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Charles A. Spitz

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: 442 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: 269 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: 533 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: 369 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: 373 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: 400 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: 386 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: 392 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: 454 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!

Views: 419 Replies: 7

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: 420 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: 405 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: 345 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: 314 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: 316 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: 506 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: 412 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: 270 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: 303 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: 320 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: 343 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: 321 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: 355 Replies: 2

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

Peter Dunne

Dual 12v and 6v electrics

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...

Views: 572 Replies: 9

Last Post: Aug 28, 2004 6:43pm
by jan arnett

Ricardo H. Colombo

Ignition/lights switch

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...

Views: 347 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 27, 2004 8:46am
by Gregg Wellner

Fritz Kuenzel

Wanted- Rear bumper brackets

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...

Views: 270 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 26, 2004 8:14pm
by Fritz Kuenzel

Al Farnum

Steering wheel

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...

Views: 362 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 26, 2004 12:22pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Rick Botti

7th Annual DMAC Meet - Who's Going?

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...

Views: 659 Replies: 21

Last Post: Aug 25, 2004 10:14am
by Charles A. Spitz

Wayne Farrand

'31 model 619 on eBay

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

Views: 318 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 24, 2004 6:42pm
by Wayne Farrand

Leonard Burkholder

Need wheels for 1929 Touring 60

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?

Views: 748 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 24, 2004 8:10am
by teena

rob jones

durant sign

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"...

Views: 355 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 23, 2004 8:03pm
by rob jones

Charles A. Spitz

Great Race New York to Paris (San Diego Style)

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...

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Last Post: Aug 22, 2004 8:44pm
by Charles A. Spitz

Ron Scobie

1928 Star M2 Coupe for sale

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

Views: 454 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 21, 2004 5:55pm
by Ron Scobie

Rick Botti

Durant model 619 for sale in UK

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...

Views: 412 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 18, 2004 9:59pm
by Wayne Farrand

Ron Scobie

Durant radiator and shell for sale

I have an extra radiator and shell for what I believe to be a 1928 Durant for sale. Please contact me if you are interested and let me know how to identify what I have. It looked very similar to what I had on the 28 Star (which I just sold) and bought it as a b...

Views: 322 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 17, 2004 7:50am
by Ron Scobie

Peter Dunne

Generator

On the inside of the front end plate of my generator there's what looks like a fuse holder. There doesn't appear to be any wires connected to it.Can anyone advise whats its purpose.

Views: 401 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 16, 2004 1:19am
by Peter Dunne

Yates Milton

Star Fenders on eBay

There are 3 Star fenders just posted on eBay. Item #'s are 2487181118, 2487181594 and 2487180518. Yates

Views: 330 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 15, 2004 7:18am
by Yates Milton

Ken Crowl

'24 Star Runabout

Thanx to Bob Porter for some mfg. number clarification, now the only other unfinished business for my 24 F Star is the round radiator emblem. Any ideas to where I may look would be appreciated.

Views: 469 Replies: 8

Last Post: Aug 14, 2004 10:42am
by Lance Haynes

Smolders

sell

Durant 29 6/60 Roadster Cabriolet. Built in 1929. Perfect condition seakes new owner. Who's interested?

Views: 342 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 13, 2004 12:50pm
by Rick Botti

Will Curl

Paint

I have a 22 Durant touring and the frame at the back is visible as apposed to the later Durant's, Devaux's and Frontenac's. My question, is the rear visible portion of the frame painted body colour or black. I have seen both on "AUTHENTIC RESTORATIONS". My dad has aq...

Views: 582 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 13, 2004 6:15am
by Lewis Mendenhall

Steve

1933 Frontenac gas gauge

Does anyone know or have a photo of a gas gauge used in a 1933 Frontenac C400 4 door sedan, and what other vehicles might they have been used on? Also need details of the in tank sending unit, currently I only have one connection for the fuel pump line and the other...

Views: 337 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 10, 2004 10:41pm
by Stephan Riffault

GREG HEYDEN

1929 DURANT 6-70

I am new to this site, and I have a question regarding my father's car, I believe its a 6-70 definately a 1929. My father passed away in 2003 and my mother has decided to sell this car, however I am having a hard time in finding a value for this car. I would say it...

Views: 339 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 10, 2004 1:03pm
by GREG HEYDEN

Robert Shirley

Annual Meeting?

I have just found this site and would be interested in attending this meeting. However, I can't find any information on it on this site (like the date!). Whenever I try to go to the website, all I get is a photo of seven guys!! Can I get someone to give me som...

Views: 315 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 10, 2004 7:39am
by Charles A. Spitz

Donna Hodges

1926 Moon 660 Limo

Have a 1926 Moon 660 Limo with 26,000 orginal miles, all tools and original owners manual, title, etc...Garaged last 52 years Am trying to find out if there are any of these left and what kind of value might be placed on it. Hemmings forum mentioned that you have a...

Views: 326 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 7, 2004 6:15pm
by jan arnett

Rick Deckert

ignition key

I lost the only ignition key for my '27 Star model R coupe!!!!! Does anyone have one for sale? I was told that all might be the same. Is that true? If so would someone with a '27 trace theirs on paper and send it to me so that I could make one? Thanks. Rick

Views: 311 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 5, 2004 4:23pm
by Bruce Hargin

Rick Botti

New pictures

I've posted new pictures of a 1930 Durant model 617 Sedan owned by Fred & Rosie Stager of Whitney, Texas. Pictures include both the before and after shots. The result is one very striking motorcar, the product of a 5-year restoration project. Look in the Photogra...

Views: 356 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 4, 2004 9:53pm
by Rick Botti

curtis smith

Interesting Sunday.

Last Sunday, I was out flying with a friend, just knocking some holes in the sky, when the friend mentioned he would like to get some lunch. So, I dropped us into a little strip South East of Portland called Mulino where they have a nice little airport cafe. As w...

Views: 344 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 4, 2004 4:55pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

Restored 1928 Durant For Sale on Ebay

There is what looks to me like a 1928 Durant Sedan for sale on ebay. It's listed as a 1925. Other than that, all I know about the car is from the listing, but the pictures look pretty good. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2482777...

Views: 2376 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 4, 2004 6:52am
by Dave Schulte

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