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Norm Toone

Latest accessory for Durant / Frontenac owners ... grin

Views: 200 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 9, 2019 4:03pm
by Ross

Mark Brown

So much confusion holding up decision about what to do with unidentified Durant (?) chassis

Hello everyone. I live in Adelaide South Australia. My main area of "expertise" (if you could call it that) is Jaguar cars. I'm 51 years of age and have wanted to build my own car since I was no more than 10 years old.I have unfortunately been diagnosed with brain...

Views: 553 Replies: 19

Last Post: Jan 7, 2019 10:53pm
by Mark Brown

Ken Mc Cormick

Habve a happy and prosperous New Year

HOPE IT IS A GOOD ONE FOR ALL YOU DURANTONIANS . Should be good for me but time alone will tell. I will do my best to make it good. Hope to maybe get to a few meetings and to see some of you members ken

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Last Post: Jan 1, 2019 7:58am
by Bill Hoaglan

Mike Linthicum

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday message to all Durantonians and a very Happy and Healthy New Year.

As Christmas Day quickly approaches and things are getting busy, we're even experiencing a bit of colder weather here in Florida down to 52 degrees last night. I know, I know all of you in the Northern climates and around the world that have feet of snow feel for me...

Views: 206 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 23, 2018 10:28am
by D J Federlein

Brian Johnson

Beginning to sort the old corporate papers

I’ve been avoiding this for some time as there are so many hurdles to get this project under way but after getting into some of the family boxes I was hooked and couldn’t stop. I began sorting a few papers and placing all the Durant company papers in a se...

Views: 181 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 21, 2018 7:31pm
by Don Shilling

David Coppess

Wiring the coil on the W5 4 Cyl.

About ready to try starting this thing up but have a dumb question? Feel stupid but is the + terminal on the coil to go to the distributor? Lots of drawings and wiring diagrams but none show the coils + and- connections. I've got the + side of the coil hooked to the...

Views: 189 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 20, 2018 4:51pm
by Tom Schaffer

Mike Linthicum

Sad news of the passing of long time DMAC member Bill Vigus.

I received and email today from our Editor Carol who had been contacted by Donavee Vigus that her husband Bill Vigus passed away sometime in July. No idea why we are just getting this information now, but Bill and Donavee were great members and Bill loved and cherish...

Views: 214 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 19, 2018 7:44pm
by Brian Johnson

Mike Linthicum

Just a little over a week to send in your donation to the Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation

Hello Everyone; The end of the year is quickly approaching and time for everyone in the U.S. to make those last minute donations to charities to be eligible for a tax deduction. December 31, 2018 is the cut off deadline. So far the Treasurer of the museum Foundatio...

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Last Post: Dec 19, 2018 6:36am
by Mike Linthicum

Heath Squires

Flint Continental engine

I have a 23 Flint with a continental 6E engine, loss of oil pressure and a rod knock means a rebuild is due but I'm having trouble finding any info on this engine at all, I'm hoping to order parts but can't find reference to it anywhere. Any information or leads grat...

Views: 270 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 8, 2018 8:41pm
by Ross

Tom Schaffer

Happy Birthday Billy!

December 8, 1841 - March 18, 1947 Thankfully this group keeps his accomplishments alive!

Views: 203 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 8, 2018 8:31am
by Rick Botti

Dave Schulte

Email

Ricardo Columbo please email me. THANKS! Dave

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Last Post: Dec 2, 2018 2:34pm
by Dave Schulte

Jim Cooke

A story for Norm Toone

Norm, when I bought my Durant out in Perth 3 years ago, I believe you pointed me towards an old w5 engine sitting out in Kelfords scrap yard on Scotch Line Road in Perth. At the time I looked at it and did not come to a deal with Mr. Kelford, I was not that committe...

Views: 271 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 2, 2018 5:40am
by Jim Cooke

Ross Hoevet

1928 Locomobile

In case you missed it; A Durant era 1928 Locomobile model 8-70 sedan on ebay in the 'other makes' section. Buy it now for $34500. Looks like a very nice car. What does our resident Locomobile expert know about this car? Ross

Views: 4348 Replies: 17

Last Post: Dec 1, 2018 8:43am
by Mike

Mike Linthicum

I'm challenging each and every DMAC member!

Well the end of the year is approaching us quickly and for the U.S. members many of you make tax deductible donations to some of your favorite charities. I'm challenging each and every member to help support our museum effort by donating to the Durant Motors Automobi...

Views: 328 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 30, 2018 7:25am
by Mike Linthicum

Gary West

wheels

Hi guys looking for information on the factory back rims and lock rings for a 1 ton truck, my wheels are wood spoke, don't know if the rims are the same as any other trucks of that era or if they can be found some where else,

Views: 278 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 26, 2018 10:11pm
by Gary West

jeff quicksell

exhaust pipe

So my 24 stars front exhaust pipe has a 1 1/2 in hole on top I have patched for now put does anyone fabricate new pipes thanks jeff

Views: 264 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 26, 2018 7:03am
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Witkowski

Frontenac For Sale in Canada

Not mine.....Frank https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/stratford-on/33-frontenac/1399076433?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Views: 326 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 25, 2018 7:50am
by mike

Mike Linthicum

To all our U.S. members, Happy Thankgiving!

I wanted to wish all the DMAC family on this holiday of ours in the U.S. a very Happy Thanksgiving! I hope time is spent with great friends, family and those afternoon naps after eating all that food. We are blessed with good friends, family and a great car club!

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Last Post: Nov 23, 2018 8:44am
by Gordon F. Curl

jeff quicksell

ZENITH CARB INFO

I have been trying to get some info on replacement carb on forum but keep getting a message Content was blocked because it was not signed by a valid security certificate. any one I can talk to on replacing tillotson carb thanks jeff

Views: 320 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 21, 2018 1:20pm
by Phil Peters

Frank Witkowski

California fires

Hi All, Cathy and I have been watching the news coverage on the wild fires. Just horrific destruction and loss. Hope all our Friends are safe. Cathy & Frank

Views: 331 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 20, 2018 9:33am
by Ken Mc Cormick

Don Shilling

East Coast April Meet?

Just wondering if anything is being considered for the East Coast meet in April-May?

Views: 236 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 19, 2018 9:27am
by Don Shilling

Brian Domney

Valuing partially completed project

I fear the time has come that I must consider selling my car. I have done a nut and bolt restoration on the cassis and now the time has come for the wood and body work and I have stalled on the project. It has been 3 years since I have touched it and now often wish...

Views: 343 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 13, 2018 2:58pm
by Brian Domney

jeff quicksell

THANK YOU to durant family for help

I would like to thank mike Linthicum and don shilling for the resent help on my new car well kind of ...SO after 60 years dad has passed his 1924 star touring down to me ,it has not been on the road for 5 years so we got car transported down to florida from newyork...

Views: 249 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 9, 2018 5:19pm
by Ken Mc Cormick

jeff quicksell

exhaust pipe to manifold

looking for some information on front pipe to manifold is there a special clamp or gasket to hold them together ? not sure if what dad has is correct thanks jeff

Views: 217 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 8, 2018 6:04pm
by jeff quicksell

Jim Cooke

Chroming

I took the radiator shroud and bumpers into Ottawa for an estimate on chroming. $4500 for the shroud and $1000 for each bumper. I love my Durant but that is a lot for a hobby car. I have contacted Toronto spray chrome and the cost would be at least half. Has anyone h...

Views: 863 Replies: 18

Last Post: Nov 7, 2018 7:24am
by Phil Peters

Bob Bush

Upholstery Sources?

Does anyone have any info or recommendations for sources for upholstery material for headliners, door panels or seats? I want to replace the headliner in my 1930 614. I checked out our web pages but could not find anything to help me locate sources. I have looked on...

Views: 269 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 6, 2018 4:23am
by S. Blomquist

Mike Linthicum

Very unusual headlight lens on Ebay

Check out the Durant six headlight lens on Ebay. Don't think I've seen one with the words Durant Six etched in the glass. Made by the Mazda lamp company, a period lens and lamp company though. Just haven't seen one.

Views: 402 Replies: 11

Last Post: Nov 1, 2018 8:20am
by Carol

Rick Botti

Video from today from the 20th National Meet on Staten Island, NY.

Video from today from the 20th National Meet on Staten Island, NY. Pictures will follow Rick Click the link below, you may need to wait just a few seconds to load. The video is 4 minutes long. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPOJ98KjI4nGJiEb2LfdO3OyAN...

Views: 297 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 1, 2018 8:13am
by Carol Fogarazzo

Mike Linthicum

WANTED: Bumper center "D" medallion

I know these are rare as hens teeth and not a necessity for my restoration but a nice added touch, but I'd like to get one of these medallions for my bumper. Thought I'd start putting it out there to see if anyone had one laying around their parts stash. For those th...

Views: 1587 Replies: 45

Last Post: Oct 22, 2018 11:16pm
by Rick Botti

Dave Schulte

Email Help

This afternoon a computer tech did a remote repair on my computer.........now I have no saved email addresses. Could you kind souls who correspond with me please drop me a note so I will have your addresses again? Many Thanks, Dave

Views: 323 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 20, 2018 7:16pm
by Ken Mc Cormick

Mike Linthicum

HERSHEY 2018 Car Show, Hershey, Pennsylvania

Heading out this morning for the 2018 Hershey Pennsylvania AACA Car Show which starts 10/10/2018 through 10/13/2018. DMAC will have a booth at CE44 & CE45 in the Chocolate field again this year. If your going stop by to rest, get some refreshments and meat some of yo...

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Last Post: Oct 8, 2018 5:11am
by Mike Linthicum

VINCE O'BRIEN

top bow source

I need to replace the top bows for my 1935 Star Touring. Does anyone know a source for these? If I make a set, does anyone else want some? Vince

Views: 372 Replies: 6

Last Post: Oct 7, 2018 10:53am
by Bill Hoaglan

Robert Smith

2019 Durant Motors Calendars

The latest Durant calendar for 2019 is available. Calendars are $15 each, shipping is US; $5, Canada; $16, elsewhere; $24 Payment should be sent to: Pam VonBergen, 2471 Bush Creek Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404-1623

Views: 376 Replies: 7

Last Post: Oct 7, 2018 7:27am
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

Floor wood Question??

1931 Durant model 619 The floor wood has been pieced together like prehistoric dinosaur bones below. I have a couple of questions. It's unclear if the outer edge here should be curved or straight? Any ideas?? Rick

Views: 255 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 6, 2018 10:17pm
by Rick Botti

james quicksell

car transportation

i have a 1924 star i need to move form newwindsor,ny to davenport, fl does anyone know of a great enclosed car carrier to move my car thanks for any help

Views: 212 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 1, 2018 4:53am
by Frank Witkowski

Brian Johnson

Family dat at Durant Park, Lansing Michigan

In my home Saturday is family day and today Julie and I put the boys in the truck and went on a “Drive to Nowhere” which we do often. Today the random turns took us into Lansing where we happened to come across Durant Park. We stopped and let the boys pla...

Views: 200 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 29, 2018 4:51pm
by Robert Smith

Todd E Frye

A-22 Carburetor

I am looking at carburetor options for my '23 A-22. I have the original Tillotson L-1A and though I can find a gasket kit for it, I am unable to find a replacement for it's very strange needle & seat arrangement. In lieu of staying original, I would like a recommen...

Views: 481 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 21, 2018 3:23pm
by Carroll Tintinge...

Parker Edmondson

engine oil

the book for my 1928 Durant m-2 calls for light mineral oil in the winter and heavy mineral oil in the summer, When the book says mineral oil does it mean the food grade clear cutting board butcher block and rust protectant oil you can get on amazon?

Views: 336 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 18, 2018 3:05pm
by Ross

Gary

Relined clutch discs

I just replaced my 27 Star R clutch pressure plate and disc using spares from my 24. Took the opportunity to swap flywheels also as my ring gear was shot. Pretty straight ahead job, not bad at all. The disc itself is a strange looking affair with a number of hard...

Views: 235 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 15, 2018 10:38pm
by Gary

Frank Witkowski

DMAC Election of Officers Results

Hi All, At Thursday nights Business meeting the official ballots where opened and counted. The results are as follows. For President: Mike Linthicum 134 votes Peggy Spitz 72 votes For Vice President: D.J. Federlein 208 vo...

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Last Post: Sep 15, 2018 1:32pm
by Frank Witkowski

Parker Edmondson

Radiator boiling over

When I put 600W steam cylinder oil in the transmission and differential my radiator boils over and sprays my windshield but when I put lighter weight oil in the transmission and differential it does not boil over how do I fix this?

Views: 234 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 15, 2018 1:20pm
by Parker Edmondson

Don Shilling

Sheet Metal Reproduction

Work is progressing nicely on my '24 Star touring. The sheet metal is in very nice condition except the rear seat frame. This is a structural component and mine has severe perforation on the bottom. Trying to find a replacement would be next to impossible so I'm look...

Views: 309 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 14, 2018 11:12am
by Don Shilling

Tom Schaffer

Newark Airport to Hilton Garden Hotel

I was told a bit ago that the hotel shuttle is completely booked for people arriving tomorrow. Not sure what the best way to get from the airport to the hotel is. We are arriving at 1:30 pm tomorrow. Any suggestions? Thanks! Tom & Lisa

Views: 206 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 12, 2018 1:22pm
by Peggy Spitz

Peggy Spitz

Weather for the Staten Island Meet

I know some of you are getting anxious with Hurricane Florence coming up the coast. I just checked again with the Weather for Staten Island Thursday through Monday. They report the daytime temps will be in the high 70's. Evening temps will be in the mid 60's. It is...

Views: 221 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 12, 2018 4:51am
by Peggy Spitz

Peggy Spitz

One week until the 2018 Staten Island Meet

OK everyone-we are on the final countdown! We have received registrations from all but two people who have reserved rooms for the Meet. Ed is finalizing plans-and I have been shopping for the Hospitality Suite. We have Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Cherry Pepsi, Rootbeer, Lipt...

Views: 242 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 10, 2018 7:12am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Hershey 2018 October 10 - 13, 2018

Hello Everyone; It's getting that time again, the fall Hershey show, the largest car show on the East Coast with over 9,000 flea market spaces, over 2000 cars in the car corral and over 1700 cars on the show field on Saturday to be judged. The DMAC will be there...

Views: 253 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 7, 2018 4:57pm
by Bill DeVries

Jim

Rear main seal

I am ready to put the car on the road but have a serious oil leak around the rear main seal. I have searched the Durant forum and the internet and looks like a few solutions. (a)Try adding an additive such as blue devil, (b)replace the rope seal with a new one or a c...

Views: 379 Replies: 10

Last Post: Sep 7, 2018 8:16am
by Bill Hoaglan

Rick Botti

The story of Leaside 1931

I found this picture from the Toronto Public Library website. The picture can be found on page 18 of the book. The book was published in 1931 and can be download for free from the link below. https://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/31385029308291.pdf...

Views: 342 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 31, 2018 5:55pm
by Ross

John

Homemade Doodlebug/Spray rig built from Durant or Star, looking for info

Hello: I recently purchased a homemade tractor made in the 40's to spray apple orchards. It is very complete and not in bad shape, but engine is tight from sitting. I was told it was built from a 1929 Durant, and the hood and radiator shell are Durant. There are n...

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Last Post: Aug 30, 2018 5:28pm
by John Asmus

Rick Botti

Reg Bent's Roadster

Just posted five new pictures of Reg Bent's beautiful 1930 model 614 Roadster in the Photographs page under the Durant section. Rick

Views: 323 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 30, 2018 12:46pm
by Ross

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