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Re: Wood wheels:

That cap with De on it is NOT the same as those on the Schneider car. The grease caps on Porky's car had the full name "Devaux" on them. They were the same shape as the "De" ones shown but were definitely "Devaux" Porky was quite proud of this when anyone tried to tell him that his wheels were incorrect. Porky did not find out about the wood wheels being an option until the Grand Rapids meet when he received all the paper work (either by H. Reinke or M. Cummings)
I am sad to say that I did not take a photo of the cap for posterity.
I firmly believe that the "De" cap is from a Desoto
From what I remember, Porky's caps were the same shape, but "DeVaux" was spelled out vertically in raised letters, the background shield shaped and painted black. There must be a photo somewhere. I will see what I can locate.

Where Are You From? Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1932 Frontenac made by Dominion Motors, Leaside

Re: Wood wheels:

Standard Models are wood wheel but wire was an option at extra price. Terry's site gives the wheels option for Standard. Rest of models had wires, which I guess is why so few surviving De Vaux's have wood.

Daryl's Fronty Ace has the Motor Wheel Co wood wheels same idea as the 633 Coupe and some Reo's.

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Now this is interesting on the 680 brochure on back dated 12-31-31 from De Vaux - Hall Motors, Standard models 19 inch wire wheels and Custom models 17 inch wire. No mention of wood at all. The back of the Continental - De Vaux brochure says Five wire wheels on Standard models. Six on Custom models. Again no mention of wood as an option, yet the aftermarket mentions wood.

Where Are You From? Ottawa Ont

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1932 Dominion built 614 Sedan

Re: Wood wheels:

This is the 675 De Vaux Standard Coupe those hub caps are on. Perhaps like the various Durant caps D or DURANT across or DURANT on a 45 degree on crest, De Vaux did the same. De across and De Vaux vertical on crest ? De Vaux, Dominion, Durant, Continental were all welded to one another using each others parts. Durant to Chrysler using taillights / headlight lenses. Chevy taillights 28 / 29 on some, Essex door handles on the 70 and 1932 Durant's. So why not De Vaux using Chryslers DeSoto hub caps ? Just tossing it out.

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Where Are You From? Ottawa Ont

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1932 Dominion built 614 Sedan

 

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