Part of the "new line for 1929", the model 63 was billed as having "an extra long stroke". The question is extra long compared to what? The engine specifications for the model 63 seem identical to the model 60.
1929 Durant 63 Special Coupe (Canada), factory illustration
1929 Durant 63 Special Four Door Sedan (Canada), factory illustration
Special features
- Wheelbase 112 inches
- Six Cylinder
Body styles and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| Phaeton 1,2,3 | $925.00 |
| Coupe 1,2,3 | $845.00 |
| Four Door Sedan 1,2,3 | $895.00 |
| Special Coupe | — |
| Special Four Door Sedan | — |
| Chassis 1 | $670.00 |
Notes: 1 1929 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing 2 De Luxe Equipment $130 extra. 3 De Luxe models equipped with: Front Bumper, Rear Straight Bumper, Baggage rack, Cowl lights and Band, Six wire wheels with two spare wheels mounted in front fender wells and equipped with two spare tires and tubes, and tire covers.
Serial number range
- C-1001 up
- L-1001 up
- T-1031 to T-3580
- T-8138 to T-8899
The serial number prefix shows the factory. See Durant Serial Numbers for every year and plant.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 50 horsepower, 6 cylinder, Red Seal Continental motor, rubber mounted front and rear. Licensed horsepower 19.84. Bore 2-7/8", stroke 4-3/4"; 4 bearing crankshaft; Morse silent timing chain. |
| Lubrication | Force feed lubrication; oil filtrator. |
| Cooling System | Thermostat built in motor. |
| Fuel System | Air cleaner; vacuum gasoline feed; gasoline strainer; gasoline tank in rear; gasoline gauge. |
| Electric System | Auto-Lite electrical equipment. |
| Lighting System | – |
| Clutch | Single plate clutch. |
| Front Axle | – |
| Rear Axle | Semi-Floating Axle;4.44 to 1 ratio. |
| Steering Gear | – |
| Brakes | Bendix mechanical 4-wheel brakes, positive and simple in adjustment and action. |
| Frame | – |
| Springs | Semi-elliptical long springs. Lovejoy shock absorbers front and rear. |
| Wheels | Tires 29 x 5.00. |
| Wheelbase | 112" |
| Body | Cowl lamps on brackets. Chromium plate. Overall length 165-7/16 inches. |
| Deluxe Equipment | Six wire wheels (two mounted in front fenders), trunk rack, rear bumper, cowl moulding. |
Related pages
- All Durant models, 1921 to 1932
- Other 1929 models: 1929 Durant Model 40, 1929 Durant Model 60, 1929 Durant Model 66, 1929 Durant Model 70, 1929 Durant Model M2, 1929 Durant Model M4
- Photos of member cars: 1929 Durant
- 1929 Durant sales literature
- Known Durant cars
Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 13 no. 1, vol. 19 no. 4.