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Norm Toone

oil filter / hood hold downs 30 - 33 D's / Frontenac's

Hi fellows. Continuing the previous discussions about oil filters and "Roberts" under Hood Hinge Hold Downs he's another venue. May have a source for the chrome hood ends yet, as well from Tod. Hi Norm, I have a few oil filters on the shelf and don't change the...

Views: 514 Replies: 15

Last Post: Feb 13, 2007 12:34pm
by Carlos Lopez-Rui...

Tom Twomey

Removal of Steering Wheel?

Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can remove the wheel on my 1926 Flint Junior Z-18 so I can send it away for restoration? My mechanic is stumped.

Views: 334 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 12, 2007 4:07pm
by Jim Greenamyer

Rick Botti

Website Updates

Ok, We have lots of new stuff added to the website. First, Terje Bratveit has sent me scanned copies of the November 1922 issue of Durant's Standard. I converted all of the pages to a single PDF file and posted it to the Special Interest section. One word of warni...

Views: 349 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 11, 2007 5:00pm
by Rick Botti

Frank Witkowski

Star Motor & Trans on ebay

Hi All........ Some one from the west coast needs to jump on this a Star motor and Trans in San Francisco starting at 99 cents and also no reserve. same seller has a rad & shell also eBay item # 170078596338 Good luck......Frank ---

Views: 366 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 10, 2007 5:52am
by Bob DeAngelis

Kim Phillips

1929 Durant coupe for sale

Model 60 for sale. Needs complete restoration. Picture of car was in the magazine June of 2004. Asking $4300.00 phone 317-223-9781

Views: 503 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 9, 2007 7:55pm
by Larry

Dave Roberts [THE WOLFMAN]

1923 Star 2dr runabout [roadster].

Hi everyone I have made arrangements to save another one of our great cars.1923 star runabout [roadster].It needs work but it will be a great project.I need any info I can get on this car.The roof is missing completely and one headlamp, bumpers front and rear.Any hel...

Views: 354 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 8, 2007 11:21pm
by Dave Roberts [TH...

Ron Hast

Side view mirror(s)

Looking for appropriate (quality) side/rear view mirrors. Hate to drill holes in the doors for mounting, however o.k. if appropriate. Any original type designs recommended and their source? Thanks much.

Views: 279 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 8, 2007 2:56pm
by Ron Hast

Jack & Mary Connor

Parts Source

Try the "fillingstation.com" Lots of interesting stuff even if it is Chevy parts in general. Honeycomb Rad cores--window channel-6volt alternaters--seat belts and much more Good Luck

Views: 270 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 8, 2007 5:59am
by curtis smith

Ryan

Have no clue what our Durant on Ebay is worth.....

..but if it doesn't bring $20k we'll probably keep in the fam or let Barrett Jackson decide what its worth... any comments? thanks

Views: 723 Replies: 14

Last Post: Feb 7, 2007 8:32pm
by gary kauffman

Mike Linthicum

8 volt battery vs 6 volt

What's everyones thoughts on using an 8 volt battery instead of a 6 volt. I was reading of someone who used it and said his starting and lights were much brighter and he had had no problems with this system. Anyone else used and 8 volt.

Views: 496 Replies: 7

Last Post: Feb 7, 2007 10:14am
by bobby carter

Bob Newkirk

Durant sales booklet - Poertner Motor Car Co

I have a Durant sales booklet with the name Poertner Motor Car Co showing models of the early 20s. I'm not a collector or dealer but I wonder if any of your members might be interested in it? 1) booklet is 6 x 4 3/4, 12 pgs, sepia 2) it contains description...

Views: 232 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 6, 2007 10:15pm
by Dave Roberts [TH...

Ken McCormick

brake rods

Has anyone got a picture of the emergency brake rod . I have a lot of rods but no rod for the emergency brake It goes from the hand lever to the cross rod.I cant quite figure how to build one since it must work when you pull the lever --and not work when you push th...

Views: 365 Replies: 10

Last Post: Feb 4, 2007 7:18pm
by Ken McCormick

Mike McDowall

Owners Manual

Help please. I'd like to get hold of an Owner's Manual for my 1923 Star Touring. Original or copy would be fine - I've tried a few US dealers without luck. Any ideas please. I have the Repair Manual for this car and would be happy to copy any part to any who might n...

Views: 473 Replies: 4

Last Post: Feb 4, 2007 9:58am
by Mike McDowall

Tim Orr

restoration to resume

My name is Mud! Some how my aunt, who gave me the 33 Durant sedan, found out that I was thinking of selling the car which has been in our family since it rolled off the production line in Leaside. The confersation we had on this matter is unprintable. She wounldn't...

Views: 247 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 1, 2007 10:14pm
by ross hoevet

Eliot Smith

Firewall

Can someone help me with some pictures of the firewall (cowl) on a 25 Star? Need the view under the hood showing what is mounted and what holes go through into the car and what goes through them. Mine as several holes that I don't think should be there and there is a...

Views: 351 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 1, 2007 4:04pm
by Frank Witkowski

ross hoevet

durants in movies

For pictures of our cars in the movies go to www.imcdb.org/movie, then click on the home page.Type in your movie, and pictures of the cars will come up(eg bonnie and clyde,timecop--note not identified yet).Has a vast listing of cars in movies and tv

Views: 244 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 1, 2007 3:46pm
by Frank Witkowski

Ken Crowl

Steering Wheel

OK - my '24 Star is up and running - thanx to help from many of you. Now for some cosmetics! My wooden steering wheel is OK, but to replace it, does somebody make them or best to have one handmade? Help, please... KC

Views: 230 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 31, 2007 8:01pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Frank Witkowski

A Star Shines at Hershey

Hi All....... If you look in the latest AACA winners list from the Fall Meet at Hershey in Class 17B You will see that members Ron & Gloria Wiersma recieved a Second Junior for their BEAUTIFUL 1928 Star. If you've been to any of the ECC meets or the New Jerse...

Views: 374 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 31, 2007 1:35pm
by Bill DeVries

Frank Witkowski

1923 Star Roadster For Sale

Hi All....... I've found a 1923 Star Model C Runabout (Roadster) for sale. The car has been in the same family since 1950 is complete except for the top. Located in Maine. I Have the contact information . Any interest ???? Frank ---

Views: 850 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 29, 2007 5:25am
by Mike Linthicum

Richard Kavanagh

For sale 1930 Durant Rumble Seat coupe

Very nice model 613 Coupe .older restoraion,Rumble seat.Nice interior&engine &driveline are great.Artillery Wheels&Wide White walls.Light Grey body with dark blue interior&DarkFenders &trim.I can e-mail a photo on request.Asking price is $12,000.00 CDN.funds.Call eve...

Views: 334 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 28, 2007 7:15pm
by Larry

NormToone

Rear fender 1932

Well here we go again with another quirk on the 32 ? Talking to Gord Curl his Fronty rear fenders have a different moulding that doesn't sweep around the bottom of the fender like the Durant's do. When we picked up the car I noted this slot on the bottom of the fe...

Views: 294 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jan 28, 2007 3:35am
by Norm Toone

Dennis

1931 Devaux brakes

Hello All, Does anyone know where I could purchase the steel brake cables for the 1931 Devaux? I understand that the 31 614 Durant had the same brakes. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Dennis

Views: 443 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jan 27, 2007 6:59pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Mike Linthicum

DMAC National Meet Auburn 2007! Be there or be square!

Ok fellow Durantonians. You will want to make your reservations early on this one. I've been challenged to make this the best and greatest DMAC Annual Meeting ever! That's a hard shoe to follow but the ECC is sure going to try. I finalized the hotel yesterday which...

Views: 497 Replies: 14

Last Post: Jan 27, 2007 5:50pm
by gary kauffman

BRIAN BOYS

RACING DURANTS

MEMBERS COULD ANY OF YOU WHO HAVE SPEEDSTERS OR RACING CARS SEND ME PICTURES AND HITORY,PICTURES OF SPECIAL PARTS,THANKS. ANY DURANT OR CARS USING DURANT PARTS OF INTEREST TO ME THANKYOU. BRIAN BOYS

Views: 329 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 26, 2007 3:52pm
by Rick Botti

Patrick Dolan

Can You Decode Block Number?

I have come across another neat project. I am a heavy 20's early 30's Chrysler product collector, so the Star car is all new to me. I have come up with a rough early to mid 20's Delivery truck. I don't think it's a Depot Hack because it has a full bed (no rear seatin...

Views: 307 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 26, 2007 3:12am
by NormToone

Mike Linthicum

quality chrome plating facility?

Other than the chrome shop that Lance uses in California, has anyone had any good dealings with any of the other ones out there? So many of the chrome shops are bumper replaters not show chrome facilities. How about any of the big ones, Graves or Pauls? Any small s...

Views: 368 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 23, 2007 8:14pm
by Mike Rice

Lawrence

D65 Battery Cables

Could somebody please tell me the size of the battery cables for my D65. And also what is the proper mounting place for the ground cable. My ground cable is attached to the frame,however I don't feel this is right as there is no ground strap to the frame from the eng...

Views: 267 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 23, 2007 5:29am
by Lawrence

Gary Yelle

1931 DeVaux for sale

OK East Coast Durant Club members, here is a good one for someone. Yesterday I talked to a man in Mississippi that wants to sell a good-complete 1931 DeVaux Standard sedan. He got it from an estate and has the original Bill of Sale. It was purchased new from the R...

Views: 433 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 21, 2007 9:24pm
by Gary Yelle

Dennis Murphy

DEVAUX car bodies

Hello, I have been researching the net on info about the Devaux car. At the site coachbuilt.com there seems to be a descrepancy on who built the bodies for Devaux. The Hayes article claims ownership of the Devaux, but at the bottom of the Murray article in the engin...

Views: 329 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 21, 2007 9:11pm
by Gary Yelle

Mike Linthicum

New batch of DMAC license plate toppers are in!

OK Durantonians I just received today the new batch of 60 license plate toppers so I will start filling the orders I've received so far on Monday evening 11-27-2006 when I return from my Thanksgiving holiday out of town. If you think you want one, then please place y...

Views: 295 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 21, 2007 5:00pm
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Just Posted

Just posted pictures of Norman Toone's 1932 6-14 Sedan in both the Durant Photographs and Current Projects page. Rick

Views: 489 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 21, 2007 11:41am
by Rick Botti

Don Shilling

Another Rescue

It's not much but at least most of it will see future use! I retrieved this A-22 from Brian,Tex the other day. It is fitted with a Durant issued W-5 from 1928. The touring body is mostly gone but the cowl could be reused with some care. Fortunately I have a ve...

Views: 284 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 20, 2007 9:47am
by Rick Botti

John sweeney

Listing on Durant cars

Can any one tell me whether the Durant Cars web site is updated on a regular basis. I have supplied information on my D40 Rugby To registry@ Durantcars.com on three occasions over the past 8 months but still have not been listed. Although I note a number of new addit...

Views: 325 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 19, 2007 5:44am
by NormToone

Fred Scholl

My 1927 Durant...what fun!

Just thought Id throw in my 2 cents worth...all thats left after buying some parts! Stumbled on my Durant last summer for $300.00 Runs good body rotted out. Am making pickup body using all steel. I hope not to make any Durant people mad at me about that. I live b...

Views: 483 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 18, 2007 11:06pm
by Fred Scholl

John sweeney

Rubber Balls for Forward Universal Joint

Can any one help me please. I am looking for 16 rubber balls to fit Front universal joint of my Rugby D40. Name of Supplier in Australia, NewZealand, America. Would be greatly appreciated. Many Thanks,John

Views: 262 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 17, 2007 4:42pm
by Frank Witkowski

Adam

Headlight lens size

I have a 1928 M2 that I am doing a ground up restoration on . I'm working on the headlights right at this time, and the ones I have are the newer sealed beam kind. I would like to turn mine back to the original lens and reflector. I would like to find out the size a...

Views: 310 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 17, 2007 5:40am
by Frank Witkowski

NormToone

Hood hinge hold downs

Couldn't think what you called the two parts that hold the hood in place at cowl and rad shell. My 32 614 has the chrome center like a 618 / 19 hood not like a normal center round rod hinge. I have 4 bolts and two riser things but not the actual part for each end. Do...

Views: 701 Replies: 19

Last Post: Jan 15, 2007 9:04am
by Bill Hoaglan

Glenn Guild

radiator

I'm looking for a radiator core for my 25 Star. I have 2 radiators, both cores are bad. Are honeycomb cores available? Has anyone changed to a newer style core? I'm looking for options and recomendations. Thanks, Glenn

Views: 274 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 15, 2007 5:17am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Dave Schulte

Butters Reproductions

I recently had a pair of door handles made by Butters Reproductions using an original that Bob Fleguel generously loaned me and that Reg Bent graciously hand carried up to Mike and Neil. The results were fantastic! All of these gentlemen are assets to the club! Many...

Views: 530 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 14, 2007 11:09am
by NormToone

Dennis Murphy

!931 Devaux

Greetings All, I just purchased a 1931 Devaux Sedan. You have a great site! Dennis

Views: 204 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 14, 2007 8:54am
by Dennis Murphy

ed vomero

NEW SHEETMETAL PARTS

I HAD A NEW HOOD AND SPLASH PANS MADE FOR MY 23 STAR RESTORATION BY ROOTLIEB OF CALIFORNIA. THEY DID A FANTASTIC JOB AND VERY REASONABLE. AND THE WORK WAS DELIVERED, ON THE DATE, AS PROMISED. EVERYTHING MATCHED UP PERFECT.ANYONE NEEDING THESE SAME PARTS SHOULD BE A...

Views: 266 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 14, 2007 6:27am
by ed vomero

Zanin, Clormes

Join Durant Motos Club

Hi, I am Brazilian and I have a Durant Sport Roadster 1927 and a Rugby Pick up 1926 and a Rugby 4 dors for restore . I would like an address of email to send the photo of my car. I would like, also to verify which the procedure to become me partner of the club...

Views: 236 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 13, 2007 8:55pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Cleveland Ohio

Any Durantonians living or close to the Cleveland, Ohio area. Need information for East Coast Chapter Spring Meet.

Views: 389 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 12, 2007 5:45pm
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Lersch

Electric water pump

I am converting my 6 cylinder Continental engine over to 12 volts, and I would like to replace the existing water pump to an electric pump. Can someone tell me what type of pump I can use and where I could get one from. Thank You...

Views: 778 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 12, 2007 12:48am
by Frank Lersch

Rick Botti

1923-2007

If you should have or find a 1923 Calendar, dust it off and hang it up on your wall somewhere. That's because the years 2007 & 1923 share the same calendar.

Views: 300 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 11, 2007 2:30pm
by Rick Botti

ross hoevet

Durant patents

Fun new website (leave it to google!) http://www.google.com/patents Type in Durant Motors and see the patents Durant took out (with drawings!) Ross

Views: 265 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 10, 2007 5:33pm
by ross hoevet

Ricardo H. Colombo

W5 engine rear cranckshaft seal

At the rear end of the W5 engine is a casted part that holds 180° of the packing that seals the cranckshaft. The other 180° of the groove are in the block , the casting part, also colects the leaking oil and sends it back to the carter. What is the best...

Views: 264 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 10, 2007 2:30am
by Ricardo H. Colom...

Ken McCormick

fender mount lamps

Does anyone have a source for the small fender mounted lamps for a 1930 deluxe coupe? I need a couple . Thought maybe I would try motorcycle clearance lights or turn signals and change the bulbs and lenses --but they are very costly Also looking for the two small mi...

Views: 205 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 9, 2007 10:37pm
by Ken McCormick

Bill DeVries

Top bow socket

I'm in need of a top bow socket (left side) for a 1923 Star Touring. Mine is broken and could be repaired but I would rather replace it.

Views: 259 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 9, 2007 8:07am
by Jan Arnett

NormToone

Door handles 619 ?

Looking for two more of these for passenger side of the 1932 614. Seem to be 619. One key if possible.

Views: 233 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jan 8, 2007 1:11pm
by NormToone

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