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Bill Hoaglan

Penticton, BC

Well, we didn't make the big times in Penticton, but we did have a lot of fun at the Peach City Beach Cruise Car Show...They filmed cars on both sides of the Durant, one car on our left was a tricked out 59 Mercedis 190 SL worth about 200,000 another car was a 51 Gre...

Views: 656 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 24, 2009 3:42pm
by Lance Haynes

Darren

1926 Flint

I want to try to start the engine in my 1926 flint B40, but I am missing the carburator and starter motor, here is a link to a starter on ebay, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1924-1925-Flint-Auto-Lite-Starting-Motor_W0QQitemZ250396776475QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_...

Views: 514 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 23, 2009 7:41pm
by Jim Greenamyer

DAVE ENRICO

DEVAUX HORN

DOES ANYONE KMOW FOR SURE WHAT HORN MY 31 DEVAUX TAKES, ITS A CALIF CAR BUILY IN OAKLAND THANKS DAVE

Views: 567 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 23, 2009 5:46pm
by dave enrico

Darren

Durant parts

Here is an auction for some cars and parts in Oregon, looks like some Durant stuff there, http://www.jones-estate.com/

Views: 583 Replies: 6

Last Post: May 22, 2009 12:11am
by Ken McCormick

Gordon F. Curl

14th Annual DURANT Gathering - Ontario Region

Well folks, have you decided to come to Canada for the Gathering this year? Dates are July 2 - 5 and Registration should be made at one of the Motels by May 31st to get the club discounts. If you need a Registration form etc, just reply to this post and I will send...

Views: 381 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 21, 2009 12:19pm
by Bill DeVries

Jim Glover

Rearend ratio's

Anyone know the best/easiest way to determine the rearend ratio of our cars? Also were there diff. ratio's available and what might they be.

Views: 483 Replies: 11

Last Post: May 20, 2009 7:23am
by Jim Glover

brian m

Need help with finding cheap tires in ontario, or alternatives to 19 wood spoke

I have started working on my D40, my problem is (so far) is finding cheap tires for the car. it currently has the 19 wood spoke rims. I need the car to be able to roll in and out of the garage. I have only one good tire the rest are shot. I have looked and watched e...

Views: 502 Replies: 17

Last Post: May 18, 2009 12:14pm
by Steve Large

Vince O'Brien

Right Out Of The Box

For the last year and a half I've been finishing a frame-off, nut and bolt restoration of the car I had in High School: a 1950 Mercury 4-door. On Saturday, I bolted on the hood and drove it to a show in San Rafael, CA. This was the first time it had been out of th...

Views: 334 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 17, 2009 5:36am
by Mike Linthicum

Ken McCormick

Brakes

Sure been having my problems with this buggy. Seems like the previous owner did a lot of bad things with the car. The rear brackets that hold the brake cables were cut off the frame. Then he welded a few pieces together and built one for the drivers side .The problem...

Views: 340 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 16, 2009 8:16pm
by Ken McCormick

Ken McCormick

Brake adjusting pliers

I missed the one on E bay and sure would like to have a pair. Has anyone got a pair they would be willing to sell. I need the steeldraulic type . I see there are three or four different makes. Utica and Blackhawk are two names I know of. Maybe have to have my good...

Views: 323 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 16, 2009 7:28pm
by gary k

Ken McCormick

setting up brakes

I am having all sorts of trouble trying to get my brakes working.I tried tightening the cables--adjusting the toggle bolts .everything else I could think of and still they will not stop me . Only one thing left that I can think of --Maybe I have the hubs and backing...

Views: 601 Replies: 20

Last Post: May 16, 2009 7:25pm
by gary k

S. Blomquist

Continental motor oil clearances?

Does anyone have the main and rod oil clearance specifications for the continental 6 cylinder motor? It is the 1928 model year having the 7 bearing 15U motor. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Views: 429 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 15, 2009 6:55pm
by cdmn

Guy Belzil

Torque Specs and problems with torquing - head bolts, rod bolts

Help required : I am putting the engine together. And am having torquing problems. The head studs are new, but tightened the head bolts over 50 lbs pulls the studs out of the block. Machinist has heli-coiled problem studs to date (2) but is worried about others...

Views: 384 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 15, 2009 6:43pm
by cdmn

Jim Greenamyer

Cleaning engines with babbit bearings

Hello all.... In years past, We use to dismantle all of our motors and send the block to be boiled in oil before installing new freeze plugs and cam bearings. Problem is, I have never had to clean a block that has babbitted bearings! With all of todays newer chemical...

Views: 313 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 15, 2009 8:29am
by Don Shilling

JOHN PRICE

THANK YOU

I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A "BIG" THANK YOU FOR THE HELP ON THE SPLIT RIM TOOL THE ONE I GOT WORKED SO GOOD I WENT OUT AND GOT 5 NEW TIRES JUST SO I COULD USE IT. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE HELP NOW I AM LOOKING FOR ONE LAST PART SO I CAN COMPLETE AND GET IT READY FOR THE...

Views: 357 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 14, 2009 8:44am
by Bill Hoaglan

Mike Linthicum

We have a celebrity among us!

Yes Durantonians we now have a celebrity among us. When I went to the mail box today my July issue of Hemmings Classic Car was there. Low and behold I immediately started to look through the book and on page 32 is a story about Bill Vigus's 1925 E-55 Flint. 4 page ar...

Views: 360 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 14, 2009 5:49am
by Jim Greenamyer

S. Blomquist

Pot metal engine parts

I have been working on a 1928 Durant Continental 15 U motor that has some pot metal pieces to house the rear main seal. When I dismantled it the metal just fell apart. The seal is not the standard rope seal but some cork or cork like material. I have plans to make th...

Views: 729 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 11, 2009 9:43pm
by Lance Haynes

phillip Butterfield

6-14 Interior photos

I am getting ready to take my car into get reupholstered and I was wondering if anyone would be willing to take some pictures on the inside of their 6-14 coupe particularly the headliner, back wall, front seat, and rumble seat compartment also if you have a...

Views: 556 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 11, 2009 12:00pm
by phillip Butterfi...

Goetz Dietrich

labyrinth sealing

My dad and I are restoring our D55 from the bottom since 2 years now. We had the engine restored and even mounted to the car again last year. The engine was running just great, only having one problem: A lot of oil leaking out at the crankshaft rear end to the clutch...

Views: 407 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 11, 2009 10:55am
by Goetz Dietrich

Vince O'Brien

Coil Polarity?

I have a coil with terminals marked with a + and a -. Does it really make any difference? As long as one terminal is connected to the ignition and the other to the distributor, shouldn't it work? I have a positive ground system.

Views: 476 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 11, 2009 7:43am
by Ross Hoevet

Mike Linthicum

Star, Flint, Rugby commercial vehicles

Does any member have some sales literature or period photographs of any of the above vehicles? I need some technical specifications as well as good copies of photographs or sales brochure drawings of some fo these. Please email me privately with what you have. Thanks!

Views: 385 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 10, 2009 10:54am
by Norm Toone

Guy Belzil

Universal Joints 1926 Touring - How much Play and Solutions

Gentlemen: I have reassembled my differential with all new bearings and seals. Now I am putting back together the driveshift. It has enclosed Spicer universals. I think there is toooo much play of universal shaft in sleeves ( ie. 4 per end) and the sleeve...

Views: 398 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 9, 2009 7:27pm
by Don Shilling

Mike Linthicum

1962 Hershey event on U-Tube

Found this on the AACA web site, wanted to share it with everyone. If you have the time, watch it, some really nice cars at the event 47 years ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrw0EpnRjaw

Views: 317 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 8, 2009 9:01pm
by gary k

Eliot

Interior

Help! I have a 25 Star 2-dr Sedan Model F and I would like to state working on my interior. I have no idea what the upholstery looks like as there is nothing left but the springs. What I need is some good pictures of the seats, door and rear panels and the headline...

Views: 385 Replies: 6

Last Post: May 8, 2009 10:51am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Need AEA Chart for model 60

Actually I need the back side of the AEA chart for either 1929 model 60 or 1928 model 55. I need the spark advance info. The distributors used were IGB 4006B & IGB 4006C. Rick

Views: 345 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 7, 2009 11:16pm
by Lance Haynes

fattuna

1933 Continental ACE NEED HELP

Hello everyone.. I've landed here from information received from another sites forum members.. Here's the story.. I'm trying to help a friend find the best way to sell and value a 1933 Continental Ace that he recently inherited from his father. He doesn't know mu...

Views: 307 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 6, 2009 5:21pm
by fattuna

Ken Brink

FYI on Gas Stabilizer

This info may be known to many of our Members, but I just found out about it. STA-BIL has a product called STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment Marine Formula. This product is made to help fight many of the damaging effects of Ethanol. This product I was told about was at a Ma...

Views: 380 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 6, 2009 10:45am
by Ken Brink

Tony Madson

Radiator Interchangability

Hey y'all, Regarding my 23 Star C Tourning: Both my radiator and shell are in ruff shape. Both have had work done on them in the past that was not very well done. Lance Chabot lives nearby and has a radiator from a 26/27 Star Six available. Are these radi...

Views: 335 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 6, 2009 7:52am
by Tony Madson

John Parrish

1928 Durant M-2 For Sale

Great all-original four door sedan for sale. Not running(missing starter, water outlet pipe,fan and fan hub. Has four new tires, tubes and flaps (not mounted) and VERY straight body. All original interior. Daughter getting married this summer and lack of storage sp...

Views: 773 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 5, 2009 6:52am
by John Parrish

Bruce Hargin

'24 Star

Hello Fellow Members, Has anyone noticed the nice '24 Star touring car someone has for sale in Snohomish, washington. He's only asking $10,000 for this fine piece of history. I think this gentelman needs a shot or two of reality.

Views: 341 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 4, 2009 7:40pm
by Bruce Hargin

cdmn

Continental F-163 engine for sale

For those out East, this might be a drop-in conversion for a Durant: Contact Greg, Dillsburg, PA. 717-432-8385. $475. Out of an Ingersoll Rand compressor. From YT magazine ad.

Views: 517 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 4, 2009 5:40am
by cdmn

phillip Butterfield

6-14 Trivia facts ???

what would be the best facts to know about the 1930 6-14 ? thanks -Phil (the youngest DMAC member)

Views: 348 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 3, 2009 5:15am
by Norm Toone

Vince O'Brien

What Is It?

Can anyone help me identify this car. (Sorry for the poor quality. It's a picture of a picture.)

Views: 404 Replies: 6

Last Post: May 3, 2009 4:41am
by Norm Toone

Vince O'Brien

Deja Vu All Over Again...

For fun, I hauled my 25 Star to LA and had my daughter take some pictures of it outside her 1911 Craftsman Bungalow.

Views: 369 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 2, 2009 8:54pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Don Shilling

Now, That's What I Like!!!

Check out this Ebay listing # 220402008793 for a 1928 Durant Sedan starting at $500.00 and no reserve. This is what I like to chase around the country and drag home! This is for a really ambitious wrench bender with a WHOLE lot of spare time. Me,,, it's more of a...

Views: 519 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 24, 2009 3:44am
by Norm Toone

Jack Malpass

Durant In Racing

In addition to my totally stock restored Durant I also have a Ford "A" speedster. I am always looking for Durant's activity in racing. This past week end at a swap meet I found 9 magazines titled "FOUR- BANGER" from 1975-80. They cover dirt track, sprints and midgets...

Views: 323 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 30, 2009 9:35pm
by Vince O'Brien

Dennis Murphy

1928 Durant For Sale

1928 Durant Does run comes with extra transmission and sun visor. Needs top and wood working. Has title . would make great father son project and sunday driver. This is my sister's car and i am only posting it for her. first 3500.00 takes it all great car for the mon...

Views: 441 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 28, 2009 6:34pm
by Dennis Murphy

Jacek Kolodziej

Rugby, 1929

My name is Jacek. I'm from Krakow, Poland. Together with my friends we have restored a 1929 Rugby. It's a bus which was built on Rugby L chassis in Krakow. It's a one from a set of twenty three identical buses which were used in our city until 1936. All the buses w...

Views: 2076 Replies: 20

Last Post: Apr 26, 2009 5:23pm
by Dave Schulte

Rick Botti

1927 Star Car Picture

I found this picture on the internet. It looks like a 1927 Star, but what model? If you click the link below the picture, a larger image will appear. Rick http://www.shorpy.com/files/images/1928StarCar.JPG

Views: 2773 Replies: 8

Last Post: Apr 26, 2009 3:27pm
by Don Shilling

Ken McCormick

She runs--and sounds good

Finally got it running with a bit of help from a friend. Darned carb was out of wack and the points were wide open. A good friend (mechanic) came up and helped me. I owe him now . At last I can get the thing started and tuned up . Now to adjust the brakes then maybe...

Views: 327 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 26, 2009 8:35am
by Bob Smith

Ken McCormick

diagram of stromberg U2 carb

Does anyone have an exploded diagram of the U2 carb? I could sure use something to help me get mine working right. It seems to be flooding badly and I cant find a way to stop the problem . Thanks Ken

Views: 551 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 25, 2009 8:07pm
by Ken McCormick

Lance Chabot

National Auto Museum; Reno Nv. Great Visit!

All, Just back from a weeklong business trip. While there saw this. The National Auto Museum,10 S.Lake St. Reno Nv.89501-1558, (775) 333-9300. www.automuseum.org, Info@automuseum.org It's in the center of Reno Nv. and is an excellent stop if you are in that area....

Views: 360 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 25, 2009 7:58am
by Lance Chabot

Ken McCormick

clutch and brake pedals

I have a set of pedals here but do not know what they are from . I do know that at one time there was a locomobile in the area I picked these up. Parts numbers on then are ; Right side pedal--01A-2455-D Left side pedal --01A-7520-A1- circle with an A...

Views: 523 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 25, 2009 7:22am
by Lance Chabot

gary kauffman

luray show

HOORAY FOR LURAY.....MARCIA AND I THINK THE GATHERING AT LURAY WAS ONE OF THE BEST EVER....WE HAD SUCH AN EXTRAORDINARY TIME WITH EVERYONE....IT WAS WONDERFUL BEING THERE .....THE CAVE TRIP WAS FANTASTIC. THE ANTIUE AUTO MUSEUMS WERE AWESOME AND THE BROOKSIDE RESTAUR...

Views: 360 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 24, 2009 4:06pm
by Frank Witkowski

Scott Dunlap

For Sale

I have a Star Sedan (for parts) For Sale. It is a complete drive train (4 cylinders) with fenders, radiator, and an extra rear axle. Will sell for best offer. Scott lsdunlap@yahoo.com

Views: 370 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 24, 2009 1:38pm
by Rick Botti

phillip Butterfield

how do Durants do in car-shows ?

I have entered my 30 durant 6-14 coupe in the soboba car show in the 30, 40 , 50 category how do durants useally do my car has no paint. -Phil

Views: 504 Replies: 11

Last Post: Apr 24, 2009 11:16am
by D. J. Federlein

Guy J. Belzil

Rear Axle seals - outer and inner ?????

I must ask about rear axles seals. I have found very good outside seals that fit perfectly without any trimming TC Oil Seal 45 X 58 X 7 .. yes that is metric. But, Don Shilling has told me that there are no inside seals. But I must play doubting Thomas. When I...

Views: 432 Replies: 7

Last Post: Apr 24, 2009 6:02am
by Guy j. Belzil

Norm Toone

28 rear end / wire wheels

I received this a couple of days ago and am passing it on if someone wants to follow up. I replied thanks, but nothing pre 30 fits post 29 cars, however he should post on forum. I have no idea if its Canada or US. Re: Durant Car Parts We used to use, as a trai...

Views: 294 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 22, 2009 12:12pm
by Norm Toone

Tony Madson

Hood Lace and rivets

Hey again y'all, When replacing the hood lace around the fire wall and the radiator shell what was the original way to secure the lacing? They used split rivets on the 23 Star that I have, however I continue to find things that are not as they should be if I am to...

Views: 259 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 22, 2009 12:03pm
by Norm Toone

Yates Milton

Carburetor Adaptor

I am converting over to the Zenith carburetor that is being used by some members. Lance Haynes sent me both the straight and the 90 degree versions he had made when I was restoring my 30 Model Durant 614. I am in need of one that changes the carb. to a 90 degree angl...

Views: 295 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 22, 2009 8:32am
by Yates Milton

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