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Dennis Murphy

Durant Parts catalog

Hello again, There is also a Durant parts catalog on Ebay. Item number 230217066337. Dennis

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Last Post: Jan 31, 2008 3:51am
by Norm Toone

Lance Haynes

GM Heritage Center !

Has anyone been to this great GM center? How about you Bob. Oh Bob Smith. Lots of Bob's out there. General Motors Corporation, the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, employs about 325,000 people globally. Founded in 1908, GM has been the global automotive sale...

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Last Post: Jan 31, 2008 12:34am
by Lance Haynes

Rick Botti

Happy Birthay

Our website turns 10 years old in 2008! The DMAC turns 10 in 2008! Happy Birthay Everyone!

Views: 380 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 30, 2008 12:02am
by Ted Kruger

Gary Warden

Calling all cars!

Help, On my move from Atlanta to LA the roads were so rough that my 29 Durant Roadster bounced around on the trailer so much that the gas cap was lost. I was hoping one of you might be able to help me out. It was a two piece affair with a little chain that held...

Views: 348 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 29, 2008 9:24am
by Gary Warden

Tim Orr

33 Durant

I just wish to thank all the members who have e-mailed me regarding my 1933 Durant sedan. I am pleased to state that a fellow member has purchased the car and it will soon be on it's way to a new home. He plans to pickup where, I left off in the restoration of this...

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Last Post: Jan 29, 2008 4:22am
by Norm Toone

ED VOMERO

ENGINE SPECS FOR W-4 ENGINE

HI GUYS I AM ENTERING MY 23 STAR TOURING IN THE EASTERN SPRING MEET IN CUMBERLAND MD MAY 15TH.THE REBUILD FINALLY WAS FINISHED.THE AACA APPLICATION ASKS FOR THE HP AND CU INCHES OF THE ENGINE.I HAVE NO IDEA OF WHAT THEY ARE.CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT ON THIS ONE?.

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Last Post: Jan 27, 2008 12:06pm
by Rick Botti

Ken McCormick

wood kit for my 30 durant deluxe rumble seat coupe

Does anyone remember an ad in the old durant registry magazine about a wood kit for this car.I saw it one time but it was years ago and I did not make a note of what issue it was in or who the guy was that would make it .Looking at my work I am now thinking it would...

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Last Post: Jan 27, 2008 3:30am
by Norm Toone

Rick Miller

bug screen and windshield wipers

Does any body have a picture of how the bug screen fits to the radiator?, or any literature on the vac actuated wiper, trouble shooting, ect...

Views: 260 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 26, 2008 6:52am
by Rick Miller

Adam

1931 Durant 619

Hello Everyone, I recently bought a 619 Durant from a salvage yard thinking it would make an awesome hot rod...not initially realizing how rare these vehicles were/are. The salvage yard received the vehicle through an estate sale clean-up and bought it strictly for...

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Last Post: Jan 26, 2008 3:28am
by Norm Toone

Franz Fraitzl

My CNC machine

Hopefully it is fully hooked up in two weeks and that I will start making all the parts I was promising.

Views: 351 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 25, 2008 3:31pm
by Dave Peaker

Frank Witkowski

Latest Issue Durant Partner

Hi All..... Just got home and found the latest issue. Cathy had already read it from cover to cover. Carol has done another OUTSTANDING job of putting our Club magazine together. Thanks again Carol your work is very appreciated. Remember the great times...

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Last Post: Jan 25, 2008 2:55pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Dariusz Lachowicz

6 cyl engine from Durant or Rugby L wanted !!!!

I am looking for complete engine 6 cylinder from Durant 60 or Rugby L. Our car was made in 1929. Engine number was 14L91171

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Last Post: Jan 24, 2008 7:07am
by Andrew Passadore

Dan Brueggenjohann

Leaking Gas tank Gauge

I have a model 40 roadster with the original gas tank and gauge which is a cork with a wire arm which pivots through the gauge into a round flat sight glass which is fixed by a threaded cap on the rear of the tank. The issue is that I have gas leakage through the ga...

Views: 384 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 22, 2008 7:24pm
by Dan Brueggenjoha...

Mike Linthicum

Photographs of your cars

It's that time again. It's been awhile since I've seen some new photographs of members cars in the photograph section. All you members that have joined, or finished your projects since 2005 send Rick those photographs. Also all those members who are restoring their c...

Views: 321 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 22, 2008 2:34am
by Norm Toone

Richard Knight

Durant axels and wheels

I have some Durant parts I believe to be 1928 , rear end , front axel and 4 wheels. If you can use these parts contact me for photos, Do not want to see these parts scrapped if I can find someone in need of them

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Last Post: Jan 20, 2008 5:24pm
by Andrew Passadore

Rick Miller

lock ignition coil wire

WHERE CAN I GET A REPLICA COIL WIRE MADE FOR MY LOCK IGNITION COIL

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Last Post: Jan 20, 2008 7:38am
by Dave Schulte

Phil Peters

11th Annual DMAC Meeting & Tour

Hi All, Mike Larson and I are in the process of planning next year's annual DMAC meeting & tour. We have set the dates for September 10-14, 2008, in Astoria, Oregon. Our basic plan is to have a tour south from Astoria to Seaside on Thursday, the 11th, a tour nort...

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Last Post: Jan 19, 2008 9:32am
by ross hoevet

Andrew Passadore

Cloth STAR patches

Rick Botti or Frank Witkowski, I stopped by Sacramento Vintage Ford this morning to drool over some of the T Roadster stuff & pick up swap meet schedules. Mentioned to the sales gal that I had a '27 Durant, thinking she probably didn't even know what that was! . To...

Views: 321 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 18, 2008 3:37pm
by Bill DeVries

Bill Hoaglan

Barett Jackson

I have gotten word that there will be a 1929 Durant sold at Barett Jackson early Friday, Item # 912...Could be interesting... Bill

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Last Post: Jan 18, 2008 11:43am
by Jack Malpass

Franz Fraitzl

My CNC machine

I hope this works now, always having trouble with uploading pics.

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Last Post: Jan 17, 2008 9:51pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Franz Fraitzl

here is my CNC machine

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Last Post: Jan 17, 2008 9:31pm
by Franz Fraitzl

Rick Botti

1959 Flim of Star Recovery

Recently Chuck Faulkner had all of his parents 8mm home movies converted to DVD. In them was a film of his Dad, Uncle and a friend dragging their (now his) 1925 Star out of the hills above Lake Isabella, California. Below is that 1959 film of the recovery and unload...

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Last Post: Jan 17, 2008 12:00am
by Barry White

Gregg Wellner

Looking for Ricardo Columbo

Ricardo E-mail me if you see this. Long time no talk. Many changes. As Ever, Goyo

Views: 336 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 16, 2008 3:50pm
by walter Pre

Levi

Radiator for sale

1930 614 Radiator for sale see link for pic's....Make offer. http://evil1customs.com/for_sale/parts/1930_Durant_614_radiator.htm

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Last Post: Jan 8, 2008 1:50pm
by Levi

Norm Toone

Time is getting short

Seems you have until April for this 29 D front and then it will scrape and gone. Click on Listing then Durant (1929) to see a pic. Another yard being crushed. http://www.roblins.bigstep.com/homepage.html

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Last Post: Jan 8, 2008 3:32am
by Norm Toone

Ron Hast

Wondering....

About October of 2006 I noticed a 26 Star Coach on the Internet, advertised by a dealer, in Canton, OH, bought it and had it trucked to California. It looked (nearly) pure, and turned out to be almost as if new. I learned that a couple decided to use it as a "puzzle"...

Views: 371 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 7, 2008 8:01pm
by brian boys

gary kauffman

Durant touring on e-bay.....seems real cheap so far

is anyone in the club bidding on this touring on ebay? it is in Titusville florida.....might be a great deal....

Views: 450 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 7, 2008 3:21pm
by Don Shilling

Dan Marx

Flint Coils available

I have several NORS Wells Mfg coils for the 1924-29 Flint. These a WELLS #871. Coils are $40.00 ea plus shipping. Some are still in the box!!! Thanks Dan Marx dlmarx@bellsouth.net Rembert, SC 803-425-8649

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Last Post: Jan 7, 2008 3:13pm
by Dan Marx

Norm Toone

another 1930 Coup lost

Was told about this car in Guelph being turned into another hot rod like Levis's. Chad's going to keep the body stock he tells me. Here's his addy chadfinley30@msn.com http://www.canadianrodder.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=parts1;action=display;num=1196546131...

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Last Post: Jan 5, 2008 3:29am
by Norm Toone

gary kauffman

ATTENTION ALL DURANTONIANS...NOW IS THE TIME

ATTENTION ALL CLUB MEMBERS, NOW IS THE TIME TO GO OUT TO THE GARAGE OR SHOP AND FIND YOUR CAR'S HUBCAPS. TAKE PICTURES OF THREE VIEWS...... 1. A TOP VIEW...STRAIGHT DOWN 2. A BOTTOM VIEW...LOOKING INTO BOTTOM HOLE OPENING 3. A SIDE VIEW.... NOW, MEASURE A...

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Last Post: Jan 3, 2008 3:07am
by Norm Toone

Lawrence

Restoration sites.

I am working on my 1928 D65 and am trying to do as much as I can for Job satisfaction. Anybody can sign a check. However thank God there are those who can as they are the people who sent the standards for one of the greatest hobbies know to Man.Whew got awy with that...

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Last Post: Jan 2, 2008 5:40pm
by Wayne Farrand

Ken McCormick

Parts numbers

Hello and happy new year everyone I have been given a bunch of parts for different cars. The problem is -I dont know what year or make or midel they are from. I have a few crank shafts -a head (six cylinder that I am sure is dodge0. Clutch plates and pressure plat...

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Last Post: Jan 2, 2008 9:19am
by Ken McCormick

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

Happy New Year!

May you all have a joyous and prosperous 2008. Happy New Year from Team CSI We cannot wait to see what is in store for the 2008 DMAC Annual Meeting.

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Last Post: Jan 1, 2008 1:40am
by Yates Milton

Lawrence

Rear Wheel Puller

I recall seeing a plan on how to build a puller for the rear wheels of my D65. I have no idea where I saw it. If anybody had can help I would be very thankful

Views: 674 Replies: 12

Last Post: Dec 31, 2007 3:44pm
by Keith Hoffmann

Rick Botti

Durant honored on T-Shirt

Below is the final Design of this years T-shirts for the East Wenatchee Classy Chassis Car Show. They feature the previous year's Best of Show winner on their banners and T-shirts and Bill Hoaglan's 1923 Durant Touring won last year. Congratulations Bill

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Last Post: Dec 30, 2007 3:38pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Jim Glover

Clutch pedal grommets!

I have a puzzling question. How was the rubber grommets installed originally on Durant cars? The thing will not strech enough to go over the pedal, and looks very probablimatic to install from other end. (dissasemble from trans) This pedal is one piece, so how did th...

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Last Post: Dec 28, 2007 12:31pm
by Jim Glover

Keith Nordquist

Seasons Greetings

Greetings all in Durantville! Jeanne and I want to wish everone in the Durant Club a great holiday season and a wonderfull new year. We have been very busy with The Art and Music Society and it has been a great year for us. Unfortunatly the Durant sat out the su...

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Last Post: Dec 24, 2007 6:56pm
by Frank Witkowski

Franz Fraitzl

Merry Christmas

To everyone in the Club a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May all your wishes come true. Yesterday I received my early Christmas gift. The CNC Milling machine that I ordered arrived and hopefully in the next few weeks after the machine is hooked up I wil...

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Last Post: Dec 24, 2007 9:40am
by walter Pre

Rick Botti

Source for new leather fan belts

I found a source for new leather fan belts. A gentleman named John Knox will make them to order, you send him your measurements and he will do the rest. I have the original belt off of 1929 14L, it is one inch wide. Using a meauring tape and the fan hub adjuste...

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Last Post: Dec 23, 2007 7:00pm
by Rick Botti

Bill Hoaglan

Durant Parts

Hi All, Shawn Shippey of Enumclaw, WA has some Durant parts that he would like to make available...Shawn has a W-5 Contintinal engine that is complete from fan to flywheel, also has a radiator and shell, a hood, what appears to be a crossmember, a firewall with...

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Last Post: Dec 23, 2007 5:05pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Ron Hast

Die cast models of Star

Wondering if there are any known high quality die cast 1:24 models of the Star and/or Durant. There are many 20's and newer Fords, made by Danberry Mint, etc. Just curious.

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Last Post: Dec 23, 2007 1:56pm
by Ron Hast

Ken McCormick

Winter has come

Seems like winter has come with a vengance. Snowing like crazy and blowing as well. Good time to sit here with a hot rum and plan the next step in the restoring process. Should pack it in and head south . Hope you are all having better weather than this is....

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Last Post: Dec 22, 2007 8:43pm
by gary kauffman

Les & Josie Young

SEASONS GREETINGS

From Sunny Australia Thanks to all for your help in the past. Hopefully we will have our car finished in the New Year. Josie & Leslie

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Last Post: Dec 22, 2007 10:37am
by Jack Connor

Dave Schulte

Tillotson SP-13B

If you have your heart set on running an original carburetor on your Durant with a 14L or 15L there is a rebuilt Sp-13B on Ebay. Starting bid is $100, but it looks like it's in good condition. Most of these self destructed because of the pot metal they were made of w...

Views: 383 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 21, 2007 8:47pm
by Dave Schulte

PATRICK KELSO

22B DURANT MOTOR WANTED

THE MOTOR I'M AFTER IS A 1922 --23 DURANT MOTOR CONSIDERED A 22B MODEL. WILL POST PICTURES OF THIS RACE CAR SOON THANKS PATRICK

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Last Post: Dec 20, 2007 6:38pm
by PATRICK KELSO

John Sweeney

Installation of rear Motor Mounts.

Hi Fellows, Hope You can help me. Iam in the process of installing new motor mounts in my Rugby. Have installed the front two but the installation of the rear ones has me a little baffled. As the the mount itself is riverted on to The chasis unlike the front...

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Last Post: Dec 20, 2007 1:52am
by Phil Donoghoe

Andrew Passadore

Re: Tillotson Carb

Wow Dave, the buy it now price is $ 495.00 Is it THAT rare?

Views: 299 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 17, 2007 8:35am
by Ken McCormick

Dave Schulte

Old DFR Durant Standard Magazines

I have a large quantity of duplicate (actually triplicate) Durant Standard magazines from the old Durant Family Registry. I have probably 98% of the issues from Volume 4 to Volume 22. Not all are mint condition. Lots of information in them. Prefer to sell in one lot,...

Views: 615 Replies: 18

Last Post: Dec 17, 2007 8:27am
by Ken McCormick

Bob Krause

Sale of 1929/30 Durant Sedan

For Sale: Disassembled 1929/30 Durant 4 door sportSedan Model 6-63. So much has been done for this restoration. Poor health has force me to give it up. The first $5,000 takes it. Bring a big enclosed trailer. Bob Krause, 3619 Olive Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807-...

Views: 680 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 15, 2007 4:32pm
by Bob Krause

David Weinstein

Parts

Hello! As an Essex owner, I've found that Essex and Durant shared some hard-to-find parts; noteably the Clum lighting switch and the leverless stewart tank. Even the same reverse orientation of the parts on the starter bendix. I am posting in the hopes that som...

Views: 503 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 14, 2007 7:01pm
by Rick Botti

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