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Help with information and parts

Recently purchased the car. As I understand thee car has been a project for over 34 years. I appears in decent shape but is mostly in pieces. I have a frame with a drive train, engine and a shell of a body. The wiring, trim, weather striping, glass, window tracks and the bottom window track are missing.

Basically I have a puzzle car, 1,000 pieces and no picture

With the help of Phil Peters, I have managed to get the engine running. Replaced plugs, plug wires, points, rotor, condenser, coil and ignition wiring. Adjusted valves (they were way off). I had to replace carburetor with a Zenith 13922 because the Tiliston JR1 was way to rich.

I have now progressed to the drive train. I am looking to replace the Splicer joint "rubber balls" In the article on the club web site there was mention of these balls being available from the club. How or who can I purchase a set of 8 balls?

On my to do list is obtaining information of the door and rear window glass. I have been able to obtain documents with the rough glass measurements (forwarded to club for posting on tech page) but need patterns for the curves. I also need help with the bottom tracks for the door glass and the weather striping for the top and sides of the windows. I also would appreciate information on the rear window seal.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Michael Gerhold
504-352-3726

Where Are You From? Covington, LA

Do You own a car built by Durant? Yes 1929 Durant M60 4 door sedan

Re: Help with information and parts

Mike;

I can probably help you with some of the door glass measurements and what the window interior parts look like. Much of the parts for the window parts are still available from various old car part suppliers. Unfortunately we are moving and our car is in storage along with all the parts until we relocate which hopefully will be in several months. I will reach out when the move is complete to see what you need pictures of.

Where Are You From? Oviedo, Florida

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1928 Durant Model 65 four door sedan

 

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