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S. Blomquist

Glolite Reflectors

Hello Durantonions I am in the process of machining some Glolite reflectors as you can see by the photo. They are not complete and will take some time yet to finish several sets. After the machining is complete, they will be gold plated like the original reflector...

Views: 397 Replies: 7

Last Post: Oct 11, 2023 9:24am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Largest Car show in the world! Hershey, Pennsylvania

It's that time of year again for the largest car show in the world. Hershey Pennsylvania. It's just a week away October 3rd through the 6th 2023. The DMAC will be represented again with spaces in the Chocolate field (figures Hershey right) spaces C-44, C-45 and C-46....

Views: 187 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 11, 2023 9:20am
by Mike Linthicum

Bogumil

tillotson mv-1b

Hello, I have Problems to adjust the carburetor. Can someone help me with a manual for the mv-1b? I cleaned the carburettor, all channels/jets are clear. Needles are ok. The settings according to the rugby handbook (in spain) do not work. Best regards Bo...

Views: 160 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 8, 2023 10:26am
by Bogumil

Rick Botti

4 speed Transmission

What Durant models came with a four speed transmission?

Views: 179 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 5, 2023 4:17am
by Norm Toone

James Hammond

1930 Four door coach

Hi guys, I have been looking at a 1930 Durant four door sedan that I think may actually be a four door coach. The car has no rear quarter windows, just windows in the four doors and in the front and rear of the car. Did the sedans all have the quarter windows? And th...

Views: 239 Replies: 18

Last Post: Oct 2, 2023 2:12pm
by James Hammond

Rick Botti

Durant parts run

As Jim said, Lance still has a lot of Durant/Star parts. I plan to make a trip down to San Diego in a couple of weeks. Please let me know what you need. Rick

Views: 178 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 2, 2023 8:40am
by Rick Botti

mike babick

silver anniversary tour

Thank all that participated in the Silver Anniversary tour. There was alot of memories that were had. We had a couple of first on a tour. We had the first brunch and our first silent auction. These changes are welcome so we can keep things interesting. I want to than...

Views: 142 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 30, 2023 3:49pm
by mike babick

Rick Botti

Repro Durant engine manual

I found this at the Jensales website that sells gaskets for tractors. They have a reproduction engine manual in either printed or PDF download verson. Link is below. Durant C, CC, F, M, M-2, M-4 Automobile Service Manual Brand Category: Durant Product Cod...

Views: 182 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 29, 2023 9:08am
by Rick Botti

Earnie

1931 Durant production numbers

Does anybody have a source for production numbers for 1931 Durant 612?

Views: 163 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 25, 2023 4:45am
by Norm Toone

Jack Wright

Motor mounts

I am looking for info on how to replace / repair the rear motor mounts in my 1930 614.Any help from other members would be appreciated. Thank you, Jack Wright

Views: 256 Replies: 10

Last Post: Sep 17, 2023 4:50am
by Norm Toone

Earnie

Coolant in oil

Hello I have a 1931 Durant 612 with coolant in the engine oil. Me a lifetime mechanic but no experience with the continental six is there a common issue with coolant in the oil on these engines? Thanks Earnie

Views: 211 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 15, 2023 2:58pm
by Rick Botti

Earnie

Oil filter

What oil filter does the 31 Durant 6 cylinder use?

Views: 193 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 15, 2023 11:28am
by Earnie

Norm Toone

Vintage & Classic Reproductions from Australia

Here's a heads up if you order from them. SPECIAL NOTICE in the April 2023 The Filling Station publication One of our longtime suppliers Vintage & Classic Reproductions from Australia is retiring due to health reasons. This company makes early car & truck polis...

Views: 231 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 11, 2023 10:01am
by Rick Botti

TODD E FRYE

Cooling & Head Gasket

It's been a long time (too long!) since I have posted on the forum and now I am back asking for tips and advice. I had my A-22 out over the weekend for the first time since fall. She started and ran great, but was running a little warm. Ambient temperature was in...

Views: 202 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 16, 2023 6:48am
by TODD E FRYE

Thomas Livesay

ignition switch

Looking for a correct/working ignition switch and key.

Views: 168 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 16, 2023 3:28pm
by Thomas Livesay

Rick Botti

escutcheon 1930-31

While sorting through parts from my 619, I found two types of escutcheon, Do you have any idea of which one is for a 619 and I assume the other from a 614. Rick

Views: 242 Replies: 12

Last Post: May 21, 2023 9:45am
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

619 Wood Wheel Progress

Restoration of my wood wheels are almost finished, they just need the bolt holes drilled and shipped to me :smile: Rick

Views: 185 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 22, 2023 4:22pm
by Rick Botti

Norm Toone

Dealers Manual

Now there's an interesting manual that doesn't come up on DMAC connection to eBay and Terry hasn't it in durantcars. How to sell Billy's vehicles. Original 1927 Star Automobile Durant Motors Inc. Dealer Franchise Manual 171 P 374727498772

Views: 177 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 2, 2023 7:57am
by Norm Toone

Bob Smith

Fee for 25th Anniversary Tour

The cost to attend the 25th Anniversary meet in Folsom CA is $140US per person. A check can be made out to and sent to Mike Babick, 128 Saxony CT., Vallejo CA 94591-6883 Reservations can be made by calling the Lake Natoma Inn at (916) 351-1500 or (800) 808-5253 me...

Views: 177 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 5, 2023 4:15pm
by mike b

Dave Schulte

Canadian Friends

Has anyone heard from any of our Canadian buddies? Hope everyone is safe.

Views: 236 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 12, 2023 6:27pm
by Jack CONNOR

Don Shilling

Members only password

Got the magazine today. Tried the members only password several times but it doesn't work for me.

Views: 187 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 30, 2023 4:35pm
by JACK Connor

Vince O'Brien

Starter Bendix isssues

I started to get my 25 Star ready for the local 4th of July parade and the fan bracket broke and the Bendix fell apart. Thanks to the "junk" my girlfriend want me to throw away, I got them both repaired. I've replaced so many Bendix's that I'm not sure if the new...

Views: 193 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 3, 2023 1:39pm
by Vince O'Brien

Ross Hoevet

1923 Durant on YouTube

Came across a 10 year old YouTube video on Phil Pezzella's 1923 Durant restoration.Vehicle is partially restored and he is describing the car. Probably a pioneer video on YouTube.

Views: 204 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 8, 2023 5:10am
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

Think about donating to the Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation this year!

Tomorrow is September and we head into the fall of the year and before you know it the end of the year and tax time here in the U.S. Why not make a donation to the Durant Motors Automobile Foundation Inc this year! This year even with the struggles of the Pandemic, i...

Views: 228 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 12, 2023 11:19am
by Mike Linthicum

Ross Hoevet

wood wheel hubcaps

Will someone please buy the 1930-31 wood wheel hubcaps listed on ebay. They have been on there for some time. I looked for years(decades?) for hubcaps this nice, but I don't need them now. They are aluminum and easily dented, or just lost.$45.00 each doesn't seem too...

Views: 179 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 14, 2023 10:06am
by Ross Hoevet

Mike Linthicum

Summer projects on your cars?

OK Durantonians, what summer projects have you been doing on your cars? You all must be working on something to fix or make better. Let us know?

Views: 177 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 22, 2023 9:57am
by Mike Linthicum

Dave enrico

Wire wheels

Hello everyone, I am looking for two nineteen inch wire wheels for 31 or 32 devaux,appreciate everyone looking,my email is serv auto 645@ hotmail.com,or phone me at 909 918 7171,, Thanks dave

Views: 160 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 22, 2023 1:28pm
by Dave enrico

Bob Smith

hubcap application

In the row of three wire wheel hubcaps, does anyone know what year and model would have used this cap? It has the graphics of a 28-29 Durant. But it has the physical design of the later 1932-33 wire wheeled caps. The 1928-29 wire wheeled cars had a small cap and e...

Views: 241 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 1, 2023 4:10am
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

Virtual Museum is temporarily down

Hello Durantonians Unfortunately due to technical issues the DMAC Virtual Museum is off line at this time. Rick and Adam moved the DMAC web site to another server recently and moved the virtual museum too. Web site links have to be reestablished and a hardware iss...

Views: 147 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 10, 2023 10:17am
by Mike Linthicum

Don Shilling

A New Set of Wheels

Does anyone remember the '29 Durant Depot Hack on Ebay? Well, it's now at home in Texas. It's in remarkable condition, even for it's age, and needs very little to go driving. I'll get it unloaded tomorrow and take a couple of pics to show it off.

Views: 2842 Replies: 44

Last Post: Sep 29, 2016 11:20am
by Norm Toone

Don M Gaskill

brakeshoe glue

Does anyone know of a good brake shoe glue?

Views: 167 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 12, 2023 2:25pm
by Don M Gaskill

michael babick

NATIONAL TOUR FINAL COUNTDOWN

You have 7 more days to get your Hotel reservations in for the National tour in Sacramento, Ca. The Silver Anniversary in the Golden State time is rapidly approaching and routes are complete. Banquet night will be very memorable. Get off that rocking chair and kick t...

Views: 158 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 14, 2023 11:40am
by Gordon F. Curl

Don Shilling

Star Coupe Vinal Top Covering

I've just purchased a '27 Star M coupe. One of the things that will need addressed is the vinal top. I think it has been replaced sometime in the past and is a somewhat amateurish installation. Therefore, if anyone has a Star M or R coupe with an original top, would...

Views: 174 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 16, 2023 11:47am
by Don Shilling

Bill Hoge

headlight lens gasket

Is a gasket used at all for the glass headlight lens? If so, is it used between the reflector and glass headlight lens or between the lens and the ring cover.

Views: 171 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 20, 2023 7:10am
by Bill Hoge

Ross Hoevet

DeVaux automobile article

Probably old news, but interesting article on DeVaux history in Antique Automobile of March/April 1972 by the late Richard Larrowe. The Hall-Scott engine in these cars has a remarkable pedigree.

Views: 193 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 22, 2023 12:54pm
by Wayne Farrand

Wayne Farrand

steeldraulic brakes

Just wanting to verify something for my 1931 model 619. I had a rear axle/differential that I got years ago set up recently. Had a knowledgeable differential guy check it out and make adjustments. Only issue remaining is that the brake cable coming out of the backing...

Views: 204 Replies: 10

Last Post: Aug 28, 2023 7:43pm
by Rick Botti

Robert Bush

1924 Flint Touring on Hemmings Auctions

There is a 1924 Flint E-55 touring for sale on Hemmings Auctions. Located in Winnemucca, Nevada. 13 days remaining on the auction.

Views: 196 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 6, 2023 10:26am
by Robert Bush

Earnie

Distributor advance

Would anyone have a picture of how the cable is attached to the distributor on a 31 Durant 612?

Views: 169 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 8, 2023 7:13pm
by Earnie

Earnie

Headlight lens

Someone put flat glass in for my headlight lenses in my 31 Durant 612 they measure about 9” doses anyone no a part number or a source to get them. They don’t seem very bright do you think the proper lenses will help?

Views: 160 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 14, 2023 4:26am
by Norm Toone

Jean-Pierre

RHD Durant in Kenya

Hi, I am a car restorer based in Nairobi, Kenya and I look after a 40 odd classic car collection. The latest addition is the only Durant in the country. It's RHD and in running order. I am not sure of the actual model, as I have been unable to locate a chassis p...

Views: 322 Replies: 12

Last Post: May 14, 2023 8:04am
by Norm Toone

harry sekella

carburator for 614

is there a newer replacement carb available for the potmetal Stromburg

Views: 190 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 11, 2023 9:46am
by Rick Botti

Bob Smith

Oldcars Weekly Article

Oldcarsweekly did an article about our newsletter and club

Views: 139 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 5, 2023 9:05am
by Rick Botti

Gordon F. Curl

Holiday time

Hi Guys: I am going to be in Seattle for a few days. Do we have any members that I might be able to visit? Gord

Views: 161 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 4, 2023 7:51am
by Gordon F. Curl

Rick Botti

Free Early Star Frame

Posted this from a non member looking to give away an early Star frame. Rick My folks who lived in central Washington have passed away and my siblings and I are dealing with their stuff. The property has been sold and we have a limited amount of time to remove...

Views: 139 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 2, 2023 6:01pm
by Rick Botti

Vince O'Brien

Ammeter

Does anyone have a recommendation for someone to repair my ammeter? The needle was all the way to the left whether the car was running or not. I had to remove the dash to get to it. When I got it out, the needle went back to the middle. If you've had a similar exp...

Views: 148 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 1, 2023 4:12am
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

East coast Chapter Spring Meet

All you Durantonions east of the Mississippi. With Covid and everything behind us now it’s time to have a spring meet. I’ll start working on it and AnnJean DeVries has volunteered to help. The question is “where would you like to go”? We can g...

Views: 634 Replies: 33

Last Post: Apr 29, 2023 1:15pm
by Mike Linthicum

Ken

Durant Emblem (early yrs)

I recently found an Durant Emblem from early years while metal detecting an 1800.s house. After researching a bit I am loving these collector cars. I cant tell how early it is, are there any noticable differences between 1922-1926? It has a Silver Dragon and still ha...

Views: 182 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 27, 2023 11:54am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

bndix spring

Today I broke the Bendix spring on my 129 model 60. Does anyone have a spare they can Sbring to the Spring Fling Monday? Rick

Views: 123 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 23, 2023 6:15pm
by Rick Botti

Ross Hoevet

Tour season

Now that tour season is upon us in N. America(kind of), time to think about our fuel systems. Check out website for The Carb Doctor for suggestions on dealing with the fuels we have today. They also recommend rebuilding your fuel pump every ten years as a service ite...

Views: 159 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 19, 2023 7:21am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Wheel bolt grade

Does anyone know what grade bolts the factory used on the 1930-31 Durants. Mine are 2" long 7/16" and 14 tread pitch 7/16X2-14 I found replacements from McMaster-Carr grade 5, I wasn't able to find a higher grade anywhere. Rick

Views: 183 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 31, 2023 7:51pm
by Don Shilling

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