is 307848 Engine number 330435. Since there were so few stars of some model I am having trouble verifying this information. Can any one help me. Also...

Views: 204 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 18, 2006 1:41pm
by Glenda Mc Ewen

Levi

Durant 614 Parts

i have a 1930 Durant 614 coupe - Parts Needed - Windshield frame, trunk lid/ deck lid/ rumbel seat lid - parts for sale or trade for parts above - front and rear fenders, inline 6 & Trans, Rear Axel, and much more...call or e-mail me for more info. my name is Le...

Views: 1094 Replies: 17

Last Post: Jun 17, 2006 1:46pm
by Hal Vandevord

Ken Brink

Need Help/Bendix Spring?

This morning was to be a Show Day. Out at 0630 to start my 1923 A22 Durant and head for the Show. Nothing but a noise when I push the Starter Button. Found out that the big spring on the started shaft (Bendix I guess that is what it is called) Any way the end of the...

Views: 471 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 17, 2006 12:11pm
by ken Brink

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

East Coast Chapter Newsletter

My East Coast Chapter Newsletter arrived electronically late this afternoon. WOW! Gloria and Carol did a great job writing and editing this newsletter. Bravo Zulu to both of them. charlie

Views: 197 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 16, 2006 7:07pm
by Jim Greenamyer

Stephan Riffault

The Best Darn Club out there!

Big Thanks to Lance, Frank Witkowski and DMAC! The Cumberland Museum is a small local museum in Ottawa which consists of about a dozen buildings from the early 20th century. The Museum is a recreation of a small Ontario village from the late 20s early 30s. The...

Views: 330 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 16, 2006 3:56am
by Sid Semple

Al Farnum

Wheel puller

Looking for a rear wheel puller for my Durant 60. Is there any out there or does someone have any idea how to make one. I came across a drawing at one time but can't remember where I saw it. Thanks.

Views: 331 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 13, 2006 7:02am
by Walter Pré

Ricardo H. Colombo

Rugby rear lamp.

There are not too many pictures of the rear end of Durant cars. Navigating through the pictures gallery trying to define the rear lamp for the 28 Rugbies, found some round (similar to A Fords), and oval rear lamps. Concluded that the original one was the oval but fou...

Views: 346 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 12, 2006 4:05am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Dave Schulte

Alfred Bartak

Does anyone have an up to date email address for Alfred? My emails keep bouncing back. Thanks, Dave

Views: 306 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 10, 2006 2:22pm
by Dave Schulte

Curtis Smith

My axle rebuild -- progress report.

Yesterday I went down to Automotive Drivetrain (Tigard, Oregon) to see how John Lehde was coming along with the axle for my '29 D40. I've got to say I'm really excited by the beautiful work John is doing. The six felt seals in the axle tube have been replaced with...

Views: 276 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 9, 2006 6:18am
by Gordon F. Curl

Lance Haynes

New 2006 Club Roster

Hello Durant Club Members. We are in the process of mailing out about 400 brand new 2006 DMAC Rosters. A little overdue. We decided to print every member that has ever been in our club over 730 as the postage was the same. This way you can contact someone close to...

Views: 252 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 8, 2006 9:17pm
by Chuck Faulkner

Frank Witkowski

Tractor Supply Stores as A Supply Source

Hi ALL... If you live near farm country and have not visited one of these Farm Tractor supply outlets, you should! They are a great source for many items. Mike L has mentioned non detergent oil and saftey flashers. They also have 6 and 8 volt batteries. Th...

Views: 325 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 8, 2006 9:03am
by Frank Witkowski

Mike Linthicum

Non detergent oil and safety light

Anyone with a Tractor Supply Company chain store in your area, can find gallon and 5 gallon containers of non-detergent oil there for sale. I was in one the other day and found the oil. Also on their shelves is a magnetic red LED light that is battery operated to sta...

Views: 253 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 7, 2006 5:45pm
by Ron Jaremkow

Dennis Comer

Tillotson Carburetor

Does anyone have a source for a rebuild kit for a 1929 Tillotson Model S-4-C carburetor. Thanks in advance for any information provided.

Views: 545 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 6, 2006 10:32am
by Gary Warden

Mike Linthicum

Death of member Richard Bandel

It is with sad note that we are just finding out about the passing of the East Coast Chapter member Richard Bandel. Richard attended our first and second meeting bringing with him his beautifully restored grenn 4 dr 1928 Durant M2 that he cherished. He passed on May...

Views: 515 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 6, 2006 8:04am
by Carol Fogarazzo

Tim

1928 Durant 65

I am thinking of buying a project I saw and want to know what these things are going for restored to original condition. It needs a top for sure but the body is sweet except for 2 missing door handles for the rear doors, the rest is all there. That vaccum fuel pum...

Views: 341 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 6, 2006 7:52am
by Tim

Louis Quenneville

depot hack model c1923

I am sorry my engish is not to good.I did a mistake. What I want to know how the dash panel instruments is make. If somebody have a picture I would like to see it. Thanks you

Views: 545 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 1, 2006 5:15am
by Louis Quennevill...

Lance Haynes

Flint Durant Hotel

Hello. I have been communicating with a very nice historical society gal (Sally Jaeger) back in Flint MI. about some history back there in Flint where our man Billy Durant got his start in Business. And some of us older Durant Club members were taken by our club hist...

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Last Post: May 31, 2006 8:28pm
by Lance Haynes

Jack Malpass

1923 Durant WHEELS

I am cleaning out my shop and these wheels have got to go! I have 4- 1923 Durant dish wheels. 2 front and 2 back with hubs. The tires are 4.40-4.50 x 21". Lots of tread and hold air but dry rot cracks show. The dishes and hubs are perfect EXCEPT the previous owner ta...

Views: 275 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 31, 2006 5:00pm
by Jack Malpass

Rick Botti

Model 66 i Norway

I've update the story of how Terje Nafstad in Norway aquired and restored his 1929 Model 66 Durant. I've also included a printable version of this story in PDF format. Look in the Photographs section under Durant, then 1929 or in the Special Interest section. R...

Views: 316 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 31, 2006 10:50am
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

New Oakland Factory Pictures

It's been almost 4 years since the DMAC held it's meet in the Oakland factory. So on this Memorial Day weekend I drove out and paid a visit with camera in hand. Those pictures can be seen by going to the Special Interest section and clicking on Oakland Plant Photos,...

Views: 399 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 30, 2006 10:13pm
by Rick Botti

Gordon F. Curl

DMAC Annual General Meeting

Well folks, the date has been finalized. All roads lead to Canada for the 9th Durant Motors Annual General Meeting. September 21 - 24, 2006 Location: Holiday Inn and Conference Centre, Fort Erie, Ontario. (just across the border from Buffalo) A couple of tours...

Views: 526 Replies: 10

Last Post: May 30, 2006 9:45pm
by Rick Botti

Steve Paul

Durant Engine by Continental

Durant Engine by Continental, serial #WA483123 plus differential, needs a new home. Engine turns. Will exchange for a modest chartible donation. Located near the junction of I90 & I43. Hurry if interested, it's got to go.

Views: 549 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 30, 2006 10:51am
by Tim

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