Hi, would anyone have a spare set of cowl light arms for a 29 model 60, I need a deacent set for chroming or to borrow a set so Mike and Neil Butters can make me a new set any help would be greatly appreciated.
The manifold on our A-22 has been welded at the outlet and whilst bead blasting, we found that you can see through the weld. Does anyone have one of the early manifolds that they would part with? This is the early one that has the vacuum tank affixed to it. I be...
I remember back a short while ago someone was having new I.D. plates made up for various makes and models and I belive Gord Curl was requesting some for Forntenacs. Did any of these ever get made and are any more available to Frontenac owners?
Good news about the Sept. club magazine. I paid Tony's old printer in Los Angeles with one of my credit cards to speed up everything and he is going to run a proof tomorrow and my hat goes off to Haley for all her driving around in the Los Angeles traffic to get this...
Hello all!!
Larry will be at Hershey in the White Field. WAX 6-7 Look for the Durant Banner!!
Everyone from the club are invited to meet him on
Friday at 4:30.. for an hour or so.
BYO drinks and goodies.
Lets talk Durants !
We had some discussion at the New Jersey meet about forming an Eastern Chapter. Is there any interest?
Yates and I talked to some of the folks there and did collect some names.
If you would be interested in working with us to form a chapter please contact eith...
Now I am facing the electrical system of my 1928 M2 Rugby. I have seen headlamps chart of Mazda bulbs and there is some indication about 32 and 21 CP for 6Volts. Looking around locally I found 50 CP bulbs and had been told that those where the lamps used at that t...
I'm parting out a '29 Model 60 2 Door Coupe. If any one is interested let me know your needs. I took a lot of pictures today (No Rain). Shipping would be from Seattle area.
The first pictures of last weekends Durant meet are now posted in the Photograhs section. Click on the Photographs button, then click on the Past Events Button. From there one last click on the 2004 Annual meet button and you're there.
Rick
I will be driving from Philadelphia, PA to Fallon, NV to pick up a 1929 Durant model 60 parts car. On the way West my trailer will be empty. Do you have anything that needs to go from East to West. The trailer is not closed. The load should be less then 2,000 pounds....
Just listed on Ebay Motors is a 1924 star with a price of $79,999.00. This has to be a typo! What hat did they pull that price out of? Can you imagine that?
The Seventh Annual DMAC Meeting is over, and most of the attendees are on their way home.
We had nine different Durant made vehicles at various times during the weekend. We had about 60 different people attend the various events over the three days.
On Frida...
now that day 3 of the 4 day east coast meeting has ended can we finally stop this annoying popup that has been announcing it daily for the past few months
thanking you in advance
bec
My name is Aabel Aguilera.
I' live in Argentina.
I have a durant 1932, Before roadstar, Now truck.
Please I' need your help.
In this moment I' rebuilding this Durant, but I' need pictures of the others similar cars . In specialy of the END of car (rumble seat...
I have arranged for the production of the semi-circular door stops or bumpers as used in models M2, M4, 40, 55, 60, and R. These were part number 22661. A pair (required for each door) will cost $7.00 plus shipping. These should be available before the end of Augus...
Greetings,
my father, Jim Smith, has asked me to auction this car for him on ebay. I thought I'd let this forum know about it. If you'd like to call him and talk to him about it he can be reached at 704-492-1126. He doesn't have a computer.
This is what he say...
Can anyone tell me exactly where the timing mark is on the flywheel? I don't know if it is just covered with dirt and grease causing it not to be visible.
I am looking for new a water pump shaft & bushing for
my 24 Star F Touring or water pump or place that rebuilds. Also I still need a rear body panel for the same car. All help appreciated !
In my previous post I had mentioned that I needed help to remove the steering wheel on my Model 60. What I really need is help getting the horn button and levers off to get at the nut underneath. Sorry about the confusion. I just don't want to break anything.
T...
With less than a week to go there are:
34 people coming to the annual meeting
47 people coming to the Elizabeth Durant Plant
42 people coming to the Saturday BBQ
32 people coming to the Deal, NJ event
Are you one of those that will be in NJ for the annual me...
Hello everyone!!
As the last issue was my first attempt at putting out this wonderful publication, the mailing came a little later than had been expected. However, this upcoming issue should be to you all by the later end of September.
To all of those contri...
Ok fellow DMAC members, I think that all the Florida DMAC members are now finally done hurricane preparations, boarded up house windows, and ready to hunker down and ride out the storm. Keep us in you prayers!
We only have 3 recipes....we would like a lot more.....ALSO, if you are one of the ones that has sent a recipe, and you would like a photo of your Durant, Star etc included in the recipe book please send it to me via email wlbjayhawk@aol.com
If you would like a p...
We have the coupe still for sale. A local gentleman was going to buy it , but lost his job. Asking 5700.00. Needs restored. Pictures of the car were in a couple of the last magazine issues. Phone 317-346-6429
Today I received my October copy of Cars and Parts.
Starting on page 28 is the write up of the Antiques on the Bay car show in St. Ignace, MI. On page 30, picture #8 sitting next to a 1931 Buick Rumble seat auto look close at the Auto a long side with the big disk...
is anybody coming from oregon area to nj meeting that may hav room for a 29 durant coupe?
i hav 1 in seaside or that i need brought to nj
it is not running and some front parts are loose
so may need closed trailer
any help greatly appreciated
thanx bec
I need at least four of the wedge shaped spacers for the U-joints in my '29 Durant, Model 40. Four of mine are fine on one side but badly misshapen on the other.
There are 13 days left until the Seventh Annual DMAC Meeting. Are you registered? If not, there is still time participate in the events. Get your registration in, NOW!
Will you be the one that travels the farthest to be at the meeting?
Will you be the younge...
I have been fighting with my vacuum pump system in my M2 1928 Rugby. The Stewart is the model without levers. Gas flows from main tank to vacuum pump, but gas do not flow evenly from vacuum tank to carburetor, it flows, but after a long while carburetor gets out of g...
Having problems with 1928 Durant vaccuum pump. Was told that the best was to replace it with an electric pump. Can you help re: Where power should come from (key or seperate switch). Where is the best location? Should pump discharge in carburator or in vaccuum tan...
I have the above Front Fender for sale. The price is $175.00 plus shipping. The Fender is solid as a rock and appears to be in very very good condition. I would say that all it needs is some paint and a car to put it on. This is an original. My phone number is 219 89...
I'm in the process of restoring a 1928 Durant M2, and Iwas wondering if anybody knows what kind of wood should be used for the frame. I have a lot of dry rot,and termite Damage.
especially on the pieces between the Body, and chassis
There are a lot of Antique Automobile magazines on eBay. There is one lot #6922955606 that included the one about the restoration of Ray Keto's 1923 Durant Sport Touring. I know some of us paid a big price to get one of these magazines, and right now there is no bi...
I HAVE A 1926 STAR 2 DR SEDAN 6 CYL. RESTORED BY MY FATHER, IN EXCELLENT SHAPE, COULD ANYONE HELP ME TO DETERMINE THE VALUE AND THE BEST WAY TO SELL THE CAR?
I'm restoring a 1926 six cylinder.
Six volt electrical components are difficult to source in europe.I am toying with the idea of fitting two 6v batteries in series(12v)and just using one 6v to supply starter and ignition.
Everything else ie.lights,wipers,fuel pum...
Looking for a missing ignition/light switch I found two of the same manufacturer stated in manuals for my 1928 M2 Rugby. One has same view and contacts with fuse holder, shown in drawings attached to maintenance manuals, but the face has a round plate fixed to the bo...
I am looking for a set of rear bumper brackets for my 1928 M-2 Two-door Durant. These are the brackets that support the rear left bumper although they are the same for either side, just reversed. The twin chrome plated bumper bars are fine, I just need the two black...
I want to remove the steering wheel from my Durant 60. Is there a special tool I need? Any help would be appreciated. I am also looking for a good bracket that would hold my cowl light on. It is for the left side (drivers side). I have the original but it had be...
Here it is August already and the annual meeting is coming up real fast. So my question is, who's going?
I plan to be there, I don't want to miss a chance to tour the NJ Durant factory, or should I say the Durant Cookie factory?
I also hope someone is bringing a...
The 619 right hand drive Durant on eBay is attracting lots of attention. Anybody bidding? Boy, that Art Deco interior is REALLY nice. Outside looks good though. I'm thinking I might try red leather in my 619. ha
Wayne
I just bought a 1929 Durant 60 touring. I would like to restore it as close to original as possible. I need four wooden, correct wheels with hubs. Can you tell me where to find them?
I have what appears to be an original "durant" dealer sign.It is approx. 2 1/2 ft x 3 1/5 ft,heavy guage metal. It is black w/white lettering,w/red accents. It states in large letters"Durant" then in smaller letters,"A Good Car". Under that in smaller letters states"...
Today (8/22) Lance and I, along with our wives, participated in a replica of the great race from New York to Paris. This event was hosted by the San Diego Horseless Carriage Club and consisted of about 60 miles of driving and 6 stops along the way, and about 4 hours...
I have an original coupe that I would like to sell with
under 80,000 actual miles.It is in excellent condition.
I'm asking $6,000 or best offer. Thanks... Ron
Yeah that's right I found a model 619 for sale on eBay that is restored and located in England.
http://users.autoexposure.co.uk/classicdd.cfm?Account=AETA43737&VehicleID=AETV332175&Photo=http://users.autoexposure.co.uk/is/remotemanaged/AETA43737/AETV332175_1a.jpg...