Anyone else interested in Curts cache and wants to combine a few purchase's ? I'm interested in some but not all. I'd be willing to help haul some of it to get it over to East edge of S. Dakota if that would help at all. Dave
It sure was a surprise to get a call from Mike Linthicum, our President, letting me know that I was the recipient of the 2017 "William C. "Billy" Durant Award" What an unexpected honour!! The beautiful plaque arrived by post last evening.
I have been a member of...
We would like to thank all of the members of the Durant club for the prayers and concerns for our safety in regards to the northern California fires. Pam and Roger Von Bergen, Terry Neisingh and us ( like Roger said ) dodged a major bullet. We didn't have any dama...
Does anyone have plans for all the body work in the 614 rumble seat coupe =-1930 deluxe. I am going to rip mine all apart again and try to do it right. Need help and any info will be helpful and appreciated
Never had a plan of any kind to work from so its not re...
seems like I have caused a lot of trouble. I am really sorry if that is the case. Anyone that knows me will know that I am a quiet guy and I would not want to be the cause of strife in the club. There was a screw up in the transportation to the dinner but its no big...
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1253481778&siteLocale=en_CA&requestSource=b
I have a chance to make a trade on this Durant 614
I'm curious if any one could tell me what it's value would really be, thanks!
I would like to hear how our California members are fairing with the wildfires! A few that I had the pleasure of spending time with at our meet a few weeks ago I know are from one of the areas of concern.
Wishing you all the best !
I was bidding on an original owner's manual on Ebay. I maxed out at $141.00 and the winning bid was $143.00. I would be curious on what the winning bidder's Maximum bid was as I wasn't the only one that lost out.
I did manage to have the winning bid on a large lub...
Kudos to the Pacific Chapter for a job well done. The time, effort and hands-on you all did to make this a great meet showed! The trips were fun, sometimes educational (the museum and covered bridge) wow factor (the private collector tour with the high end cars), et...
I brought 2 rear Quarter panels for a star to the meeting. Does anyone know what became of them - The owner would like to know if they found a good home.
Thanks
Ken
I received the following message from Paul, who's working on the restoration of a Dort engine. Let's see if we can lend a hand to get this one on the road again.
Howdy:
I found you through the Durant website.
We are currently rebuilding the Lycoming DU engin...
Hi. I am trying to find information that identifies the difference between a Tillotson JR5 and JR5A. Can anyone provide documentation or explain the difference between the two carbs?
Thank you.
Hello Durantonians!
As we get closer to the National meet in Modesto, California next week, many of you will start traveling in the next couple of days to get there. I'll be arriving myself on Tuesday, early afternoon. I hope everyone, especially those towing, t...
Hello Durantonians!
The DMAC will have the same two spaces this year at the upcoming October Hershey fall meet. This is the best advertising and recruitment for new members money can buy, when there are over 100,000 people attending and over 9,000 flea market s...
I removed the bumpers from the 619 today, Lots of rust man o man.
The rear bumpers were easy, in fact they almost fell off they were so lose.
But the front bumper was another matter.
The nut holding the carriage bolt on the passenger side of the bumper was very,...
any body need a radiator shell?
just saw one on ebay, and they are willing to bring it to Hershey! Hurry time is running out. This vendor is in the same field as the Durant motors automobile club booth, but up near the food vendors.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1930-1...
I have a problem where the clutch appears not to fully disengage. This car has the separate gearbox and rubber ball universal coupling. The travel is correctly adjusted and any areas where there was minor wear repaired.
There is a new clutch bush with around 1.5...
Free, Free,
Rear Quarter Panels from a 1926 Star Coach. Good condition, paint has been stripped to bare metal. No rust.
Ken (Yukon Jack) McCormick is offering to transport said panels to the Modesto Convention at no charge.
Pictures available on request....
I have a 29 Durant car radiator in great shape it holds water and flows through real good the shell is not rusted through just email me I'm willing to ship if need be you'll be responsible for shipping cost email me at guslaw38@gmail.com
Hey Everyone;
Very exciting news, if you watch the History Channel you'll start seeing advertisements for a 3 night special starting August 13, 2017 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time "The Cars that Made America". Many of the early car people will be featured, Henry Ford of...
Hello Durantonians;
Well Frances and I are hunkering down and riding the hurricane out in our home just East of Orlando. Plenty of water, canned soups, comfort foods, kerosene lamps (One lucky thing about collecting them for a number of years, I have about 7 ol...
The met turnout is looking real good, in fact for a brief moment we ran out of rooms. BUT, we arranged for 14 additional rooms at the Ramada Inn and should those fill up the hotel next door has set aside 10 additional rooms. So pickup your phone and call the Ramada I...
I am going to restore a 1932 Ruby truck and would greatly appreciate any leads on where I could source various parts for the truck.
For example, are there suppliers that might have steering and brake system parts?
thanks for your help
Brock
Hello all,
I am entering my '26 Star in our Orpahan Car show here in Michigan on the 17th of this month. I'm sure i may be a little late in asking, but life has gotten in the way of thinking about it sooner! My car is all original and unrestored. I have every p...
Hi guys:
Back in about 1970 or 71 I had the fuel tank on the Frontenac sealed with slushing sealer, and done at the local airport shop. Have driven the car over 70,000 miles since with no problems until now. This new "ethanol" in our fuel is playing havoc with the...
Hey everybody! In preparation for the meet in Medesto, we have started to take a more in depth look at the Coupster after it decided to suddenly die on us in Orillia. Anyways, digging into it we have found that it gets way too much gas and is only running on 2 cylind...
Hi sam here, new to Durants. Found a 1932 model 619 4door and wondering about availability of parts and possible value restored. This car needs a few parts and a TOTAL restoration. Thanks ahead for any advice!
Looks like I may have to cancel my plans . Wife had a brother pass away and the service is scheduled for Oct 1. I am trying to work around it but it doesn't look good . May be able to go to the first part of the meet but would have to leave in time to drive home...
Sent my registration to PAM today. Tomorrow will send my hotel check and get my room reserved-- Brace yourselves--I am coming again./ And (as usual) will have my yukon jack with me. See you all soon.
Ken
HELLO EVERYONE
DOES ANYONE HAVE PICS OF A 31 DEVAUX COUPE WITH THE TOP FABRIC OFF,IM GOING TO START THE WOOD REBUILDING SOON AND SOME OF MY WOOD HAS GONE MISSING OVER THE YEARS,I PURCHASED THE DEVAUX IN 1970 AND HAVE HAD IT IN STOTAGE ALL THIS TIME ALONG WITH A 32 D...
Anybody know who the Corporate Officers were of Durant Motors Inc, and the other car companies under Durant. We know Durant was the President, how about Vice President, Treasurer etc? Don't know that I've ever seen a list of heard of any of them.
I'm getting antsy for a Westbound roadtrip so I can get my Rocky Mountain Fix! Four and a half weeks to go and time seems to just drag by! I've got all my paperwork in and motels reserved. See you all in Modesto.
Hello my Durant friends,
I have not been able to bring my beast to life this year and am looking for some advice.
To start with:
- I have changed spark plugs and put new fuel in the tank
- I have checked and do have spark at the plugs
- When I inject gas i...
I have an older carb here on the shelf- a Tillotson JR5A is which an after market J5A updraft carb for a 20's car. Anyone ever try or run one of these things on a Star or Durant? Just wondering as it is built strong and no-nonsense.
Thanks- just wondering,
Jim Ch...
Hi Everyone.
It's been a while since I posted. I haven't had time to work on the car, but I have finally a free week coming up here and I want to see if I can solve my stalling fuel problem as well as my timing issue.
Before my question a quick summery of what...
OK club members, Does anyone know of how many and what colors were offered for the 1929 model year? Particularly for the Model 40? Other than black of course.
Hello. I recently came across a Durant 4 cylinder and a few other miscellaneous parts. The tag on the motor says
Star
W5-389355
Durant Motors of Canada Ltd.
I took the head off and cleaned things up a bit. The cylinders look good however there is some damage in...
i recently purchased a 23 durant star speedster.
i am looking for a water pump and the shaft that goes from the generator
to the pump. any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
i can be called or texted at 269 362-8184
thanks in advance for any help....john
I need to remove the steering wheel for repair. I can't figure out how to remove it from the column. Who has an answer. Feel free to call or email me anytime if you can help me. Cell is 319-201-0521
Hello everyone I'm restoring a very rare aircraft engine known as the long harlequin, it's a two cylinder apposed engine that uses 1929 harley Davidson jd cylinders and uses two star continental connecting rods part number wd400_4 if anyone has a pair to sell please...
Got an email from Photobucket saying it will not allow 3rd party posting. Going on their site this was effective June 1 2017. Not sure what they are talking about as I just tried posting a pic using the method we have used for years and pic was in DMAC Forum. The Sha...
I've removed three of the four hood latches on my 1931 Model 619.
However, I've run into a problem dissembling them. I removed the pin that
secured the cap, but I can't see how to remove the spring inside??
Rick
While having breakfast this morning in benica, calif, I had some people come up and asked questions about my flint and durants motor cars. One question they had was if I knew the car slogan for all Durant motor cars. The ones which I came up with was Durant "Just a r...