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Yates Milton

Spark Plugs

My 24 Flint uses Spark plug AC78RT. Anyone know what the RT stands for and can I use an AC78?? Does anyone know what is interchangeable with the AC78? Need 6. Yates

Views: 293 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 25, 2016 8:17am
by mike

Vincent OBrien

When you need an extra hand...

I was advised by a wise restorer that the best way to determine if the number 1 piston was on the compression stroke was to remove the plug, put your thumb over the hole and turn the crank until you felt the pressure. This works well if there are two of you. One to...

Views: 262 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 24, 2016 10:32am
by Ross Hoevet

Don Shilling

Knockdown, Dragout, and Whupup on Windstream!!

For all my friends out there, I just kicked Windstream out of my life for trying to scam me on a bundle con. My old phone number (903-793-8304) is no longer valid. I will be using my ATT cell number for all occasions (903-277-7190). Please up date your phone lists.

Views: 294 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 20, 2016 12:26pm
by Don Atkinson

Kurt Hostetter

Auto-Lite Distributor Information

Hello, I am rebuilding a Auto-Lite distributor model number IGB-4010A, 4 cylinder. Does anyone have a timing advance curve for this distributor? Thank you, Kurt

Views: 789 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 17, 2016 8:22am
by Gordon F. Curl

Ken Hoshowski

Installing headlight glass and rings

After 5 years of restoration, installing my headlights is the last major project. My project was bought in pieces so I do not have the luxury of having taken it apart. I also received parts from a parts car (1928) so often had trouble in knowing which belonged to t...

Views: 319 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 12, 2016 5:11pm
by Ken Hoshowski

Nestor

Radiator Cap

I have a Rugby 1928 and am looking for a photograph or original design of the radiator cap. Anyone have this information. Thanks

Views: 2786 Replies: 21

Last Post: Jul 11, 2016 2:00pm
by Geoff Cotton

Bill Hoge

Brass bushing vs steel

I need to replace the steel bushings on the leaf springs of my 1925 Star F. The Filling Station has brass bushings of the correct I.D that can be modified to fit the springs. Any opinion out there as to stick with the plain swRHsteel tube bushing or switch to the b...

Views: 290 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 7, 2016 7:22pm
by Bill Hoge

Vincent OBrien

Parade cars

Was anyone else in a parade today? Here's me at a local parade. [/URL]

Views: 337 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 6, 2016 7:11pm
by Art LLoyd

Yates Milton

Warped Split Rim

My 24 Flint uses a split rim and I have one that when layed flat has about a 3/8' warp on the end. Why can't I use it as it appears to me when you tighten the bolts on the wheel it would eliminate the warp. The later models had 4 lugs whereas mine has 5 which should...

Views: 264 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 3, 2016 8:17am
by Yates Milton

Yates Milton

Have a Great July 4th

Hi All, Truly hope all of you have a great July 4th. For us in the USA please remember all of those who made sacrifices for us to keep our independence. Some time we have a tendency to forget what we have to do to keep us free. Yates

Views: 232 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 2, 2016 8:59am
by Yates Milton

Duncan Smeaton

De-rusting leaf springs

Hi I have use the molasses water mix very successfully to de-rust parts of my Durant (Rugby) 4 door sedan. I have also had other parts sandblasted. My question: Can I de-rust my leaf springs (still assembled and I want to leave them that way) in molasses? I do...

Views: 324 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 1, 2016 7:30am
by Jim Cooke

Mike Linthicum

Happy O"Canada Independance Day and Happy 4th of July, U.S. Independance Day!

Hello fellow Durantonians! I wanted to wish all our Canadian members happy Independence day on July 1st as well as Happy and safe 4th of July, our Independence Day for everyone in th e U.S. Our countries not only share a border, but history too, both breaking off...

Views: 251 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 30, 2016 6:42am
by Mike Linthicum

Don Atkinson

Plan now for DMAC Fall meet in Orillia, Ontario, Canada

We sure hope you can attend the annual fall meet, September 7-11. Since it's in Canada, you need to take time now to blow the dust off your passport or US passport card (for land travel), and make sure the document will still be valid for entry for these dates. T...

Views: 575 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jun 28, 2016 4:42pm
by Don Atkinson

Dave Webster

proper radiator clamps

What is the correct radiator hose clamp for a 1929 Durant D63? The best I can tell from some pictures is the double wire type with a slotted screw. The last car show people didn't like my worm drive industrial clamps I stole from work. Thank You

Views: 253 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 28, 2016 9:26am
by Ross Hoevet

cdmn

Star radiator ornament mystery

I keep a few things in the loft of my barn. One was a Star radiator shell. Today I took a look and the ornament was gone. I thought, "Oh boy, someone's been prowling in here." Then I saw the ornament laying right below. My question is, do these things pop off b...

Views: 275 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 23, 2016 7:29pm
by cdmn

Gordon F. Curl

DURANT/HERITAGE 35 GATHERING

While you are making your plans for the summer, don't forget our Annual Durant Gathering here in Ontario. This will be the 21st annual gathering that we have held, starting in 1996 when the Great Race ended up in Toronto and we invited all the Durant/Frontenac/Star...

Views: 271 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 23, 2016 5:04pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Creighton Smith

1926? Durant Sedan help.

Hello all, Looking at one that came out of Canada. Can't find a data plate and only number seller has is W5517030. Does not seem to match the chart. Interior wood and fabric is in bad shape. Are patterns available? Thanks! Photos here: https://spokane.craigs...

Views: 1292 Replies: 31

Last Post: Jun 22, 2016 4:56am
by Norm Toone

Art LLoyd

Door handles

I'm looking for three or four interior door handles for my 1930 sedan. (908)-687-2088

Views: 307 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 16, 2016 5:27am
by Frank Witkowski

Rick Botti

Old Gas Staton with Durant

While cruising the old internet I cam across this photograph of a gas station with a 1928 or 29 Durant Coupe in the background. I've seen it o couple of times in the past, but got a copy this time. Rick

Views: 250 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 11, 2016 1:33pm
by Norm Toone

Gary Yelle

Another DeVaux needs completion:

A young man in California sent me a e-mail last week on having to sell his "work in progress) My connection to this car goes back to 2001 when my wife and I were in Southern California. On my old registry I had a 31 Custom Sedan listed just a few miles East of Di...

Views: 272 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 6, 2016 1:12pm
by Gary Yelle

Lance Haynes

Howard, Myrons 32 De Vaux roadster in Hemmings Classic Car June 2016 Mag

Hi. Nice pictures of Howard & Myrons 32 De Vaux roadster ( calleed a convertible coupe!!!! in the just out June 2016 Classic Car magazine magazine used to be SIA before Hemmings bought it and ruined it putting way too many modern cars on the cover and inside. An...

Views: 310 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 6, 2016 12:49pm
by Gary Yelle

frank witkowski

1923 Stra AACA Grand National Winner

Congratulations to ED Vomero. His 1923 Star touring won first place at the AACA Grand National today in Williamsport. A very highly deserved award for ED. He put a lot of effort into achieving this award. Frank ---

Views: 253 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 6, 2016 6:12am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

DMAC East Coast Spring/Summer Meet, Bowling Green, Kentucky June 9-12, 2016

OK, I've locked in the hotel and working on the tours now. We will meet June 9th through June 12th 2016. Below is the information on the hotel and how to book it. We have the Hilton Garden Inn in Bowling Green for $109.00 per night not including tax and we will have...

Views: 672 Replies: 18

Last Post: Jun 3, 2016 6:20pm
by frank witkowski

Frank Witkowski

Durant "book ends"

Hi All..... A while back Norm suggested Cathy & I needed "book ends for our collection of Durant related products. So......I can blame Norm for the latest acquisition. We now have the Durant-Dort carriage and a Model 10 Buick for the beginning and our newly pu...

Views: 433 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 3, 2016 5:32am
by Norm Toone

Bob Bush

1926 Star 6 complete engine with test stand - $750 (Walla Walla Wa)

Here is a Craig's List item from the Seattle Craig's List. Item number 5472857816. Nice photos of the engine on the test stand. Also has a radiator shell and radiator. Nice price for a complete running engine and test stand (the radiator and shell will be sold separ...

Views: 487 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 31, 2016 10:18pm
by Jim Lytle

Larry Fogarazzo

1928 M2 for sale

I have a barn fresh 1928 M2 Durant that is all original with 1936 title bought from orignal owners family. Take a look, or email for other images...see my website for other parts and a link to the address below... http://users.adelphia.net/~catart/M24Sale.html

Views: 807 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 13, 2007 10:36am
by Larry Fogarazzo

Jim Mitchell

Spark Plugs

I was working on my car today and noticed that the spark plugs are Champion W-14 these were in the car when I got it are these the right plugs for this motor? It is a 14-L motor with a 15-L head.

Views: 421 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 30, 2016 5:48am
by Norm Toone

Gary Yelle

SAH article on Norman DeVaux

I receive my SAH "Automotive History Review" on line and there is a great article on Norman DeVaux and Col. Elbert Hall in the Autumn 2015 issue. This is written by Dr. Ric Dias, Professor of History, Northern State University, Aberdeen, S.D. Anyone wanting to...

Views: 270 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 23, 2016 6:37pm
by frank witkowski

frank witkowski

Devaux at auction

Auction Information Auctioneer Larry Swartz, Auctioneer 717-677-0831 Auction Date Apr 30 Auction Location 714 Black Horse Tavern Rr Gettysburg , PA Time 09:00AM 31 DeVaux Custom RS Coupe 28 Ford Model A Phaeton Conv 28 Ford Mo...

Views: 524 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 22, 2016 4:50pm
by Norm Toone

Gary Yelle

West Coast aviation and Norman DeVaux

A while ago a man in Seattle contacted me as he was writing a "blog" on Eugene Ely and his history in aviation. Norman DeVaux had a connection in his research. If you want to read it go to: johnzobel.com. His March 25 entry is on Norman DeVaux. Gary

Views: 271 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 22, 2016 12:34pm
by Gary Yelle

Ed Vomero

1923 star Touring for Sale

Now on Ebay for sale from Missouri. Type in Durant Star to find the listing. Looks like it needs a full restoration. Looking for 12,000.00.

Views: 320 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 15, 2016 12:24pm
by Norm Toone

Duncan Smeaton

Rubber balls for universal joint and engine mount rubber

Hi First question: In the Technical Page section of our website, there is a useful article on restoring U joints. Mention is made of the availability of the 16 rubber balls required for this task. Are they still available and if so, who do I contact for them?...

Views: 248 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 14, 2016 4:42pm
by frank witkowski

Tom Schaffer

How to use Google Photos to post pictures on the DMCA Forum

I have been using Photobucket to post photos here but didn't like their advertising and slowness of their site so started experimenting. I found I could use Google Photos and put together the linked how to. Hopefully it will help others. https://drive.google.c...

Views: 311 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 10, 2016 9:48am
by Rick Botti

B Hicks

Pristine April 3 1925 Durant Stocks

i recently discovered two pristine Durant Motors, Incorporated stocks issued to my husband's Great Grandmother from the Liberty National Bank in New York. One is numbered 0126498 (brown) and the other is 26409 (green). These are ninety-one year old stocks and look...

Views: 242 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 9, 2016 1:13pm
by B Hicks

Ken Hoshowski

Inside Door Handles and Air vents

Hi All, My project is now back from the paint shop and in pieces that I am slowly re-assembling. I bought this project in pieces so don't have the benefit of knowing where or how all the pieces fit together. It has been a learning curve for sure. I have a cou...

Views: 283 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 9, 2016 9:30am
by Tom Schaffer

Gordon F. Curl

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

To all the wonderful Mothers out there. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY. To our wives and Mothers. You make our lives so much better. May all your troubles be little ones. Gord

Views: 217 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 7, 2016 4:50pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Will Curl

Question for A-22 Durant owners

I am trying to take my water pump apart and according to the parts catalog both the pulley and impeller are threaded onto the shaft. I know that the pulley is a left hand thread but I am not sure about the thread on the impeller end. Has any one rebuilt one of these...

Views: 237 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 5, 2016 10:55am
by Will Curl

Lance Haynes

Need a new head gasket for a 30 Durant 407

We need a new head gasket for our latest Durant 407 car W8 engine from Canada that Ray owned, it is a Victor 819 gasket and it actually has W8A 402 on it also. None on E-Bay, or other suppliers, wondering if anyone has a extra one or a idea who could maybe have new...

Views: 300 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 3, 2016 5:00am
by Lance Haynes

Jim Cooke

Timing chain cover seal

Does anyone know of a modern oil seal to fit the timing chain cover of a W5 engine?

Views: 283 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 28, 2016 7:03am
by Jim Cooke

Juha Saari

1930 Durant 614 engine temperature sensor

Hi, What would be a replacement part number for a 1930 Durant 614 temperature sensor?

Views: 249 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 24, 2016 4:18am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

DMAC Pacific Coast Chapter Spring Tour

The Pacific Coast Chapter's Spring Tour is coming up soon on April 18th. There is more information an Agenda and a registration form in the Events section. I hope to see you there this year. Rick

Views: 417 Replies: 6

Last Post: Apr 23, 2016 5:47pm
by Rick Botti

Mac Irvine

Restored 1929 Model 40 for Sale

I have posted this on the For Sale site but thought it best to place it here as well. Having finally finished the restoration of our 1929 Model 40 sedan, I have decided to put it up for sale. The W5 engine has been rebuilt with new pistons, valves, and gaskets. Th...

Views: 278 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 23, 2016 9:29am
by Gordon F. Curl

Juha Saari

Durant 614 starting problems

Hi, Getting closer to get the 1930 Durant 614 running again. New fuel tank, fuel lines ok, fuel pump serviced, water pump ok, engine turns, radiator fixed, new motor oil, new transmission oil, etc. The problem is that the starter does not turn the engine fas...

Views: 1139 Replies: 19

Last Post: Apr 20, 2016 10:50pm
by Juha Saari

Ray

1928 ?? Durant motor

I was wondering if any Durant enthusiasts can tell me an approximate value of a 1928? Durant motor? I should have it tomorrow and will have more info. Just wondering if this was something of value to Durant collectors? Any comments would be greatly appreciated, thank...

Views: 272 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 18, 2016 1:11pm
by Ray

John sweeney

Autolite 3076 orChampion w16Y Spark Plugs.

Hi Fellows, I am having great difficultly in locating either of the above spark plugs in Australia. Have been into Spark Plug .com site but their freight charges to australia are over the fence. Must be sending them by Specially Chartered aircraft. Their freight...

Views: 889 Replies: 8

Last Post: Apr 18, 2016 10:47am
by Norm Toone

Krins léon

Need help for a starter durant 1929

Hello My father is looking for a starter for this DURANT car 1929 because he has a problem with the starter . The first contact he makes he can hear a sound of electric mill ( grinder) It can be teeth do not connect , or not match well .Maybe a part inside...

Views: 681 Replies: 6

Last Post: Apr 18, 2016 3:59am
by Norm Toone

Jim Greenamyer

new technology for our cars

Hello everyone..... Just thought I'd show how new technology has come into play with our Durant cars. I couldn't find a water pump impeller for "Cathy's Star car", So I used scanning and nc machining technology to produce a new one out of high grade aircraft alumi...

Views: 455 Replies: 7

Last Post: Apr 17, 2016 12:36am
by Jim Greenamyer

Rick Botti

Club Events

Looks to be a busy year for the DMAC with a West Coast Spring Tour, an East Coast Summer Tour and National Meet. More info posted in the Events Section. Rick

Views: 206 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 16, 2016 2:05pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

1932 DeVaux Model 80 Convertable

I received my June issue of Hemmings Classic Car yesterday and there is a great article on the 1932 DeVaux Model 80 convertable Coupe owned by clubs long time member Howard Reinke's sons Dennis Reinke. This car was sold to Myron Cummings who owned it until his passin...

Views: 281 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 12, 2016 6:48am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

DMAC East Coast Chapter Spring Meet

It's that time of year again, although many of you are still experiencing very cold weather to think of our ECC Spring Meet. Where would you like to go and what would you like to do? The National Railroad Museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania has been suggested as one, B...

Views: 413 Replies: 8

Last Post: Apr 5, 2016 7:22pm
by Don Shilling

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