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Dixi

Hi, I own a hood ornament from a 1933 Continental Flyer. The car that was once attached to it was owned by my uncle who purchased it in 1934. Anyway, I am interested in what artist created this hood ornament. Does anybody here happen to know this? Regards

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Last Post: Jul 3, 2015 4:36am
by Norm Toone

Robert N Heath

Rugby / Star F Model.

Does anyone know the precise date when the first model F was first produced.

Views: 1514 Replies: 14

Last Post: Jul 1, 2015 7:01am
by Osvaldo Yamamoto

Jacob Harbour

Bob Porter 1927 Star

Hello everyone, Our 1927 Star restoration has reached the point of paint. We are currently exploring colors and contemplating over which shade of blue to paint the body of the car. We are very fond of the 1927 Star Model M owned by Bob Porter; and would love to kn...

Views: 308 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 27, 2015 6:29am
by Mike Linthicum

Jim Greenamyer

Flint title

Anyone have a Flint title in a drawer?

Views: 235 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 25, 2015 8:07pm
by gary k

Don Shilling

Language Barrier

I hope this is not an omen of difficulties ahead but, I called the hotel in Mendota Heights today concerning any extra fees and charges they would charge us. Instead of reaching the hotel I was redirected to someplace in Europe to a fellow speaking English with a hea...

Views: 321 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 25, 2015 6:56am
by Don Shilling

Vince OBrien

Starting Problem Solved

On the last West Coast Tour, my Star wouldn't start without priming it through the spark plug hole. This was true even when gasoline was dribbling out the carburetor intake. Once started, however, it ran fine. Roger showed me how to hold my hand over the carbureto...

Views: 289 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 24, 2015 8:12am
by dave enrico

Guy Belzil

Generator / Voltage Regulator Help Needed

Sirs : I think my charging gauge (on dash) does not work. I think my generator is charging but once this summer battery was dead. So: I got a volt-meter. Have been doing tests, all tests were done with engine running. Test #1 on battery poles show 6.0 volt...

Views: 606 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jun 21, 2015 9:24pm
by Don Palla

Mark Freymond

W5 engine valve clearance

What is the proper clearance for the valves for a 1926 Star with a W5 engine?

Views: 200 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 21, 2015 8:36pm
by Don Shilling

Darlene

How to tell if my star is on the registry

wondering if my star 6 is on the registry? We just bought her a couple weeks ago. This is a new world for us! Tag says model R vin L-9511

Views: 359 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 16, 2015 8:06am
by Darlene

Steve Large

Major Demolition of the Former Durant Motors of Canada Head Office Building

Seems as though a housing developer is hell bent on demolishing most of the former Durant Motors of Canada Head Offices on Laird Drive in Leaside. Even though the building has Heritage status they are determined to convert it to seven story 109 unit condominium with...

Views: 395 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 13, 2015 10:22am
by Steve Large

Nestor

Mechanism of advance of the distributor

Hello, I have Rugby 1928 and I need information of the mechanism of advance of the distributor. The Rugby has command to the left side. As the rods are installed for moving the distributor.

Views: 221 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 12, 2015 10:27am
by Nestor

Guy Belzil

Finished my roof 1927 Model M Touring

Sir, I need help Have done everything to get a new roof on my touring star. Found irons, saddles and new ribs. Assembled all material and snaps and have had a roof built with snap secures so it is removable. Status Roof is on and sown and looks great. But h...

Views: 280 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 6, 2015 12:30pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Rick Botti

1925 Star Touring Car for Sale in San Francisco Bay Area.

Just got this ad for a 1925 Star for Sale from one of the vintage Chevy guys. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5059695181.html Rick

Views: 232 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 6, 2015 9:39am
by Rick Botti

Todd E Frye

Durant Rugby Truck

I stumbled across this advertisement on the HAMB for what is being called a 1929 Durant Ruby Truck in Ottawa, Ontario. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/29-rugby-durant-truck.950374/ Anyone know what the story might be? Interesting at least.

Views: 296 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 6, 2015 3:27am
by Norm Toone

Jack Connor

Durant Meet in Guelph

Who will be joining us at the Guelph meet this year. SUNDAY JUNE 28 to WED JULY 1 [see Club Events section] Mary and I will be there to see old friends and make new ones. Jack & Mary

Views: 306 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 5, 2015 10:35am
by Frank Witkowski

Mike and Irene

Two New West Coast Cars

http://s592.photobucket.com/user/scuba_dive_707/library/

Views: 467 Replies: 15

Last Post: Jun 4, 2015 3:31am
by Norm Toone

Jim

To buy or not to buy.

I am looking at a 1929 D40. It needs complete restoration. Will I be able to get parts at a reasonable price?

Views: 486 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jun 1, 2015 10:10am
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

14 L & 15 L water pump repair & restoration

Well my next project today was to remove my water pump off the side of my motor. Any tricks or secrets I need to know before I start to restore it? Started taking it apart and the shaft seems frozen, haven't really worked at it yet. The two cups on the top I presume...

Views: 276 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 1, 2015 5:51am
by Mike Linthicum

Vince OBrien

California Registered Motor Vehicle Tags

California started registering autos in 1905. Owners would get a small brass tag with the registration number on it. This would be attached to the car and the owner would make a larger plate with the number on it to hang on the back of the car. These brass tags we...

Views: 208 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 29, 2015 3:02pm
by Vince OBrien

Matt

1929 Durant 60 Roadster For Sale

Hello- I have a 1929 Durant 60 Deluxe Roadster for sale. I have recently had a few very fair offers for this car but the interested parties would hack it up and turn it into a hot rod. I would hate to see this happen to this car as there aren't many left so I figu...

Views: 4419 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 28, 2015 2:48pm
by eugen guna

Gary Yelle

Durant Limo

I was thinking of the "medical" benefits of Merlot last night when talking about our Eastern Washington wineries. This made me remember the 1930 Durant Limo that is in Walla Walla. I first saw it about 4 years ago when the owner first drove it out of his shop. Lan...

Views: 261 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 27, 2015 4:21am
by Norm Toone

Steve Joyce

Looking for info on 1917 Dort Touring

A friend owns a 1917 Dort Touring and I am trying to help him determine the value of it. The car has been in a barn for several years and it is very dirty but body is complete. Interior needs some minor restoration but overall it is in good shape. Car was last dr...

Views: 218 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 25, 2015 1:08pm
by Steve Joyce

Gordon F. Curl

Annual Durant Enthusiasts meet, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Hi folks: NOW is the time to register for the 'TWENTIETH ANNUAL DURANT MEET" to be held in Guelph, Ontario June 28 to July 1. Come and join us, camping is FREE in Ed Pringlemeir's back yard. WHAT A BARGAIN!!!! We have a couple of interesting tours lined up and t...

Views: 202 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 23, 2015 3:37am
by henrih2@yahoo.ca

Rick Botti

267 Pictures from the West Coast Spring Fling added

I've added 267 Pictures from the West Coast Spring Fling to the Past Events page in the Photographs section. Enjoy Rick http://www.dmacweb.com/events/PCC2015/index.html

Views: 200 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 22, 2015 10:04pm
by Gary Yelle

Don Shilling

Outstanding Flint Depot Hack

There is a really nice Flint Depot Hack on Ebay # 141658592734. Has it ever been displayed at any of our events? This must be a rare build or did Flint ever build such a vehicle? At any rate, it would go perfectly with Ed Vomero's stable of beauties!

Views: 353 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 22, 2015 5:23am
by Norm Toone

Gary Yelle

DeVaux's found!

First I have to thank Dave Schulte and Bob Smith for finding a DeVaux for sale in Staunton, Ill. This is at Country Classic Cars. I called them and they gave me all three identification numbers that I need. I went to my Registry and I found the match. Last contact...

Views: 372 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 20, 2015 4:51am
by Norm Toone

Mike Linthicum

What car projects are you working on this Summer.

Hey everybody, with Spring here and going and Summer starting, what projects have you been working on on your cars. For me it's getting the rear end off to the blaster for refinishing, sending off my manifold to JetHot for coating and working on my engine. Besides li...

Views: 247 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 18, 2015 8:09am
by Rick Botti

Dave Webster

1926 Star outside door handle

Anyone know where we might find a 1926 Star outside door handle, needed for Dick Krause's service truck, I broke the old one getting out the passenge door Thank You

Views: 299 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 17, 2015 6:52pm
by Vincent O'Brien

Gerald Feather

Help removing Tube for oil level gauge

Hello all. For the past little bit we have been replacing the gaskets on the engine chain case oil pan etc. I have the oil pan off at the moment, and am trying to figure out how the tube that the oil level gauge (on the side of the engine) comes off. It's pretty s...

Views: 223 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 17, 2015 4:45pm
by Don Shilling

Dennis W. Nutter

1926 flint

Posted on eBay # 141658592734 1926 Flint Jr. Depot Hack, Model Z, Car #1860, Length 172"

Views: 294 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 8, 2015 9:35am
by Yates Milton

Rick Botti

Pictures - Pacific Coast Chapter Spring Fling

Day 1 cars begin to arrive

Views: 272 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 7, 2015 7:18am
by Yates Milton

Mike Linthicum

East Coast Chapter Spring Meet

Now that the holidays are behind us we need to start thinking about the DMAC East Coast Chapter Spring Meet usually held late April, early May. I know it's hard to think about this when most of you are having snow and freezing weather, but before you know it Spring w...

Views: 1180 Replies: 41

Last Post: May 4, 2015 7:33am
by Charles Spitz

Rick Botti

Pacific Coast Chapter Spring Meet

PACIFIC COAST CHAPTER DMAC SPRING FLING 2015 MAY 4-8 FORT BRAGG, California PROPOSED AGENDA: Visit Mendocino, Fort Bragg Point Cabrillo Light Station Botanical Gardens Ride Skunk Train More Details on the Ev...

Views: 280 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 29, 2015 4:28pm
by Rick Botti

Roy Contarino

Need a set of piston rings

Hi everyone. I'm an antique car enthusiast and I'm trying to help out a friend who owns a 1929 Durant D66 Deluxe but does not speak english. His car has a Continental 15L 6 cylinder engine. He is in desperate need of a set of piston rings. He can also use some ot...

Views: 323 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 28, 2015 11:23pm
by Roy Contarino

Frank Witkowski

Carol & The Partner Winners Again !!!

Hi All..... Old Cars Weekly has announced the "Golden Quill" winners. The latest issue lists all the winning publications. Our Partner has won again! A nice touch is the photograph that they used to illustrate the article. A picture of the Partner cover is f...

Views: 242 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 28, 2015 7:45pm
by Rick Botti

Rick Botti

Last call for candidates!!

DMAC Election Last call for candidates!! Remember that this election will have no incumbents so all positions are open. Make our club stronger by volunteering to run to an office. No prior experience required. Question? Contact he Election team at:...

Views: 204 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 28, 2015 7:41pm
by Rick Botti

Gene House

1926 Star R front leaf spring help needed

The weather has finally gotten better here and I've stopped having a fever every day (would you believe for almost three months!) from some unknown illness or virus the doctors could never diagnose. I guess that is why that call it a medical practice. I went out and...

Views: 216 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 28, 2015 6:09pm
by Gene House

Rick Botti

DMAC Elections - Please Read

DMAC Election Times flies by so very quickly, it's hard to believe that three years have passed since the last DMAC election. The 2015 election will have no incumbents so all positions are wide open. The election team invites all members to help make our club...

Views: 463 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 28, 2015 1:03pm
by Roy Contarino

Mike Linthicum

Head Gasket for 22-23 Durant B22

I was contacted by a person on the AACA forum web site with the below information. If interested let me know and I'll get his number and email so the connection can be made. I have a copper head gasket for "Ansted Motor 6 cyl model CD, 1922-23 Durant B22 6 cyl."...

Views: 322 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 28, 2015 9:58am
by Atif

Brent

1931 DeVaux Model 75 (6-75?)

Howdy everyone, I JUST found and bought a 1931 DeVaux Model 75 Four Door Sedan the other day (still doing more research). This vehicle has been sitting in a back yard for 30+ years, and they could not move it out because they built a garage in front of it (weird). Bu...

Views: 241 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 25, 2015 8:37pm
by Vincent O'Brien

Norm Toone

De Vaux totals

Just mulling over so many inconsistencies on De Vaux info which is no different to the rest of the Durant Empire. Norman De Vaux, president and general manager of the Durant Motor Co, of California, late in 1930 announced his purchase of the West Coast Durant a...

Views: 613 Replies: 17

Last Post: Apr 23, 2015 7:28pm
by Gary Yelle

Gerald Feather

shaft and pulley needed for W5 engine

It's not an emergency... but the previous people who had this car had spot welded the pulley to the shift. It's quote worn out. While we could get it back on likely. .. it would be nice to have clean pieces to work with. also there are no real marks for the timi...

Views: 220 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 22, 2015 1:54pm
by Gerald Feather

Fritz Kuenzel

Free W5 Engine

Free W5 engine #545142 and manifold but no Gen. or starter. Wakeman, Ohio. near intersection of Rt. 60 and Rt. 20. Call 440-839-5595. Fritz Kuenzel.

Views: 357 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 22, 2015 1:48pm
by Gerald Feather

Mike Linthicum

Passing of member Mike Larson

It is sad note that I pass to you all this morning that I just heard that long time Durant family member Mike Larson of Vancouver, Washington has passed away. Mike and Rosalie had been a common fixture at many a Durant meet on both the West Coast and National meets a...

Views: 603 Replies: 21

Last Post: Apr 21, 2015 8:48pm
by Keith N

David Coppess

housing at the end of generator for the distributer

The housing I have ,GJ 313, may be off an earlier car but best I've got. It has several cracks but still seems solid. I would like to replace it if anyone has any spares? Also I'd like to find a touring/roadster cowl with the front doors to build a second car from....

Views: 216 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 20, 2015 6:05am
by Todd E Frye

Jack Connor

Got the Durant PARTNER today

Carol you made my day. I was so happy to see the Partner today that I felt it really was spring. It contains a great arrangement of varied articles from around the Durantonian world. I like to see technical articles as well as pictures and stories from club members...

Views: 281 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 16, 2015 6:20am
by Frank Witkowski

Neil Martin

Looking for Dennis McBride

Hi All, I am looking for an e-mail address or telephone number of Dennis McBride. He has a photograph in the gallery section of his 1928 M2 Sedan. Unfortunately he is not in the roster section. If anyone could help me I would appreciate it. Thanks, Neil...

Views: 227 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 10, 2015 1:34pm
by Norm Toone

Adam B Ford

Sept 2015 Annual Meet

A few people asked me, so I thought I'd mention that the banquet will be on board a river boat cruising up and down the St. Croix river which borders MN and Wisconsin. It is one of the tributaries to the Mississippi, and it's a beautiful, scenic view. Rick has pu...

Views: 202 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 8, 2015 8:45am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Events

Updated Events Page. Many Events going on this year. Rick

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Last Post: Apr 5, 2015 6:11pm
by Rick Botti

Neil Martin

Star Truck W5 Motor

My friend told me of an old Star truck in the woods nearby. We went out to look at it today. Not much left of it but the engine plate gave us a clue. It says Star W5 481128 Made for Durant Motors Leaside, Ontario Question. Based on the engine serial number, do...

Views: 273 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 2, 2015 4:54pm
by Neil Martin

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