Restoring a 1929 Durant

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Restoring a 1929 Durant The History of Billy
Durant

• Presented by Phil Peters

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1983

• Bought a 1929 model 60 Durant from a friend at
  work

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Purchased New in 1931

• The car was purchased in 1931 by a lady in S.E.
  Portland. She owned it until 1948, then gave it
  to my friend.

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Billy Durant

• To know about the Durant car you need to know
  about the man Billy Durant

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Billy Durant
1900 His was one of the largest wagon mfg. In NA
1910 Formed Republic Motor Co. (Chevrolet,
Mason, Little)
1908 Formed GM (Buick, Olds, Maxwell)
1861 - Born
1885 Started a horse drawn buggy business
1905 Bought Buick
1910 Lost Control of GM
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Billy Durant
1914 Took over GM, bought Fisher Body, Delco,
Fridgaire, Hyatt, New Departure)
1921 Formed Durant Motors (Durant, Star,
DeVaux)
1929 Depression
1947 Died at 82 yrs. old
1920 Lost Control of GM
1931 - Broke
1922 5th Largest Car mfg in USA
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Specifications

• Manufactured in Oakland, CA - 695
• 6 cylinder Continental Engine
• 185 Cubic Inches, 47 H.P. _at_ 2,800 rpm
• 4.8 TO 1 Compression Ratio
• 3 speed mid mount transmission 600 wt oil

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Specifications

• 4.44 rear end 600 weight oil
• Winfield Updraft Carburetor
• Delco Distributor, Generator, Starter
• Vacuum Tank

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Wood Body

• Minor repairs

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Paint

• 7 coats of hand applied lead paint

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Wheels

• Wood Spoke Kelsey Hayes Artillery Wheels
• Bendix Mechanical Brakes

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Upholstery

• Mohair Seats, Broadcloth Interior

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Test Run

• Modifications
• Electric Fuel Pump
• Seat Belts
• Safety Glass
• Tube Shocks Front Rear
• Steering Stabilizer

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Questions?

• Lets Go Look at the Car!