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John Asmus

22AA Starter

I tried to delete my post below this, wasn't successful... I need a complete starter for a 1930 or 31 Durant 22AA engine. Any help or information is greatly appreciated!

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Last Post: Aug 30, 2018 12:23pm
by John Asmus

John Asmus

22A Starter Needed!

Last year I bought a starter on eBay that was supposed to fit my 1929 Continental 22A engine. Unfortunately it's not even close! Does anybody know of a complete starter for sale? I'm so close to starting this engine and I'm pretty dismayed that the starter doesn't fi...

Views: 178 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 30, 2018 12:18pm
by John Asmus

John Paré

Durant Model 40 Tourer?

I thought you may be interested in these photographs of (so I'm told) a Durant Model 40 Tourer in daily life in Southern Rhodesia around 1930. They are scanned from glass negatives taken by my grandfather, who was a hunter/gold miner at the time. The large la...

Views: 257 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 29, 2018 4:16am
by John Paré

Rick Botti

Graf Zeppelin & Durant in Argentina

I don't remember where I found this, but it is a nice piece of history. The title read, Graf Zeppelin arriving in Buenos Aires, 1934. The Durant could be either a 1928 or 1929 Sedan. Up until the recession of 2008, there was a modern day Zeppelin based in Mounta...

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Last Post: Aug 26, 2018 11:49am
by Rick Botti

Frank Witkowski

Rugby pick up on HCCA

not mine.... 1930 Rugby Pickup 1930 Rugby Pickup Click photo for MORE Photos This 1930 Rugby Pickup is Black with wood bed and trim Runs, Drives, & Tours well on her 4 cyl engine Show quality restoration Megabucks (not by me) Robertson screws (since...

Views: 226 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 21, 2018 12:36pm
by Mike Linthicum

Bob Smith

rubber balls

A gentleman in Australia is in need of a set (16) rubber balls used on some Durant products. Are they available?

Views: 227 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 20, 2018 4:01pm
by Don Shilling

Frank Witkowski

DMAC Election Ballots Sent Out

Hi All.... The Ballots for the election of officers have been sent out. We got ours yesterday. Also got a completed one from a member. Remember this is YOUR Club, Please vote. Thanks...........Frank

Views: 301 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 20, 2018 9:34am
by Frank Witkowski

Peggy Spitz

CROSBY, STILLS, NASH AND YOUNG CABARET ON 9/14/18

Ed had chosen this weekend in Staten Island for another reason (besides the East Coast AACA Meet of 500 cars). He knew that the Hilton Garden Inn has a Cabaret Performance several times a year-and there is one scheduled the weekend we are in Staten Island for our me...

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Last Post: Aug 16, 2018 3:51pm
by D J Federlein

Peggy Spitz

TODAY IS AUGUST 13! One month until the meet!!!!

All right Durantonians- it is one month until our meet in Staten Island. SO, if you have NOT made your hotel reservations yet-today is the last day to get that $139 a night rate. If you have not mailed in your registration fees- take care of that soon. If you have...

Views: 688 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 13, 2018 7:13am
by Peggy Spitz

Frank Witkowski

619 on Craigs list

Not mine.... 1931 Durant 619 Deluxe with dual sidemounts. ONLY ONE!!! - $5000 (EAU CLAIRE WI) 1931 DURANT fuel: gas title status: missing transmission: manual 1931 DURANT MODEL 619 DELUXE. ONE OF 1000 619s MADE. WITH ONLY 16 KNOWN TO EXIST AND OUT OF...

Views: 298 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 8, 2018 6:21am
by Brian Johnson

Bob Olsen

Test

Test

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Last Post: Aug 5, 2018 6:03pm
by Ken Mc Cormick

Dave enrico

Scammers

Had a guy call me after I put a parts wanted add on the aaca for devaux parts,this guy was smooth he was cleaning up his late fathers estate,had wheels and the trunk rack I needed,if you get a call from 775 area code by Edwin that would be him,watch out guys, Dave

Views: 211 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 4, 2018 4:06pm
by Dave enrico

Peggy Spitz

Looking for a roommate at Staten Island. Meet

Hi Everyone- I got a call from a member who is really interested in coming to the Staten Island Meet. Since it is just him, he is interested in sharing a double Queen room with another member who would like to come-share a room and expenses for the room. Anyone int...

Views: 196 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 4, 2018 12:18pm
by Peggy Spitz

Mike Linthicum

1922 Star on Ebay Motors.

Looks like an original 1922/23 Star listed on Ebaymotors.com. Ad says it's a barn find. Don't know about that, but looks like a little steam cleaning and fluid refreshment and maybe she'd be a drive as is car.

Views: 273 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 4, 2018 6:13am
by Norm Toone

Ken Hoshowski

Horn Button 1926 Star

I have checked the archives and see a lot of queries regarding Horn Buttons but nothing about the operation. I am not able to get the horn (switch) to work. I have checked all my wiring and have eliminated every thing except the switch.. When I take the wire ru...

Views: 217 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 3, 2018 7:16am
by VINCE O'BRIEN

Peggy Spitz

Update from the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island

Hi Everyone! I got an email today from the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island. The event coordinator informed me we have two more weeks until the room rate that Ed secured for our Meet will no longer be honored. SO, if your planning on attending this year's Meet-and...

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Last Post: Jul 31, 2018 8:21pm
by Peggy Spitz

Brian Johnson

Interesting picture found in auction

Views: 340 Replies: 5

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: 203 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: 397 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: 322 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: 381 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: 245 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: 346 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: 273 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: 218 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: 191 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: 295 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: 316 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: 317 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: 303 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: 314 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: 309 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: 392 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: 218 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: 317 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: 252 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: 577 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: 242 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: 465 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: 210 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: 209 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: 944 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: 238 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: 326 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: 197 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: 500 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: 366 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: 284 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: 211 Replies: 0

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

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