Hemmings Daily has featured our Billy Durant today.
See link.
Rick
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2011/12/08/happy-150th-birthday-billy-durant/?refer=news
I have most of the parts I need for this heater. Missing is both ends of the smaller ducts--the end that collects the air from the fan-(a funnel type thing) --and the other end that fits in the floor of the cab--( sort of like a floor register with a vent closer )...
hey uncle normie,
do you remember where to get those sending units you pictured on the discussion back in may 31, 2010..i need one now that i have a 1929 60 sedan....
i took mine out and it is a 4 bolt in unit..screws actually...doesnot look all that bad but new...
The Dec Collectible Automobile magazine has a photo spread of a Locomobile 48. It mentions Durant. I suspect the colors are non-authentic for 1923, but it looks flashy. Engine looks archaic. Like a 1918 Waukesha truck or tractor engine.
does anyone know if the dentations on the end of the throwout bearing for the three fingers are normal or are they wear marks.should they be filled up when restoring or does it matter.i would appreciate any help i can get.
thanks
bob obrien
Hi All,
Well back from the "big car Estate Auction" over the weekend in eastern Okla. Over 400 vehicles including 300+ antique cars there in 5 rows of a BIG field all for highest bid over $100-$200 to start! Many cars were Condition #5 (project) or better, complete...
The DMAC was founded by enthusiasts of Billy Durant and his Durant Motor Company. Following the lead of Yates Milton, created this organization from just a dozen or so people at its organizational meeting in 1998. Now in 2011 the DMAC now has members in fifteen coun...
Hi All....
The picture of these ink blotters was posted in our guest book by John Lloyd.
Anyone know any history of this dealer??
Frank ---
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hugo90/6193068827/
I have a Durant engine and transmission that my father believed was out of a Star. It is a 4 cylinder Continental with carb and distributor. The engine and transmission both turn over freely. It is mounted on the original frame and also has the bulkhead. I would like...
Hi all:
Every so often I look at a web site www.prewarcar.com and they just posted a real nice 27 Star Landau. Good pictures and interesting history. It is from the Colman Young Estate. Phone number is 734-730-4274. Price is listed at $9,400.
This is a great...
Hi Fellow Durantians,
I just bought a 1919 Model T Ford in Wyoming. I'm planning to go pick up the car in October. We'll be leaving eastern PA on October 5th. Going out I will be traveling with an empty, open trailer from PA, to Wisconsin, To Western Onterio (Inte...
I am happy to announce that Mac Irvine has completed the restoration of his 1929 Model 40 Sedan. Current pictures have been added to the Durant page of the Photographs section.
Rick
Hi All.....
Had a great time in Vancouver!! Got a chance to meet some old friends and make new ones.
I have added these members to the BOD:
Don Shilling, Central region
Gary Yelle, Western region
With these two additions the Board is com...
Starting my search for some parts that will be needed in my restoration. Not at the point of needing them just yet, but want to put it out there.
1. Robe Rail for back of seat
2. Foot Rest for Floor
3. Coincidental ignition switch & Locking device. Doesn't need...
Hello all. We are offering for sale a beautiful 1931 Durant 6-14 Sedan for sale. Its a perfect runner and ready to go, asking price is $21,000.00 or best offer. The car is located in Edmonton. If your interested write me at canadiansteamengines@gmail.com
If you want a Durant car that is ready to drive and enjoy, not just to work on all the time, mine is for sale. Pictures can be seen in the photograph section of this website. Asking 16,000.
email jgrg101@yahoo.com or phone 740.282.6667
Labor Day brings about a lot of end-of-season sales on toys and other goodies meant for summer. Each year I buy a few foam pool noodles to protect me and the cars in the garage. They are usually under a dollar, often way under a dollar.
Run a string through on...
Hello everyone...
Does anyone have a photo of the tool that is used to take off the snap ring around the tire of the Durant.
My Dad said he had one but we could not find it in the garage. I need a photo for my sister to do a search for it in the garage. We have mo...
What do others do with worn tie rod balls? Does anyone make replicas, or do you just repair them and try to make them as round as possible?
A local engineering shop said they can set up to make me a couple new ones, but it was far from a cheap price.
Thanks
Hello Everyone
I have a number of 1930 Durant Coupe parts for sale, including...
6 Cylinder Engine
Transmission
Starter
Exhaust Manifold
Fan and Pulley
Fuel Pump
Water Pump
Distributer - Bottom Only
Fenders - Front and Rear
Rear Fender Fairings
Hood -...
Has anyone a spare drive end plate (Part GAL-1065) for a GAL-4105 or GAL-4107 generator? This plate is about 6 3/4" across at the widest and is stamped inside with GAL-65. I'm also looking for good armatures - GAL-2066 and GT-2006.
Thanks
Durant friends,
As you know, I am offering my Durant for sale....an unrestored, original vehicle with only a few negatives. Rather than see it lost to the world....or to see it stay with me and maybe never get restored or used ....I am asking all of you out there in...
I have just located some NOS distributor housings (p/n GT-121 Generator Ignitor Housing Extensions) for the 1928-1929 Durants with Continental 14L & 15L engines. These are the right angle drive housings that adapt the distributor to the end of the generator. It turns...
OK - just answered my own question with a little more research. It appears I own the "standard 617," and according to a corrected replacement brochure A-30-617, the car did, indeed, come with vertical hood louvers.. Thanks - looking foward to joining the organization...
I have an original Star Moto Meter with excellent original graphics. Both the glass lenses are unbroken and clear and the thermometer is in proper working condition. IF anyone has an original car looking for an original and well preserved moto meter, please reach out...
Hi all:
Wondering if anyone has a 28 or 29 Durant coupe parts car that they have the seats they can part with. I would like to get the proper wood framework also.
Thanks, Gary
Guy's post about camber settings got me thinking about old tires. Then I remembered that the Shay club had a recent post on the subject . Here is a link to an ABC story that will show you how to discover the date your tires were made, at least within the last 15 y...
Last year I took my front axle to a machine shop and they set my camber to the apropos 1 degree positive camber (i.e. top further apart then bottom and with no car weight).
Theory says this should get me to 0 degree camber with weight on.
Some call me "St. Thomas...
i will have the following parts for sale at the vancouver meet,for a 27 star model r 6cyl
recored model r rad never used
complete driveshaft assembly
transmission with rear coupler
14l motor complete runs well
starter motor less bendix
assorted other parts
Hi All....
A source of parts for the King Seeley fuel gauge used on the E-55 Flint.......
http://www.classicandexotic.com/store/c-85-king-seeley-hobson-fuel-gauge.aspx
Or click on web page......
Frank ---
Hi All.....
Located in Maple Ridge BC Canada.
Brass Rugby tag on motor. 4 cylinder W-5, needs rebuilt.
Contact me for sellers number and email
See y'all in Vancouver BC......
Frank ---
Would someone please send me detailed pixs and a description on how to connect the choke up at both ends? Also, please send me pixs and descriptions on how to connect linkage from end of throttle and advance rods at bottom of steering wheel column to carburetor and a...
Hello everyone, I am looking for a car that is fully drivable preferably a roadster.
I will be selling my project cars for someone else to carry on. My live has gotten so crazy that I have so little time to continue on the restoration.
Any info or interest is welco...
Hi All.....
Check out this link to a Star listed on the AACA forum . To view, just cut and paste link or click on web site icon....
Frank
http://forums.aaca.org/f119/rare-1927-star-durant-landau-sedan-308481.html
The distrubutor on my Star is an AutoLite with a serial number of GW4187A (may be more but that is all I can make out). I am getting voltage to my points but no spark. It appears that a previous owner has put is an updated set of points and condensor but I have no wa...
i have a good running 14Lmotor complete in every way for sale enginge clutch trans i have test run for 15min. the engine is located at my warehouse in langley practically on the truck route from the USA,
an easy picup for anyone interested when coming to vancouver m...
After I finished the eager little Durant started on the second try! How I have missed this car.
I took the starter around to a few local recommended repair shops and the ultimate answer always seemed to drift towards using the style spring that had worked fine be...
I just finished rebuilding the Spicer joint on the '27. The DMAC tech pages on this rebuild were invaluable. I made the fixture from 1/8" x 1 1/4" mild steel with 1/4" screws and wing nuts. This worked very nice and made reassembly a breeze. I found the 1" rubber bal...
We have just finished a complete rewiring of the 1932 Frontenac. Over the last 40 years we have replaced some of the wires, but there were many pieces, especially under the dash that were original. We could not buy a replacement harness off the shelf, so we (Will an...
I dont know how to spell that word-- I need all the whole set of these things --both doors--windshield riser crank with escutchion and spring and rear window crank with spring I have the escutchion for it
Has anyone got some for sale?
Soon be putting in windows...
Anyone know offhand how much material is needed for this job?? need 2 quantities--One for the inner cab and one for the rumble seat area.
Then of course need the seats covered but I can take the springs down to the shop and they can measure them right there...