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gary kauffman

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...

Views: 1403 Replies: 26

Last Post: Mar 17, 2010 7:39pm
by Gary k

Steve Compton

Franz Fraitzl, Vancouver Durant Star Car Connection

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...

Views: 751 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 16, 2010 9:31pm
by Vince O'Brien

Frank Witkowski

New Durant Star DeVaux Step Plates For Sale

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...

Views: 502 Replies: 7

Last Post: Mar 14, 2010 5:47pm
by Frank Witkowski

Don Shilling

1923 Durant Truck For Sale

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!!!!

Views: 416 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 14, 2010 5:10pm
by Don Shilling

joe griffin

looking for parts

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...

Views: 376 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 14, 2010 12:19pm
by Dave Schulte

Dennis Murphy

1928 Durant For Sale

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

Views: 425 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 14, 2010 4:53am
by Norm Toone

brian boys

14L for sale

i have a excellent complete small bore 14L MOTOR FOR SALE 1200$ this is a complete drop in motor w/clutch

Views: 329 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 13, 2010 3:28pm
by brian boys

Mike Linthicum

Wheel Puller

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?

Views: 306 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 12, 2010 8:58am
by Bill Hoaglan

Mike Linthicum

$100,000.00 Star one of 5 left?

OK Durantonians check out the 1926 or 1923 Star one of five left for $100,000.00 on Ebay. Think he'll get any bids on this one?

Views: 652 Replies: 13

Last Post: Mar 12, 2010 2:41am
by Norm Toone

Shaun Murphy

Exhaust, What the heck is this?

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. . . -Shaun

Views: 333 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 11, 2010 5:46pm
by Lance Chabot

Gordon F. Curl

Durant wheels for sale

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

Views: 301 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 10, 2010 12:15pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Don Gaskill

Throwout bearing

Looking for a new part number for the throwout bearing on my M4 Tech page on rebuilding the throwout bearing will "not" show up

Views: 260 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 10, 2010 5:15am
by Frank Witkowski

Don Gaskill

New M4

Here is a picture of my M4

Views: 618 Replies: 7

Last Post: Mar 9, 2010 8:09pm
by Don Gaskill

Steve Large

Book owned by W.C. Durant

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

Views: 285 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 9, 2010 4:54pm
by Steve Large

Gary k

NEW DURANT OWNER APPEARS....1927 DURANT-STAR M-2........

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...

Views: 344 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 9, 2010 2:16pm
by cdmn

Bob & Stephanie Smith

1930 6-14 for sale $3,500

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

Views: 325 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 7, 2010 2:43am
by Rory

Frank Witkowski

Star Upholstery ???

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...

Views: 409 Replies: 8

Last Post: Mar 5, 2010 5:34pm
by Gary k

Giovanni Maiolo

1933 Continental Flyer

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.

Views: 871 Replies: 7

Last Post: Mar 4, 2010 7:28pm
by Gary k

Rick Botti

Earthquake that has hit Chile

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...

Views: 310 Replies: 1

Last Post: Mar 1, 2010 6:24pm
by Jim Greenamyer

Don Shilling

B22 Durant For Sale

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...

Views: 398 Replies: 0

Last Post: Mar 1, 2010 1:27pm
by Don Shilling

Mike Linthicum

Trying to find rare piece for Glo Lite headlight

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...

Views: 592 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 1, 2010 11:20am
by Lance Haynes

Mike Linthicum

Coincidental Ignition Lock

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...

Views: 797 Replies: 13

Last Post: Mar 1, 2010 11:00am
by Mike Linthicum

Bill Hoaglan

Frame Alignment

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...

Views: 376 Replies: 6

Last Post: Feb 28, 2010 6:24pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Shaun Murphy

Project Progress Updates

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...

Views: 399 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 28, 2010 12:55pm
by Mike Linthicum

Vince O'Brien

More speed less revs

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...

Views: 482 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 27, 2010 3:09pm
by Gary k

Rick Botti

Two more for Sale, look in Guest Book

Two more for Sale. 1. A Flint located in Oakland, CA 2. Durant in Ontario, Canada. Information in the Guest Book. Rick

Views: 362 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 24, 2010 2:07pm
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Found Durant on craigslist

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

Views: 342 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 24, 2010 12:48am
by Rick Botti

Don Gaskill

second gear

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN GET A SECOND GEAR FOR MY 3 SPEED '28 m2?

Views: 287 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 22, 2010 8:06pm
by Dave Webster

Gary k & Marcia

car keys for sale

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...

Views: 318 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 21, 2010 4:26pm
by Gary k & Marcia

vernon acres

gas tank

Does any one have a good 22A touring gas tank for sale or know where I can get one made.

Views: 354 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 20, 2010 11:34am
by Norm Toone

Gary Yelle

Rare 32 Custom Coupe for sale

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...

Views: 679 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 20, 2010 11:12am
by Norm Toone

David Oryschak

Restore project

I am knee deep in tackling a restore of one of these machines with a bit of a twist

Views: 254 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 20, 2010 9:00am
by Dave Schulte

Lise Quenneville

women driving antique car

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

Views: 294 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 19, 2010 7:09pm
by Lise Quenneville

Guy Belzil

Revarnishing wooden wheels _ Help Mr. Shilling ?

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

Views: 300 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 19, 2010 3:49pm
by Ron Jaremkow

Frank Witkowski

Antique Cars & Women Drivers

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...

Views: 401 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 18, 2010 6:37am
by Frank Witkowski

S. Blomquist

Generator wiring diagram

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...

Views: 464 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 18, 2010 3:42am
by S. Blomquist

S. Blomquist

Positive or Negative Ground?

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...

Views: 489 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 17, 2010 5:50am
by Lawrence

Guy Bezil

New wheels and shims on axle.

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...

Views: 324 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 15, 2010 11:48am
by Guy Belzil

Phil Peters

Front Wood Wheel Hub

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

Views: 320 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 13, 2010 4:52pm
by Phil Peters

Yates Milton

Family Member Passes

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...

Views: 389 Replies: 12

Last Post: Feb 12, 2010 4:52am
by Ed Vomero

Shaun Murphy

Chrome Prep

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...

Views: 269 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 11, 2010 5:53pm
by Vince O'Brien

Norm Toone

1928 DURANT M2 4DR. SEDAN to be lost

Looks like another one to be destroyed, Hopefully someone can save the car. HI. I'M PARTING OUT MY CAR, ALL I'M KEEPING IS THE BODY, EVERYTHING ELSE IS FOR SALE, 4 CYL MOTOR, TRANY, DRIVESHAFT, AXEL, FENDERS, WOODEN WHEELS. ENGINE COVER AND MORE, MAKE A OFFER, TH...

Views: 523 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 11, 2010 5:20am
by Norm Toone

John Sweeney

FLINT E55/E80 Parts wanted

I have just returned from a meeting of our local vintage car club. One of our members mentioned to me that he has most mechanical Parts for 1924 Flint which he would like to sell. Are you interested or is Australia too far away for you Jeff.

Views: 259 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 10, 2010 3:32am
by John Sweeney

Jeff Wooding

FLINT E55/ E80 Parts Wanted

I am looking for an engine with carb/distributor/generater/starter etc. ++ trany/clutch and drive shaft. Other parts or a mostly complete car are also possible buys. WHAT DO YOU HAVE ????

Views: 317 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 10, 2010 3:34am
by John Sweeney

Frank Witkowski

1929 Model 66 Drive Line For Sale in California

Hi All..... If you saw the entry in the guest book from Ron about the drive line for sale, I emailed him ant this is the response I got: "I'm in San Jose Ca. I have an engine, trans and rear end. I also have a front axle. Probably not work the shipping cost....

Views: 481 Replies: 6

Last Post: Feb 9, 2010 9:16pm
by dave enrico

Nick Koehn

Durant hub caps?

Are these Durant hub caps? http://s830.photobucket.com/albums/zz222/koehnic/?action=view¤t=DSC04729.jpg

Views: 465 Replies: 8

Last Post: Feb 9, 2010 7:52pm
by cdmn

Norm Toone

Billy Durant... Ottawa Citizen

Here's a new site for you to view. Caught the article by accident in the Citizen about Google having one of our papers now online from 1890 to currect date. Even caught the National Archives and main Library unaware Google had done this. Great for family history but...

Views: 263 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 9, 2010 12:45pm
by Norm Toone

Bill Fasching

Parts for sale for a 614 Coupe 1930

Motor, Transmission, drive shaft, rear-end, 4 wood spoke wheels and some kind of tires??, most of interior for sale that is in original condition (never re-covered). Give me a call and lets talk. 816-261-1079

Views: 266 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 6, 2010 6:35pm
by Bill Fasching

Ken McCormick

parts to sell -cheap

I have a few parts that I got off a standard coupe 30 durant 614. I used what I need and will be happy to dispose of the rest if anyone needs them Partial list is : 4 wood spoke wheels -one has the center pulled out with rotted spokes -the others are okay but nee...

Views: 501 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 6, 2010 9:04am
by Ken McCormick

John Willoughby

DeVaux for sale?

I have been in contact with a descendant of the DeVaux family and he would be very interested in owning one of his great-uncle's products. Does anyone know of a DeVaux, in reasonably good condition, that is (or could be) for sale? He does not have email, so I will...

Views: 309 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 2, 2010 6:03pm
by John Willoughby

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