T

HE "FLINT SIX" car is now
a fact, and the prestige that
the new C. W. Durant produc-
tion is lending to the city of Flint
is already noticeable in the fame that
this city is gaining throughout the
land.
Mr. Durant has . promised Flint a
car that will give this great commun.
ity worldwide fame, and he has kept
his promise. The Flint Six plant is
already operating, and the great Star
Durant plant will begin to turn its
wheels before long. These two Durant
plants cover an area of over 130 acres.
The Flint Six plant alone has an area
of 1,500,000 square feet. There will
be 10 different lines of railroad tracks
when both plants are completed, and
over 32,000 feet of rail will be laid
on the ground, with facilities for near-
ly 400 cars. The loading and unload-
ing docks cover 113,110 feet and serve
as the most modern means of trans-
portation available in this country for
either raw materials or finished pro-
ducts.

DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE

Durant Keeps His Promise to Flint

portion of power to•
• tud. r rapac-
pass,.

ity.
It is mounted on a tubular subs
frame, inside the frame—w; advanced

principle which gives more sturdy

support and affords better prot, , •; on
from inequalities of the road than the
usual method of mounting direct on
the frame.
Vibration is reduced to a minimum
by the seven bearing crankshaft—a
feature heretofore found only in cars

of highest price. There is ore limir-
ing between each connecting rid and
one at each end, each of gel:,, us di-
mensions, which hold the crankshaft
throughout its entire length, reducing
vibration over the whole speed range,
and also reducing the usual a e:tr and

1°° Tmhne esbnre and stroke:

i5 ,iatso

3%x5 are also a fine engint•eri
fea-
ture, affording a rare comliinatidn of
both power and speed and rapid, coon
acceleration.
The high gear range
60 miles per hour. A. I.. A. M. horse-
power rating 27.3. Developed horse-
power is 67 at 2150 r. p. m. and 70
at 2500. This power is respite r, e and
without effort for all occasio,,s and

Will Employ 6,000 Men.

An announcement by Mr. Durant
that is of particular importance to
Flint is to the effect that by Jan. 1 ,
6,090 men will be employed in the
Flint plants, thereby affording the ad -
ded opportunity of making this com -
munity the most prosperous and fast-
est growing in this part of the coun-
try.
The three-story Durant adminis-
tration building facing Saginaw street
will be fully equipped as a modern of-
fice covering floor apace of 140X100
feet. It will accomodate the execu-
tives of both the Flint Six and the
Star plants.
The main building is three stories
high. It will be 900 feet long and
have three great wings, two of which
will be as high as the main building
and altogether there will be 750,000
square feet of floor space.
In the receiving department occupy-
ing two of the wings are 60-foot bay
cranes with runways and over-hang-
ing extensions. The finished product
is taken care of by railroad approach-
es on the third wing and 150,000
square feet underground adjoining the
test rooms, where drive-sways are to
be lined up. This space on the lower
floor provides for 1,000 cars, which it
is predicted will be needed by the end
of September.

Motors corporation in Detroit. In No-
vember, 1921, he became connected
with the Durant Motor Compan y of
Indiana, Muncie, Ind., as comptroller
which position he held until July 15 ,
1923, coming to Flint.
The Flint six-cylinder L-head en-
gine is large for a car of this price
affording a more perfect balanee than
usual to the chassis and a better pros

conditions.

Particularly notable is the a 1. ett nge-

ment of all the motor units, 14 only
for the greater efficiency in , I . : 1 ■ Trt”R
operation, but for accessibility. The

3

Flint Six motor has been pror•ainced
by engineers and service exports as
ideal from the standpoint of ease in
adjustment. Every unit is easy to get
at, work around, or demount if requir-

W. C. DURANT

ed. And this means economy and con-
venience in proper maintenance.
One of the most important features
of the Flint chassis is the Durant
Tubular Backbone (patent applied
for), a hollow steel cylinder which is
hot riveted through flanges at each
end to the second and third cross mem-
bers and forces them to remain in par-
allel position and so keep the whole
frame in rigid alignment at all times.
The Durant Tubular Backleme pre-
vents the usual distortion of the frame
from road wear and other causes
thereby keeping the working units in
alignment and protecting thaw from
wear. It protects the body in the same
way from loosening joints, creaks and
rattles and preserves it in good en-
dition through longer periods of use.
Furthermore this backbone forces

struction; Ingersoll Rand Co., Detroit, success of the Durant enterprises."
William E. Hollar, general manager
air compresses; Clark Truck-Tractor
Co., Buchanan, Mich., power trucks; of both the Flint Six and Star plants,
Hubbard Hardware Co., Flint, Mich., is one whose name is a household
lumber; Strelinger Co., Detroit, mill word in the city. Not a man, woman
supplies; Weber & Pitcher, Detroit, or child who is of average intelli-
trucks and platforms; Acme Wire & gence lacks knowledge of this man of
Fence Co., wire enclosures; Morley power. His former connection with
Bros., Saginaw, pipe and rail fittings; the Chamber of Commerce and the
M. E. Carlton Co., Flint, office fur- Imperial Wheel Works are very well
Ovens 700 Feet Long.
nishings; Singer Sewing Machine Co., known.
The body and chassis ovens run two sewing machines; Union Specialty
For years everything he has touch-
and four abreast down the main build- Machine C., sewing machines.
ed has turned to success. This has
ing on three floors for 700 feet. The
been
brought about because his ever-
Mr. Durant's Message.
sheet metal ovens start in wing No.1
Mr. Durant's interesting message lasting ability to work and his per-
on the main floor and run upward
sonality
which has the tendency to the springs to perform practically the
through the concrete floorings to the to Flint on the occasion of the opening make every man his friend.
whole work of shock absorption—their
roof. The ovens proper providing for of the new Flint Six plant follows:
He is a big man, both physically and proper function—thereby relieving the
"The signal success of our organi-
huge sheets of metal are over 50 feet
frame, and makes the car ride easier
mentally,
and
his
appearance
about
square and chains are in two foot links zation is gradually forcing its way in-
the factories is a moment of pleasure and holds the road more firmly, es-
to the public consciousness.
weighing 150 pounds.
pecially
at high speeds and on curves.
"Such success is never won single- for the men who are at work. They
All ovens are electrically heated,
Springs are very long, underslung in
a new feature found in only the moat handed. There have been many help- all know him and know him well
rear,
and low in front, especially
the
modern plants. The former process ing hands, and much good-will and en- enough to think of him as a friend. adapted to this plan. In other Du•
Ile has never disappointed any of
was steam. The ovens are insulated couragement on every side.
rant
products
this "Backbone" has al-
"In setting out to build an enduring them in any way and they think of
by heavy sheets of asbestos and a new
so proven a factor of safety against
process provides for the most efficient name and an enduring place, we have him in the loftiest of terms.
the
"other
fellow."
The motto to which "Bill" attributes
handling of all parts to be enameled. sought, first of all to faithfully and
The Durant Tubular Backbone prin•
his success is "work, work, and more
The materials department is bound- willingly serve the public need.
ciple has been further carried in the
"We have recognized that the cor- work."
ed by railroad tracks six lines in all,
Flint
Six chassis by two similar and
Frank
Stern
was
born
in
St.
Louis,
and parts are moved but a few feet dial and continuous support of those
small steel tubes welded at each end
from the railroad cars to where stored who buy is the keystone of a business Mo., in 1886. After spending eight
first and second cross members
to
the
years
with
the
South
Western
Bell
or used. Departments are divided structure, and we have strongly held
sides of and
by fire walls and are arranged with to the determination to merit the sup- telephone system as statistician, he en-
ih
i
e
g
o
enr
t
a
. h s e i n s u f :rp fl epa m osr e et so rigidlymotor. The)
acting
rri
s
i
n
tered the automobile field in 1915 in
connecting departments in close proxi- port in generous measure.
and absorb
"We appreciate the part each dis- St. Louis, having joined the Chevro-
mity.
tributor and dealer of Durant pro- let organization. In May, 1919, he
Star Plant • Duplicate.
clutch which is a single plate,
The Star plant adjoining is almost ducts, through his loyalty and con- joined the Chevrolet Motor Company dry The
disc type, enclosed in the flywheel
an exact duplicate of the Flint Six scientious endeavor, has had in the of Texas as comptroller, which posi- where it is free from oil, dirt, etc., and
tion he held until January, 1921, when
plant. The equipment will be the same past year's achievement.
"We recognize that the efforts of he assumed the duties of comptroller the transmission are mounted inde-
allowing for the difference in the pro-
the
thousands
of
Durant
workers
and
for the Central Gear 8t Axle Company pendently, and each can be separately
duct.
ad-
The electrically heated ovens going the thousands of workers at sources of Detroit, and later transferred too and easily removed for service and
of
supply
have
had
a
part
of
tremen-
the treasurer's office of the General justment.
into the Flint Six plant were designed
and built by the C. M. S. company of dous importance in creating the busi-
Tarrytown, N. Y. The installation is ness structure we are all so proud to
under the direction of H. A. Loss, who have had a share in the building.
"And now we face with good hope
has as his assistants, A. T. Thormah-
len, general supervisor of labor and in and well-warranted courage another
charge of all construction, M. F. Foss, year of production and distribution.
"The best efforts of our roganiza-
in charge of equipment purchases and
Ti. I.. Warburton, in charge of design- tion must be assiduously applied, that
our
service to the public may even be
ing electric truck equipment.
The companies and corporations better, and our manufacturing and
merchandising
achievements even
contributing materials and engaged
in equipping the Flint Six and Star greater than during the twelve months
just
past.
plants follows:
"And as we move forward together
Ask Your Boy
Lyon Metalic Manufacturing Co.,
Aurora, Ill., shelvings; C. M. S. Co., better accomplishment, we shall never
He Knows
Tarrytown, N. Y., ovens and convey- lose sight of, nor fail to appreciate the
Van
ors; Peninsula Machinery Co., De- splendid spirit of co-operation and
troit, machinery; H. G. Christman loyalty on the part of Durant dealers
and
Durant
workers
in
factory
and
Co., Lansing, general contractor; Hat-
Duheler, N. Y., electrical con- field, which toe made the outstanding
sell

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