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KathyHarden

IT'S HERE!

My husband just got home with the "new" car. I am amazed, it's so cool. I would like to post a photo so you experts can tell me what you think. How do I do that? This is so neat!

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Last Post: Oct 16, 2004 7:11pm
by Rick Botti

Charles A. Spitz

Hemmings Classic Car Magazine

How many of you subscribe to the new "Hemmings Classic Car" magazine? If you do, you should read an article in the December 2004 issue about Skip Marketti. If you dont, you need to. For those of you that attended the 2003 DMAC Annual meeting you will remember...

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Last Post: Oct 15, 2004 8:01pm
by Charles A. Spitz

Al Farnum

Spring shackles

I am looking for a set of front spring shackles for my Durant 60. Anyone know where I may get a set. Can the pin on the end of the leaf spring be pushed out. This is the pin that fits in the shackle.

Views: 328 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 14, 2004 12:53am
by Peter Dunne

KathyHarden

value

Can ANYONE tell me good site to look at to get the value of a Durant? TIA

Views: 324 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 12, 2004 12:14pm
by Charles A. Spitz

Frank Witkowski

AACA Magazine

Did anyone notice the inside back cover of the latest Antique Automobile magazine? Looks like a Star service truck to me. What do you think? Frank

Views: 407 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 9, 2004 2:03pm
by Bob Porter

Lance Haynes

Durant Partner

Hello everyone. It is now October and I feel you all deserve a update on our club magazine. As you remember Tony did not have the luxury of working hand in hand with someone new to help with our high class first class award wining magazine as his employer UPS started...

Views: 304 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 8, 2004 12:54pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Scott

Grey-Dort parts

I have what I was told is a 1918 Grey Dort roadster cowl, doors, windshield stantions, and windshild frame. Only rust at all I have seen is in the windshield frame. Would like $300 for everything. Feel free to call me @ 304-365-0884....Scott

Views: 407 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 6, 2004 9:16pm
by Scott

Scott

1928 M2 Durant for sale

I have lost all interest in my Durant and have deceided to sell her. Body is rough, (see pic under photos) most all the wood is gone. Frame has been cleaned, painted, new late model rear end seals installed. rear was purchased from Frank Whittaker and seemed to be...

Views: 394 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 6, 2004 9:14pm
by Frank Witkowski

James Lay

1929 Durant 4dr sedan

looking for an iginition switch for a 29 sedan One of the last items in a complete restoration. ANy help is appreciated

Views: 331 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 6, 2004 3:37pm
by James Lay

Jan Arnett

Durrant on AACA board

Saw this listed on the AACA BB. http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=246640&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1 Jan

Views: 265 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 6, 2004 9:01am
by Jan Arnett

Al Farnum

Shocks rebuilt

Does anyone have a good source for having the original shocks rebuilt for my Durant 60? The name on them is Delco Remy (Lovejoy).

Views: 328 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 5, 2004 4:18pm
by Ronald A Jaremko...

Steve Mercier

Cowl Light Arms

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.

Views: 283 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 3, 2004 4:24am
by Steve Mercier

Gordon F. Curl

A-22 Manifold

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...

Views: 322 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 2, 2004 2:02pm
by Carol And Larry ...

steve

I.D. Plates

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?

Views: 323 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 30, 2004 7:16am
by Frank Witkowski

Lance Haynes

The Durant Partner

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...

Views: 315 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 29, 2004 6:29pm
by Carol And Larry ...

Carol And Larry Fogarazzo

Hershey meeting place

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 !

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Last Post: Sep 29, 2004 6:23pm
by Carol And Larry ...

Frank Witkowski

East Coast Chapter

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...

Views: 376 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 29, 2004 6:14pm
by Carol And Larry ...

Rick Botti

DURANT 1928 M2 Coupe on Ebay

There is a DURANT 1928 M2 Coupe for sale on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6472&item=2491968010&rd=1

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Last Post: Sep 29, 2004 7:43am
by Rick Botti

Ricardo H. Colombo

Electrical system

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...

Views: 322 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 29, 2004 3:49am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

George

1929 Model 60 Parts

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.

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Last Post: Sep 23, 2004 11:58am
by Stephen Aldrich

Rick Botti

New Jersey Durant Meet Pictures

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

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Last Post: Sep 21, 2004 1:20pm
by Rick Botti

Leonard Burkholder

Traveling West with empty trailer

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....

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Last Post: Sep 20, 2004 5:28pm
by Leonard Burkhold...

Ken Crowl

Star Radiator cap

I am told that a 23-27 Chevrolet radiator cap will fit my 24 Star. I can get one in TX unless there is a Star one available. Ideas?

Views: 299 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 20, 2004 3:49pm
by Ken Crowl

Mike Linthicum

1924 Star for sale on Ebay. Must be a typo?

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?

Views: 496 Replies: 15

Last Post: Sep 19, 2004 5:00pm
by jake

Walter Williams

1932 Durant

4 Door.....6 Cyl. Never Restored....In excellent shape Call Anytime after 6 P.M. 1-705-389-2270 Serious callers only please

Views: 312 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 18, 2004 5:22pm
by Walter Williams

Charles A. Spitz

DMAC Annual Meeting is Concluded

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...

Views: 582 Replies: 14

Last Post: Sep 18, 2004 2:23pm
by Charles A. Spitz

bec

webmaster

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

Views: 407 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 16, 2004 7:17am
by mike Linthicum

Abel Aguilera

I'need pictures to restore a Durant 32 roadstar !!!

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...

Views: 246 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 15, 2004 7:32pm
by Gary warden

Mac Irvine

Door Bumpers

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...

Views: 497 Replies: 9

Last Post: Sep 15, 2004 5:57pm
by Mac Irvine

Michelle Smith

1930 Durant 614 - auction on ebay

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...

Views: 338 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 14, 2004 5:40pm
by Michelle Smith

Bill DeVries

Timing

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.

Views: 339 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 14, 2004 5:40pm
by Bill DeVries

Glenn Guild

water pump parts 24 star

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 !

Views: 363 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 9, 2004 9:25am
by Glenn Guild

Al Farnum

Steering wheel

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...

Views: 344 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 9, 2004 5:34am
by Al Farnum

Charles A. Spitz

DMAC Annual Meeting-NJ

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...

Views: 366 Replies: 8

Last Post: Sep 8, 2004 8:35pm
by Charles A. Spitz

Haley

September Durant Partner

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...

Views: 419 Replies: 5

Last Post: Sep 6, 2004 2:45pm
by Haley

Mike Linthicum

All ready and prepared for "Frances"

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!

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Last Post: Sep 6, 2004 8:02am
by Mike Linthicum

Charles A. Spitz

Recipes for the 7th Annual DMAC Meeting

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...

Views: 379 Replies: 7

Last Post: Sep 5, 2004 9:33pm
by Carla Spitz-Fish...

Kim Phillips

1929 Durant coupe for sale

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

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Last Post: Sep 4, 2004 6:33am
by Kim Phillips

Ken Brink

Cars & Parts Mag.

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...

Views: 379 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 3, 2004 6:35am
by Gordon F. Curl

bec

annual meeting in nj

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

Views: 313 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 3, 2004 4:10am
by bec

Mac Irvine

U-Joint Spacers

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.

Views: 290 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 2, 2004 9:41pm
by Lance Haynes

Charles A. Spitz

The Countdown has STARTED!

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...

Views: 292 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 2, 2004 4:58pm
by Lance Haynes

Ricardo H. Colombo

Vacuum pump

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...

Views: 474 Replies: 7

Last Post: Sep 2, 2004 10:42am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Roger Gagne

Vaccuum pump

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...

Views: 379 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 1, 2004 6:53pm
by jan arnett

Michael Torma

Durant Drivers side Front Fender

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...

Views: 236 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 1, 2004 10:54am
by Don Shilling

wayne carini

generator

I maintain a 1930 durant. We made this durant into a taxi for Fisher Island NY. I need a generator for this car. Can any one help? Thanks Wayne

Views: 265 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 1, 2004 6:09am
by wayne carini

Daniel Schwister

What Kind of wood?

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

Views: 289 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 30, 2004 2:44pm
by Mac Irvine

Gordon F. Curl

Antique automobile magazines

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...

Views: 317 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 29, 2004 6:40pm
by Gordon F. Curl

jan arnett

1927 star sales brochure

There is a nice 1927 sales brochure on ebay for under $7.00 and no bid. Jan

Views: 281 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 29, 2004 5:57pm
by jan arnett

RON BADERTSCHER

1926 STAR

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?

Views: 330 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 28, 2004 8:50pm
by Bill Hoaglan

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