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Rick Botti

I've just finished posting two new technical contributions thanks to Dave Schulte and Phil Peters. Both can be found on the Tech page under Modern Improvements. Dave sent pictures and part numbers showing how he updated the seals on his steering sector, while Phi...

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Last Post: Nov 9, 2004 7:08am
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

California in 2005

Set this date aside Work has been underway for several months planning the 2005 national meet. Yes, the 8th annual meet and tour is already in the planning stages. This will be the first time in Durant club history that a chapter will host an annual meeting and to...

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Last Post: Nov 6, 2004 9:09pm
by Lance Haynes

Leonard Burkholder

Need some information on the Model 60 touring

I need some expert advise on my restoration project. I'm working on a Model 60 touring. 1. Did this car have a electric or vaccum windsheild wiper? 2. Did this car have a outside drivers mirror? 3. My car has a radio antenna was this added or did they have...

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Last Post: Nov 5, 2004 9:33pm
by Lance Haynes

Wayne Dekker

More assembly

What thickness of material is used on a 1923 Rugby running board and is it covered in rubber mat? Are there modern style engine bearings available in the USA or must I find an engineer to remetal the bearings? Thanks Wayne

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Last Post: Nov 5, 2004 9:07pm
by Wayne Dekker

Leonard Burkholder

Model 60 Radiator problems

I just got a call from the local Radiator shop. They told me my Model 60 Durant radiator should be replaced. The cost they gave me is $2,600. Wow, is that really how expensive they are? What do you other Durant owners do about replacing radiators? I would like t...

Views: 278 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 5, 2004 9:04pm
by Lance Haynes

Barry White

Durant Roster

Rick , did you get my e mail reply and photos. regards barry

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Last Post: Nov 3, 2004 2:39pm
by Barry White

DAVE C.

EBAY STAR MOTOR

I'M LISTING A STAR MOTOR MOUNTED ON A SHOW CART, IT WILL START ON EBAY TONIGHT AT 6:30 PACIFIC TIME, UNDER THE SELLER: WILDPIGSMC THANKS, DC

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Last Post: Nov 2, 2004 2:00pm
by DAVE C.

Doug McCord

Mifflinburg Body Company

Does anyone have a vehicle with a body made by the Mifflinburg Body Company (aka Mifflinburg Body Works)in Mifflinburg, PA? If so, I would love to hear from you and see a photo of your body. Thanks.

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Last Post: Oct 29, 2004 8:48am
by Doug McCord

Peter Dunne

Spare Wheel Mount

I have a 1926 six cyl. Rugby.I would like to mount the spare wheel on the right hand fender instead of on the rear. Is this possible. Regards, Peter Dunne

Views: 431 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 28, 2004 12:44am
by Peter Dunne

Wayne Farrand

31 Durant rear axle

The rear axle for the '31 model 619 seems to be unique, heavier and different than others I have seen. I picked up an axle that has reportedly been gone through - redone, including new brakes, etc. I was told it was put together but not "set up". I'm not an axle kind...

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Last Post: Oct 27, 2004 8:53pm
by cdmn

KathyHarden

COuld my car be famous?

Are there movie studios in L.A. that rent old cars?

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Last Post: Oct 26, 2004 6:22pm
by Ken McCormick

Brian

1923 Rugby Tourer for sale

100% complete, restoration project

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Last Post: Oct 24, 2004 1:04pm
by Brian

Kim Phillips

Selling 1929 Durant coupe

Needs refurbished, but is all there (6 cylinder) Best way to get ahold of me is phone 317 223 9781

Views: 376 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 24, 2004 8:36am
by Kim Phillips

Barry White

Thanks Gord & Don

Thanks for the info guys,I live in the uk and its a rare car here and hard to find info on so your help was very much appreciated.I have a rugby M4 1929 roadster or de lux roadster, Im not really sure which as it has the fender mounted spare wheels but the wooden art...

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Last Post: Oct 23, 2004 3:39am
by Barry White

Barry White

engine swap

Can anyone please tell me can I fit a 1923 continental star engine into my 1929 Rugby and will I need to adapt anything or does it go straight in .I am not sure if it is the same engine used for both cars, it looks the same in the picture I have. thanks Barry

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Last Post: Oct 20, 2004 8:26pm
by Don Shilling

Dave Schulte

Hershey

Did anyone make it to Hershey ? Any interesting finds ? Dave

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Last Post: Oct 19, 2004 12:13pm
by Dave Schulte

mike rotella

1929 durant mo#614

how much would this car be worth in mint cond.

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Last Post: Oct 18, 2004 10:39am
by Bill Hoaglan

Ricardo H. Colombo

Questions about Paint/chrome/nickel

I have seen many pictures of restored units and there is some inconsistency in the finish of several parts. My concern is related a 1928 M2 Rugby, and here are the questions related with black paint or chrome/nickel finish: 1)Windshield brackets fixed to the bo...

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Last Post: Oct 17, 2004 3:07pm
by Gregg Wellner

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!

Views: 361 Replies: 1

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: 359 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

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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: 433 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: 327 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

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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: 415 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: 354 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: 280 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: 352 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: 305 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: 344 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: 347 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: 334 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: 394 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...

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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.

Views: 347 Replies: 2

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: 325 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: 523 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

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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...

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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: 430 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...

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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...

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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: 358 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: 363 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: 384 Replies: 4

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

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