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Rick Botti

Looking for Rad Shell

I pulled the radiator shell off of the 619 last week and discovered a fair amount of damage to the bottom of the shell. I know the chances are slim, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Does anyone have a radiator shell that will fit a 1931 model 619 in better shape??...

Views: 652 Replies: 12

Last Post: Feb 27, 2011 4:43pm
by Norm Toone

Bob Smith

Skinned Knuckles

Hello All Just a heads up. Skinned Knuckles started "The Club Corner" with the latest March issue. In this first edition of the column, the Durant Club is the featured club. Our upcoming 14th Annual Meet, Sept. 14th-18th in Vancouver BC is mentioned. Not...

Views: 282 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 27, 2011 2:42pm
by Bob Smith

Vic Steiner

found Star Car

I posted this story on the guest book and will tell my story here. 25 years ago I found a Star car pushed into a gully in Colorado while I was hunting. I saw the car several times. The last time I came across it, I removed the info plate from the engine compartmen...

Views: 266 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 26, 2011 3:17pm
by Don Shilling

Bill Hoaglan

Star Parts

I spoke with a Delvin Weldim about what he thought were early Durant parts, as it turned out they are a Star which had been possiably used as a buzz saw...Anyway the engine is a W5-40774, so there is the W-5 engine, the cowl, the Radiator which he said looked good ho...

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Last Post: Feb 26, 2011 8:19am
by Bill Hoaglan

Don Gaskill

seal in water pump

Has anyone used a rubber seal as a replacement in their water pump? if so need part #

Views: 279 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 22, 2011 8:56pm
by Don Gaskill

Jack Connor

Engine temp. sensor

Does anyone know the ohms and or guage range of the heat sensor for the 1930/31 Durant.A part # would help. I would like to put in a more modern heat sensor; preferably from a 6V car but maybe one from an early 454 Chev or the NAPA part #TS6726. BUT!!! It would be n...

Views: 530 Replies: 7

Last Post: Feb 22, 2011 6:43pm
by Lance Chabot

Dave Webster

engine valve timing 1924 Flint H 40

How is the crankshaft gear marked for timing the valves on a Continental 6W engine? We see the cam gear mark but don't see a mark on the crank gear. How many links between marks if we do find both of them Thank You

Views: 278 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 22, 2011 4:18pm
by Dave Webster

Don Gaskill

rebuilding trans

I am in the middle of rebuilding a three speed transmisson and want to let the guys know that the front and rear bearing are a ******** c3 and 6206 c3

Views: 297 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 20, 2011 11:10am
by Don Gaskill

Guy Belzil

Snow Bunny

Well this is what we do with our Stars @ 20 below farenheit... The scene is my 1926 Star's damage being looked at after I have supposed run into a railway cross sign. The scale is 2/3 The Star posed for the sculpture last saturday... have cover for rad.. but geez...

Views: 255 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 20, 2011 7:16am
by Frank Witkowski

Frank Witkowski

Brass Durant ????

Hi All........ OK now that I've gotten your attention ! Cathy has decided that we need a "Brass Car" Now Durant Motors never made one, but Billy Durant did. I'm thinking about a Buick Model 10 @ 1908. Anyone have any experience with or own one? Know...

Views: 976 Replies: 15

Last Post: Feb 19, 2011 7:54am
by Lance Chabot

Heather Pateman

Parts

I have two 1929 Durante Connecting rods for sale. My father had a wrecking yard for years and I have many old car parts, just ask if you are looking for something, they are all original.

Views: 298 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 18, 2011 6:03am
by Heather Pateman

Phil Peters

Christmas Gift

Hi Everyone, For Christmas this year I received 5 yards of Gold canvas material (found at Goodwill) that is printed in white with various cars and names like Essex, Austin, Stanley, Reo, Willys, Pierce, Ford, Maxwell and Durant. My daughter made a hand bag with so...

Views: 287 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 17, 2011 1:54pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Lance Chabot

Mixed FLINT parts available

All, Hi I'm cleaning house, and have some FLINT parts; Transmission, Hubcaps, Manuals, magazine, Ads, misc. Interior, and maybe some other FLINT chassis, fuel, exhaust, etc. parts. Lots of loose stuff, (Door handles, Screws & Bolts, etc. etc.). These were mixed in...

Views: 204 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 16, 2011 7:22pm
by Lance Chabot

Vince O'Brien

Battery Question

I use battery tenders on all my stored cars. Twice now the tender terminal that was attached to the battery completely corroded away breaking the connection. I end up with a lot of green stuff on the terminal and a dead battery. What gives?

Views: 232 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 11, 2011 7:29am
by Mike Linthicum

Vince O'Brien

Starting Issue

My Star has a W-4 engine with one of Frank's Zenith carbs. I have to both fully retard and choke it to get it to start even when it is hot. I then have to quickly advance the spark or it dies. If the engine is hot, I have to stop choking as well. Any suggestions?

Views: 287 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 10, 2011 10:12pm
by Vince O'Brien

Don Gaskill

3 speed trans

I am looking for a 3 speed trans for my cars need to be complete

Views: 284 Replies: 3

Last Post: Feb 8, 2011 4:28pm
by Dave Webster

S. Blomquist

Shock Webbing

I am on the hunt for woven webbing (flexible strap) material used with the Delco-Remy Lovejoy shocks on the 1928 D75. It is also the same size used in the Gabriel Snubbers (Cleveland, Ohio) on some of our cars. The original webbing size used was 1.25" wide by 3/16"(m...

Views: 360 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 8, 2011 6:28am
by Mike Linthicum

Ken McCormick

New issue of the partner

Just got my partner and as usual it is a great magazine. Read it cover to cover and kind of relived the Lancaster meet. Was a great time. Many good pictures as well Keep up the great work. Ken

Views: 397 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 7, 2011 8:34pm
by Carol Fogarazzo

GARY KAUFFMAN

THE BOTTI-MOBILE SEDAN

HEY RICK, HOW THE HELL DO YOU EVEN OPEN THE DOORS OF THAT BIG SEDAN IN THAT LOADED-TO-THE WALLS GARAGE???? YOU MAKE MY CROWDED LITTLE CUBBY HOLE LOOK HUGE...!!!!!!!

Views: 250 Replies: 1

Last Post: Feb 7, 2011 7:56pm
by Rick Botti

Norm Toone

619 brocheur

Just fooling around in search and found this if any 619 owner is interested. Price 1932 Durant Model 619 Five Passenger Sedan. 8-pg non-color folder ... Durant 1932 sales literature. Durant Model 619 Five Passenger Sedan. www.mclellansautomotive.com/lit/bymake...

Views: 280 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 6, 2011 3:26am
by Norm Toone

Norm Toone

621 / 622

Now there you go this place has parts for the 621 and 622. Just need to find such cars if they were even built or just an idea. 1932 DURANT Model 6-21 & 6-22 71hp 199-6cyl 109wb ELECTRICAL - Distributors, Ignition, Plugs, Wires, Tune-up http://www.hagensa...

Views: 271 Replies: 0

Last Post: Feb 3, 2011 5:39am
by Norm Toone

Paul Arculus

Founding of Durant Motors

I am writing a book on W.C Durant's son-in-law Dr Edwin Campbell who was one of the incorporators of the Chevrolet Motor Company. He was Durant's executive assistant from 1906 until his (Campbell's) death in 1929. I am trying to find out how much help he gave Durant...

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Last Post: Feb 2, 2011 12:51pm
by Paul Arculus

Norm Toone

Value of a Durant

Here's todays chuckle .. playing in Google Citizen, the worth of a 1930 Durant. Articles .For Sale . Ottawa Citizen - Google News Archive - May 17, 1930 ANYONE desirous of exchanging horse and harness team of horses or cattle on the new model Durant or Dodge ca...

Views: 399 Replies: 5

Last Post: Feb 1, 2011 8:26pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Norm Toone

Durant historians

You might be interested in a page and a half about Willian C Durant's history in http://news.google.ca/archivesearch/advanced_search Just put in the year or years you wish to look at and Durant, or Star, etc and Citizen or Ottawa Citizen. (no charge to look at thi...

Views: 281 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 30, 2011 11:22am
by Norm Toone

Smolders

Durant for sale

Want to sell a Durant Roadster G60 from 1929. Any interest?

Views: 315 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 30, 2011 10:21am
by Smolders

Ken Hoshowski

2011 Vancouver Meeting and Tour

For those of you planning to attend 2011 September gathering in Vancouver you may want to consider spending a few extra days and enjoy the beautiful province of British Columbia. You may want to check out the following alternatives, -visit Victoria, our provincial c...

Views: 209 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 29, 2011 10:03am
by Ken McCormick

Rick Botti

Can you Identify the car?

Dave Schulte has supplied this picture of a Durant dealership and a mystery car in front. Can you identify the car?

Views: 618 Replies: 26

Last Post: Jan 29, 2011 4:04am
by Norm Toone

GARY KAUFFMAN

EAST COAST MEET...

IS THERE ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN DRIVING OUT TO MICHIGAN TO THE EAST COAST MEET ?..I WOULD LIKE TO GO BUT DO NOT WISH TO DRIVE OUT ALONE....REGARDS, GARY K 610-279-3116

Views: 207 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 29, 2011 2:02am
by Tom and Karen Ed...

GARY KAUFFMAN

titles

i went to our allentown pa. winter flea market and saw my friendly title man....hen has several titles for sale....1926 star coach 1927 star coupe 1929 durant coupe and a 1927 star roadster and touring that i bought to use/trade for a 1925...

Views: 294 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 28, 2011 8:08am
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Ken Brink

Photo of Damaged car.

My input. We have a 1932 Beacon in our museum here in Muskegon (made in Muskegon) so today I went over to see if I could match the picture to the damaged car, with an enlarged copy it looks very much as to the Beacon. And no I could not take a decent photo of it, th...

Views: 272 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 25, 2011 1:10pm
by Ken Brink

S. Blomquist

Looking for an original front bumper

As some of you know, I own a partly dismanled 1928 (titled 1929) D75 Sedan with the 6 wire wheels. I have been on a hunt for the correct year factory front bumper and mounting hardware for sometime now and haven't found one. If anyone has the correct bumper or knows...

Views: 653 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jan 25, 2011 11:49am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Need part for 22A

I need a water neck for a 22A, re 1931 model 619. Rick

Views: 264 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 22, 2011 11:46am
by Rick Botti

Bryan pique

1928 complete engine for sale 4cyl

I HAVE A 1928 COMPLETE RUNNING (LESS CARBURATOR) STAR 4CYL ENGINE. HAS THE CLUTCH/flywheel,GENERATOR,DISTRIBUTOR STILL ATTACHED. STARTER WORKS GOOD. date coded: 1/22/28 block numbers: W5A 808 AB? M 22 L E TAG: W5-553002 THANKS BRYAN

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Last Post: Jan 20, 2011 8:58pm
by Bryan pique

TIm

HAVE 1924 STAR IN ALL ORIGIONAL SHAPE AND WANT TO SELL

HI I found your guys forum and thought maybe one of you would be interusted in buying my star or could give me some info on how much it is worth. I cant find anyone who knows much about stars but i think i have found the place. I have a all origional 1924 star Tourin...

Views: 1336 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 18, 2011 9:25pm
by TIm

Phil Peters

New Wood Wheels

Hello Everyone, I just got some new hickory spokes put in my front wheels and was looking for input in regards to how they should be finished. The fellow that did the wheels suggested a coat of clear sealer and then numerous coats of marine varnish. Does anybody know...

Views: 364 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 17, 2011 1:00pm
by Norm Toone

Keith

New Idea

Just stopping by and was wondering, has anyone considered haveing a Durant FaceBook page? I noticed that the Duesenberg boys started one. Why not the Durant club? Might be easier to share pics and videos,,,, Just a thought,,what do all think?

Views: 333 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 15, 2011 5:15am
by Norm Toone

Rick

Saw this 1923 Durant for sale on craigslist

I saw this 1923 Durant for sale on craigslist for the San Francisco area. I don't know the car or the seller, but tought someone may find it helpful. Yes, it's overpriced and not truely restored, but it's a pretty Durant anyway. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby...

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Last Post: Jan 14, 2011 10:05pm
by Rick

Mike Linthicum

Radiator Question

Has anyone in the club had luck with a company to make a new or repair the old radiators on our cars? Mine is a Fedders for the model 65 and is a bit larger than the standard M-2 or 55 of the period. Can't swap it out, but need this one fixed or have a new one made....

Views: 1530 Replies: 25

Last Post: Jan 14, 2011 4:19am
by Mike Butters

GARY KAUFFMAN

our appreciation

DEAR FRIENDS, My daughter Jennifer, son Nathan and I wish to thank everyone for the continued outpouring of cards and calls expressing sympathy over the loss of our dear Marcia. It certainly does help to get us through those sad times ....by reminding us of all the...

Views: 242 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 12, 2011 7:51pm
by GARY KAUFFMAN

Phillip Butterfield

The great Durant archiving/ digitation project is in full swing! But I need your help!

Good Afternoon Everyone! I don't know if you are aware but I have purchased from Lance Haynes maybe the biggest collection of Durant lititure in existence! I have begun accessioning, digitizing,and archiving all of it with the intent to get every last manual, ad...

Views: 321 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 12, 2011 7:48pm
by Phillip Butterfi...

brian boys

star engine

i have 26 27 star engine for sale runs well and totally complete 1100$ 14l small bore

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Last Post: Jan 12, 2011 9:54am
by brian boys

Norm Toone

Continental 41 ??

While looking in Dons Bulbs http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/t.pl/library1937guide.html Under Continental it has lenses for 1933 Beacon and Flyer ... Stabilite CB 1249 1933 Ace ... Satabilite B 1781 1934 41 ... Stabilite CB 1934 What the heck is a Cont...

Views: 269 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 9, 2011 11:40am
by Norm Toone

GARY KAUFFMAN

SAD NEWS

Dear Durant Family and Friends, I am sorry to inform you all of the death of my beautiful wife, Marcia Kauffman. She passed away this morning at 6:45 A. M. after suffering a stroke and seizure on November 16th. She was at home with her loving family and passed pe...

Views: 700 Replies: 22

Last Post: Jan 7, 2011 6:04pm
by Ken & Dorothy Br...

Bill Hoaglan

(Prototype) Durant Radiator Badge

There was a radiator badge/emblem sold on ebay today...As far as I know this rectangular shaped badge has never appeared on any of our cars, the badge looks very similar to the early A-22 but the griffon/Welsh Dragon is contained within the square or actually rectan...

Views: 375 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jan 7, 2011 8:11am
by Bill Hoaglan

Barry Wolk

Continental C-600 intake/exhaust gasket

My car was fitted with a Victor #18764 intake/exhaust gasket. I could use a new one. Barry

Views: 221 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 6, 2011 9:55pm
by Lance Haynes

Bob Smith

Membership drive...Skinned Knuckles

Just a FYI Anyone receiving the January issue of Skinned Knuckles will noticed an ad from the DMAC announcing itself and looking for members. At this time the ad will run for 12 months. The artwork will rotate monthly (thanks to Carol). That said, the best sour...

Views: 298 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 2, 2011 11:55am
by Bob Smith

gregg cope

its titled a 1922 but is it ??????????

i bought a star coupe the title says 1922 the vin is 124539 though reseach i learned star did not sell cars to the public in till 1923 could this car be that rare

Views: 400 Replies: 6

Last Post: Dec 26, 2010 12:46pm
by Norm Toone

Ken McCormick

compliments of the season

Just want to take this opportunity to wish all the Durantonians a very merry Christmas and a perfectly happy and prosperous New Year. Sure hope to meet a lot more of you this year at the meet in Vancouver B C . Ken and Norma McCormick

Views: 487 Replies: 14

Last Post: Dec 26, 2010 12:04pm
by Don Palla

Kevin

Where to get parts!!

I have a 1925 star Coupster and was wondering if anyone knew of a place to get parts. such as radiator cap, doors,ect. Thanks

Views: 466 Replies: 5

Last Post: Dec 25, 2010 7:40pm
by Rusty Buchanan

Phillip Butterfield

anyone in the club have a Star model C roadster 1923-1924 serial #126613 ?

I have some history on your car that you may like ... -Phillip

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Last Post: Dec 22, 2010 4:53pm
by Phillip Butterfi...

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