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denny beck

zenith carb

looking for new carb for m2 1928 durant w5 engine original carb is layed to rest does the zenith 14544 carb work well does anyone have one available

Views: 369 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 2, 2004 1:22pm
by Andy

jeff quicksell

star porcelin sign

my father belongs to the club and has a 2x3 porcelin star sign he is looking to sell i can email pictures if anybody is interested thanks

Views: 247 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 2, 2004 10:50am
by Jan Arnett

Wayne Farrand

radiator cap.

I'm having difficulty fitting a rad cap on my '31 model 619. The top of the neck is even with the top of the shell so a cap has to either stand up taller (have teh edge of teh cap at or above the brass pressure seal) or be small dia to fit down around the tube. Haven...

Views: 411 Replies: 6

Last Post: Aug 1, 2004 7:40am
by Lance Haynes

Stephan Riffault

Newest Durant Fan: It's a Girl !!!

This morning at 5:15, Claudie gave birth to our first born: Laurianne Audrey Riffault. She weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces and measures 21 inches. Baby and mom are both doing great... (dad just got home and is looking forward to a bit of sleep...) Stephan

Views: 350 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jul 30, 2004 7:02pm
by Ron Jaremkow

Rick Deckert

1927 Star Model R Coupe FOR SALE

Must sell my '27 Star Coupe. If interested e-mail me with questions or for discription and pictures. BEST OFFER...

Views: 353 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 30, 2004 5:11pm
by Rick Deckert

ed vomero

top and seat material

I am in the process of restoring a 23 star touring. does any one know what type of material should I use for the top and seats and door panels.I read that the seat material was imitation leather,but now I find that their are many kinds of imitation materials available.

Views: 287 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 30, 2004 8:18am
by ed vomero

Rick Botti

New Water Return Pipes

I am currently having a local tube bending company reproduce the water return pipe that runs from the water pump to the bottom of the radiator on the 14L engines ( I assume 15L too). Yes there was supposed to be a pipe there, the bends are excellent and the quality...

Views: 486 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jul 29, 2004 7:00pm
by Rick Botti

Charles A. Spitz

Seventh Annual Durant Meeting - NJ

Dear Members: You should have received a copy of the registration form for the Seventh Annual Durant Motors Automobile Club Meeting in the issue of the Durant Partner that arrived at your home this week. And you should have gotten your copy before it even hit the...

Views: 373 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 29, 2004 4:49pm
by Frank Witkowski

Jeff

DURANT sales premium and/or token

While metal detecting along a sidewalk I had the good fortune of finding a token. It is approximatly 3" tall and 1 1/2" wide. It is made of brass or bronze and looks just like the emblem on your club hats. Most of the enamel work is gone but I beleave the plating...

Views: 251 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 29, 2004 8:56am
by Gary Warden

STEVE MERCIER

HEADLIGHT LENSES

Does anyone know if the 29 model 60 came with factory installed lenses or just plain window glass I have seen both on separate occassions, my car came with window glass. I have recently acquired a pair of lenses that fit properly and look good, but what is correct?

Views: 302 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 29, 2004 4:45am
by STEVE MERCIER

Haley

New Email Address

Just want to let everyone know that I have a new email address: haleywarden@adelphia.net In a few days the haleywarden@aol.com will no longer be in service. I hope everyone will have an artice with pictures of their automobile to send to me at this new address...

Views: 255 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 28, 2004 10:39pm
by Haley

Charles A. Spitz

RECIPES

Good Morning from NJ. Peg and I just arrived home from San Diego, and there were several registration forms for the Seventh Annual Durant Meeting. But Peg is disappointed, there was only ONE, yes just one, recipe for cookies for the cookbook that we are going...

Views: 308 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 28, 2004 2:23pm
by Charles A. Spitz

Ricardo H. Colombo

Touring canvas roof support

Can somebody give me some clues or pictures, about the supports that hold the roof bows and mechanism when folded? Those parts are detachable and go in the rear part of the vehicle, should be fixed in a bushing hold by a bracket, that is fixed to the body, by means o...

Views: 432 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jul 28, 2004 5:44am
by Jan Arnett

Wayne Farrand

battery charging

OK, I may need some help - at least free advice. Decided to get my '31 model 619 out of the garage on such a beautiful day yesterday here in Iowa. So... I put the battery charger on. Was so eager, I didn't pay attention. Well, my Durant was set up for positive ground...

Views: 282 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 27, 2004 6:33pm
by Wayne Farrand

Steve

1927 Durant Star For Sale

I thought some of your members might be interested in a project/parts car -- a 1927 Durant Star posted for sale on CentralValleyClassics.com. You can click here to see it: http://www.centralvalleyclassics.com/cars/durant/27_durant/27_durant.html This car is...

Views: 329 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 27, 2004 3:30pm
by Steve

Mike

Old Car Price Guide for 29 Durant model 40 4 door

Does anyone have a general price range for a 29 model 40 4dr sedan. Particularly for a condition 3,4 or 5. Checking one out on Wednesday, Been on blocks 30+ years, body and interior good, motor needs to be rebuilt. I'm trying to get an idea what to offer. The seller...

Views: 276 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 26, 2004 12:38pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Don Shilling

Star Motors Dealer Sign

I have been watching the eBay auction for the Star Dealer sign that just ended without the reserve being met. Good Gravy!! How much does the seller want for it? Seems I remember someone had these signs reproduced a few years ago. If they were to become avaliable aga...

Views: 695 Replies: 13

Last Post: Jul 25, 2004 7:57pm
by Jim Rohn

Lance Haynes

Virus Warning Haleys Site Address

Beware. Do not open any attachment from Haley's club website address. They are contaminated. It has the beagle virus in it. I got about 6 or 8 of them and thought it was OK to open one from our sweet new young editor. Wrong. Anyway Norton took care of it thankfully....

Views: 321 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 25, 2004 3:37pm
by Rick Botti

bec

fender

hey people i need a rite fender and a rite headlite assm for a 29 durant to make a complete car then i can finally sell these babys if anyone wants to buy it i hav 3 29 coupes and 3 29 sedans for sale as a package 1 coupe in oregon 2 coupes and 3 sed in jersey...

Views: 260 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 24, 2004 11:21am
by bec

Lance Haynes

Durant Partner

Our Durant Partner magazine started arriving in peoples mail boxes yesterday as Bob Krause called me and said it sure was a great issue. He is now fighting his wife to finish it. Ha. I got one today and could not put it down. A great big THANK YOU Haley for a job wel...

Views: 441 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jul 23, 2004 4:44pm
by Yates Milton

Glenn Charron

Manuals for M40 1929 Sedan

I am looking for a repair manual and instruction manual for a M40 1929 Durant Sedan Automobile. Any information would be appreciated. Sincerely, Glenn Charron Collections Officer Cumberland Heritage Village Museum 613-833-3059 glenn.charron@ottawa.ca

Views: 288 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 21, 2004 4:27pm
by Rick Botti

steve sims

1919 Star Pickup

howdy guys, I am going to look at a 1919 Star Convertible pickup tomorrow evening. I talked with the guy on the phone today and he says its all there including running gear with good sheet metal but most of the wood is rotted. It has wood spoked wheels and is rollabl...

Views: 427 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jul 20, 2004 7:02pm
by jan arnett

Haley

New Mailing Address

For all of those who don't know, I have moved from my previous residence. My new address is as follows: Haley Warden 15220 Sherman Way #106 Van Nuys, CA 91405 The address that is listed in the Durant Parnter is wrong. However, it's my sister's house so shou...

Views: 257 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 19, 2004 7:57pm
by Haley

Al Farnum

Kind of wood

I have discovered some bad wood in the floor and roof of my Model 60. This has probably been discussed a few times before, but what type of wood should be used as a replacement? Luckily there is enough there for a good pattern. Thanks.

Views: 322 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 17, 2004 2:11pm
by Gary Warden

Stephan Riffault

Interesting finds....

Over the last couple of weeks I seem to have stumbled over several interesting Durant finds.... First (and what may be of interest to other members here), I have found a 1933 Frontenac C600 in a field about 1/2 hour from my place. The car is rough but probably res...

Views: 328 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 15, 2004 7:49pm
by Don Shilling

Ron Jaremkow

Cooling system over-flow

When you look into the rad opening on my 4-07, you can see the overflow tube. What should the distance be from the top of the neck to the tube? Ron ...

Views: 272 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 14, 2004 7:09pm
by Ron Jaremkow

Richard B Malin

1920 Dort Touring Car

I have a 1920 Dort Model 17-A Car Number 78038. This car is not restored and in many pieces. I would like to know what it may be worth and what is the best way to sell it. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Richard B. Malin Phone (302) 65...

Views: 304 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 13, 2004 6:42pm
by jan arnett

Rick Botti

DURANT GATHERING ?

Many of the forum regulars were able to attend this year's Durant Gathering up in Canada, how was it? Rick

Views: 300 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 10, 2004 2:29pm
by Ken Brink

Rick Botti

Western Regional Meet (Pictures)

Western Regional Meet June 28th - July 1st 2004 Hood River, Oregon Photographs taken by Stephen Aldrich are now posted in the Past Events section. Steve said that these three were taken on the first day on the Washington side of the gorge. Some beautiful cars am...

Views: 336 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 9, 2004 10:55pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

North West Tour

I know many of this forums regulars were able to attend Mike Larsen's Hood River Tour. Please tell us all about it, inquiring minds want to know! Rick

Views: 347 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 9, 2004 5:45pm
by Keith Nordquist

Rick Botti

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

Views: 288 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 5, 2004 12:10pm
by Gary Warden

Rick Botti

New Zenith Carburetors from Club Store

A new shipment of Zenith model 68 updraft carburetors have arrived at the club store. No I don't have them listed on the store webpage, but you can order them from Bob Smith. Please read the article about them at: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/durant/Tech/Z...

Views: 344 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 4, 2004 9:23pm
by Rick Botti

David Blyler

I need a starter

Hello anyone know where I could get my starter rebuilt or where I could buy a new one. Thanks for the info.

Views: 319 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 3, 2004 6:27am
by bec

Laurence Meeker

1930 Durant 614 Parts-Memorabilia

I have a real nice radiator shell,some headlight lenses, and misc. 614 related items that need a new home. e-mail or call me with any questions. 248 540-3618.

Views: 470 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 2, 2004 4:29pm
by Bill McElhaney

Mike Rice

Points

Anyone know where I can find a set of points,cap,rotor and condenser for a remy distributor?

Views: 510 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jul 2, 2004 12:00pm
by Mike Rice

Stephanie Mazloom

devaux rear axle

need a ring and pinion for 1931 devaux, probably same as durant.

Views: 334 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 30, 2004 1:39pm
by Stephanie Mazloo...

Dietmar Bauer

Looking for Handbrakes

Hi, i'm looking for parts of the drumbrakes and springs. Modell Rugby M 1926 Star. Thx for answers. Dietmar

Views: 302 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 29, 2004 8:46am
by Dietmar Bauer

Gordon Grenier

front axle star car

Hello I Have a front axle from a star car compleat with break drums, Springs,shackles,U-bolts and plates, original grease fittings, Don't have a use for it. Contact me at gordy251@comcast.net or (503)257-6203 In portland Oregon. Gordy

Views: 340 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 29, 2004 7:45am
by Hal Vandevord

Chris Garcia

For Sale 1931 Durant 3W coupe

Have a fairly decent car that needs complete resto and is only missing the rear deck lid for sale. E-Mail me at woodythx138@mlode.com or call 209-743-5596 Chris

Views: 351 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 28, 2004 10:16pm
by Chris Garcia

Don Shilling

Goodies in the Woods!

Ya' never know what will turn up right in your own neighborhood. The other day, a friend called from Longview, Tex about a '23 Star Touring advertized in the local paper, a week earlier,,,, It took me another week to make contact with the owner. I asked about vario...

Views: 445 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 25, 2004 6:25pm
by will curl

Gary Yelle

Correct plugs and..

I am using Champion D-16 plugs in the 1931 DeVaux. I purchased them from Ray Zenz some time back. I am wondering if these are the correct ones for my car? It has not been running as good as it should. Also, I have been told that I should put in a fuel filter bef...

Views: 339 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 25, 2004 6:18pm
by will curl

Ken McCormick

My trip and the kindness of all members

Just got home yesterday June 16th.What a trip.I want to thank all the members who made this trip one of the best I ever had.It was great to meet a lot of the club members and visit them to look at cars and buy parts.Hope I wasnt to much of a pain. I will try to write...

Views: 409 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 25, 2004 2:53pm
by Frank Witkowski

Bill Hoaglan

A-22 Steering Knuckle Question

While doeing a service on my A-22 getting ready for next weeks Hood River Tour, I noticed that only the TOP king pin bushing came with a grease fitting, the steering knuckle straddles the axle so this should put the thrust load on the lower thrust bearing not the upp...

Views: 331 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 25, 2004 1:14pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Ken Brink

Head Gasket

Gentleman; Will a W4 head gasket fit (work on) an A22 Engine? Durant's own engine design. My car is an 1923 A22 Durant. Thanking you for your input. Ken Brink

Views: 465 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 25, 2004 5:55am
by Robert DeAngelis

Terry Brown

replacing "canvas" material on roof of 1929 6-66

Has anyone ever replaced their canvas material on a hardtop roof, found a kind of cotton batting underneath, what did you use to replace that? Any advice would be appreciated, thanks Terry Brown

Views: 323 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 24, 2004 6:56pm
by Bob Porter

Bruce Hargin

Champion W16Y Spark Plugs

Has anyone out there had a problem with Champion W16Y spark plugs?

Views: 342 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 23, 2004 10:08pm
by Rick Botti

Lance Haynes

Durant Partner

Hello everyone. Good news the June Durant Partner is at the printer and should go out this coming Saturday to all of you. We apologize for a little lateness but we had to find a willing volunteer that could actually do this big big time job. Plus our sweet young l...

Views: 345 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 23, 2004 4:20pm
by Lance Haynes

Harold Dunkle

1923 Star

1923 Star Repair Manual for Star Motor Cars, Showing Short Cuts and Methods for Repairing and Upkeep. Dunk dide@isomedia.com Kirkland WA

Views: 344 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 21, 2004 5:40pm
by Harold Dunkle

peter

1930-31 model 614 parts wanted

Looking for engine block and head for 1930-31 Durant 6 cyl. model 614.Engine was frozen ,welded several times but still leaks. Thanks,Peter

Views: 298 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 20, 2004 6:24pm
by bec

Rick Botti

Golden Quill Award

I've added a picture of the Golden Quill Award that Tony Burke's good work won for the Durant Partner. Click the Join button to the left and then click the small thumbnail at the top of the page. Thanks Tony Rick

Views: 264 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 19, 2004 6:32pm
by Lance haynes

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