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Ross Hoevet

Durant's Locomobile

I case you didn't see it. Cliff Durant(Billy's son) Locomobile is on ebay right now in the "other makes" section. Bidding starts at $300,000.00 The perfect top car in any true Durant enthusiast's collection. Frank? Don?

Views: 451 Replies: 8

Last Post: Sep 5, 2014 10:17am
by Frank Witkowski

Shane

Speedometer Decals

The numbers on the only speedo I have are pretty poor. Does anyone know if the decals that the Model A vendors sell for the Stewart Warner speedo's will fit correctly? Thanks

Views: 246 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 2, 2014 3:53am
by Shane

ALEXANDER SANGER

Interior Roof

The interior roof fabric on my 1929 Durant Model 666 is sagging. It is original and very very fragile. Any suggestions on how to reattach it to the top or other ways to de-sag it?

Views: 261 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 29, 2014 6:35pm
by Don Shilling

Ross

DeVaux at auction

Did anyone go to the Enid, OK on Saturday and pickup that DeVaux sedan?

Views: 326 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 28, 2014 5:12pm
by Gary Yelle

Mike Linthicum

Recent Earthquake. All you Durantonians in California OK?

Hello California Durantonians I hope all of you out there in the Bay area are OK, Rick, Bert & Sonia and everyone else. I saw on the news that the epicenter was around American Canyon which I know is where Bert & Sonia hail from. Hope all of you are OK!

Views: 269 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 26, 2014 4:36pm
by Bert & Sonia Ba...

Mike Linthicum

Durant "D" Gas Cap

Opinion needed: Durant "D" gas cap, was it originally painted silver or black or what? Anybody have an idea?

Views: 389 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 26, 2014 2:16pm
by Mike Linthicum

Todd E Frye

radiator shell emblem removal

Can anyone enlighten me as to the best way to remove the Durant logo/emblem from my grill shell without damaging it? I am looking at having it nickel plated and doubt they can do it with the crest in place. Tips are appreciated. Thanks.

Views: 269 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 25, 2014 6:12pm
by Todd E Frye

Rick Botti

Durant - Vintage Chevy Joint Tour

On Saturday August 23rd, the Pacific Coast Chapter DMAC and the Vintage Chevy Club GSBR will conduct a historic tour combining both clubs. The tour will bring the group from Fremont to the Sunol train station via Niles Canyon Road and on to the former Durant/Sta...

Views: 305 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 25, 2014 7:59am
by Rick Botti

Antti Lappalainen

Unknown clamps

Hello! I aquired a pile of Locomobile parts and these clamps were in it, can someone identify what parts these are? Thank you! https://www.dropbox.com/s/3w7f4dhd8wtamp3/clamps.jpg

Views: 334 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 20, 2014 3:13pm
by Antti Lappalaine...

Yates Milton

Ray Keto Passes

Just learned that long time Durant enthusiast Jorma Ray Keto passed away in March. He was a contributor to all three Durant clubs. One item he contributed to the DFR was a signed copy of the book "My Father" by Marjorie Durant. I visited Ray back when we were tryi...

Views: 609 Replies: 6

Last Post: Aug 15, 2014 7:03pm
by Hilkka Brucksch

Jack Connor

Loosen a Frozen Nut

Machinist Workshop Magazine tested the break out torque on rusted bolts. No penetrant used required---516 lbs " #1 238 lbs...

Views: 267 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 15, 2014 11:07am
by Frank Witkowski

Mike Linthicum

Pictures of your cars

I've just looked over the photographs section of this website to the left and notice that it's been a long time since there has been some new pictures posted. We've had many new members join with cars we either haven't seen or seen in a long long time. We all like lo...

Views: 256 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 13, 2014 6:18am
by Mike Linthicum

Donna Willis

1921 Durant Ford Sale

1921 Blue Durant 4 door Touring vehicle. Wooden spoke rims and trunk. Newly refurbished in 2000, hardly driven. 39,229 miles. Model A-22 Car No. 523. Extra parts available. - See more at: http://www.classifiedads.com/classic_cars_antiques-ad125921560.htm#sthash.t2vAr...

Views: 248 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 12, 2014 5:46pm
by Donna Willis

Todd E. Frye

Importing from Canada

Hello all. I am looking to import an original A-22 engine and possibly a partial chassis from Canada (to bring my A-22 back to a more original condition). I am trying to get all my paperwork in order before going after it with a trailer this summer. I would greatl...

Views: 742 Replies: 25

Last Post: Aug 10, 2014 3:08pm
by Don Atkinson

D J Federlein

North Carolina Meet

Do we have the starting and ending dates for the 2014 North Carolina meet? Trying to plan and extended time frame to visit friends and need to set air plane schedule and tour dates.

Views: 740 Replies: 11

Last Post: Aug 9, 2014 8:53pm
by gary k

Donna Willis

1921 Durant Touring car for Sale

My Dad has a 1921 Durant Touring car in great condition with 39,229 miles on it. The vehicle was reconditioned in 2000. Also looking to find out how many of these were manufactured. Model A-22 Car No. N523 Blue 4 door with new canvas top.

Views: 259 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 7, 2014 8:03am
by Steve Large

David Egolf

Star bumper guard/emblem???

I recently acquired what appears to be a cast steel bumper guard/emblem. It is roughly 4 inches wide by 10 inches tall by 1/2 inch thick and has five holes in the top (one is a 5-point star-shaped hole that is about 1-1/2 inches tall). It also has three bolt holes in...

Views: 459 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 5, 2014 8:49am
by Steve Large

Bruce Butler

road trip

Hello everyone, Starting a trip tomorrow in my 1926 Durant Woody Star Huckster.Leaving Daytona Beach, Florida to Middletown, New Jersey. Awhile back an axle snaped and had to be welded. So I am a little nervous about that. Is there anyone out there that has a rear o...

Views: 273 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 3, 2014 5:30am
by Mike Linthicum

Ken Hoshowski

Logo

Does anyone have a digital image of the Round star logo similar to the one shown in the photo section of Bert Babick's 1922 Star Touring. I would like to have a 14 inch diameter decal made and use it on the side of my delivery van/service truck restoration.

Views: 264 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 2, 2014 12:34pm
by Ken McCormick

Mike Linthicum

Frame back from the blaster, ready to start re-assembly

Wow, I'm excited! Picked up my frame from the blaster last week, she's blasted primed and painted. She looks like she just came out of the factory, still can see the factory part number on it. I used Eastwood Extreme Chassis Black on it and it looks great. I like thi...

Views: 399 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 27, 2014 6:57pm
by Don Atkinson

Keith

Voltage regulator for D40 Rugby

I have been running my 29 Rugby on 12 volts for many years using the original 6 volt generator. Probably not technically the best thing to do however it seems to work fine and not cooking the battery. One thing is that the third brush needs to be backed almost righ...

Views: 245 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 25, 2014 4:16am
by Keith Hoffmann

Rick Botti

Star Speedster?

Does anyone know who owns this Star Speedster? Rick

Views: 479 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 22, 2014 2:07pm
by Dennis W. Nutter

Craig Burkhart

Engine Gaskets

Where do I find the head and manifold gaskets for the W-5 engine ?

Views: 228 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 22, 2014 4:40am
by Frank Witkowski

Patrik

Rugby 1928

Hello durant owners. Me and my father are about to buy a durant rugby 1928. The car looks great, It´s green and black. The headlights are wrong but the right ones comes with the car, But one of the headlights are missing the glass, Is there any things i should b...

Views: 254 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 20, 2014 6:25am
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Proper engine color

Over the years there has always been a debate on the proper engine color for our cars. I was checking EBAY today and there is a 27 Star coupe on there that appears to have the correct gray/green color. Not on the water pump, that appears to be a mismatch, but the act...

Views: 302 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 18, 2014 11:47am
by Norm Toone

Frank Witkowski

Technical Session at Annual Meeting

Hi All....... Phil Peters has agreed to do the Thursday night tech session in Salisbury NC. If you remember he did an excellent one in San Diego on the Model 60. This session will deal with documenting you car. Please bring any info you have on your car....

Views: 228 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 17, 2014 8:07am
by Frank Witkowski

Bruce H Carey

car for sale on ebay

Hi new friends...I am the person who bought the car on ebay and have enjoyed reading your posts...I mostly collect 30-33 cadillacs but could not refuse a big sedan for the mony. I would like to know what the heck i bought...as i read some disscussion about the actu...

Views: 441 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 15, 2014 5:03pm
by Mike Linthicum

Wendy Rose Raymer-Alvarez

Drawing of Durant

Hello All. I was going through some files related to the Durant my Dad once owned...he was Odus G. Raymer. I made a cake in the shape of the Durant for him one year for his birthday. I thought I would share the drawing. It's of his 1931 Durant. The tape has yellowed...

Views: 228 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 15, 2014 10:26am
by Wendy Rose Rayme...

Vince O\\\'Brien

Clutch Adjustment

In the past, I've had trouble grinding gears when down shifting. Now, I can't put the car into first gear without grinding. I've replaced the transmission fluid to no avail. I thought that maybe the friction plate wasn't moving off the flywheel far enough but I ca...

Views: 539 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 10, 2014 5:14pm
by Don Palla

Larry Fogarazzo

Iola Car show July 10, 11, 12, 13

Hey everyone, Anyone in the Iola WI area attending the car show this week?? You are welcome to stop by and say Hello We are registered as OLDCARLENSES.COM and welcome any Durant Car Club members or anyone with a Durant Related automobile that want to stop by and t...

Views: 215 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 9, 2014 12:34pm
by Larry Fogarazzo

Lewis Mendenhall

Tillotson Model L1A Carburetor

Does anyone have a spec sheet, diagram or anything else which can aid in the correct assembly of my Tillotson Model L1A Carburetor? It was taken apart by someone and I can't remember how it goes back together. I know there has to be some literature on this thing so...

Views: 295 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 8, 2014 10:08am
by Frank Witkowski

Bill

Just To Be Sure On The Year.......

Getting ready to get all my paperwork in order so I just need help from the experts on the correct year for the titles. Star Coupe Model R VIN #E-229XX Engine #14L 42361 Radiator Height - 27-1/2" Lower Hood Panel Height - 18-3/16" Star Sport Roadster Mod...

Views: 352 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 5, 2014 9:34am
by Steve Large

Ken Brink

Need Bendix gear for Auto-lite Starter. For 1923 Durant.

Need Bendix Gear for Auto-Lite Starter. For 1923 Durant.

Views: 238 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 2, 2014 6:06pm
by Ken Brink

Vince O\\\'Brien

Transmission oil

How much oil does the transmission in my Star hold?

Views: 291 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 30, 2014 10:12am
by Rick Botti

Bill Hoaglan

1925 H-40 Flint Brake info

Anyone have any Information on the brake adjustment procedure for a '25 Flint H-40 having mechanical brakes, this car's brakes are the double shoe type (locomotive?) the brake linkage has an evener to ballance right and left brake cross shafts, it also has some type...

Views: 454 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 29, 2014 8:49pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Todd E Frye

Connecticut Ignition/Light Switch Diagram

Does anyone have a diagram of the terminals on the back of the ignition/light switch mechanism the A22s like mine used? Or could someone with a similar unit kindly look at how there's is numbered and tell me? Mine had been bypassed, and I'm trying to put it back to...

Views: 380 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jun 28, 2014 1:52pm
by Todd Frye

Todd E Frye

A22 Dash Bulb

I got a #64 bulb based on the information on the technical page, but the it is about 1/4" too tall to get the little 'helmet' back on. Can some tell me what kind of shorter bulb I really need?

Views: 280 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 20, 2014 11:56am
by Todd E Frye

Gordon F. Curl

Ontario region meet June 28 - July 1

It is not too late to plan on coming to Ontario for the 19th Annual Durant Gathering -- See Club events for details. Hope to see you there. Gord

Views: 222 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 19, 2014 4:19pm
by Gordon F. Curl

gary kauffman

Hooray for Carol....

once again our dear Carol takes our club magazine, THE DURANT PARTNER into the lime light as a NATIONAL COMPACT golden winner for 2013.... way to go gal....we all appreciate your work and "LUV YA" regards, Gary k

Views: 334 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 16, 2014 3:55pm
by Charles A. Spitz...

Gary Yelle

"Rusting DeVaux's" found

In the fhotograph section Rick posted a picture I took up in Wetaskawin, Alberta in 1992. When we went back a few years later (I again had to convince my wife to take a short drive..to the mall)the cars were sold and they did not have records where they went. Well,...

Views: 306 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 14, 2014 12:25pm
by Norm Toone

Shawn

Generator Removal - Autolite GJ

So - looking to have the generator rebuilt - model GJ autolite. I'm looking at this and it looks a little complicated. Ideas on the procedure?

Views: 265 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 13, 2014 9:12am
by Frank Witkowski

Todd E Frye

A-22 Biflex Bumper Brackets

Does anyone perchance have a set of drawings/diagrams of the brackets required to attach the Biflex bumper to the A-22s? Some detailed pictures would be much appreciated in lieu of that if someone could help me out. Thanks. -Todd

Views: 212 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 10, 2014 9:07am
by Todd E Frye

Ken Brink

Stewart warner Vacuum and Bendix Drive

I was asked if I could locate a Vacuum Tank Float, the one this person has, has 3 cracks in it. Good Used preferred. I am in need of a working Bendix Drive for our 1923 4 cyl. O.H.V Durant. New or used. Any help is Appreciated. Ken Brink

Views: 259 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 10, 2014 7:56am
by Ken Brink

Rick Botti

Cherry Parade w/ one Durant and one Star

Saturday Dennis Murphy and I drove our cars in the San Leandro Cherry Parade. We were invited by the Durant Task Force a community organization of people that live on Durant street alongside the Oakland Durant factory. The Durant water tower is their logo. After...

Views: 339 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 10, 2014 7:03am
by carol

Joseph Arevalos

Need a radiator for my 1923 Durant Star

I am in need of a 1923 Star radiator. If you have one please let me know.I just returned home from Iraq and bought a 1923 Durant star truck conversion. I found it in a Kansas barn, very well preserved only surface rust.Mostly original I want to leave as I found it. O...

Views: 324 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 6, 2014 7:04pm
by lloyd franz

Don Gaskill

Old guy

The other day a friend gave me a stack of "CARS & PARTS" mags from 1971 to 1975 and look at February 1971 volume 14 no. 5 under Clubs and activities I found a listing for Durant, Star, Flint, Frontenac, Rugby. Join the fast growing owners club. Dues $5.00 yearly for...

Views: 307 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 2, 2014 8:48pm
by gary kauffman

Mike Linthicum

Technical Question RE: Brake rod between frame

I'm just about done stripping the frame of all miscellaneous screws, bolts, brake rods, pins etc but have one last thing to remove. I have run into a snag and need some help. Running from one side of the frame to another is a bar that connects to the brake rods that...

Views: 329 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 1, 2014 1:42pm
by Mike Linthicum

Mike Linthicum

Original Break Light switch mounted on frame

Anybody have a picture of or a drawing of what the original break light switch that mounted on the frame looked like. I took one off my frame and not sure if it was an original or not. It was mounted on a small piece of metal that had a screw and nut mounting it to t...

Views: 209 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 1, 2014 1:39pm
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Updates to website

Added new pictures of Dick Krause's 1927 Star Station wagon to Star page. Updated events page, removed past tours. Will update Natioanl Meet info this weekend. Added 100 pictures from the Pacific Coast chapter's Spring Tour. Need pictures from East Coast Tour...

Views: 245 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 25, 2014 5:25am
by Mike Linthicum

Bill Kronsbein

Just A Thought This Memorial Day Weekend..........

I fired up the grill near the shed where I am storing the roadster and came up with a thought. I noticed it still has the 1941 Colorado License plate. Could it be that this car belonged to a young man who never came back? Could it be that the family was so devastated...

Views: 231 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 24, 2014 3:29pm
by Yates Milton

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