Hi All, it's been a while. Hard economic times has forced me to put my 1929 M-2 up for sale. It has all been re-done, except for a couple items.Body and interior new, engine-starter-generater rebuilt, new tires. All it needs speedo rebuilt, brakes need some work, oth...
Hi all you good folk!
This is your advance notice of the 15th Annual DMAC tour. July 1 - 4, 2010
To be held in Guelph at the same location as the last two years. As in other years, we will be inviting two other groups to join in with us. WOKR club (Willys Ove...
Hi All...
OK all you DeVaux owners out there.
This picture showed up on the AACA forum recently. It was identified as a DeVaux Police car.
What do you think?
Frank ---
Last night I received a new pair of clutch fingers for my 1929 model 60. They are made of high grade steel from an original part in excellent condition. The new parts are slightly thicker at ¼”. In a couple of weeks I will install them along and let you kn...
I have a friend who has a 1926 Star canopy top open cab delivery truck, that was restored by her late father. It is in great shape, runs and drives and we have tons of literature and pics of the restoration and parades of this wonderful vehicle. Unfortunately, she...
I am looking for studs for wire wheels 5 left hand studs and 10 leftnuts and 10 right nuts also looking for caps to fit on wire wheels can be plain or have the D on them any condition Does anyone know of any one who can make them I have found them on the durant sit...
So I have gotten my wooden wheels back from Regina.
The wiggle wiggle is gone but.....
Now having round and straight felloes, I figured it was time to set the Caster, Camber and Toe In.
Caster is ok and understandable, toe in also ( I found 7/8" toe in.. res...
Gary, et All,
Great project! I have been collecting this type of data on the Durant era Locomobiles (Mostly alone!) since I got 3+ Tons of parts (mixed-up) with my Locomobile Junior 8's bought previouly (2008). Still sorting and identifying parts myself.
There ar...
dear durantonians,
there is a plan afloat, under the auspices of our new President, Rick Botti, to gather pictures of the characteristic parts of each model of our cars - to create a Durant-Star-Flint-Frontenac and Rugby identification guide.. in your work on yo...
Hello Frank et al.
I'm hoping someone can offer some advice on how to reach Franz Fraitzl of the Vancouver Durant Star Car Connection. I have tried numerous times now to reach Franz by phone and by email without success. I really need the reproduction rear brake...
Hi All.....
If you are looking for some step plates for your later Durant product I have the following available.
These measure 11 1/2 inches wide and 9 inches deep. They are made of polished aluminum with a rubber insert.
The cost is $50 each plus shipping...
Here's another one on Dallas Craigslist. However, its stored in Prior Lake, MN 55372. Owner is looking for best offer. Put 1923 Durant in the Dallas search field.
Good Luck somebody!!!!
i need a good steering wheel,the brown center piece the horn button sets in on the steering wheel, inside window handles,outside door handles,if any one can help with these parts please call me at 901-465-0608 joe griffin i also need a good radiator cap that is corre...
There is a 1928 Durant listed on Bakersfield Craiglist for $3500. The telephone number is:
[661-335-1699]. The car looks like it is in Decent shape.
Dennis
What has everybody else used to pull the wheels off the 28-29 cars? I purchased a Model T wheel puller thinking it would fit, but it does not. Anybody have one that works on our cars that they want to sell or any suggestions?
When I removed the exhaust from my car I noticed a box attracted about midway down. I've taken it to a few older muffler shops and no one seems to know what it is or why it was on my vehicle. Any information would be appreciated.
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-Shaun
Got a phone call from a chap who has two Durant wooden spoked wheels for sale. Tire size 500-19" Wheels are on a narrowed axle, and have brake drums etc. Not sure if anything inside drums.
Located Caledon, Ont ( Just north of Toronto)
Phone Frank 519 927 3465
As anyone else seen this book offered on E bay claiming to be owned by Billy Durant Item # 110499877084 Not to sound negative, but I have doubts as to this claim. Please check this out and comment. Thank You Family
I JUST SPOKE TO RICHARD JOHNSON OF OHIO....HE IS LOOKING FOR INFO ON DURANTS AND THE CONNECTION TO ANY DURANT CLUBS....WE SPOKE AND WE MUST SEND HIM A NEW MEMBERS KIT A.S.A.P.....HIS CAR IS RESTORED AND HE IS HOPING TO MEET EVERYONE IN DAYTON, OHIO....HE WILL TRY TO...
The car that Don Shilling recently posted is a 1930 6-14. The asking price is $3,500 and the contact person is David Ashcraft 318-348-5133, 318-396-8863
Bob
Hi All.....
What was the original upholstery used in the Star open cars?
Since the Star was made to compete with the Ford Model T, I doubt that leather was used. Was it some form of vinyl / naugahyde?
Does anyone have an open Star with it's original interio...
Looking for any info/ pics on this car. Im rebuilding a 3 window, 2 door coupe. No one seems to know what im talking about! Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks, Giovanni.
As you know by now, a massive earthquake stuck Chile on Saturday. The 8.8 magnitude quake struck about 115km (70 miles) north-east of the city of Concepcion .
We have a fellow DMAC member named Gigio Isola that lives in Concepcion. I hope he and his family are saf...
I just got a call from David Ashcraft in Monroe, LA. He is helping a friend sell a B22 sedan, right hand drive (from Australia) and is not sure what to ask for it. His friend acquired the car as payment for another deal.
Needs considerable re-wood work,,,,,,,,,, He...
Here's another rare piece I'm trying to find and maybe someone has this piece and wondered what it was. The 1928 Model 65 was equiped with Glo-Lite headlights as advertised in the sales brochure. Not only on the buckets but on the lense was stamped Glo-Lite. The pie...
Does anybody have one of these units? Frank how about in your stash of parts? The model 28 came with one on it and I'd like to find one to replace the later ignition switch I now have? I know it wasn't a great switch or idea but I'm trying to get this gal back to...
I am reasonably sure that the Frame is Diamoned or Racked on the Model 40 Coupe that I am restoring, I probably should have checked the alignment before now, however I have just finished replacing the wood and am now checking the fit of the body metal to the new wood...
I'm currently restoring two Durant's back to original condition. Essentially I want the vehicles to operate the way they were intended to. If a option wasn't available for that model, then I don't want it. I really want to enjoy the car the way it was enjoyed when n...
I have a short stretch of freeway that I need to use to go just about anywhere. I'd like to drive the required 45 mph but my W5 is screamin' and shakin' at that speed. Either its going to blow up or I'm going to lose some fillings! In 2007, there was a discussion...
Saw this on craigslist. It is advertised as a 32, but looks like a 1922 or 23 Durant.
It is in Los Angeles, CA
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1613420213.html
i found a site for antgique ignition keys ....many durant keys listed ....I searched web for keys for sale and got this....
"KEYMEN"
they sell classic car keys
also, from hemmings.....
jessers classic keys
akron, ohio
330-376-8180
www.jessersclassickey...
Hi All:
Craigs list in Boise, Id. has this car posted. Owner is asking 28K for it. Good pictures are shown on the posting. A shortcut to find it would be to Goggle: 1932 DeVaux Coupe.
This is the only known example of the 32 Custom Coupe that is known to exist...
I learned to drive the star touring and the woody waching Louis driving our car and he explain to me how to do it.He is very patient. Now I can do double clutch and I can change gear went I climb a hill.Every women should drive a Durant its fun
So my wheels have returned from Wheels of wood. Look good.
But now I need to varnish...
I have a gallon of marine spar varnish.
What would be an acceptable procedure ?
How may coats ?
Any prep work I should be doing ?
Thanks Guy
Hi All....
I need your HELP !!!
Cathy has decided that she wants to learn to drive one of our old cars. I think it's a great idea....BUT.....!
She has never driven a stick shift.She is a very good driver, has no problem with any vehicle as long as it's an a...
Does anyone have a generator wiring diagram for a 1928 D75 with the 15U motor? I am not sure of the generator make as it does not have a factory label mounted or a place for one, but has a letter/number string "stamped" into the main housing that begins with H and th...
I know most of the cars in the 20's and 30's were, for the most part, positive ground. when I look at some of the wiring done as I received it, it suggests the car was negative ground. Presently I have it temporarily hooked up as negative ground. I am thinking it cam...
Sirs :
Well I took my wheels to Regina Sask for John Kuraba to replace all the wood. Should be ready in a week.
No more wiggle - jiggle.
Question :
I am going to put the wheels back on.
My right axle had a shim that fitted over the axle where the "hub" ride...
I am in need of a good used from wood wheel hub for a 1929 Model 60. I have a spare wheel that I am redoing but the threads on the hub are damaged beyond repair. If you have an extra, give me a call-503.244.1608
Patricia "Trish" Milton, the wife of my son Mike, passed away on Sun. Feb 7th.
Mike and Trish had only been married for a little over 2 years.
Many of you remember Mike from DMAC Meets in Hershey, Williamsburg, Flint and others.
They had already been making plans...
A short while back i posted a thread discussing some chrome work that I had done. In short I was really unpleased with the result. I contacted the shop and let them know my feelings. I was asked to bring back the pieces. Well, life has been busy but I now have a free...