I am in the process of rebuilding my clutch and was wondering if anybody has the specifications on the pressure plate springs(rate and free length) as well as the recess depth of the flywheel and initial pressure plate release finger settings? My understanding is tha...
Looking for information on the various Durant publications.
1. The Durant Standard which started in 1922. When did that publication end and how many issues were there?
2. The Durant Family Registry (the registry) I have from Volume #1 number #1 to volume #3 nu...
Hello fellow Durantonians I would like to make you aware that there is a Durant Calendar available for 2014.
12 pages of Club Members Cars. $22.00
( shipping $3.60-US $6.20-Can $14.90-Elseware )
Calendars can be obtained by sending payment to;...
This car ran about 15 years ago. When I bought it 4 years ago I soaked the pistons with brake fluid & diesel fuel and the engine turned over easily. Now, after setting for 4 years it is seized up. Does anyone have any suggestion on what I should try to free it up wi...
I case you didn't see it. Cliff Durant(Billy's son) Locomobile is on ebay right now in the "other makes" section. Bidding starts at $300,000.00 The perfect top car in any true Durant enthusiast's collection. Frank? Don?
The numbers on the only speedo I have are pretty poor. Does anyone know if the decals that the Model A vendors sell for the Stewart Warner speedo's will fit correctly?
Thanks
The interior roof fabric on my 1929 Durant Model 666 is sagging. It is original and very very fragile. Any suggestions on how to reattach it to the top or other ways to de-sag it?
Hello California Durantonians
I hope all of you out there in the Bay area are OK, Rick, Bert & Sonia and everyone else. I saw on the news that the epicenter was around American Canyon which I know is where Bert & Sonia hail from. Hope all of you are OK!
Can anyone enlighten me as to the best way to remove the Durant logo/emblem from my grill shell without damaging it? I am looking at having it nickel plated and doubt they can do it with the crest in place. Tips are appreciated. Thanks.
On Saturday August 23rd, the Pacific Coast Chapter DMAC and the Vintage Chevy Club GSBR will conduct a historic tour combining both clubs.
The tour will bring the group from Fremont to the Sunol train station via Niles Canyon Road and on to the former Durant/Sta...
Hello!
I aquired a pile of Locomobile parts and these clamps were in it, can someone identify what parts these are?
Thank you!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3w7f4dhd8wtamp3/clamps.jpg
Just learned that long time Durant enthusiast Jorma Ray Keto passed away in March. He was a contributor to all three Durant clubs. One item he contributed to the DFR was a signed copy of the book "My Father" by Marjorie
Durant. I visited Ray back when we were tryi...
I've just looked over the photographs section of this website to the left and notice that it's been a long time since there has been some new pictures posted. We've had many new members join with cars we either haven't seen or seen in a long long time. We all like lo...
1921 Blue Durant 4 door Touring vehicle. Wooden spoke rims and trunk. Newly refurbished in 2000, hardly driven. 39,229 miles. Model A-22 Car No. 523. Extra parts available. - See more at: http://www.classifiedads.com/classic_cars_antiques-ad125921560.htm#sthash.t2vAr...
Hello all. I am looking to import an original A-22 engine and possibly a partial chassis from Canada (to bring my A-22 back to a more original condition). I am trying to get all my paperwork in order before going after it with a trailer this summer. I would greatl...
Do we have the starting and ending dates for the 2014 North Carolina meet?
Trying to plan and extended time frame to visit friends and need to set air plane schedule and tour dates.
My Dad has a 1921 Durant Touring car in great condition with 39,229 miles on it. The vehicle was reconditioned in 2000. Also looking to find out how many of these were manufactured. Model A-22 Car No. N523 Blue 4 door with new canvas top.
I recently acquired what appears to be a cast steel bumper guard/emblem. It is roughly 4 inches wide by 10 inches tall by 1/2 inch thick and has five holes in the top (one is a 5-point star-shaped hole that is about 1-1/2 inches tall). It also has three bolt holes in...
Hello everyone,
Starting a trip tomorrow in my 1926 Durant Woody Star Huckster.Leaving Daytona Beach, Florida to Middletown, New Jersey. Awhile back an axle snaped and had to be welded. So I am a little nervous about that. Is there anyone out there that has a rear o...
Does anyone have a digital image of the Round star logo similar to the one shown
in the photo section of Bert Babick's 1922 Star Touring. I would like to have a 14 inch diameter decal
made and use it on the side of my delivery van/service truck restoration.
Wow, I'm excited! Picked up my frame from the blaster last week, she's blasted primed and painted. She looks like she just came out of the factory, still can see the factory part number on it. I used Eastwood Extreme Chassis Black on it and it looks great. I like thi...
I have been running my 29 Rugby on 12 volts for many years using the original 6 volt generator. Probably not technically the best thing to do however it seems to work fine and not cooking the battery. One thing is that the third brush needs to be backed almost righ...
Hello durant owners. Me and my father are about to buy a durant rugby 1928. The car looks great, It´s green and black. The headlights are wrong but the right ones comes with the car, But one of the headlights are missing the glass, Is there any things i should b...
Over the years there has always been a debate on the proper engine color for our cars. I was checking EBAY today and there is a 27 Star coupe on there that appears to have the correct gray/green color. Not on the water pump, that appears to be a mismatch, but the act...
Hi All.......
Phil Peters has agreed to do the Thursday night tech session in Salisbury NC.
If you remember he did an excellent one in San Diego on the Model 60.
This session will deal with documenting you car. Please bring any info you have on your car....
Hi new friends...I am the person who bought the car on ebay and have enjoyed reading your posts...I mostly collect 30-33 cadillacs but could not refuse a big sedan for the mony. I would like to know what the heck i bought...as i read some disscussion about the actu...
Hello All. I was going through some files related to the Durant my Dad once owned...he was Odus G. Raymer. I made a cake in the shape of the Durant for him one year for his birthday. I thought I would share the drawing. It's of his 1931 Durant. The tape has yellowed...
In the past, I've had trouble grinding gears when down shifting. Now, I can't put the car into first gear without grinding. I've replaced the transmission fluid to no avail. I thought that maybe the friction plate wasn't moving off the flywheel far enough but I ca...
Hey everyone,
Anyone in the Iola WI area attending the car show this week?? You are welcome to stop by and say Hello
We are registered as OLDCARLENSES.COM and welcome any Durant Car Club members or anyone with a Durant Related automobile that want to stop by and t...
Does anyone have a spec sheet, diagram or anything else which can aid in the correct assembly of my Tillotson Model L1A Carburetor? It was taken apart by someone and I can't remember how it goes back together. I know there has to be some literature on this thing so...
Getting ready to get all my paperwork in order so I just need help from the experts on the correct year for the titles.
Star Coupe
Model R
VIN #E-229XX
Engine #14L 42361
Radiator Height - 27-1/2"
Lower Hood Panel Height - 18-3/16"
Star Sport Roadster
Mod...
Anyone have any Information on the brake adjustment procedure for a '25 Flint H-40 having mechanical brakes, this car's brakes are the double shoe type (locomotive?) the brake linkage has an evener to ballance right and left brake cross shafts, it also has some type...
Does anyone have a diagram of the terminals on the back of the ignition/light switch mechanism the A22s like mine used? Or could someone with a similar unit kindly look at how there's is numbered and tell me? Mine had been bypassed, and I'm trying to put it back to...
I got a #64 bulb based on the information on the technical page, but the it is about 1/4" too tall to get the little 'helmet' back on. Can some tell me what kind of shorter bulb I really need?
once again our dear Carol takes our club magazine, THE DURANT PARTNER into the lime light as a NATIONAL COMPACT golden winner for 2013....
way to go gal....we all appreciate your work and "LUV YA"
regards, Gary k
In the fhotograph section Rick posted a picture I took up in Wetaskawin, Alberta in 1992. When we went back a few years later (I again had to convince my wife to take a short drive..to the mall)the cars were sold and they did not have records where they went. Well,...
Does anyone perchance have a set of drawings/diagrams of the brackets required to attach the Biflex bumper to the A-22s? Some detailed pictures would be much appreciated in lieu of that if someone could help me out. Thanks.
-Todd
I was asked if I could locate a Vacuum Tank Float, the one this person has, has 3 cracks in it. Good Used preferred.
I am in need of a working Bendix Drive for our 1923 4 cyl. O.H.V Durant.
New or used.
Any help is Appreciated.
Ken Brink
Saturday Dennis Murphy and I drove our cars in the San Leandro Cherry Parade.
We were invited by the Durant Task Force a community organization of people that live on Durant street alongside the Oakland Durant factory. The Durant water tower is their logo.
After...