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Mike Linthicum

OK Durantonians. Several members would like to see us have a space at Hershey each year to "get the work out" and try to recruit new members. As many of you early members know the club was re-organized and first met there in 1998 after the passing of Jeff Gillis the...

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Last Post: Oct 11, 2016 4:45pm
by Don Atkinson

mike

New York star motor

My dad bert just picked up a 1923 New York star motor made in New York. Does anyone know when did New York plant started production. Also,was this the first plant to produce star cars? The designation is "n" and production numbers were n-8 - n-3850. The motor my dad...

Views: 477 Replies: 12

Last Post: Oct 7, 2016 3:52am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Charlie Wins Prestigious Billy Durant Award!

Charlie Spitz wins prestigious Billy Durant Award during DMAC Annual Meet in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Congratulations Charlie! Rick

Views: 333 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 4, 2016 4:04am
by Peggy Spitz

Ross

1930-31 doorhandles

I'm just making an observation here, I'm not the one selling these doorhandles. Ebay has 1930-31 exterior doorhandles for sale in their vintage parts section. The are listed as NOS(and the sure look like it). They are for a roadster or touring since they have flat es...

Views: 311 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 2, 2016 3:00am
by Norm Toone

Bert & Sonia Babick

national meet

Hi all, Look out!! we are on our way Orillia Canada. Air fare done. hotel reservations done. check to Don, on its way. car rental done. Sonia and mtself cant wait to see all of frenda again, and meet new ones.. Only nine weeks to go. As my civics teacher told us,...

Views: 2387 Replies: 63

Last Post: Sep 29, 2016 4:05pm
by Charles Spitz

Tom Schaffer

Local Car Show

Took the 1929 Durant 663 and the 1926 Star to the local car show on Saturday. Had lots of fun. A few people knew about Durants and lots were interested in the story. Both oldsters and kids enjoyed the cars. Met a gentleman who's grandfather had the local dealersh...

Views: 299 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 26, 2016 2:26pm
by Tom Schaffer

Ken Brink

19 Annual Meet

Dorothy and My self Want to say that we totally enjoyed the Family Reunion. Meeting and making new friends as well seeing old friends. Seeing some friends that we hadn't seen for a few years. We hope that all made it safely home, and all of good Health. Ke...

Views: 485 Replies: 7

Last Post: Sep 24, 2016 7:42am
by Peggy Spitz

Gary Yelle

Billy Durant

September 16th, 1908 was the date Billy Durant started General Motors.

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Last Post: Sep 17, 2016 5:35am
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

Durant in History Park, San Jose

I drove the Roadster over to this year's Annual Antique Autos in History Park event in San Jose. The Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club puts this show on every year and invites all of the local prewar car clubs to attend. Here is a link to a few pictures I took...

Views: 274 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 12, 2016 7:48am
by mike

Brian Johnson

New Durant Owner.... It was destined to happen

Hello from Michigan. A new Durant owner as green as they come. I have some family history that drew me to wanting a Durant for a number of years now. My Uncle was Vice President of General Motors back about 1916 as well as for Chevrolet. He was a very good frien...

Views: 597 Replies: 7

Last Post: Sep 5, 2016 12:24pm
by Brian

Neil Martin

Durant Meet - Durant Appraisals for Ontario Durant Owners

Hi all, I have been rebuilding my wife's grandfather's 28 Durant for about 2 years now. Still quite a bit to go but I'm getting there. (Facebook TwentyEight Durant) In my rebuilding adventure, I managed to become an Ontario "Used Motor Vehicle Appraiser" for v...

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Last Post: Sep 5, 2016 9:49am
by Neil Martin

Tom Schaffer

Durant - Dort Carriage

Came across this while searching craigslist and found it interesting. https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/for/5745841488.html Found this information about Durant - Dort Carriage Companty William C. Durant and his business partner, J. Dallas Dort, completed this...

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Last Post: Sep 2, 2016 7:13pm
by cdmn

Lewis Mendenhall

Camshaft timing A22 motor

I sent my Durant motor to a machine shop for some minor work and cleaning. They pulled the camshaft out to assist in the block clean. When they put it back in they missed. The cam is no way near in time. I checked the owners manual for instructions and the ones the...

Views: 400 Replies: 6

Last Post: Aug 31, 2016 7:41am
by Bill Hoaglan

Dave Schulte

30 durant wood pattern

Does anyone have a pattern for the piece of wood that goes along the floor below the trunk lid? Thanks, Dave

Views: 349 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 30, 2016 11:52pm
by Ross Hoevet

Jim Cooke

Floor Patterns

Are there any floor patterns out there for a 1929 D-40? I am missing from the back fenders forward.

Views: 383 Replies: 9

Last Post: Aug 30, 2016 11:51am
by Norm Toone

Kelly Monse

1927 Star value?

My father is selling his 27 Star model R Super Six convertible due to his health. He has asked for my help in coming up with an estimated value. Runs great, 99% original, 3/5 body condition. What should he ask for it?

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Last Post: Aug 29, 2016 6:15pm
by Don Shilling

Dave Schulte

Phil Donohough

Anyone have an email address for Phil? Thanks, Dave

Views: 392 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 16, 2016 10:01am
by Dave Schulte

Jim Cooke

Lower fan belt pulley

Can anyone tell me if the lower fan belt pulley is just pressed on? I can't see that the drive shaft is threaded for a retainer bolt and I find it hard to believe that it is held on by friction. The manual doesn't explain it very well. Help would be appreciated. Jim

Views: 330 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 16, 2016 5:27am
by Jim

Brian Johnson

That first time feeling

https://goo.gl/photos/4rFpWqTxU35iWPdK8 There is nothing quite like that first time you hear her run or take her out for her first drive! After spending the last 8 years in a dark storage unit I rescued her and brought her across the state to her new home. Th...

Views: 441 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 7, 2016 1:18pm
by Brian Johnson

Ken McCormick( better known as -Yukon jack)

Need a carburator Or a repair substance)

After all this time I finally tried to get it running and find a gas leak ****ed Carburetor seems to have a small crack in it and gas -of course -is leaking out .I cant see any way to repair it but maybe a sealing compound -If I can find one-- might make it work...

Views: 395 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 2, 2016 8:48am
by Bill Hoaglan

Rory Deaton

Restoration

OK Its been long enough. No shop - No time. I'm starting to think I need someone else to do my restoration. The car is in pretty good shape, Needs a new top, Interior is good, but has not been started in 40 years.The body is in good shape. Anybody know a good restor...

Views: 349 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 1, 2016 1:56pm
by Mike Linthicum

Gary Yelle

DeVaux owner..Peking to Paris

A club member (DeVaux owner from Lebanon) is now running the Peking to Paris race. Well, not in his DeVaux but I had to post this anyway. He is #61 and in a 64 Porsche 356A (or is it a B? It has been 50 years since I drove one.) The web site is www2.endurorally.com...

Views: 371 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 31, 2016 8:00pm
by Gary Yelle

Rick Botti

1930 Rugby Truck

Below is a link to a Mecum Auction held in Houston, TX during April of 2015 of a beautifully restored 1930 Rugby Truck. Any idea id the new owner ever joined the DMAC?? Rick https://www.mecum.com/lots/HA0415-208803/

Views: 320 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 30, 2016 12:28pm
by Norm Toone

Yates Milton

Spark Plugs

My 24 Flint uses Spark plug AC78RT. Anyone know what the RT stands for and can I use an AC78?? Does anyone know what is interchangeable with the AC78? Need 6. Yates

Views: 334 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 25, 2016 8:17am
by mike

Vincent OBrien

When you need an extra hand...

I was advised by a wise restorer that the best way to determine if the number 1 piston was on the compression stroke was to remove the plug, put your thumb over the hole and turn the crank until you felt the pressure. This works well if there are two of you. One to...

Views: 297 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 24, 2016 10:32am
by Ross Hoevet

Don Shilling

Knockdown, Dragout, and Whupup on Windstream!!

For all my friends out there, I just kicked Windstream out of my life for trying to scam me on a bundle con. My old phone number (903-793-8304) is no longer valid. I will be using my ATT cell number for all occasions (903-277-7190). Please up date your phone lists.

Views: 321 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 20, 2016 12:26pm
by Don Atkinson

Kurt Hostetter

Auto-Lite Distributor Information

Hello, I am rebuilding a Auto-Lite distributor model number IGB-4010A, 4 cylinder. Does anyone have a timing advance curve for this distributor? Thank you, Kurt

Views: 828 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 17, 2016 8:22am
by Gordon F. Curl

Ken Hoshowski

Installing headlight glass and rings

After 5 years of restoration, installing my headlights is the last major project. My project was bought in pieces so I do not have the luxury of having taken it apart. I also received parts from a parts car (1928) so often had trouble in knowing which belonged to t...

Views: 379 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 12, 2016 5:11pm
by Ken Hoshowski

Nestor

Radiator Cap

I have a Rugby 1928 and am looking for a photograph or original design of the radiator cap. Anyone have this information. Thanks

Views: 2834 Replies: 21

Last Post: Jul 11, 2016 2:00pm
by Geoff Cotton

Bill Hoge

Brass bushing vs steel

I need to replace the steel bushings on the leaf springs of my 1925 Star F. The Filling Station has brass bushings of the correct I.D that can be modified to fit the springs. Any opinion out there as to stick with the plain swRHsteel tube bushing or switch to the b...

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Last Post: Jul 7, 2016 7:22pm
by Bill Hoge

Vincent OBrien

Parade cars

Was anyone else in a parade today? Here's me at a local parade. [/URL]

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Last Post: Jul 6, 2016 7:11pm
by Art LLoyd

Yates Milton

Warped Split Rim

My 24 Flint uses a split rim and I have one that when layed flat has about a 3/8' warp on the end. Why can't I use it as it appears to me when you tighten the bolts on the wheel it would eliminate the warp. The later models had 4 lugs whereas mine has 5 which should...

Views: 284 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 3, 2016 8:17am
by Yates Milton

Yates Milton

Have a Great July 4th

Hi All, Truly hope all of you have a great July 4th. For us in the USA please remember all of those who made sacrifices for us to keep our independence. Some time we have a tendency to forget what we have to do to keep us free. Yates

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Last Post: Jul 2, 2016 8:59am
by Yates Milton

Duncan Smeaton

De-rusting leaf springs

Hi I have use the molasses water mix very successfully to de-rust parts of my Durant (Rugby) 4 door sedan. I have also had other parts sandblasted. My question: Can I de-rust my leaf springs (still assembled and I want to leave them that way) in molasses? I do...

Views: 352 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 1, 2016 7:30am
by Jim Cooke

Mike Linthicum

Happy O"Canada Independance Day and Happy 4th of July, U.S. Independance Day!

Hello fellow Durantonians! I wanted to wish all our Canadian members happy Independence day on July 1st as well as Happy and safe 4th of July, our Independence Day for everyone in th e U.S. Our countries not only share a border, but history too, both breaking off...

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Last Post: Jun 30, 2016 6:42am
by Mike Linthicum

Don Atkinson

Plan now for DMAC Fall meet in Orillia, Ontario, Canada

We sure hope you can attend the annual fall meet, September 7-11. Since it's in Canada, you need to take time now to blow the dust off your passport or US passport card (for land travel), and make sure the document will still be valid for entry for these dates. T...

Views: 598 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jun 28, 2016 4:42pm
by Don Atkinson

Dave Webster

proper radiator clamps

What is the correct radiator hose clamp for a 1929 Durant D63? The best I can tell from some pictures is the double wire type with a slotted screw. The last car show people didn't like my worm drive industrial clamps I stole from work. Thank You

Views: 299 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 28, 2016 9:26am
by Ross Hoevet

cdmn

Star radiator ornament mystery

I keep a few things in the loft of my barn. One was a Star radiator shell. Today I took a look and the ornament was gone. I thought, "Oh boy, someone's been prowling in here." Then I saw the ornament laying right below. My question is, do these things pop off b...

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Last Post: Jun 23, 2016 7:29pm
by cdmn

Gordon F. Curl

DURANT/HERITAGE 35 GATHERING

While you are making your plans for the summer, don't forget our Annual Durant Gathering here in Ontario. This will be the 21st annual gathering that we have held, starting in 1996 when the Great Race ended up in Toronto and we invited all the Durant/Frontenac/Star...

Views: 309 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 23, 2016 5:04pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Creighton Smith

1926? Durant Sedan help.

Hello all, Looking at one that came out of Canada. Can't find a data plate and only number seller has is W5517030. Does not seem to match the chart. Interior wood and fabric is in bad shape. Are patterns available? Thanks! Photos here: https://spokane.craigs...

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Last Post: Jun 22, 2016 4:56am
by Norm Toone

Art LLoyd

Door handles

I'm looking for three or four interior door handles for my 1930 sedan. (908)-687-2088

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Last Post: Jun 16, 2016 5:27am
by Frank Witkowski

Rick Botti

Old Gas Staton with Durant

While cruising the old internet I cam across this photograph of a gas station with a 1928 or 29 Durant Coupe in the background. I've seen it o couple of times in the past, but got a copy this time. Rick

Views: 288 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 11, 2016 1:33pm
by Norm Toone

Gary Yelle

Another DeVaux needs completion:

A young man in California sent me a e-mail last week on having to sell his "work in progress) My connection to this car goes back to 2001 when my wife and I were in Southern California. On my old registry I had a 31 Custom Sedan listed just a few miles East of Di...

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Last Post: Jun 6, 2016 1:12pm
by Gary Yelle

Lance Haynes

Howard, Myrons 32 De Vaux roadster in Hemmings Classic Car June 2016 Mag

Hi. Nice pictures of Howard & Myrons 32 De Vaux roadster ( calleed a convertible coupe!!!! in the just out June 2016 Classic Car magazine magazine used to be SIA before Hemmings bought it and ruined it putting way too many modern cars on the cover and inside. An...

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Last Post: Jun 6, 2016 12:49pm
by Gary Yelle

frank witkowski

1923 Stra AACA Grand National Winner

Congratulations to ED Vomero. His 1923 Star touring won first place at the AACA Grand National today in Williamsport. A very highly deserved award for ED. He put a lot of effort into achieving this award. Frank ---

Views: 284 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 6, 2016 6:12am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

DMAC East Coast Spring/Summer Meet, Bowling Green, Kentucky June 9-12, 2016

OK, I've locked in the hotel and working on the tours now. We will meet June 9th through June 12th 2016. Below is the information on the hotel and how to book it. We have the Hilton Garden Inn in Bowling Green for $109.00 per night not including tax and we will have...

Views: 697 Replies: 18

Last Post: Jun 3, 2016 6:20pm
by frank witkowski

Frank Witkowski

Durant "book ends"

Hi All..... A while back Norm suggested Cathy & I needed "book ends for our collection of Durant related products. So......I can blame Norm for the latest acquisition. We now have the Durant-Dort carriage and a Model 10 Buick for the beginning and our newly pu...

Views: 457 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 3, 2016 5:32am
by Norm Toone

Bob Bush

1926 Star 6 complete engine with test stand - $750 (Walla Walla Wa)

Here is a Craig's List item from the Seattle Craig's List. Item number 5472857816. Nice photos of the engine on the test stand. Also has a radiator shell and radiator. Nice price for a complete running engine and test stand (the radiator and shell will be sold separ...

Views: 517 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 31, 2016 10:18pm
by Jim Lytle

Larry Fogarazzo

1928 M2 for sale

I have a barn fresh 1928 M2 Durant that is all original with 1936 title bought from orignal owners family. Take a look, or email for other images...see my website for other parts and a link to the address below... http://users.adelphia.net/~catart/M24Sale.html

Views: 833 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 13, 2007 10:36am
by Larry Fogarazzo

Jim Mitchell

Spark Plugs

I was working on my car today and noticed that the spark plugs are Champion W-14 these were in the car when I got it are these the right plugs for this motor? It is a 14-L motor with a 15-L head.

Views: 449 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 30, 2016 5:48am
by Norm Toone

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