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Rick Botti

Durants for Sale

Aside from that young man in Texarakana, AR, Durants and Stars are coming on the market. There are two projects on Ebay and one restored at hemmings.com. The hemmings car is a 1929 model 60 Coach the url is below. http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/d...

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Last Post: Apr 1, 2011 9:29pm
by Rick Botti

Walter Pre

1° Latin American Durant / Rugby Meeting

Next Sunday March 13, we will starting with our First Latin American Durant Meeting Plans are being made for full day a San Vicente City (60 Km south of Buenos Aires City) Up to now we have confirmed 15 owners of Durant cars and some others who cannot assist , b...

Views: 536 Replies: 12

Last Post: Mar 25, 2011 8:39am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

I am sad to report

I just received an email from Gary Warden's daughter Haley. She said that her father Gary Warden passed away this past Tuesday. It was a sudden, massive heart attack and he died instantly. There was no suffering. Gary owned a 1929 Model 60 Roadster made in O...

Views: 431 Replies: 8

Last Post: Mar 22, 2011 9:16am
by Bill Hoaglan

Chris Bamford

'24 Star F, question about pistons

Hello all I have the oil pan off my friend's Star touring to check bearing clearances and look for any future trouble spots. The engine has aluminum pistons, and I suspect they are replacements although our period literature does not specify the original piston ma...

Views: 223 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 20, 2011 7:13am
by Chris Bamford

Chris Bamford

New to Forum, working on '24? Star Touring

Hello all — I am helping a friend get his 1924 (possibly) Star Model F Touring ready for a road trip later this summer. This is my first brush with the Durant family of motorcars, but I've been involved in the hobby for years and run several other-brand vintage...

Views: 766 Replies: 8

Last Post: Mar 18, 2011 9:55pm
by Chris Bamford

Mike Linthicum

Thoughts and Prayers to our fellow Durantonians in New Zealand

I know it is not exactly where they live, but let's hope that Graham and June Mock went unscathed in the recent earthquake in New Zealand. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Views: 281 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 17, 2011 8:15pm
by Graham Mock

Vince O'Brien

Coming to Australia

I'm flying to Australia on business Friday (U.S. time) and may have the weekend after that(27 and 28 March) to myself in the Sydney area. If there is a Durant event (or any old car event) then I'd appreciate hearing about it. Thanks.

Views: 263 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 17, 2011 6:38pm
by Phil Donoghoe

Mike Linthicum

Stone gaurd for a 1930 Durant

Lee at the Brassworks emailed me this morning and said the following: "We are trying to clear out all of our stoneguards. We have a 1930 Durant Stoneguard produced sometime ago. It has some surface rust and needs to be re-plated. It needs a home and we are discoun...

Views: 516 Replies: 7

Last Post: Mar 17, 2011 12:38pm
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

DMAC is now a recognized IRS 501(c)(3) organization

Just wanted to post and let everyone know that for our U.S. members the DMAC is now a recognized 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization with the United States Internal Revenue Service. This means that U.S. Members may now donate money, historic items, cars etc to the DMAC...

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Last Post: Mar 17, 2011 12:24pm
by Mike Linthicum

Ken McCormick

Fenders

I find that my fenders are so badly banged up that it would be very much easier to get new fenders. I really need both front fenders and the drivers side rear fender as well. Is there anyone out there that would sell a few to me?? I have been looking to find some bo...

Views: 332 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 16, 2011 8:38am
by Bill Hoaglan

ricardo

1st. Latin America Durant product owners meet

What a nice Sunday we had meeting with Rugby and Durant owners. Thanks to Walter that hosted the meeting receiving in his house proud owners and cars. More information and pictures will be sent to Durant Partner. Ricardo

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Last Post: Mar 15, 2011 2:10pm
by ricardo

Frank Witkowski

Skinned Knuckles Article

Hi All...... If you get Skinned Knuckles magazine, be sure to check out their new "Club Corner" feature. This is the first issue that they have this feature, Thanks to Bob Smith"s effort the DMAC is the first club featured. Thanks for the effort Bob. I...

Views: 229 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 14, 2011 6:18am
by Frank Witkowski

John Willoughby

DeVaux For Sale

I recently heard of a 1932 DeVaux coupe w/rumble seat that is for sale. It's located in the middle of California; it's in pieces, but complete. If you're interested, or know of someone who might be, contact me and we'll start working on it.

Views: 250 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 12, 2011 2:32pm
by John Willoughby

Rick Botti

Wanted - Horn mounting bracket

Wanted- Looking for a mounting bracket for horn mounted to engine. To replace homemade job. 1930-31 22A Rick

Views: 385 Replies: 9

Last Post: Mar 10, 2011 1:56pm
by Rick Botti

S. Blomquist

Exhaust system rebuild

Durant owners or anyone with information, I could use your help for this stage of the restoration. I am presently working on the exhaust system for my Durant D75 sedan and am making progress after rebuilding the muffler with the "factory" built-in cutout. What I need...

Views: 326 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 10, 2011 7:44am
by Mike Linthicum

Lance Chabot

Thoughts and Prayers for Norm Toone's wife Di

All, From Norm Toone, 22 Feb 11; "Haven't been pesting you folks lately as Di is on life support since Feb 8th. Got called in at 3 am 2nd day as I almost lost her. They have no idea what's wrong with her, still. Had an op biopsy last night from outside the lungs a...

Views: 522 Replies: 15

Last Post: Mar 9, 2011 11:21am
by Jack & Mary Conn...

Kelli Ford

Help Durant Park in Lansing, Mich. host a Durant Motors car show!

Good afternoon, My name is Kelli Ford and I am an intern working with the Friends of Durant Park in Lansing, Mich. Our group is dedicated to increasing usage and visibility of Durant Park within the Lansing community. Durant Park has very historical roots connecte...

Views: 318 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 8, 2011 10:51am
by Kelli Ford

Mike Linthicum

Bearings for Star Steering Gear Box

I received a call from Al Hale from Dallas, Texas. He does not do the internet but is looking for a set of bearings for his star. Said he called Don and Frank but they couldn't help, so if anyone has a lead or has some get in contact with me and I'll give you his tel...

Views: 290 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 4, 2011 10:33am
by Henri Houle

Rick Botti

Looking for Rad Shell

I pulled the radiator shell off of the 619 last week and discovered a fair amount of damage to the bottom of the shell. I know the chances are slim, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Does anyone have a radiator shell that will fit a 1931 model 619 in better shape??...

Views: 636 Replies: 12

Last Post: Feb 27, 2011 4:43pm
by Norm Toone

Bob Smith

Skinned Knuckles

Hello All Just a heads up. Skinned Knuckles started "The Club Corner" with the latest March issue. In this first edition of the column, the Durant Club is the featured club. Our upcoming 14th Annual Meet, Sept. 14th-18th in Vancouver BC is mentioned. Not...

Views: 261 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 27, 2011 2:42pm
by Bob Smith

Vic Steiner

found Star Car

I posted this story on the guest book and will tell my story here. 25 years ago I found a Star car pushed into a gully in Colorado while I was hunting. I saw the car several times. The last time I came across it, I removed the info plate from the engine compartmen...

Views: 250 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 26, 2011 3:17pm
by Don Shilling

Bill Hoaglan

Star Parts

I spoke with a Delvin Weldim about what he thought were early Durant parts, as it turned out they are a Star which had been possiably used as a buzz saw...Anyway the engine is a W5-40774, so there is the W-5 engine, the cowl, the Radiator which he said looked good ho...

Views: 275 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 26, 2011 8:19am
by Bill Hoaglan

Don Gaskill

seal in water pump

Has anyone used a rubber seal as a replacement in their water pump? if so need part #

Views: 261 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 22, 2011 8:56pm
by Don Gaskill

Jack Connor

Engine temp. sensor

Does anyone know the ohms and or guage range of the heat sensor for the 1930/31 Durant.A part # would help. I would like to put in a more modern heat sensor; preferably from a 6V car but maybe one from an early 454 Chev or the NAPA part #TS6726. BUT!!! It would be n...

Views: 514 Replies: 7

Last Post: Feb 22, 2011 6:43pm
by Lance Chabot

Dave Webster

engine valve timing 1924 Flint H 40

How is the crankshaft gear marked for timing the valves on a Continental 6W engine? We see the cam gear mark but don't see a mark on the crank gear. How many links between marks if we do find both of them Thank You

Views: 256 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 22, 2011 4:18pm
by Dave Webster

Don Gaskill

rebuilding trans

I am in the middle of rebuilding a three speed transmisson and want to let the guys know that the front and rear bearing are a ******** c3 and 6206 c3

Views: 280 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 20, 2011 11:10am
by Don Gaskill

Guy Belzil

Snow Bunny

Well this is what we do with our Stars @ 20 below farenheit... The scene is my 1926 Star's damage being looked at after I have supposed run into a railway cross sign. The scale is 2/3 The Star posed for the sculpture last saturday... have cover for rad.. but geez...

Views: 237 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 20, 2011 7:16am
by Frank Witkowski

Frank Witkowski

Brass Durant ????

Hi All........ OK now that I've gotten your attention ! Cathy has decided that we need a "Brass Car" Now Durant Motors never made one, but Billy Durant did. I'm thinking about a Buick Model 10 @ 1908. Anyone have any experience with or own one? Know...

Views: 962 Replies: 15

Last Post: Feb 19, 2011 7:54am
by Lance Chabot

Heather Pateman

Parts

I have two 1929 Durante Connecting rods for sale. My father had a wrecking yard for years and I have many old car parts, just ask if you are looking for something, they are all original.

Views: 277 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 18, 2011 6:03am
by Heather Pateman

Phil Peters

Christmas Gift

Hi Everyone, For Christmas this year I received 5 yards of Gold canvas material (found at Goodwill) that is printed in white with various cars and names like Essex, Austin, Stanley, Reo, Willys, Pierce, Ford, Maxwell and Durant. My daughter made a hand bag with so...

Views: 269 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 17, 2011 1:54pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Lance Chabot

Mixed FLINT parts available

All, Hi I'm cleaning house, and have some FLINT parts; Transmission, Hubcaps, Manuals, magazine, Ads, misc. Interior, and maybe some other FLINT chassis, fuel, exhaust, etc. parts. Lots of loose stuff, (Door handles, Screws & Bolts, etc. etc.). These were mixed in...

Views: 191 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 16, 2011 7:22pm
by Lance Chabot

Vince O'Brien

Battery Question

I use battery tenders on all my stored cars. Twice now the tender terminal that was attached to the battery completely corroded away breaking the connection. I end up with a lot of green stuff on the terminal and a dead battery. What gives?

Views: 218 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 11, 2011 7:29am
by Mike Linthicum

Vince O'Brien

Starting Issue

My Star has a W-4 engine with one of Frank's Zenith carbs. I have to both fully retard and choke it to get it to start even when it is hot. I then have to quickly advance the spark or it dies. If the engine is hot, I have to stop choking as well. Any suggestions?

Views: 231 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 10, 2011 10:12pm
by Vince O'Brien

Don Gaskill

3 speed trans

I am looking for a 3 speed trans for my cars need to be complete

Views: 269 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 8, 2011 4:28pm
by Dave Webster

S. Blomquist

Shock Webbing

I am on the hunt for woven webbing (flexible strap) material used with the Delco-Remy Lovejoy shocks on the 1928 D75. It is also the same size used in the Gabriel Snubbers (Cleveland, Ohio) on some of our cars. The original webbing size used was 1.25" wide by 3/16"(m...

Views: 346 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 8, 2011 6:28am
by Mike Linthicum

Ken McCormick

New issue of the partner

Just got my partner and as usual it is a great magazine. Read it cover to cover and kind of relived the Lancaster meet. Was a great time. Many good pictures as well Keep up the great work. Ken

Views: 378 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 7, 2011 8:34pm
by Carol Fogarazzo

GARY KAUFFMAN

THE BOTTI-MOBILE SEDAN

HEY RICK, HOW THE HELL DO YOU EVEN OPEN THE DOORS OF THAT BIG SEDAN IN THAT LOADED-TO-THE WALLS GARAGE???? YOU MAKE MY CROWDED LITTLE CUBBY HOLE LOOK HUGE...!!!!!!!

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Last Post: Feb 7, 2011 7:56pm
by Rick Botti

Norm Toone

619 brocheur

Just fooling around in search and found this if any 619 owner is interested. Price 1932 Durant Model 619 Five Passenger Sedan. 8-pg non-color folder ... Durant 1932 sales literature. Durant Model 619 Five Passenger Sedan. www.mclellansautomotive.com/lit/bymake...

Views: 265 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 6, 2011 3:26am
by Norm Toone

Norm Toone

621 / 622

Now there you go this place has parts for the 621 and 622. Just need to find such cars if they were even built or just an idea. 1932 DURANT Model 6-21 & 6-22 71hp 199-6cyl 109wb ELECTRICAL - Distributors, Ignition, Plugs, Wires, Tune-up http://www.hagensa...

Views: 256 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 3, 2011 5:39am
by Norm Toone

Paul Arculus

Founding of Durant Motors

I am writing a book on W.C Durant's son-in-law Dr Edwin Campbell who was one of the incorporators of the Chevrolet Motor Company. He was Durant's executive assistant from 1906 until his (Campbell's) death in 1929. I am trying to find out how much help he gave Durant...

Views: 348 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 2, 2011 12:51pm
by Paul Arculus

Norm Toone

Value of a Durant

Here's todays chuckle .. playing in Google Citizen, the worth of a 1930 Durant. Articles .For Sale . Ottawa Citizen - Google News Archive - May 17, 1930 ANYONE desirous of exchanging horse and harness team of horses or cattle on the new model Durant or Dodge ca...

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Last Post: Feb 1, 2011 8:26pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Norm Toone

Durant historians

You might be interested in a page and a half about Willian C Durant's history in http://news.google.ca/archivesearch/advanced_search Just put in the year or years you wish to look at and Durant, or Star, etc and Citizen or Ottawa Citizen. (no charge to look at thi...

Views: 263 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 30, 2011 11:22am
by Norm Toone

Smolders

Durant for sale

Want to sell a Durant Roadster G60 from 1929. Any interest?

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Last Post: Jan 30, 2011 10:21am
by Smolders

Ken Hoshowski

2011 Vancouver Meeting and Tour

For those of you planning to attend 2011 September gathering in Vancouver you may want to consider spending a few extra days and enjoy the beautiful province of British Columbia. You may want to check out the following alternatives, -visit Victoria, our provincial c...

Views: 197 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 29, 2011 10:03am
by Ken McCormick

Rick Botti

Can you Identify the car?

Dave Schulte has supplied this picture of a Durant dealership and a mystery car in front. Can you identify the car?

Views: 606 Replies: 26

Last Post: Jan 29, 2011 4:04am
by Norm Toone

GARY KAUFFMAN

EAST COAST MEET...

IS THERE ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN DRIVING OUT TO MICHIGAN TO THE EAST COAST MEET ?..I WOULD LIKE TO GO BUT DO NOT WISH TO DRIVE OUT ALONE....REGARDS, GARY K 610-279-3116

Views: 195 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 29, 2011 2:02am
by Tom and Karen Ed...

GARY KAUFFMAN

titles

i went to our allentown pa. winter flea market and saw my friendly title man....hen has several titles for sale....1926 star coach 1927 star coupe 1929 durant coupe and a 1927 star roadster and touring that i bought to use/trade for a 1925...

Views: 280 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 28, 2011 8:08am
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Ken Brink

Photo of Damaged car.

My input. We have a 1932 Beacon in our museum here in Muskegon (made in Muskegon) so today I went over to see if I could match the picture to the damaged car, with an enlarged copy it looks very much as to the Beacon. And no I could not take a decent photo of it, th...

Views: 260 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 25, 2011 1:10pm
by Ken Brink

S. Blomquist

Looking for an original front bumper

As some of you know, I own a partly dismanled 1928 (titled 1929) D75 Sedan with the 6 wire wheels. I have been on a hunt for the correct year factory front bumper and mounting hardware for sometime now and haven't found one. If anyone has the correct bumper or knows...

Views: 639 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 25, 2011 11:49am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Need part for 22A

I need a water neck for a 22A, re 1931 model 619. Rick

Views: 251 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 22, 2011 11:46am
by Rick Botti

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