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Brian Johnson

Interesting picture found in auction

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Last Post: Jul 23, 2018 8:10am
by Don Shilling

Rick Botti

New Pics

Just finished some background maintenance and also added three new pictures of Ken Hoshowski's 1926 Star Panel truck. He added a very nice Durant/Star decal to it. You can see them in the Photograph section under Star > Panel Truck - Ken Hoshowski. Rick

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Last Post: Jul 22, 2018 1:13pm
by Rick Botti

Peggy Spitz

Today marks the 2 month mark UNTIL our 20th DMAC Meet

Hello everyone. Today marks the 2 month mark until we all get together again in Staten Island for our 20th Meet! IF you have NOT made your reservations or sent in your registration-NOW IS THE TIME! Ed is continuing to work on making everything run like clockwork for...

Views: 196 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 20, 2018 2:42pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Phillip Donoghoe

Sold My 1929 Durant D66 Deluxe Sedan.

Brought the Durant in 1982 from Harold Burraston of Murrurundi, NSW. Restored over the years to 1999 when it was registered and won Peoples choice and equal restoration of the year with a 1935 Buick. Have been to several rallies including Adelaide Bay to Birdwood, A...

Views: 389 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 18, 2018 6:54am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Rosie Larsen's 1930 Durant Coupe

Rosie Larsen's 1930 Durant Coupe took double trophies at the Concours D Elegance in Forest Grove, Oregon today. She is so proud. This is the one car Mike owned that she wanted to restore in his memory.

Views: 318 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 17, 2018 10:34am
by Ross

Gary Yelle

Steeldraulic Brakes

A few weeks back a friend sent me some background information on the DeVaux. Included in this is a 7 page discussion on the "Characteristics of Construction" of Steeldraulic Brakes. I printed up 10 copies and will send it to anyone interested. My e-mail is garyyel...

Views: 375 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 12, 2018 7:11pm
by Ken Mc Cormick

Gary

Star distributor set up

Hi folks, I just bought a pretty dusty and dirty, non-running 1927 6 cylinder Star automobile and am very happy! There is a problem, however. The distributor is missing . There appears to be a place for it to be installed at the back of the generator and I can se...

Views: 238 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 11, 2018 8:20am
by Gary

Dave

Star engine

Have a Star motor with this serial number 110587. What can you tell me about it?

Views: 331 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 9, 2018 8:08am
by Don Shilling

Ken Hoshowski

Starter

I went to start the Star a few days ago. I did not have the opportunity to use it last year so it has sat for over a year in a heated garage. It ran and started fine when I drove it into the garage in the fall of 2016. I have installed a new battery. When I engag...

Views: 261 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 8, 2018 5:56pm
by Ken Hoshowski

David Coppess

Hooking up the throttle from the bottom of the steering column

I haven't been able to comprehend how this connection is made. The exhaust manifold dumps out at the front of the engine. The throttle connection from the steering column is my puzzle. I have nothing but the piece on the end of the shaft that I'd guess a cable goes u...

Views: 212 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 26, 2018 9:49pm
by David Coppess

Gary Richards

1915 Dort Clutch lineing specifications

Trying to find the specifications on building a clutch for a 1915 Dort with a Lycoming Engine. I have several clutches and flywheels but none have the lining on them, I was told that there is a template floating around and specs. for a leather lining? Have not been a...

Views: 182 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 26, 2018 4:11am
by Norm Toone

Frank Witkowski

Gilmore Museum

Hi All... Great article about the Gilmore Museum in the latest Hemmings Classic Car magazine. We have the opportunity to have a presence there. Please read the article to understand about this great museum. Frank

Views: 290 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 25, 2018 12:08pm
by John Connor

Graham Neve

1931 Durant 619 deluxe w/duel side mounts

Hey all, I have a couple questions about this car I am looking at. I am wondering what it might be worth? It is 98% complete but needs a total restoration. Is the dual side mounts rare? Original? I can't seem to find anything on it. The car was indoors sitting for...

Views: 311 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 24, 2018 6:02pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Brian Johnson

Late production and one off Durant’s

Recently Gary Yelle posted the whereabouts of a 1932 DeVaux and it stirred my curiousity. What is the latest car manufactured in the Durant family of cars and what is the latest known car on the roads today? In paging through all the information on the DMAC websit...

Views: 310 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 24, 2018 1:02pm
by Norm Toone

Stephanie Smith

2019 Calendar

Need pictures for 2019 Calendar. Anyone interested in seeing their car featured in an all new 2019 Calendar of Durant club vehicles. Contact me: Stephanie Smith (azsmith08@gmail.com)

Views: 297 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 24, 2018 12:10pm
by mike b

Gene House

Interesting site I've found

I've discovered a website that is offering archieval newspapers from as early as the early 1900s. On this site I found several articles relating to the Flint Motor Company. The Anaconda Standard in Butte, MT stated that the Flint Roadster, driver that day in the cont...

Views: 309 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 22, 2018 12:21pm
by Norm Toone

Claude Lavoie

Battery not charging

It appears that the cut off relay is no longer functioning. I tried to find a replacement on the web without success. Would anyone know of where to find one eithter identical or that can be modified to fit? The generator is Auto-Lite model GAL. Thank you!

Views: 302 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 17, 2018 2:32pm
by Claude Lavoie

John P Langan

1923 A22

Hello, I just bought Bobby Carter 1923 A22 out of Ohio. Lots of questions! Continental I4 Runs great, starts right up, no smoke, shifts fine, stops decent. Recent paint, new top and interior, chrome is amazing for 95 years old! What type of oil 30 Non dete...

Views: 386 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jun 15, 2018 12:26pm
by Kenneth Brink

Terry Rhodes

Durant/Star valve stem cap find

Can you help me I.D. this cap? Found it in my shed. Thank you, Terry

Views: 212 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 15, 2018 9:36am
by Terry Rhodes

Don Shilling

DIY Upholstery

Due the the high cost of having upholstery done, I've decided to give it a try myself. Therefore, to get started, I would like to obtain some original upholstery from a Star C or F model touring car to create some patterns. Anybody have such items to lend out? Don...

Views: 312 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 14, 2018 7:27am
by Don Shilling

Christna Williams

1928 durant 2 ton pickup 1926 durant yout parts

The cab and frame are a 1928 durant 2 ton pickup and the other one is 1926 durant yout I have a number of parts from my dad's estate. I don't have the knowledge or means to make use of them and i have to liquidate them anyway to pay his bills but i cannot find a w...

Views: 244 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 7, 2018 11:12pm
by Christna William...

Rick Botti

Need old body wood

My 31 model 619 has finally arrived at the replacement wood stage in its restoration. The body is the same used on models 614 and 407. The roof in my car had a fire in the distance past and I could use old roof wood to use as templates. If anyone out there has one or...

Views: 565 Replies: 18

Last Post: Jun 7, 2018 5:43pm
by Rick Botti

Sid Semple

Bumper Badges

Given this bumper badge. Recent forum post had one but this one is a little different. Sid Semple

Views: 236 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 5, 2018 4:56pm
by Sid Semple

Rick Botti

Pacific Coast Spring Fling Tour

Our Spring Fling Tour is coming up real fast! Many of you that have attended an event in the past will received a registration form in the mail. If you need one the very same registration form can be download this direct link: Registration Form Here Rick

Views: 458 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 3, 2018 10:18pm
by Rick Botti

Peggy Spitz

Staten Island Tech Session

We are working on the tech session at the Annual Meet in Staten Island. Roger and Bert will be the hosts of this event. Roger asked if those of you with questions about our cars (and how to keep them running) to let them know what you would like the tech session to b...

Views: 203 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 1, 2018 8:58am
by Peggy Spitz

frank witkowski

Photo Bucket images are back

Hi All... Anyone else notice that Photo Bucket has restored all the images? Saw on another forum and they are back on here. Frank

Views: 203 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 31, 2018 7:47pm
by frank witkowski

mt arledge

mason truck

I have found what I was told was a 1927 Durant truck that is still all together and in good restorable shape. I am trying to learn as much as I can about it. Any information would be muchly appriecated. Any idea on what it is worth? Please help, thanks. mt arledge

Views: 937 Replies: 7

Last Post: May 27, 2018 7:32am
by Steve Rocca

VINCE O'BRIEN

Torque specs for W5 head bolts

I need to re-torque my W5 head bolts. I couldn't find anything in the Star repair manual or on this site. Anyone got the specs?

Views: 230 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 25, 2018 6:46pm
by Don Shilling

dave enrico

GENERATOR TO WATERPUMP HOSE AND CAPS

HELLO EVERYONE DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO GET THE RED HOSE AND CAPS THAT DRIVE THE WATER PUMP OFF THE GENERATOR FOR MY DEVAUX,NEW PROJECJ AND THERE MISSING, THANKS DAVE

Views: 321 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 24, 2018 10:12pm
by VINCE O'BRIEN

Peggy Spitz

Lastest Updates on the Staten Island Meet

I just spoke to Ed tonight about the upcoming Durant Conference in Staten Island. He is very proud of Staten Island, and wanted me to share the website for Old Richmond Town with the group. It is www.historicrichmondtown.org if you would like to check it out. TripA...

Views: 189 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 20, 2018 5:38pm
by Peggy Spitz

Robert Bush

Brake lining 1930

I need to reline the brakes on my 1930 407. Where can I get correct replacement linings and brass rivets so I can reline my brakes?

Views: 491 Replies: 11

Last Post: May 16, 2018 9:10am
by Bill Hoaglan

DJ Federlein

Treatment of Durants

Last night I was watching a prerecorded segment of “****ATION” which aired on USA channel the 4th of January 2018. called “The goodness of men”. At about three minutes before the end of the program there was a shootout that included a 1930...

Views: 360 Replies: 6

Last Post: May 14, 2018 6:29am
by Rick Botti

Mike Rice

sold my star

I sold my car. The guys name is Jim Linc and his wife Dixie so watch for them as they are going to be new members soon. Jim is going to keep the car original and that makes me happy. I've reached that point where the best for the car was to let someone who can take i...

Views: 279 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 13, 2018 7:21pm
by Mike Rice

Mike Linthicum

Articles for the Partner

As always we need articles for the Partner. The next issue is the Summer issue due out in June and we need articles for that and future issues. Everyone has a story to tell about their car or cars. How did you find it? What restoration of parts have you done? What pi...

Views: 203 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 13, 2018 12:04pm
by Mike Linthicum

Victor

Is this a Durant Automobile Part

Hello, I found an old Schrader valve cover that has a 5 point star in the center. I tried to upload a pic but it wouldn't allow me to. Curious, can anyone tell me if Durant automobiles used a valve stem cover like what I described?

Views: 260 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 11, 2018 9:05am
by Don Shilling

dave enrico

TRUNK RACK

HELLO EVERYONE DOES ANYONE HAVE A DEVAUX CUSTOM COUPE THAT THEY COULD TAKE SOME PICS OF THE TRUNK RACK AND ATTACHING BRACKETS,I BOUGHT THE GREG OTTERSEN DEVAUX CUSTOM COUPE AND THE TRUNK RACK IS MISSING,IT HAD SOME BRACKETS TO HOLD THE TRUNK ON THE BACK BUT NO RACK...

Views: 220 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 9, 2018 1:54pm
by dave enrico

Kaye jaff

Value of Star/Durant Motors brass id or vin plate

I'm an estate sale picker and I came across a brass plate for a "Star Made for Durant Motors by Continental Motors Corporation Detroit and Muskegon Detroit". I'm looking to sell it and trying to find out a value. I found some on eBay but not exactly like mine. Any...

Views: 255 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 6, 2018 7:13pm
by Kaye jaff

Gordon F. Curl

Annual meet - Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Hi There: Make sure that you book the date now! This will be the 23rd Annual meet for the Canadian group. The dates this year are JUNE 29 TO JULY 2nd YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT. The registration forms and information are listed under Club Events. We look...

Views: 236 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 4, 2018 10:57am
by Jack Connor

frank witkowski

Speedometer cable parts source

Saw this over on the AACA forum http://www.texasindustrialelectric.com/speedo.asp frank

Views: 235 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 28, 2018 6:45am
by frank witkowski

Don Shilling

Springfield Meet

I was just wondering if a date has been considered for this meet next April? It's only about four months away and I'm getting ansy for this road trip! I already have a motel room for Chickashay swap meet in March but this is just in by back yard!

Views: 826 Replies: 21

Last Post: Apr 27, 2018 8:03am
by Gordon F. Curl

Peggy Spitz

Staten Island Meet Update

Hi Everyone. I spoke to Ed today (actually he called me). He wanted me to share the following in the Forum about the September Meet 1. Staten Island is one of the 5 boros of NYC, but it is the Residential Neighborhood of them all. This means less traffic and more...

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Last Post: Apr 23, 2018 6:23am
by Charles A. Spitz...

Ken McCormick( better known as -Yukon jack)

woodspoke wheels-- 1930 Durant

I have six wood spoke wheels for a 30 Durant They may well fit other cars as well They have to be rebuilt but I know I would not have the patience to tackle this job. If anyone needs them they are available for whatever the cost to ship them would be. I would be...

Views: 331 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 19, 2018 8:03pm
by Ken McCormick( b...

Mike Linthicum

What did you do to your Durant (or other cars) Today?

Well I spend a couple of hours on my brakes, rebuilding them. One thing I learned was that I did not take enough pictures when I took them apart but hey I think I got them back together. Now I just have to source some new springs for them.

Views: 317 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 17, 2018 12:47pm
by Mike Linthicum

Chris Durkee

1928 Locomobile 8-80

I just took delivery of a 1928 8-80 Locomobile, car number 255. The seller told me that it was a sedan, but the title calls out a convertible. The body from the cowl back is missing. The rest of the car is fairly complete. The seller has owned the car since the ea...

Views: 526 Replies: 15

Last Post: Apr 13, 2018 8:48am
by dave enrico

Mike Linthicum

Pinion housing and differencial gaskets ?

I picked up my differential parts from the blaster painter today and i'm panicking as it is in pieces. It looks nice, but the differential is in two pieces and the pinion housing is separate. I think the gearing is all together in a bag along with the other parts. It...

Views: 393 Replies: 8

Last Post: Apr 9, 2018 6:05am
by Mike Linthicum

Duncan Smeaton

1928 Continental engine block clean-up

Hi everyone I recently purchased a crack tested 4 cylinder engine block. Basically, it's in good condition but I want to de-rust the outside, clean it up and paint it before cleaning and oiling the cylinders. I'll then measure it up to see how much work it needs d...

Views: 276 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 9, 2018 3:12am
by Duncan Smeaton

Peggy SPitz

DMAC Staten Island Meet

Time is counting down until our Annual Meet in Staten Island this year! I just checked the hotel rooms and we have 17 booked to date! This hotel IS the nicest on Staten Island so it will fill up by the time our Meet rolls around. So-IF you have NOT booked a room yet...

Views: 180 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 4, 2018 8:09pm
by Peggy SPitz

Mike Linthicum

Chrome or nickel, what say ye!

Original model 65 sales literature I have says this model has the "new chromium metal process on the outside on parts" doesn't say what parts though. Inside is not problem looks like all the parts were nickel. Can't seem to tell on my radiator shell and headlight buc...

Views: 398 Replies: 11

Last Post: Apr 4, 2018 6:22am
by Mike Linthicum

Frank Witkowski

Star R for sale Craig's list

Hi All...... not mine in Eastern PA. 1927 Durant Four Door Model R Star Six Cylinder Sedan Car - $5000 (Wilkes Barre) image 1 of 3 1 1 2 3 1927 Durant condition: good fuel: gas odometer: 28663 title status: clean transmission: manual Old warehou...

Views: 275 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 3, 2018 6:59am
by Norm Toone

Gary Yelle

Wood wheels:

I am happy and sad after I got a E-mail a little bit ago. I just got a picture from a DeVaux owner in the Mid West and the picture is of his Standard Coupe with wood wheels. I have never seen wood wheels on a DeVaux. I wanted to call Howard to share this picture....

Views: 571 Replies: 9

Last Post: Mar 31, 2018 5:52am
by Norm Toone

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