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Rick Botti

Tire Cover Lettering

I want to send my tire covers to someplace that can add the words " Durant Sixty" on them just like in the picture. Any recommendations for people or places I can send them to?? Rick

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Last Post: Jun 22, 2010 12:25pm
by Bob Smith

kevin mccarthy

collectable sales booklets

i have a few of sales booklets one fromm 1922 and others from 1923 and 1924 if interested contact me @860 639 0873

Views: 263 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 21, 2010 7:08pm
by kevin mccarthy

Rick Botti

Durants in Canada

I found this very wonderful website Blog that had written three stories with pictures of our DMAC members up in Canada. The link is below and if you click on the pictures you will received a nice enlarged version. Rick http://blogs.canoe.ca/time_machines/20...

Views: 302 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 21, 2010 6:11am
by Gordon F. Curl

Vince O'Brien

I'm stumped!

The W5 in my Star is acting strange these days. The only way I can start it is to fully retard the spark and to have the choke on. This is true even when the engine is hot. The other day, I drove it 20 miles, shut it off and tried to start it immediately. It stil...

Views: 489 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 20, 2010 12:11pm
by Vince O'Brien

Guy Belzil

Wheel alignment Question ?

Ignorance requires this question. First point, my front end is tight, pins, tie rods,etc. Do i set my 1/8 toe in with the tires on the ground or in the air. I have about 700 miles on these tires and I can sure tell they are wearing wrongly. Right now seem...

Views: 367 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 19, 2010 8:50am
by Bill Hoaglan

Charles A. Spitz, AIA, NCARB

National Car Collector Appreciation Day

The United States Senate past a resolution declaring July 9, 2010 as National Car Collector Appreciation Day. Here is a link to see the entire resolution: http://www.vintageautomotive.net/?tag=national-collector-car-appreciation-day

Views: 281 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 17, 2010 9:39pm
by Keith n

Wendy Raymer Alvarez

Transporting Antique Car / Durant Motor & Parts

Hello everyone...I am Odus Raymer's daughter, Wendy. Dad has his 1931 Durant in the albums at this website. Many of you know him from past years. Dad is 90 now and he lives with us in Oklahoma. He wants to bring his Durant from Indiana to Oklahoma soon. I thou...

Views: 613 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 15, 2010 1:37pm
by Dave Melendy

Frank Sebroski

Durant Model A22 Instruction owbers manual

I have recently obtain an original;. Durant Model A 22 Intruction manual Is this a desirable manual. What is it rarity?

Views: 221 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 14, 2010 8:51am
by Frank Sebroski

Christopher Lang

General questions about a Star car.

So, here are my curious questions. I have seen locally a few Star cars for sale, needing restoration of course. I have a Model T currently, and I am wondering how the Star compares. With more power, and the three speed transmission, are they better able to cope...

Views: 341 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 13, 2010 2:52pm
by brian boys

Rick Botti

Durant Ready for Weekend Tour

I'm getting the Durant (Ole Besty) ready to run in next week's 100 mile Lowland Tour. I too part in this tour last year for the first time and had a fantastic time. Below are a few pictures from last year. Rick

Views: 357 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jun 13, 2010 5:23am
by Rick Botti

Melvin Wagner

Flywheel

Need a Flywheel for 1925 Star 4cyl A-22 112 teeth Mel

Views: 262 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 11, 2010 7:00pm
by Melvin Wagner

Don Gaskill

W5 tune-up

Where can i find turn-up spec's for a W5 motor like dist advance?

Views: 338 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 11, 2010 10:59am
by Vince O'Brien

Don Gaskill

dist advance

What is the dist advancement on a W5 motor?

Views: 292 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 10, 2010 4:26pm
by cdmn

Jack Connor

Parts I could use---right now!

My wish list includes: 1-since I'm using 619 bumpers I need another centre of the bumper medalion. Sort of triangular shaped. 2-A dome light with switch might lighten my load. 3-a nice looking 32 ignition switch I think that should cover it. Also...

Views: 317 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 10, 2010 1:47pm
by Wayne Farrand

jason klippel

advance and retard leavers

i am doing up a 1926 rugby and i was woundering if anybody out there had a spare advance and retard leavers as well as the steering coulumn attachment for the leavers this would help me a great deal thanks alot jason australia

Views: 596 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 8, 2010 6:14pm
by jason klippel

Keith Nordquist

ready

The good weather is starting up little by little here in the PNW and I'm getting those fenders polished up to mount some of them fancy figureines to parade around with....As long as Jeanne approves that is...

Views: 311 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 7, 2010 11:29am
by Ross Hoevet

Don Gaskill

Car shows

Yesterday SAT. I took the POLICE CHEIF AWARD at the 25th street car show not to bad out of 243 cars The brown and black paints draws a crowd

Views: 294 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 7, 2010 8:29am
by Mike Linthicumm

Vince O'Brien

Compression testing

I want to test the compression on my W5 but my guage is threaded for modern plugs. I see there is an adapter for Model T engines available so they can use modern plugs. Would one of these work? Does anyone have any other ideas?

Views: 264 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 6, 2010 4:51pm
by Don Gaskill

Don Shilling

Durant Auto Trim Accessories

Hey, I likes the new photo at the top of this page!! Now, I want to know where I can get a pair of fender lights like those,,,,,,

Views: 373 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jun 5, 2010 11:27am
by Rick Botti

Gordon Bowen

Chatering brakes

Hi fellow Duranties I have a problem with my brakes they just started to chatter when i stop.Is there a fix for this? I did take both drums off and cleaned them of oil of there was any. A fellow collector thought maybe putting Neel Oil on the shoes like they did on...

Views: 205 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 4, 2010 7:25pm
by Ross Hoevet

D J Federlein

"Badges of Honor"

I was just paging through the latest HAGERTY’S magazine (Summer 2010) and saw an article on “Badges of Honor” by Carl Bomstead. The article was about the collection of marquee badges by Jerry Lettieri. The point is that Durant products were repre...

Views: 301 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 4, 2010 10:29am
by D J Federlein

Lisa

have a 1931 Durant..for sale..66 model sedan wood spokes.

I have a durant don't know too much..about car..someone said it is rare and to post something on here..about the wooden spokes it has and double vents on the crowl..would like information..for my ebay page..Thank you..

Views: 683 Replies: 12

Last Post: Jun 3, 2010 6:52pm
by Frank Witkowski

Justin Schiess

Car for sale?

I have been thinking of selling my Durant. It is a lovely car that has been trouble free for years now but I haven't' had the luxury of really driving it much for some time and as I continue to struggle to get the bills paid after a long period of unemployment I am...

Views: 492 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jun 2, 2010 6:50pm
by Justin Schiess

Dennis Murphy

1926 Durant Star coupe FOR SALE (Pensacola Florida Craigslist)

antique car - $7500 (Gulf Breeze) Date: 2010-05-18, 11:56AM EDT Reply to: sale-z9dwa-1747001797@craigslist.org 1926 Durant Star coupe. Runs good, very little rust, new stainless steel gas tank. Great projecr car!

Views: 2658 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 2, 2010 5:36am
by Dennis Murphy

Dennis Murphy

1929 Durant front fender (Chicago Craigslist)

1929 Durant front fender - $200 (Michigan City, in) Date: 2010-06-01, 5:18PM CDT Reply to: sale-ffdxt-1770352503@craigslist.org This is a original Durant Fender and it is solid. Will have to be picked up in Michigan City,In

Views: 277 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jun 2, 2010 5:22am
by Dennis Murphy

Guy Belzil

Required - spring for starter bendix

Sirs : Just a progress note, car did 50 miles, running 40 mph on highway with no problems, yesterday. But today, going out to start the car.... zing...zing... zing.. the starter is not engaging, the spring on the bendix is broken..... da... da... Could anyone...

Views: 559 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 28, 2010 5:21am
by Frank Witkowski

Steve Sturim

Star Trans. parts needed

I am working on a 1924 Star Touring car and need a good input shaft and second third slider gear for the transmission. Steve Sturim fordkid1@gmail.com 616-538-0441

Views: 326 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 27, 2010 10:11am
by Dave

Dennis Murphy

1930 Durant rumble seat coupe on EBAY

Item number: 270583346119 US $4,500.00 Reserve price not met

Views: 828 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 25, 2010 3:51pm
by Dennis Murphy

Guy Belzil

Hi - I would appreciate having a W5 - compression discussion

Hi I you have been having a compression discussion with Bill Hoaglan. I would like more input, I know my compression, I know Bill's point of view. My compression on an engine with about 700-800 hours is: Dry #1-50 #2-45 #3-45 #4-55 lbs. Wet #1-52 #2-46 #3-47...

Views: 347 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 23, 2010 2:00pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Don Gaskill

Hub Cap

I am still looking for a hub cap for my M4 it has to have a "D" on it anyone got one

Views: 372 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 23, 2010 9:07am
by Don Gaskill

Guy Belzil

Msg to Frank Witkoski (my running problems)

Hi Frank... Forget all prior messages. Your point about condenser got me to checking that. It is a small rectangular condenser inside the distributor. Well the screw holding the condenser tight (I and assume grounding it) was not tight. Tightened it up and all...

Views: 398 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 22, 2010 8:19am
by Bill Hoaglan

Ken McCormick

Parts for sale

I now have a few parts to get rid of. My trip to missouri supplied me with a lot more than I will ever use so if anyone needs these extra parts and pieces I will gladly sell them . I have a motor- transmission- drive shaft-2 rims for wood wheels- starter- gene...

Views: 419 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 21, 2010 8:13pm
by Gary k

Guy Belzil

W5 - Zenith B gas ( I think ) problem.... Help Required

I put 500 miles on this carburator last year and am working on my 2nd 100 miles for this year.. So my old car is getting around somewhat. But I inherited a new problem. The problem, I think, seems to be a gas problem.... My car has a Zenith Model B carburator....

Views: 408 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 20, 2010 4:39pm
by Bill Hoaglan

Guy Belzil

Fan Belt - Where to buy

Goodday I am looking for a place to buy another fan belt for my W5. Where are 1 inch flat 38 inch long belts to be purchased ? I checked with George Moir and the Fords longest belt was 36 inches. Thanks ahead of time Guy

Views: 653 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 18, 2010 10:37pm
by Don Gaskill

Guy Belzil

Help required Coil - W5 with Autolite electronics

Goodday.... Went for a 60 mile test run yesterday and had to be trailered home..... But good day anyway. My summation and farmer stopper byers's summation is that the coil has quit or intermittently very weak. I ordered a6 volt (no external resistor) coil fr...

Views: 317 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 18, 2010 7:14am
by Guy Belzil

Frank Witkowski

Do These Cars Still Exist ???

Hi All.... I just purchased an accumulation of Durant literature. Among the items where two Harrah"s Vehicle items. One is an auction catalog from the June 27-29 1986 no reserve sale. On page 8 is a listing for lot # 36 a 1931 DeVaux DeLuxe rumble seat coupe....

Views: 415 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 16, 2010 11:18pm
by Gary Yelle

Dennis Murphy

1930 Durant Mod. 70 VERY RARE - $17500 (Heathsville, VA)

FYI - No Photos - This is a craigslist posting. I am not selling this car. The contact number is below. Date: 2010-04-23, 10:13AM EDT Reply to: sale-vhxx2-1706097337@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] ------------------------------------------------...

Views: 405 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 16, 2010 5:48pm
by Frank Witkowski

Peter Hartmann

Continental engine 6-66

Hello, I found out, that your DURANT`s and STAR`s have the same 6-cyl CONTINENTAL-L-head engine, which is built in into my AUBURN 6-66 A from 1927. I`m just restoring it and I`m looking for a new oil guard, which is placed at the rear end of the crankshaft. It wa...

Views: 286 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 16, 2010 7:13am
by Frank Witkowski

thorsten

New - old RUGBY-Sign for bonnet

Hi everyone, I got last year from Paul in Australia an old and original RUGBY-Sign for to put on the side of the bonnet. I tryed allready to find another one to have two of them, but no luck with that Idea. So my Buddy Dirk made two knew ones for me. I will pu...

Views: 601 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 12, 2010 5:36pm
by joe griffin

Frank Witkowski

Dayton Meet Pictures Needed

Hi All...... If you took any pictures at the Dayton spring meet I need them. My camera malfunctioned and most of my pictures did not come out. Or maybe I don't know how to use it! If you took some pictures, please send them to either Carol or myself. Neede...

Views: 233 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 12, 2010 9:42am
by Tom & Karen Edmo...

joe griffin

carburator needed

looking for a good carb for a 1930 rugby...tillition S4D can also be a good rebuildable one. thanks joe

Views: 296 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 12, 2010 9:02am
by joe griffin

Jack Connor

Alfred Bartak

I have been informed by Alfred's daughter Nicole and wife Veronika that Alfred passed away on Apr.22. Alfred had a recent article in the Durant Partner.

Views: 318 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 10, 2010 1:21pm
by Rick Botti

Mike Linthicum

Where are all the Durant signs?

Funny things that just pop into your head. I was wondering where all the Durant signs have disappeared to? I know of several Star Motors signs (The green ones) that members own, at least four anyway but who owns or knows of where any Durant Motors signs are? Just cur...

Views: 395 Replies: 5

Last Post: May 9, 2010 6:43am
by Dave Schulte

Carol

salesman sample Star on ebay??

Its a rainy day here, and I am just crusin' the net.. Check out this great salesman sample on ebay, the seller thinks it is a Durant star car sample, but it looks more like a Dodge to me... what a price! It is item number 380229037600 The seller is: rdscars

Views: 299 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 8, 2010 5:19pm
by Don Shilling

Dwayne Scheidel

Need help finding a thowout bearing

1928 Durant 2-door sedan Model D-65 Engine #15L-1839 I would appreciate any help locating one Dwayne Scheidel 1769 7 mile road NW Comstock Park Mi 49321 cell 616-901-8657 thanks

Views: 276 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 8, 2010 1:12pm
by Warren Rauch

Dennis Murphy

1926 Durant 614 Star M-2 (Coupe) for sale

FYI http://www.collectorcarhunter.com/listings/detail01.lasso?listing=33466 Location: , British Columbia - Canada 22,500 obo Classification: Original Condition: Condition 1: PRISTINE Colour: Light Green with Light Green interior Dennis

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Last Post: May 8, 2010 9:53am
by Dennis Murphy

Dennis Murphy

1928 Durant D65 open tourer. LHD

Sharp Car!!! Make: Durant Model: 3.0 litre D65 Year: 1928 Price: £16,800 1928 Durant open tourer. Left hand drive. Chassis number E-7735 Registration number SL9745 Under the current ownership since 1983. This car was imported by the present owner f...

Views: 836 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 8, 2010 9:25am
by Dennis Murphy

Dennis Murphy

Another 1926 Star for sale on craigslist

For Members FYI 1926 Star/Durant Sedan - $5000 (Northern Wisconsin) Date: 2010-05-06, 11:06AM CDT Reply to: sale-95sw5-1727413300@craigslist.org 1926 Star Durant, F model., 26 series 4 speed, WB 109 in., 4 cylinder, tillotson carb, single plate clutch, wei...

Views: 730 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 8, 2010 6:41am
by Dennis Murphy

Rick Botti

Canadian Region Meet

Information and registration form for the 2010 Canadian Region Meet are now location on the Events page. Rick

Views: 307 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 6, 2010 5:12pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Frank Witkowski

Congratulations Carol ! Partner Award

Hi All..... Reading through the latest "Old Cars Weekly" I see that our great editor Carol Fogarazzo has once again won the Golden Quill Award for her outstanding effort on the Durant Partner. I know that Carol puts a lot of time and effort into making each is...

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Last Post: May 6, 2010 5:09pm
by Gordon F. Curl

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