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Mike Linthicum

Durant Dealerships

Any Durantonians know of any Durant/Star dealership buildings left standing? There was one reported in upstate New York. Any more throughout the country. If so I would be interested in obtaining any pictures of them. Frank W. was compiling a list of dealerships, but...

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Last Post: Dec 29, 2025 11:16am
by R

mike

Bert Babick memorable tour

The Bert Babick Memorial tour dates are as follows. Arriving May 2nd and leaving on May 6th. The place will be Sonora Calif. Then hotel will be the Best Western plus in Sonora oaks. Final preparations are being made. This is the same hotel we had in 2011. If you a tr...

Views: 0 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 1, 2026 10:03am
by mike

Steven Blomquist

1928 Durant D75 radiator cap needed.

Good evening everyone. I am looking for an owner who would lend a radiator cap used on the "Anniversary edition" 1928 Durant D75 and maybe other models. This would not be the "Motometer" design as on other cars. A photo of this cap is on the cover of the winter 2023...

Views: 125 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 30, 2026 9:30am
by Steven Blomquist

Bill DeVries

National meet in Joliet

Are the dates in the partner correct for the meet in Joliet? Sept. 14 - 18, Monday thru Friday?

Views: 49 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 29, 2026 3:53pm
by Bob Smith

Mike Linthicum

RMD donations to the DMAC or the Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation

For those of you in the United States that have in their financial portfolio a 401k or other investments the Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Here is food for thought. RMDs are the minimum amounts that individuals must withd...

Views: 10 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 27, 2026 6:49am
by Mike Linthicum

Duncan Smeaton

Hood latches for 1928 Durant 4 door sedan

Does anyone know where I might find hood latches for my 1928 Durant 4 door sedan. Are they interchangeable with say Ford model A?

Views: 26 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 20, 2026 12:38am
by Duncan Smeaton

Reid Schneider

Speedometer and Gas Gauge

I'm trying to get my speedometer and gas gauge to work on my 1929 Model 63. Does anyone have details on part equivalents from other makes (i.e. Chrysler, Plymouth, Oldsmobile, etc.) for these Durant parts? I know the speedometer is Northeast Electric Co. and found a...

Views: 58 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 2, 2026 10:21am
by Tom Schaffer

Bob Smith

2026 Calendars

2026 Calendars are available. These are the same price as last year's. $15.00US Postage is for: US 1 calendar @ $3, 2 @ $5, Canada 1 @ $6US, 2 @ $9US, elsewhere 1 @ $10US, 2 @ $13US Payment should go to the treasurer: Ryan Calvin,DMAC, 332 Minnesota St., Suite W10...

Views: 100 Replies: 3

Last Post: Dec 31, 2025 10:29am
by Ross hoevet

Robert Bush

Inclined Railway

For those who attended the National Meet in Colorado Springs, and rode the inclined railway, here is an older inclined railway. And for those who are fascinated by fantastic engineering and "green" technology, this shows that green engineering was practiced a long...

Views: 37 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 29, 2025 11:27am
by Robert Bush

Steven Blomquist

Interior courtesy lights

I am in a hunt for the glass globes that mount into the rear courtesy lights on the Durant D75 model. Their is one on each side of the rear seat. They are "torpedo shaped" and cover the bulbs within the fixture. I would like to find a pair or borrow one to get some r...

Views: 43 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 27, 2025 7:48am
by Steven Blomquist

Mike Linthicum

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I want to take this time to wish all my fellow Durantonians a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope the time with your family and friends is a joyous one and that you have a very Happy and prosperous New Year! I hope to see many of you at the Durant meets...

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Last Post: Dec 21, 2025 10:49am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Won't you make an end of year donation to the Durant Motors Automobile Museum Foundation?

Hello Durantonians; It's that time of year again with the holidays quickly approaching and before you know it, those in the United States will have to start thinking about that dreaded tax time in April. You can help us to make the museum a reality by donating...

Views: 38 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 15, 2025 10:50am
by Mike Linthicum

Gary Yelle

Tracking DeVaux,s

The past few years I have been occupied on other things in life but now because of a call from a young man that wondered if his dad's car was on the Registry, I have to get going on changes. That car was on the first Registry that was created in 1975. ROSS. Do you...

Views: 154 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 8, 2025 10:43am
by Gary Yelle

Michael Gerhold

Front Light Bar

I am looking for the front light bar for my Durant Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks Mke Gerhold 504-352-3726

Views: 47 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 7, 2025 10:24am
by Michael Gerhold

ross

ads

To all- Have you ever wondered about the "marketing plan" of these fing morons that post here(you Sarim). This is a antique car forum for very obscure vehicles. The AVERAGE age on here is probably 65+. And you are trying to sell "streetware", whatever the hell that i...

Views: 48 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 4, 2025 10:32am
by ross

Reid Schneider

Old Car Festival - Dearborn, MI

Just wondering if anyone has done the Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village before? It's in Dearborn, Michigan and usually the first full weekend of Sept. I've been a number of times but very rarely see any Durants, Stars, etc. I'm thinking of going next year with m...

Views: 97 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 16, 2025 8:24am
by Debbie

kennYoung

steeldraulic brake help

My mechanic and I are at our wits end trying to adjust our steeldraulic brakes. Looking for someone who has this skill. I am in central NEw York state and referals would be greatly appreciated. Kenn 607 592 1911

Views: 285 Replies: 10

Last Post: Nov 13, 2025 2:49pm
by kenneth young

Mike Linthicum

DMAC will be at Hershey again this year

Hello fellow Durantonians! The DMAC will be represented by myself and Frances as well as Tom & Karen Edmonds this year in the South chocolate field spaces C45,46 & 47. We will be in the big red tent again this year and listed in the program under Durant. Stop by a...

Views: 86 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 11, 2025 6:31am
by Mike Linthicum

Gordon F. Curl

Calendars

Hi Bob: I would like to have 2 of the calendars. By the way, Mike has now finished rebuilding a motor and Will is in the process of channging it in his roadster. Give him luck. Gord

Views: 65 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 4, 2025 8:12am
by Gordon F. Curl

Phil Peters

Zenith Fuel Systems

I just have become aware that Zenith Fuel Systems of Bristol, VA is going out of business next month. They are the ones that make the modern updraft carburetor that many of us use on our Durants and Stars.At this time I don't know if anyone else is buying the busines...

Views: 102 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 29, 2025 3:40pm
by Phil Peters

Don M Gaskill

drive gear

Is a GG-9 drive gear the same as a GJ-168 ????

Views: 68 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 21, 2025 4:13pm
by Don M Gaskill

Don Gaskill

HEAD BOLTS TORQUE

I NEED TO KNOW THE HEAD BOLT TORQUE ON A W5 4 CLY MOTOR

Views: 181 Replies: 10

Last Post: Sep 10, 2025 6:48pm
by Don M Gaskill

John Kronenberg

Oil filter

What oil filter does it use.

Views: 189 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 9, 2025 1:29pm
by John Kronenberg

Mike Linthicum

Durant Virtual Museum is back up again! Check it out!

Hello everyone! The Durant Motors Virtual Museum is back up and running again! After almost a year of it being down, you can now check it out again by going to the "virtual museum" link at the DMAC home page or by going directly to the museum home page at www.dura...

Views: 203 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 9, 2025 1:13pm
by John Kronenberg

John Kronenberg

OIL FILTERS FOR 1928 DURANT

Looking for an option to use as an oil filter for my 1928 Durant....it did not have one when i bought the car. I ordered 2 WIX (round cyclinder shape) oil filters, but they did not fit. Please Help asap. Thank you. John Kronenberg

Views: 64 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 9, 2025 1:07pm
by John Kronenberg

Mike Linthicum

Passing of Cathy Witkowski, past First Lady of the DMAC

Hello Durantonians; It is with great sadness that I report that I was contacted by our Past President Frank Witkowski this morning to report that his beloved wife, Cathy passed away yesterday in Hookstown, Pennsylvania after a recent illness. For those of you that...

Views: 135 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 19, 2025 11:23am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

New Exhibits uploaded to the Virtual Museum!

I've been busy over the Thanksgiving week uploading over 50 new exhibits to the Virtual Museum. New photographs, advertising and corporate correspondence has been uploaded for everyone to see. My next project is the get the links re-established for everyone to be abl...

Views: 206 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 17, 2025 3:21pm
by Mike Linthicum

Don Gaskill

VW dis

I just installed a VW dist hooked the green wire to the neg part of the coil now I have no spark any help?

Views: 83 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 15, 2025 5:03pm
by Don Gaskill

ross

New YouTube story on WC Durant

Check out a new presentation on YouTube by JayEmm on our favorite industrialist William Crapo Durant. "The True Story of General Motors" It starts out with him driving a Durant touring through the English countryside, right-hand drive and all!

Views: 125 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 7, 2025 5:11am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Nethercutt Museum in California auction of some 1920's cars. Durant, Flint and a Dort among them.

I received a notice from Hagerty that the Nethercut collection will be auctioning off quite a number of 1920's and teen cars. Some rare cars too! Among them is a 1926 Flint, a 1924 Durant A-22 sedan and a Dort. Might be a good buy for someone who is interested in add...

Views: 139 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 6, 2025 10:24am
by ross

Laureen Brandson

1932/1933 Dominion Motors Frontenac

Trying to sell an older collector car but I have no idea the value. It does not run but is rare. It is in disrepair but a great car for a donit yourselfer.

Views: 235 Replies: 11

Last Post: Aug 2, 2025 11:17am
by Norm Toone

Reid

Priming the Oil Pump

Does anyone have some suggestions on priming the oil pump for a 1929 14L engine? I've got no engine oil pressure reading on the gauge and want to be confident that the pump is primed. My oil pump is located on the side of the of the block and I have an outlet tube to...

Views: 129 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 2, 2025 1:35am
by Debbie

Krzysztof Mroczek

DURANT Club Membership

Hello, I paid for my membership in the DURANT club. Who should I send my Durant registration to? The email address pam@durantmotors.org doesn't work. Thanks for the information. Chris

Views: 119 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 27, 2025 4:50am
by Norm Toone

Bob Smith

Planning a trip to Colorado attending the Annual Meet

Don't be the last one to arrive in Colorado Springs this September. It's just over the hill now!

Views: 107 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 16, 2025 12:35pm
by Bob Smith

Mary Carroll Colageo

Fire at Elizabeth NJ plant 1926

Hello all. My grandfather worked at the Hayes-Hunt location of Durant in Elizabeth NJ. He was killed in the explosion/fire July, 1926. My father was not yet 4 years old. I have never seen a Durant Star car, and am happy to have found the link to the museum. There is...

Views: 153 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 16, 2025 12:20pm
by Bob Smith

Horacio HIDALGO

Durant Motors Of Canada - Magazine

Hello, I'm Horacio Hidalgo from San Juan, Argentina. I restored a 1929 Rugby D40 Touring, which was assembled at the Leaside plant in Canada. If I can, I'll attach images. I ask you a favor: On the DMAC's previous website, they published a magazine produced by Du...

Views: 165 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 8, 2025 5:36am
by Horacio HIDALGO

Scott Rasmussen

Head gasket

Hey everyone, I have a 1931 614 sedan with a 22A motor with a blown head gasket. Where could I possibly find the necessary gaskets I need. Thank you Scott

Views: 177 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 4, 2025 3:34am
by Scott Rasmussen

Torrey Harvey

New to me 1929 Durant model 60 delux

Hi everyone, I just acquired a gorgeous survivor 1929 Durant model 60 deluxe at one point owned by a man named C.L. Lawien. With the car I received all of the original documentation including title, bill of sale and receipts of registration for years! Also in the car...

Views: 157 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 30, 2025 2:48pm
by Mike Linthicum

Vince O'Brien

1925 Star Starter wrong part number

My starter burned up on the recent Bert Babick Memorial Tour. Fortunately, there were several kind members who gave me a few pushes. The car is a Star Model F and the vintage Autolite manual in the tech section says it takes an MO4012. It just says Model F but not...

Views: 154 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 25, 2025 3:49am
by Norm Toone

Reid

14L generator re-installation tips

I took the generator off my 1929 Model 63 engine to get repaired. To get it off, I removed the small timing chain inspection cover and removed the castle nut like the service manual says. I've left the gear resting in place within the timing chain and jimmied the gen...

Views: 101 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 24, 2025 12:30pm
by Reid

JACK Connor

E 55 Flint Rim sizes for spoked and disc wheels both Balloon tire and Narrow

I am in the process of moving and all my material is packed away. Can y0u help me with getting the correct wheel rims on my Chassis to make it roll on the trailer. I find that I have too many choices in my stock.

Views: 124 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 14, 2025 1:22pm
by JACK Connor

perin

direction

Bonjour, comment faire pour remonter le bouton du clackson?

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Last Post: Jun 10, 2025 12:24am
by perin

Herbie

Scrap Metel

I got a lot of star stuff that I need to go to the right place. I've hired a scrap iron Co. And they keep looking at Star axels on top of the old disk blades. I keep saying; not yet. Is there any value to original Star parts, or can I let it all go to scrap iron?

Views: 147 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 5, 2025 7:07pm
by Herbie

Bill Hoge

Star F questions

I need a little help as I am in the final stages of assembly for my 1925 Star F. Where should I attach the armored horn ground wire? What size amp fuse is used the Star F? Thanks, Bill Hoge

Views: 102 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 4, 2025 2:25pm
by Bill Hoge

Yates Milton

Exhaust Seal

Looking for help in finding an exhaust seal or gasket for my 24 Flint E-55. Outside diameter is 2 3/4". Gasket fits inside exhaust manifold. Any ideas would be very helpful. Yates

Views: 546 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 28, 2025 2:49pm
by Richard Bandel J...

Shawn

Stories welcome! Coming soon: The Durant Partner Summer Edition

Hello everyone! Just a friendly reminder that I am always interested in your stories. If you have a tale to tell, don't hesitate to email me and let me know. Pictures are always appreciated as well. Looking forward to getting you that Summer Edition. Have a gre...

Views: 123 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 26, 2025 7:50pm
by Shawn

Bob Smith

openings in the new 2026 calendar .... help needed

It's that time of year. Looking for photos to fill the pages of the 2026 Durant Motors Calendar. Photos with a little margin (we want to be able to crop, photos are rectangular, calendar pictures are square?). Rust is a color, projects welcome. Avoid modern cars an...

Views: 128 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 25, 2025 11:36am
by mike

Don M Gaskill

distributor

I got a new VW distributor now need to know where to put the green wire hookup?

Views: 197 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 28, 2025 3:33pm
by Richard

Debbie

Stewart fuel system rebuild

Stewart vacumn fuel canister I have is 189A . It is 8 screw top. Looks really good other than rust and some pitting . I’ve cleaned up the rust with steel wool but would like to seal the rust somehow . I can hand cut the 2 cork gaskets but wonder if I need to pu...

Views: 191 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 20, 2025 5:05pm
by Tom Schaffer

Don M Gaskill

distributor

What distributor from a VW works in a Durant?

Views: 171 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 19, 2025 6:10am
by Mike Linthicum

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