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Lewis

Does anyone know what happend to John Baraldi’s cars, tools and parts

Many years ago, Ray Keto donated his tool for forming A-22 running board moldings. It was in John’,s possession when he passed. Im trying to locate the tool as i need it to replace a damaged section on my car. Hopefully, it went to someone who with one of his c...

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Last Post: Jan 11, 2024 7:43pm
by Lewis

Bob Smith

the 2024 Durant calendar are available

The 2024 Calendars are available. $15.00US each add for shipping, US- $3, Canada $5, elsewhere $10 Send payment to the club treasurer at: DMAC, Ryan Calvin, 55 E. Fifth St., Suite 1110, St. Paul MN 55101

Views: 157 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 7, 2024 10:35am
by Bill Hoaglan

Mike Linthicum

Happy New Year!

I want to wish all my Durantonian friends a very Happy New Year! May it be a healthy and prosperous one! Mike

Views: 62 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 31, 2023 5:13pm
by Don Shilling

Bob Smith

Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Great New Year.

Views: 88 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 25, 2023 6:16pm
by Tom Schaffer

Joseph T Fuller

Needing a oil pump

Does anyone have an oil pump for my 1928 Durant Coupe?

Views: 88 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 24, 2023 6:45pm
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

Happy Thnksgiving

Don't over eat today :-) Rick

Views: 104 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 23, 2023 9:51pm
by Rick Botti

Tom Schaffer

Restoration Recommendations

Just happened to notice that several questions have been asked in the Restoration Recommendations area with no response. I know that I don't normally look in that area, so thought I would remind everyone to check out the questions and help if you can.

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Last Post: Nov 10, 2023 3:50pm
by Tom Schaffer

Tom Schaffer

Burt Babick

For those of you who may not be on Facebook, a post was made this morning (11/1) as follows: Yesterday was a sad day for fellow Durantonians. Bert Babick has past to his maker. An original founder of the DMAC and one of the orchestrators of putting this club toget...

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Last Post: Nov 8, 2023 8:00am
by Frank & Cathy Wi...

Bob Smith

Bert Babick's passing

I first met Bert in Flint, MI at the 2000 Durant meet. Twenty-three years later we were again together at the 25th Durant meet in Folsom CA. We will all miss Bert, he was never shy and never voiced a cutting remark. R.I.P. Bert

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Last Post: Nov 1, 2023 2:47pm
by Bob Smith

Gary Yelle

The DMAC Folsom meet and....

I want to thank all that put the gathering together. Burt and Sonia Babick, Bob and Stephanie Smith, Roger and Pam VanBergen, Ryan and Adam and for sure Rick Botti. You all "made my day." I think it was just over 12 years ago that I came to our gathering in Traver...

Views: 125 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 20, 2023 8:33pm
by Gary Yelle

S. Blomquist

Glolite Reflectors

Hello Durantonions I am in the process of machining some Glolite reflectors as you can see by the photo. They are not complete and will take some time yet to finish several sets. After the machining is complete, they will be gold plated like the original reflector...

Views: 337 Replies: 7

Last Post: Oct 11, 2023 9:24am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Largest Car show in the world! Hershey, Pennsylvania

It's that time of year again for the largest car show in the world. Hershey Pennsylvania. It's just a week away October 3rd through the 6th 2023. The DMAC will be represented again with spaces in the Chocolate field (figures Hershey right) spaces C-44, C-45 and C-46....

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Last Post: Oct 11, 2023 9:20am
by Mike Linthicum

Bogumil

tillotson mv-1b

Hello, I have Problems to adjust the carburetor. Can someone help me with a manual for the mv-1b? I cleaned the carburettor, all channels/jets are clear. Needles are ok. The settings according to the rugby handbook (in spain) do not work. Best regards Bo...

Views: 99 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 8, 2023 10:26am
by Bogumil

Rick Botti

4 speed Transmission

What Durant models came with a four speed transmission?

Views: 126 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 5, 2023 4:17am
by Norm Toone

James Hammond

1930 Four door coach

Hi guys, I have been looking at a 1930 Durant four door sedan that I think may actually be a four door coach. The car has no rear quarter windows, just windows in the four doors and in the front and rear of the car. Did the sedans all have the quarter windows? And th...

Views: 196 Replies: 18

Last Post: Oct 2, 2023 2:12pm
by James Hammond

Rick Botti

Durant parts run

As Jim said, Lance still has a lot of Durant/Star parts. I plan to make a trip down to San Diego in a couple of weeks. Please let me know what you need. Rick

Views: 82 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 2, 2023 8:40am
by Rick Botti

mike babick

silver anniversary tour

Thank all that participated in the Silver Anniversary tour. There was alot of memories that were had. We had a couple of first on a tour. We had the first brunch and our first silent auction. These changes are welcome so we can keep things interesting. I want to than...

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Last Post: Sep 30, 2023 3:49pm
by mike babick

Rick Botti

Repro Durant engine manual

I found this at the Jensales website that sells gaskets for tractors. They have a reproduction engine manual in either printed or PDF download verson. Link is below. Durant C, CC, F, M, M-2, M-4 Automobile Service Manual Brand Category: Durant Product Cod...

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Last Post: Sep 29, 2023 9:08am
by Rick Botti

Earnie

1931 Durant production numbers

Does anybody have a source for production numbers for 1931 Durant 612?

Views: 105 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 25, 2023 4:45am
by Norm Toone

Jack Wright

Motor mounts

I am looking for info on how to replace / repair the rear motor mounts in my 1930 614.Any help from other members would be appreciated. Thank you, Jack Wright

Views: 203 Replies: 10

Last Post: Sep 17, 2023 4:50am
by Norm Toone

Earnie

Coolant in oil

Hello I have a 1931 Durant 612 with coolant in the engine oil. Me a lifetime mechanic but no experience with the continental six is there a common issue with coolant in the oil on these engines? Thanks Earnie

Views: 171 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 15, 2023 2:58pm
by Rick Botti

Earnie

Oil filter

What oil filter does the 31 Durant 6 cylinder use?

Views: 138 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 15, 2023 11:28am
by Earnie

Norm Toone

Vintage & Classic Reproductions from Australia

Here's a heads up if you order from them. SPECIAL NOTICE in the April 2023 The Filling Station publication One of our longtime suppliers Vintage & Classic Reproductions from Australia is retiring due to health reasons. This company makes early car & truck polis...

Views: 181 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 11, 2023 10:01am
by Rick Botti

TODD E FRYE

Cooling & Head Gasket

It's been a long time (too long!) since I have posted on the forum and now I am back asking for tips and advice. I had my A-22 out over the weekend for the first time since fall. She started and ran great, but was running a little warm. Ambient temperature was in...

Views: 138 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 16, 2023 6:48am
by TODD E FRYE

Thomas Livesay

ignition switch

Looking for a correct/working ignition switch and key.

Views: 112 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 16, 2023 3:28pm
by Thomas Livesay

Rick Botti

escutcheon 1930-31

While sorting through parts from my 619, I found two types of escutcheon, Do you have any idea of which one is for a 619 and I assume the other from a 614. Rick

Views: 183 Replies: 12

Last Post: May 21, 2023 9:45am
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

619 Wood Wheel Progress

Restoration of my wood wheels are almost finished, they just need the bolt holes drilled and shipped to me :smile: Rick

Views: 125 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 22, 2023 4:22pm
by Rick Botti

Norm Toone

Dealers Manual

Now there's an interesting manual that doesn't come up on DMAC connection to eBay and Terry hasn't it in durantcars. How to sell Billy's vehicles. Original 1927 Star Automobile Durant Motors Inc. Dealer Franchise Manual 171 P 374727498772

Views: 116 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 2, 2023 7:57am
by Norm Toone

Bob Smith

Fee for 25th Anniversary Tour

The cost to attend the 25th Anniversary meet in Folsom CA is $140US per person. A check can be made out to and sent to Mike Babick, 128 Saxony CT., Vallejo CA 94591-6883 Reservations can be made by calling the Lake Natoma Inn at (916) 351-1500 or (800) 808-5253 me...

Views: 128 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 5, 2023 4:15pm
by mike b

Dave Schulte

Canadian Friends

Has anyone heard from any of our Canadian buddies? Hope everyone is safe.

Views: 143 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 12, 2023 6:27pm
by Jack CONNOR

Don Shilling

Members only password

Got the magazine today. Tried the members only password several times but it doesn't work for me.

Views: 117 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 30, 2023 4:35pm
by JACK Connor

Vince O'Brien

Starter Bendix isssues

I started to get my 25 Star ready for the local 4th of July parade and the fan bracket broke and the Bendix fell apart. Thanks to the "junk" my girlfriend want me to throw away, I got them both repaired. I've replaced so many Bendix's that I'm not sure if the new...

Views: 125 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 3, 2023 1:39pm
by Vince O'Brien

Ross Hoevet

1923 Durant on YouTube

Came across a 10 year old YouTube video on Phil Pezzella's 1923 Durant restoration.Vehicle is partially restored and he is describing the car. Probably a pioneer video on YouTube.

Views: 131 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 8, 2023 5:10am
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

Think about donating to the Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation this year!

Tomorrow is September and we head into the fall of the year and before you know it the end of the year and tax time here in the U.S. Why not make a donation to the Durant Motors Automobile Foundation Inc this year! This year even with the struggles of the Pandemic, i...

Views: 176 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 12, 2023 11:19am
by Mike Linthicum

Ross Hoevet

wood wheel hubcaps

Will someone please buy the 1930-31 wood wheel hubcaps listed on ebay. They have been on there for some time. I looked for years(decades?) for hubcaps this nice, but I don't need them now. They are aluminum and easily dented, or just lost.$45.00 each doesn't seem too...

Views: 118 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 14, 2023 10:06am
by Ross Hoevet

Mike Linthicum

Summer projects on your cars?

OK Durantonians, what summer projects have you been doing on your cars? You all must be working on something to fix or make better. Let us know?

Views: 115 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 22, 2023 9:57am
by Mike Linthicum

Dave enrico

Wire wheels

Hello everyone, I am looking for two nineteen inch wire wheels for 31 or 32 devaux,appreciate everyone looking,my email is serv auto 645@ hotmail.com,or phone me at 909 918 7171,, Thanks dave

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Last Post: Jul 22, 2023 1:28pm
by Dave enrico

Bob Smith

hubcap application

In the row of three wire wheel hubcaps, does anyone know what year and model would have used this cap? It has the graphics of a 28-29 Durant. But it has the physical design of the later 1932-33 wire wheeled caps. The 1928-29 wire wheeled cars had a small cap and e...

Views: 168 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 1, 2023 4:10am
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

Virtual Museum is temporarily down

Hello Durantonians Unfortunately due to technical issues the DMAC Virtual Museum is off line at this time. Rick and Adam moved the DMAC web site to another server recently and moved the virtual museum too. Web site links have to be reestablished and a hardware iss...

Views: 79 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 10, 2023 10:17am
by Mike Linthicum

Don Shilling

A New Set of Wheels

Does anyone remember the '29 Durant Depot Hack on Ebay? Well, it's now at home in Texas. It's in remarkable condition, even for it's age, and needs very little to go driving. I'll get it unloaded tomorrow and take a couple of pics to show it off.

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Last Post: Sep 29, 2016 11:20am
by Norm Toone

Don M Gaskill

brakeshoe glue

Does anyone know of a good brake shoe glue?

Views: 102 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 12, 2023 2:25pm
by Don M Gaskill

michael babick

NATIONAL TOUR FINAL COUNTDOWN

You have 7 more days to get your Hotel reservations in for the National tour in Sacramento, Ca. The Silver Anniversary in the Golden State time is rapidly approaching and routes are complete. Banquet night will be very memorable. Get off that rocking chair and kick t...

Views: 98 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 14, 2023 11:40am
by Gordon F. Curl

Don Shilling

Star Coupe Vinal Top Covering

I've just purchased a '27 Star M coupe. One of the things that will need addressed is the vinal top. I think it has been replaced sometime in the past and is a somewhat amateurish installation. Therefore, if anyone has a Star M or R coupe with an original top, would...

Views: 106 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 16, 2023 11:47am
by Don Shilling

Bill Hoge

headlight lens gasket

Is a gasket used at all for the glass headlight lens? If so, is it used between the reflector and glass headlight lens or between the lens and the ring cover.

Views: 108 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 20, 2023 7:10am
by Bill Hoge

Ross Hoevet

DeVaux automobile article

Probably old news, but interesting article on DeVaux history in Antique Automobile of March/April 1972 by the late Richard Larrowe. The Hall-Scott engine in these cars has a remarkable pedigree.

Views: 143 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 22, 2023 12:54pm
by Wayne Farrand

Wayne Farrand

steeldraulic brakes

Just wanting to verify something for my 1931 model 619. I had a rear axle/differential that I got years ago set up recently. Had a knowledgeable differential guy check it out and make adjustments. Only issue remaining is that the brake cable coming out of the backing...

Views: 156 Replies: 10

Last Post: Aug 28, 2023 7:43pm
by Rick Botti

Robert Bush

1924 Flint Touring on Hemmings Auctions

There is a 1924 Flint E-55 touring for sale on Hemmings Auctions. Located in Winnemucca, Nevada. 13 days remaining on the auction.

Views: 118 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 6, 2023 10:26am
by Robert Bush

Earnie

Distributor advance

Would anyone have a picture of how the cable is attached to the distributor on a 31 Durant 612?

Views: 119 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 8, 2023 7:13pm
by Earnie

Earnie

Headlight lens

Someone put flat glass in for my headlight lenses in my 31 Durant 612 they measure about 9” doses anyone no a part number or a source to get them. They don’t seem very bright do you think the proper lenses will help?

Views: 102 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 14, 2023 4:26am
by Norm Toone

Jean-Pierre

RHD Durant in Kenya

Hi, I am a car restorer based in Nairobi, Kenya and I look after a 40 odd classic car collection. The latest addition is the only Durant in the country. It's RHD and in running order. I am not sure of the actual model, as I have been unable to locate a chassis p...

Views: 260 Replies: 12

Last Post: May 14, 2023 8:04am
by Norm Toone

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