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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...

Views: 272 Replies: 4

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

Rick Botti

Liverrmore Tour Day Three

Third and final day of touring took us along scenic back roads to the Blackhawk museum in Danville. Our cars were parked in front of the main entrance to the museum with the Stars in the middle and the one of the two Durant’s on each side. Afterwards we d...

Views: 285 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 5, 2010 11:05pm
by Rick Botti

Lance Chabot

Locomobile parts needed; Name wanted

All, At the Dayton meet last Saturday night while showing photos one of the Club members mentioned; "a friend was finishing up a high-end Locomobile", who had a lot of Locomobile parts!! Whoops, I didn't get the club members name or telephone number, or his Frie...

Views: 263 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 5, 2010 8:28pm
by Lance Chabot

Ken McCormick

rims for wood wheels

Someone asked me one time about rims for wood spoke wheels . I did not have any at that time but have now got 4 and they seem to be in good condition . They are for sale if anyone is interested in them . I dont need then for my wire wheels . Make me an offer and lets...

Views: 247 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 5, 2010 8:24pm
by Lance Chabot

Lance Chabot

Locomobile Model history and Horsepower.

Cdmn, There is No reference of a 6-70 model. Originally at the Jan 1925 Auto Show there was a Junior-6 shown but it was too close to the Flint, and Locomobile went with the Junior-8 in 1925. However Early 1925 Ads call this model the "Straight-Eight" but data-tags s...

Views: 811 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 5, 2010 10:40am
by cdmn

Rick Botti

Second Annaul PCC Spring Tour

Durantonians, Here is first notice for the upcoming Spring Tour to be held in the Livermore / Tracy area from May 3-6th. We will be arriving in Livermore on May 3rd and spend 3 nights at the La Quinta Inn in Livermore, departing on Thursday, May 6th. More inf...

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Last Post: May 5, 2010 8:46am
by Bill Hoaglan

Roy Tunby

wanted, to purchase a Durant or Star sedan

Wanted; A durant or Star sedan, no tourings.

Views: 391 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 5, 2010 7:34am
by Dave

Rick Botti

Day Two of Pacific Coast Chapter Tour

In the morning drove over the Altamont Pass on the old Lincoln highway. We stopped to regroup alongside the California Aqueduct, and then it was off to the towns of Mountain House and Tracey for Lunch. Later we drove to a restored 1930’s era gas station for a p...

Views: 258 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 4, 2010 11:18pm
by Lance Haynes

Brian

What order did you do your restoration in?

I am now done with the rear diff in my '26 coupe, tomorrow should see it mounted in the frame. Next I am planning on doing the front end, I want to get it rolling so I can move it around the shop. After that I was planning on doing the transmission, drive shaft a...

Views: 308 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 4, 2010 10:02pm
by Brian

Ken McCormick

Carb on this motor

I have a carb on this engine that is a carter Model BB-1 . I always understood that the carbs for this car were a stromberg or tillotson . Would this be a kind of jury rig made so the car would run or is it another of the many weird parts that show up on the durant...

Views: 276 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 3, 2010 5:15pm
by DAVE ENRICO

Mike Linthicum

Dayton Spring Meet

OK it's been a day since you all returned home, so let's hear about the Dayton Spring meet and see some pictures. Hated I could not go, but can't wait to see some pictures and hear some reports.

Views: 358 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 3, 2010 2:51am
by Tom & Karen Edmo...

ross merrill

star car sign

i just purchased what i believe is a 1925 star car porcelain dealer sign. was wondering if anyone would have an idea of the value of this sign. condition is prob a good 7 out of 10. thanks

Views: 352 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 3, 2010 2:03am
by ross merrill

Ed Vomero

1928 Locomobile

At the Staten Island AACA Car Show today a 1928 Locomobile rolled in. The car was Fully restored and beautiful. I spoke to the owner and he will be joining our club. I asked him if he could possibly come to our Lancaster Meet, he said he would try. I will post pictur...

Views: 295 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 2, 2010 7:44pm
by cdmn

Dave

Need 27 star coach body

Looking for 27 coach body from the fenders up and also a hood have the complete drive train and I have wheels but possibly need some. Thanks

Views: 295 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 2, 2010 10:55am
by Dave

Mike Butters

1930/31 Outside Doorhandles

I have in stock a new set of spear type outside doorhandles for sale. Locking and non-locking are both available. If anyone is interested feel free to email me at nbutters@eagle.ca

Views: 505 Replies: 10

Last Post: May 2, 2010 5:28am
by Norm Toone

wendy browne

Parts catologe for sale

I am selling a durant parts catolog for 30.00. Is this a fair price? Picture and ad can be see on craigslidt humboldt county ca under for sale antuqies. email me if interested. Has blank order form and addressed envlope. Thanks

Views: 294 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 2, 2010 5:18am
by Norm Toone

Don Gaskill

HUB CAP

On my way to a car show on Saturday I lost one of my hubcaps, so I am looking for (1) cap with the letter "D" on it. Can anyone help? Don

Views: 400 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 1, 2010 5:42pm
by Gary k

Dennis Murphy

1930 durant for sale on craigslist - $15000 (portland)

Hello All FYI - This is posted on Portland's Craiglist. Dennis

Views: 358 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 1, 2010 5:41pm
by Gary k

Dennis Murphy

1926 Durant Star 2 Coupe-8,000 Obo - $8000 (Loveland) - Fort Collins

Another Craigslist Sale.

Views: 586 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 1, 2010 3:29pm
by Dennis Murphy

Dennis Murphy

1925 FLINT OPEN For Sale (Rockford, Illinois)

A FLINT for sale on craigslist. Best offer over $35,000.00 Telephone 815-983-0163 weekdays/daytime.

Views: 277 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 1, 2010 3:14pm
by Dennis Murphy

Dennis Murphy

1924 DURANT STAR - $7000 (spokane,wa)

This Craigslist listing had no photos. 1924 DURANT STAR -- 7,000.00 or OBO. RUNS GREAT AND HAS NEW TIRES. CUTE CLASSIC !!! HEAD TURNER !!! PLEASE CALL 509-926-2044

Views: 390 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 1, 2010 3:08pm
by Dennis Murphy

Dave

1926 sedan

Looking for info on 1926 two door sedan cars and looking for body parts have complete under carriage and fenders so any help would be greatly appreciated.Also looking for pictures of this car. Thanks

Views: 380 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 1, 2010 12:47pm
by cdmn

Roger

1924 Star roadster parts for sale

I recently acquired a 1924 Star roadster basket case. I'm keeping the body from the cowl on back, the windshield, the headlights and the steering wheel, everything else is for sale. That would include the frame and suspension, which is in good condition. 4 wheels and...

Views: 346 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 28, 2010 3:18pm
by Roger

S. Blomquist

Frame preparation

I am making progress on the Durant restoration and am at the point of preparing the frame for paint. The frame is straight and in relatively great shape with just minor surface rust in some areas. I am curious as to what most people typically do...the steps you take...

Views: 383 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 27, 2010 6:45pm
by Vince O'Brien

Ross Hoevet

paterson automobile

There is an interesting car for sale on ebay right now. It's a 1922 Paterson touring. Paterson was started in 1869 in Flint Michigan making carriages and buggies. They ended up using 6 cylinder Continental motors (which this car has). Sounds kind of familiar doesn't...

Views: 326 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 27, 2010 10:52am
by Ross Hoevet

Dennis

1931 Devaux Restored Chassis

Hello All, Finally making some progress on my restoration. The brake shoes have been relined and the rear end has all new bearings, races, and seals. Dennis

Views: 527 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 23, 2010 6:47pm
by John Willoughby

Rick Botti

Durant model 619 in the Netherlands

Here is a picture of what appears to me as a model 619. The picture was taken somewhere in the Netherlands years ago. I don't know how I came to have this picture or just how many years it has in buried in the computer. But it is a nice discovery. What do you thin...

Views: 461 Replies: 6

Last Post: Apr 23, 2010 11:00am
by Gordon F. Curl

Frank Witkowski

Dayton Spring Meet Agenda

HI All.... Agenda for Dayton..... See you there..... Frank Welcome Durantonians! Welcome to the Spring meet of the DMAC. The following information and daily agenda should make this an enjoyable experience. Hotel: Holiday Inn Dayton Mall 31 Pres...

Views: 466 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 22, 2010 11:14pm
by Rick Botti

Carlos Carmona

Estimado Rick,te escribo para saber los colores de pintura que venian en mi auto,si me puedes enviar por mail un muestrario de las combinaciones que se hacian,por que estoy haciendo la chapa y pintura. Y necesito saber también,el mail del dueño del auto Du...

Views: 394 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 22, 2010 11:13pm
by Rick Botti

lawrence

Sale of d65

I n Feb of this year there was an Email posted by Mister Roy Tunby out of Bozeman Montana. He was looking for a Durant. I replied to him about my D65 which I thought I might sell. I don't really have the expertise for this car. Although it was a very tough to part wi...

Views: 347 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 22, 2010 7:25am
by Mike Linthicum

Lance Chabot

Selling Print Ads at Dayton meet

Hello, If you (or any others?) need any of my print Ads (Star, Durant,Flint Locomobile,Rugby Truck, etc.) let me know. I got a big "mixed" pile with my Loco parts! I will bring a large pile of these "period" print Ads to sell cheap to club members ($4,$5 to $10,...

Views: 305 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 21, 2010 1:10am
by Rory Deaton

Jim Greenamyer

Following A Star 2

Hello again everyone. Thank you for all of the replys and answers to my questions on the previous thread "following A Star". With this new thread, I'll discuss repairing the body sheet metal and preparing to send the completed body including the top to the uphols...

Views: 514 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 20, 2010 8:22pm
by Lance Chabot

Rory Deaton

escutcheons

Does anybody have a pic of the proper escutcheons for a 30 614 deluxe, mine are all mismatched Rory

Views: 323 Replies: 3

Last Post: Apr 20, 2010 3:14am
by Norm Toone

Jim Tracy

Durants worth

What is a 1929 Durant 2 door coupe with a rumble seat and is in original condition with no damage worth. Upholstery is good.

Views: 329 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 19, 2010 7:16pm
by Gary k

Rusty Buchanan

W5 Cylinder Oversize

I am looking for opinions as to how far one can safely bore out the cylinders on a W5(or W4)engine. I am considering using Dodge 3 7/16" pistons that are .30 over. Any ideas??

Views: 336 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 18, 2010 9:52pm
by Rusty Buchanan

Dennis Murphy

Durant for sale on EBAY

FYI There is a 1929 Durant M-2 4 door Sedan for sale on EBAY. #120557246070

Views: 355 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 18, 2010 5:59pm
by Jim Greenamyer

willy

anyone looking to buy

a friend is interested in selling his complete, fully restorable Durant. The only thing i see missing is the lady from top of the rad. Pics available upon request. Serious inquiries only please.

Views: 299 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 17, 2010 6:12am
by Lance Chabot

Brian

Split Type Rear End Housing

I am re-machining the differential for new bearings. From what I can see in the repair manual, the bearings should stay in the housings, is this correct? Does the diff have to slide in the bearings in order to adjust the ring gear to the pinion? Thanks, Brian.

Views: 443 Replies: 6

Last Post: Apr 16, 2010 6:22pm
by Brian

dale block

Tillotson carburetor

Hi, I inherited a box of misc antique car parts from my dad. He had collected various antique cars. I have a Tillotson carburetor Model L 1A and I think it is brass. I sent Tillotson an email with a picture of the carburetor and the model # and asked what year o...

Views: 535 Replies: 10

Last Post: Apr 16, 2010 11:33am
by Norm Toone

Rick Botti

Visits by Country

Even after 12 years of managing this website, I'm still amazed by how many people visit this site and the forum everyday. The numbers are very good at over 150 visits a day, But I'm also curious about where they come from and I can certainly say the website is paid v...

Views: 331 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 13, 2010 8:16pm
by Rick Botti

Franz Fraitzl

Parts from me to you delivered by Kem McCormick?

Just putting it out there that since Ken offered. I could send the distributor housings and other parts to Dayton. Let me know by sunday night. Franz

Views: 328 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 13, 2010 5:49am
by Lance Chabot

Franz Fraitzl

Distributor housings

Just wanted to put it out there that I will send a few extra distributor housings with Ken. I will probably get together with him in the next couple of days. Please let me know if there is something else needed. Also if someone need something rebuilt give it to K...

Views: 352 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 12, 2010 12:31pm
by Ken McCormick

Henri Houle

landau bars

Don , in your project Star coupe 1927 will you install the landau bars? I am looking for a set. if someone got informations about that i will appreciate pics.

Views: 611 Replies: 4

Last Post: Apr 11, 2010 9:42am
by Dennis

Franz Fraitzl

Distributor housings

Hello everyone, just wanted to share, that I just finished the second model housing. This one is for earlier models.

Views: 640 Replies: 11

Last Post: Apr 9, 2010 5:39pm
by Darren

Don Shilling

Getting Sidetracked to Get Started Again

Have you ever worked yourself into a situation where you had to do several other things to finish the first? Well, I bought a Norton surface grinder at auction and I had no way to get it off my trailer. So, I found a 1971 Toyota 4000 lb. forklift in Houston for 400....

Views: 325 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 9, 2010 4:06pm
by Don Shilling

Ken McCormick

Free delivery of parts

I will be leaving here on wed the 14th . Have room to haul parts if anyone needs them . I am driving a 1 ton chev so have lots of room. As long as its not to far off my route I would be happy to pick up and deliver to Dayton . Heading to Spokane -then east on I 90 d...

Views: 296 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 9, 2010 3:59pm
by Norm Toone

Ken Brink

Ignition Key/s

I am in need of an Ignition Key for my 1923 Durant A22. I hope that someone may have and extra key or a replica that I can purchase. Thank you.

Views: 581 Replies: 5

Last Post: Apr 7, 2010 12:53pm
by Norm Toone

joe griffin

flywheel sheet metal cover 1929 rugby

anyone have one for 1929 rugby?

Views: 287 Replies: 0

Last Post: Apr 5, 2010 6:39am
by joe griffin

Vince O'Brien

Identifying a Transmission

The input shaft on my 25 Star transmission has a lot of slop so I thought I'd rebuild it. Then I found a spare transmission in the pile of parts that came with the car. In comparing the two, the spare has a filler plug on the side while the one in the car doesn't...

Views: 348 Replies: 2

Last Post: Apr 2, 2010 10:48am
by Vince O'Brien

JD Revell

The remains of a Star Car

I don't know if anybody cares but when I was a teenager living out side of O'Neil, Nebraska I discovered an old car rotting away in the woods on my grandfathers farm. The wood frame members were pretty much gone and so was the engine,the block later discovered in it...

Views: 378 Replies: 1

Last Post: Apr 2, 2010 4:33am
by Norm Toone

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