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Franz Fraitzl

2011 Annual Meet in Vancouver B.C.

The date is set to our next meet. It will be September 14 to 18 2011. I will try to get the tour schedule out in the next magazine. Hope to see you all in Vancouver and area.

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Last Post: Mar 23, 2011 6:17pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Frank Witkowski

Durant B-22

Hi All....... I'm considering a 1922 Durant B-22 Touring. Cathy likes it!! Anyone have information or personal experience with this model? What about parts availability / interchangeability ? I think this was the largest sized Durant car made. A...

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Last Post: Feb 14, 2012 9:10am
by Jack Connor

Yates Milton

Happy Birthday Mr. Webmaster

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICK...... Understand that Thursday 2/9 is another milestone for one RICK BOTTI. Have a great one Rick...You deserve it.... Yates and Doris

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Last Post: Feb 10, 2012 8:00am
by Bill Hoaglan

DENNIS JACK

1911 MCLAUGHLIN-BUICK FOR SALE

MY FATHER BOUGHT THIS CAR OVER 40 YEARS AGO BEEN STORDED AND RUNS NEVER BEEN RESTORDED. THANKS DENNIS

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Last Post: Feb 9, 2012 7:00pm
by Thomas

Yates Milton

Ann Baraldi Passes Away

John Baraldi's wife Ann passed away Sunday Feb 5th. Our sympathy goes out to John and family. John attended our organizational meeting in 1998 and was on the first Board of Directors. Our prayers are with you on your loss. Yates Founding Pres.

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Last Post: Feb 9, 2012 10:48am
by Gordon F. Curl

Kenneth Brink

Durant Partner

Carol, another great Partner. Received today 1/27/12. Bob I really enjoyed the history about Continental Motors. Well done. Ken Brink

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Last Post: Feb 8, 2012 3:43am
by Norm Toone

Claude Lavoie

Rear window interior metal trim

Dear fellow Durant afficionados, I'm trying to locate the rectangular metal trim for the back window of my 1928 D-60 Durant Sedan. Would anyone know the whereabouts of such a piece? Thank you! Claude Lavoie Iroquois, Ontario

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Last Post: Feb 4, 2012 9:01pm
by gary kauffman

Dave Webster

Norm Miller

Norm Miller, Norm's Antique Auto Supply, died in January. He had a heart attack in his basement.

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Last Post: Feb 4, 2012 7:09am
by Yates Milton

Ricardo H.Colombo

Manifold vacuum to Stewart connection

Does somebody has a drawing or picture of the original connection between the admision manifold and the Stewart for an M2? My manuals always show drawings of the engine from the oposite side. Was all cooper? Had some hose and clamps? how was routed? had any curls...

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Last Post: Feb 3, 2012 2:53pm
by Ricardo H.Colomb...

Franz Fraitzl

Parts and other things

Dear friends, I wanted to let everyone know how much I have enjoyed hosting the car meet last year. It made me feel very special to be part of such a wonderful group of people. At the same time I have to apologize for my slow response on email or other. Don't th...

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Last Post: Feb 3, 2012 8:17am
by Frank Witkowski

Frank Witkowski

What Would You Like To See in The Partner ???

Hi All...... Just as the title says...... We need ideas and articles for the Partner. Put on your thinking caps and make some suggestions. We have one of the best publications in the hobby, how can we make it better?? See Y'all in Traverse City..........

Views: 395 Replies: 9

Last Post: Feb 2, 2012 8:09am
by Carol Fogarazzo

MIKE SALA

HEAD GASKET

LOOKING FOR A HEAD GASKET FOR A 1930 4CYL DURANT BORE IS 3-15/16 THIS IS ALL THE INFO I HAVE THE ENGINE IS IN A OLD HOT ROD BUILT IN 1945

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Last Post: Jan 31, 2012 8:45pm
by gary kauffman

gary kauffman

1931 durant 6-14 for sale

i see my 1931 model 6-14 4 door coach sedan, 6 wooden wheels twin fender mounts, complete and almost rust free is for sale for $7200 in Auto Roundup magazine...

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Last Post: Jan 31, 2012 8:43pm
by gary kauffman

cdmn

Durant Pickup

I've got several 28-29 Durant chasses and some 28 Chevrolet trucks. Do you think it's feasible to take a Chevrolet body and put it on the Durant frame, and end up with something worthwhile? Did by chance Durant use the same cabs? Is anyone interested in a project...

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Last Post: Jan 31, 2012 11:49am
by Norm Toone

Arthur Thomas

Engine Paint Color

Shermwin Williams Automotive in Calgary gave me another code for JX-6386 Gray/Green Color it is Federal Standard Colors 16165.

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Last Post: Jan 31, 2012 8:20am
by Arthur Thomas

Brian D.

Common Parts

So I got to thinking, I know only certain body parts etc. will fit my R but what about other parts that would be common through other models and years? Lets say window cranks for example, would the ones used on my R have been used on other Stars or Durants in the sa...

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Last Post: Jan 29, 2012 6:35pm
by Brian D.

Brian D.

'26-'27 Star R coupe parts

Just posted a want add in the classifieds, looking for some parts. Brian.

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Last Post: Jan 28, 2012 11:14am
by Brian D.

Brian D.

Drive shaft u-joints

Just wondering if anyone could shed some light on taking these guys out. I have all the grease housing, spring and retainer removed and am wondering where to go next to get the joint itself out. I am also looking for info on replacement u-joints, one is shot and...

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Last Post: Jan 26, 2012 9:26pm
by Brian D.

GENE

wood artilery wheel

I am looking for a 19 in.wood artilery wheel 6 bolt. to be used for a spairtire that mounts on the rear for my durant.

Views: 282 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 25, 2012 3:49am
by Norm Toone

Edward Vomero

Charleston SC Spring Meet

Hi All, Just booked my air flight to Charleston. Will see you all on the afternoon of the 19th.

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Last Post: Jan 24, 2012 8:34pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Mike Linthicum

East Coast Chapter Spring Meet

Yes I know it's not even Christmas yet, but I wanted to start everyone thinking about where the ECC is going to have their spring meet this year in April. And we are only talking about 6 months away. So let me hear some suggestions on where you would like it. Remembe...

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Last Post: Jan 23, 2012 9:21am
by Charles A. Spitz...

Vince O'Brien

Look What's In My Garage

I volunteered to get a 1904 curved dash Oldsmobile running for the local historical society. One cylinder, 2 speed planetary transmission under the seat. Engine turns. Needs a brake drum and front spring leaf between the tiller and the axle. Anyone had any experi...

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Last Post: Jan 22, 2012 3:11am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Oldest Running Chevrolet in the World

Billed as the oldest Running Chevrolet in the world. While I don't know if that is true or not, this car certainly is from Chevrolet's Billy Durant era. http://www.gmtruckclub.com/forum/f17601/oldest-running-chevrolet-world-1913-chevrolet-classic-six-323-a-75947/

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Last Post: Jan 19, 2012 4:51pm
by Wayne Farrand

Kevin Hitchcock

W5 head Torque, uh oh...

Hi all, I purchased my Rugby in Feb this year after purchasing it from a fellow in our local club/museum where it had sat for 20+ years. After getting the old girl back on the road I found the engine to be fumy and decided it was time for a pull apart look at the rin...

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Last Post: Jan 15, 2012 7:30pm
by Kevin

Rick Botti

1928 Durnat Coupe

There will be a 1928 Durant Coupe coming up for sale in the near future. It is located in Nevada. I have driven it so I know it runs and drives, but it will need work. I will post details in the For Sale froum after I learn more, hopefully by Monday. Rick

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Last Post: Jan 14, 2012 6:27pm
by Rick Botti

gary kauffman

star parts assistance for members

I am trying to recall what i read about TIMING CHAIN SETS AND REAR MAIN SEAL "BLOCKS"....didn't someone locate some chains for 14L continentals and a source for the blocks that always breakup???? what about our latest sources for continental gasket sets??.....please...

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Last Post: Jan 14, 2012 8:14am
by gary kauffman

GENE

millatery wheel and radiator

looking for 1 millitary wheel for 1929 Durant M4 coupe .One H/l lenze 7 inch,

Views: 236 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 12, 2012 9:31pm
by GENE

Phil Peters

19' Wood Wheels

I am replacing the wood spokes in my artillary wheels and am having trouble getting the split rim to remain butted together when I install the fellow-wood spoke-hub assembly back into the tire-split rim assembly. Does anyone know how the locking devise shown in the p...

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Last Post: Jan 12, 2012 3:14am
by Norm Toone

kenny Z

Hub Puller needed 3 inch by 16 Thread

I will buy or rent Thanks Kenny Z.

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Last Post: Jan 10, 2012 3:37pm
by kenny Z

Paul

Timing Chain Noise?

I've got a metallic tapping noise at the front end of my 15L. It is intermitent and seems to occur mostly after the car has warmed up. It sounds like when a fan blade hits the radiator. At first I thought it was a bad cooling fan bearing but today I removed the fan...

Views: 237 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 7, 2012 9:44pm
by Dave Webster

Mike Linthicum

Need some information on Trico Windshield Wiper motor for my Model 65

Seem to remember in an old Durant Club magazine a list of model numbers for Trico windshield wipers for our cars. Anybody have a copy of it? Need to know the Model number for the Trico that would fit my 1928 Durant Model 65 4 door.

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Last Post: Jan 6, 2012 9:14am
by Mike Linthicum

John Sweeney

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all Durant members worldwide from The Sunburnt Country! We have had a very mild summer so far instead of sweltering in high humidity it is a pleasant 28C.

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Last Post: Jan 1, 2012 4:21pm
by John Sweeney

Gordon F. Curl

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hi all: Happy New Year from the folks in Canada! We had some snow here in Guelph, but it has almost all disappeared. We wish everyone a prosperous and healthy New Year. Lots of Durant functions. Gordon & Mary Carolyne.

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Last Post: Jan 1, 2012 7:33am
by Frank Witkowski

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

Hauoli Makahiki Hou

which means Happy New Year. Peg and I extend our best wishes to all of our Durant friends as we commence 2012.

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Last Post: Dec 30, 2011 5:48pm
by gary kauffman

Ken McCormick

Making another trip south. Free parts delivery available.

I am heading south in Feb. for a vacation. Have an empty 1 ton pickup . If anyone needs parts brought down I can take a pretty good load and the cost of shipping would be saved . I will be travelling from Kamloops B C t the East Kootenays. Then head south across th...

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Last Post: Dec 28, 2011 10:41pm
by Ken

Ken McCormick

Christmas

Just to wish you all a very merry Christmas and the best in the new year. Hope you find that ellusive part for the car under your tree or in your sock and that the new year sees you completing the latest project. Ken and Norma

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Last Post: Dec 26, 2011 8:26pm
by Lance Chabot

Jack Connor

New Book "Durant's Right-Hand Man"

I got a new book for Christmas. Written by Paul Arculus from Friesen Press and about the life and times of Dr. Edwin Campbell. Now I'll start reading.

Views: 246 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 26, 2011 7:26pm
by gary kauffman

Keith

Merry Christmas!

Greetings Durantonians! Hope you have a great Christmas Season and a Happy new Year! Jeanne and I just chuggin' along and took the Durant out for a quick Santa delivery jaunt this eve., since the weather is so mild around here,,,at least so far So sorry to h...

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Last Post: Dec 23, 2011 11:49pm
by Keith

Lance Chabot

Barney Roos and Locomobile Junior 8 Engine Article

All, In the Feb. 2012 Hemmings Classic Car magazine on page 70 in the "Automotive Pioneers" section by Jim Donnelly is a short Biography on Barney Roos the brilliant engineer who at Locomobile in circa 1922 to 1924 "supervised the development of the modern straight-...

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Last Post: Dec 23, 2011 8:45pm
by Lance Chabot

Ross Hoevet

Our cars are priceless

Guys- Someone bought a 1930 Durant crankhole cover on ebay for 157.00. I've now decided to part out my restored 1930 coupe and retire! Merry Christmas to all from cold but dry Oregon. Ross

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Last Post: Dec 22, 2011 6:44pm
by gary kauffman

Bob McDonald

Snow attach. for Durant,Star & Whippets

Hi to all I have Ford T's and for the past 30 years have been gathering information on the snow attachments for them. These were Snowmobile Co,Snow Flyer Co.and Snow Bird ( the Arps Corp.) mainly for Fords but they advertised that thay were available for Durant,S...

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Last Post: Dec 20, 2011 12:46pm
by Bob McDonald

Mike Linthicum

Chasing Classic Cars Episode

Those of you who get the Discovery/Velocity channel on cable of satellite probably have seen the show Chasing Classic Cars with host Wayne Carrini. If you watched last Tuesdays episode Wayne had located two Rolls Royce cars that he eventually took to auction. One was...

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Last Post: Dec 16, 2011 9:57pm
by Mike Rice

Thomas Dohna

Need parts

I'm the new owner of an Durant D65 Touring from 1928. She comes from GB and before from Uruguay. Now I've found, that the wire wheels are not the original ones. The have five wheel bolts and not four. In the past, the original wheel hubs for wooden artillery wheels a...

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Last Post: Dec 15, 2011 5:53pm
by cdmn

Mike Linthicum

Remember you can donate to the DMAC this U.S. Tax season!

Hello my fellow Durantonians! Just wanted to remind all of the Durantonians living in the United States that you can now make a currency donation to the DMAC by December 31st and receive a tax deduction on your Federal Income Tax if your personal tax situation allows...

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Last Post: Dec 14, 2011 6:11pm
by Mike Linthicum

Don Gaskill

tech page

How come when i go to the tech page and click on "How torebuild water pump" i get Hemmings motor news?

Views: 213 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 13, 2011 5:12pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

Five New items for Sale

5 new items that are for sale added to the Wanted and For Sale forum over the past few days.

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Last Post: Dec 12, 2011 10:03am
by Rick Botti

Norm Toone

407 Durant for sale and Durant engine

See in Old Auto's Nov 21 issue a 1930 407 sedan with good chrome and paint, original interior in good condition, ready to drive and enjoy. Phone Don 8 am to 8 pm at 905-243-3663 in Newtonville Ont. Asking $14,500. 2nd ad is a Durant engine, marine converted, comp...

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Last Post: Dec 11, 2011 3:22am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Happy 150th Birthday, Billy Durant!

Hemmings Daily has featured our Billy Durant today. See link. Rick http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2011/12/08/happy-150th-birthday-billy-durant/?refer=news

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Last Post: Dec 8, 2011 7:18am
by Rick Botti

Ken McCormick

Upholstery

Just letting everyone know I have just got my car back from the upholstery shop and it is a beautifull job. Got me smiling from ear to ear . Sure looks good. Guess the next meeting I attend I will have a car to show as well. I will try to get pics soon and post them...

Views: 209 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 7, 2011 8:14pm
by Dennis Olson

Dave Webster

27 Star Contact points

Are there replacement ignition points and condenser availlable for a 1927 Star 4 cylinder?? Thank You

Views: 211 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 7, 2011 5:23pm
by Frank Witkowski

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