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Jim Glover

Durant Hearse?

Has anyone ever seen a Durant hearse? or a picture of one? I have a friend who, when he found out I own a Durant told me his grandfather had a funeral home years ago down in West Virginia,and he had a Durant hearse. Boy, I had my hopes up, until he said everything...

Views: 501 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 15, 2005 7:06pm
by mike Linthicum

Jack Malpass

Durant Distributor

My 1923 Durant's engine has the Autolite distributor and the engine runs good, However, there appears to be parts missing from the distributor housing. The points plate is screwed to the side of the distributor with 3 screws and what appears to have originally been a...

Views: 520 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 15, 2005 10:49am
by Bill Hoaglan

Rick Botti

Durant-Star, Put Through Its Paces on Coliseum Track

I found an interesting webpage with a reprint of a 1928 Loas Angeles Times story about a Durant-Star. The URL is: http://frankwykoff.com/stock-car1928.htm From the article: Taking a stock Durant-Star Four utility roadster down into the big bowl, Kaiser pu...

Views: 414 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 15, 2005 12:22am
by Rick Botti

Miles

Durant car prices

I am from Kansas and have found a Durant car. I think it is either an M4 or a model 40. It is in fair shape. There is little to no rust holes in the body. The front and rear bumpers, and the tire carrier are missing. The canvas top is gone. Everything is in great sha...

Views: 472 Replies: 6

Last Post: Aug 13, 2005 7:51pm
by Bob

Glenn Guild

'25 Star Touring rr. body tub

Does anyone know if the rear body tub was changed from '24 to '25 F Touring ? I picked up one off of a '24 from Don Shilling and it doesn't match mine. The rear corners on mine are rounder and the hight in the rear is wrong, mine is 1 1/2 in lower across the back. T...

Views: 550 Replies: 14

Last Post: Aug 11, 2005 4:41pm
by Glenn

Jack Malpass

Running Durant

As of yesterday, after a 3 year complete restoration of our 1923 Durant Sport Touring Model A-22, she fired right up and made a 3 mile test run. Runs like a well oiled watch. Although she is running I don't think it has the correct distributer (currently an Autoli...

Views: 307 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 11, 2005 6:27am
by mike Linthicum

mike Linthicum

Original Durant Standard Magazine

Does anyone know when the original Durant Standard magazine was published by the Durant Motors Company? From when to when?

Views: 290 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 11, 2005 6:25am
by mike Linthicum

Dave Schulte

Lug bolts

Hi, I need a complete set of lug bolts for a 30 Durant with wire wheels. Even one will help. Thanks, Dave

Views: 340 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 10, 2005 10:16am
by Dave Schulte

Miles

Durant parts

I was wondering if Durant (model 40 or M4) parts are very hard to find. And, are they very expensive. Any help would be appreciated.

Views: 314 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 9, 2005 3:27pm
by Miles

Justin Schiess

Durant Dealership Still Standing!

I met up with Bill Davis, another Durant M2 owner, at a local car show recently and he told me where the old Durant Dealer was located in Rochester, NY. Many years ago he did some roofing on the building and was shocked to find the Durant logo on the building as he...

Views: 495 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 9, 2005 12:20pm
by Justin Schiess

Barry White

Crank Pulley

Hi, I am putting together a W4 engine which was in pieces when I got it.The crankshaft at the front of the engine is keyed to accept the bottom pulley .The pulley I have is also keyed but has a hole through it to take a bolt or cotter pin. The shaft has no hole for t...

Views: 555 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 9, 2005 8:17am
by Barry White

Wayne Farrand

Continental engine on eBay

Is there anyone interested in the 22A 6 cyl on ebay (4565942040)? I would be if it wasn't in AZ. It would take too much travel or $ and since I have a running 6 cyl in my '31 plus another in a basket, I'll have to pass. Maybe they'r not rare or the '30-'31s that n...

Views: 248 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 6, 2005 9:15pm
by Wayne Farrand

Yates Milton

Durant Roadster on eBay

There is a Durant Roadster on eBay that really needs to go to a member or prospective member of the DMAC. This car does not deserve to go to a rodder. I have corresponded with the current owner for over one year. I was under the impression it was a 26 rather than a 2...

Views: 285 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 5, 2005 12:42pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Dave Schulte

Lee's Brake and Clutch

I recently had the brake shoes for my 30 Durant 6-14 relined by Lee's Brake and Clutch in Des Plaines, Ill.They are fast, professional and did an EXCELLENT job. Cost was $165 plus shipping. Lee's Brake and Clutch 995 Graceland Des Plaines, Ill. 60016 706-827-7114

Views: 316 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 2, 2005 6:38am
by Gregg Wellner

Tom Schwab

Distributor Cap

Hi, I am looking for the correct number to replace my distributor cap on our 1924 Star 4 cylinder continental engine. The Tech page lists the 4 clinder engine (1928 to 1932) as a part # AL-31. Is this also the # for the 1924 engine? The distributor cap is interchage...

Views: 488 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 1, 2005 9:52pm
by Tom Schwab

Mike Linthicum

Early Star & Durant radiator emblems

Anyone out there have an extra early Durant, Star or Flint radiator emblem they want to get rid of or sell. Prefer one in good condition, but small chips will not rule it out. Email me with condition and price.

Views: 257 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 1, 2005 3:02pm
by Mike Linthicum

Ricardo H.Colombo

Tires white bands

Is there any information about white bands in tires? Where some models out of the factories, provided with those tires or was a dealer offer? Was a popular feature in the twenties? I have seen cars of that period with and without bands. The tires of the twen...

Views: 362 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 31, 2005 8:04am
by Mike Linthicum

steve mercier

through out bearing

Hi, is there a spring located inside the through out bearing and if so what holds the bearing in place . This is on a w5 motor and trans from a 28 ? thanks in advance Steve

Views: 282 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 30, 2005 4:33am
by steve mercier

Mike Linthicum

East Coast Chapter Newsletter 1st Edition

All of you East of the Mississippi that contacted Frank Witkowski about being interested in being members of the East Coast Chapter and those that attended the April Chapter meeting should be receiving your 1st Edition of the Chapter's newsletter. 38 were mailed out...

Views: 377 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 28, 2005 7:29pm
by Mike Linthicum

Lance Haynes

Durant Partner

Hello, hello, hello. Good news in Durant land. The June magazine has finally been mailed out of a post office in my community. Our new old printer Tim of Pomona, Ca. has been in Poway, Ca. with his wife’s dying father and left a helper in charge to mail the Dur...

Views: 379 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 27, 2005 6:51am
by Walter Pré

Barry White

torque settings

Hi Guys,can anyone tell me what the torque settings are to tighten the main bearings and rod bearings on a W3 engine. Thanks Barry

Views: 596 Replies: 13

Last Post: Jul 25, 2005 9:53am
by Ronald A Jaremko...

Leonard Burkholder

Oils to use

I have a 1929 Model 60. I'm draining and replacing all the lubricants. Are there some good modern lubricants I should use, or is 600wt still the best? What kind of oil do the Lovejoy shocks use? thanks, Leonard

Views: 351 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 24, 2005 5:56pm
by Ronald A Jaremko...

Wayne Dekker

Pistons and compression

I have been looking for over size pistons to rebore my W5 engine. I have obtained a set supposably genuine 'Continental', but the measurement from the piston pin to the crown is 1.2 mm larger the my original. The only marking on the piston is HX126 and appears both...

Views: 296 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 24, 2005 7:23am
by Bob

Jim Glover

tail light arm and light assy.

Looking for a brake/tailight arm and light assembly for a 1930 Durant.

Views: 282 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 23, 2005 6:42pm
by Jim Glover

Rick Botti

Rugby Racing

I've posted two pictures submitted by Ricardo Colombo (Ricardo.H.Colombo@gsk.com) of race car driver Fangio with a Rugby modified for racing. Rick http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/durant/forum%20pics/Rugby%20Racing/index.html

Views: 283 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 22, 2005 1:25pm
by Rick Botti

Jim Glover

1957 register

I saw on ebay, a antique auto club register 1957 writeup says it lists cars with serial numbers and owners names. Item # 6545714706 might be of some interest to see if any Durants or Stars listed.

Views: 279 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 21, 2005 5:37pm
by Jim Glover

Lawrence Marchand

Starter switch problems 1928 d65

I have had a problem for some time with my battery going flat. At first I didn't know what the problem was. I Know now that it is my starter switch. I have since by passed it and start with the crank and there is no problem. Measuring the resistance to the switch I f...

Views: 332 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 21, 2005 4:27am
by Lawrence Marchan...

Ricardo H.Colombo

From Argentina

My country has been better known, as some of our sportmen participated in international events. May be some of you remember Maradona de soccer player, De Vicenzo the golfer, Vilas o recently Gaudio as tennis players. Some of you may remember also Juan Manuel Fangi...

Views: 342 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 21, 2005 3:12am
by Ricardo H.Colomb...

Jack Connor

Mdl 618, 1930/32:Front Gravel Pan

Does anyone have this part. I could also use any part or whole fender lights. Remember!!! I ain't cheap;I'm frugal.

Views: 289 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 18, 2005 1:33pm
by Jack Connor

mike lawrey

tropic aire heater

please help i found a tropic aire heater and a set of air horns like new model 4900 seral #2823 on heater what is it off of and what is it worth

Views: 256 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 17, 2005 8:42pm
by mike lawrey

Mike Linthicum

Durant Partner

Has the Durant Partner gone out yet? Don't know if mine was lost in the mail or not.

Views: 252 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 17, 2005 12:44pm
by Rick Botti

Gino Pulvirenti

Engine No.

Hi Everybody! My name is Gino and amd from Italy. Could please someone help. I can't find the engine number on my 1929 Durant D66. Unfortunately. Could someone send me a picture of the engine with a little arrow indicating where the number is located? I would be ver...

Views: 281 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 17, 2005 10:22am
by Lance Haynes

Nickoal

1921 Rugby Truck

I have not been able to find any information on a 1921 Rugby Truck (I belevie it was a delivery truck of some kind. We have the truck and the original title. If anyone has any information on this please email me at nickoalh@yahoo.com. It is my understanding that t...

Views: 407 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 13, 2005 6:04am
by David Roberts

arnoldrbrown

Press Release

HEMMING MOTOR NEWS has asked me for a press release, so they can do a write-up on my car badge business. Of course, I had someone (my sister) write one for me and submit the release. Please watch for the write-up in the next issue. Here is a copy of what she su...

Views: 498 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 12, 2005 4:13am
by Ricardo H.Colomb...

Dave Schulte

30 Durant 6-14 Roadster Parts

I know I'm probably whizzing in the wind here.....but would any one out there have a pair of door latches for a 30 roadster? I also need one rumble seat grab handle and one top rest/tiedown. I'd even be interested in a photo of the latches. Thanks, Dave

Views: 223 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 11, 2005 7:21pm
by Dave Schulte

Nickoal

1929 Rugby Delivery Truck

We are trying to find out more information on our 1929 Rugby Delivery Truck. We have the original title issued June 18, 1934. It says: Type: 1/2 ton, 4-06 model, weight: 2,325, serial #: 1013, motor#W8-7-1283. It is a 4 cylinder with a Continental engine, panel body...

Views: 226 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 10, 2005 11:55am
by Nickoal

Mike Linthicum

Star door?

I found this on Ebay under the Antique Car section. Seller believes it's a star door. Item number is 4560635371. Maybe someone can use it.

Views: 276 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 7, 2005 5:54am
by Mike Linthicum

Ronald A Jaremkow

Third Place!!

Drove my 1930 4-07 to a car show in Arnprior, Ontario. It's an annual event, been running for 26 years now. Were around 350 cars there this year. The Durant was in Class 1, pre-1949, about 12 cars entered in this class. An excellent 39 Buick took first place...

Views: 339 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 6, 2005 9:05pm
by Stephan Riffault

Yates Milton

Circuit Breaker for 23 Durant

Does anyone know where I can purchase a circuit breaker for a 23 Durant. I have contacted Bill Hoaglan who has helped me tremendously in getting my 23 on the road. Plan to finish both the 23 Durant Touring and the 30 Durant Deluxe Sedan this summer if all goes well...

Views: 290 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 5, 2005 3:12pm
by Yates Milton

Ken Redden

1928 M-2 Durant radiator core

Iam currently restoring a 1928 M-2. The rad core needs to be replaced, top and bottom tanks look ok. Can one purchase an orginal type core and if so were. The engine is a W-5 contential 4 cylinder.

Views: 326 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 4, 2005 3:43pm
by Walter Pré

Rick Botti

Factory Owners

We all know that Norman DeVaux owned about 40% of the Oakland Durant factory. I believe he had a similar arrangement with Durant while at General Motors. So my question is: Does anyone know if the other factories had similar arrangements, and if so, who where the...

Views: 266 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 1, 2005 9:51am
by Lance Haynes

Adam

Motor Meter

Does anyone have any info about getting a motor meter? Maybe from someone that remanufactures them. Any info would be helpful. Does anyone know what the actual one looks like that came on the 1928 Durant M-2? I would like to see if I can find one almost like the o...

Views: 318 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 29, 2005 4:56pm
by Adam

Dave Schulte

Durant For Sale

For Sale 29 Durant Model 66 project car. Partially disassembled. 99% complete. Many parts to convert to a DeLuxe included. Email for photos and more info. $3500 Located in Iowa. Dave Schulte schulte3@mepotelco.net

Views: 314 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 29, 2005 6:40am
by Dave Schulte

Lawrence Marchand

Wheel Side Mounts

I would like to mount wheels on the side of my 1928 Durant D65. Is this possible? And what would I have to do to acheive this. Were the D65s produced with side mounts?

Views: 289 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 27, 2005 8:49pm
by Lawrence Marchan...

Adam

1928 M-2 Ignition Switch

If anyone knows of a place I can get a ignition switch for my 1928 Durant M-2 please let me know. I would be greatful if I could get maybe some pictures of one so I can create something like the original. Any help would be greatful. Please e-mail me at adam.monahan...

Views: 342 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 27, 2005 9:00am
by Adam

Mike Rice

back on the road

Just wanted to share the good news the star is running after 2 years.It runs like a top.

Views: 248 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 27, 2005 4:00am
by Walter Pré

Bob

Book Collection

Disposing my car book collection. Send e-mail (msrstar@juno.com) for list, description and prices. List covers books on Durant, books by Alfred P Sloan, Jr, Arthur Pound, Burt Mills, David Horowitz, Floyd Clymer and Matt Joseph. 11 total. Bob

Views: 252 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 26, 2005 1:35pm
by Bob

Orville

radiator

I am looking for a radiator for a 1928 rugby 1 ton

Views: 255 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 26, 2005 7:33am
by Orville

hemidart

Star ? Trucks

Hi Just wondering if anyone can give me some info or links on a couple of old farm trucks they say "star" on the VIN plates what years where these Vehicles made? Did they make a panel van also? as there is one there that looks similar? Will post more info on tues....

Views: 252 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 25, 2005 7:31am
by Charles A. Spitz

Wayne Dekker

timber?

Hi every one, I hav dated my car to late 1925 or 1926 "M". Does any body have timnber plans for a 'tourer' or a 'roadster' avaiable. Is the sill timber the same? Thamnks Wayne down under.

Views: 291 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 25, 2005 3:44am
by Wayne Dekker

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