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Josh B

oddity of a Durant

Hello, I recently acquired a Durant from my grandfather. this old truck has sit in his back yard for many years. i wanted the truck for years, and finally got it about a year ago (although i just brought it home a couple months ago) what i am wondering though,...

Views: 784 Replies: 17

Last Post: Dec 17, 2009 11:50pm
by Josh B

S. Blomquist

Transmission color

The restoration process continues on my "28" Durant D75 at a slow but steady pace. I am looking for information on the original colors for the transmission, differential and the undercarriage. Since the engine is the Gray/Green, one could assume the transmission coul...

Views: 288 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 17, 2009 7:35am
by Mike Linthicum

Lance Haynes

GM Great Lakes Tech Center & Billy Durant office in Flint has been sold at auction

FLINT (WJRT) -- (12/15/09) -- The Great Lakes Tech Center & Billy Durant office in Flint has been sold at auction. The industrial complex was divided into four sections, and each of those parcels has a new owner. The chant of the auctioneer filled the atrium a...

Views: 322 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 16, 2009 9:16am
by Lance Haynes

Ken McCormick

door and window handles

Anyone have some outer and inner door handles and window cranks for a 30 coupe? Mine are not the right ones and dont fit as they should --specially the outer ones--Escutchion plates are wrong. Even just the plates would be a help. 1930 model 614 durant deluxe RS cou...

Views: 347 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 14, 2009 1:22pm
by Norm Toone

Michael E. Kisber

Engine Color 1930 Rugby S4 Pickup?

I have a 1930 Rugby S4 Truck we are restoring Frame Off. you can see it on www.kisberenterprises.com. I am wondering what is the correct color for the engine? please contact: Michael E. Kisber (901) 490-2576 or email michael@kisberenterprises.com

Views: 483 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 14, 2009 11:41am
by Rick Botti

Dave Webster

winter projects

I need to do a valve job on our Durant, but can not find the car in the garage. I know it is in there because my wife asked if she could store some more of her plunder in the back seat

Views: 319 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 12, 2009 6:46am
by Frank Witkowski

Norm Toone

Light cross reference info

Pass this on for anyone interested. I've been wondering if there is a cross reference book for fender / cowl light lenses. Recently there was a head light on Ebay the seller wasn't sure of. Lense was 28 - 30 Durant while rusty pot wasn't. In talking to her I mentione...

Views: 363 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 12, 2009 4:51am
by Norm Toone

Lance Haynes

Durant Motors Flint Car Factory for sale

Here is some very intertesting news on Billy's Durant Motor's Flint car factory. FLINT (WJRT) -- (12/09/09) -- When the Great Lakes Tech Center goes up for auction next week, a historic Flint landmark will be sold at the same time. ABC12's Randy Conat takes a...

Views: 515 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 10, 2009 10:38am
by Lance Haynes

Henri Houle

other owners

I try to find others Durant Star 1926 coupe for exange of pics and tips.

Views: 519 Replies: 4

Last Post: Dec 8, 2009 3:03am
by Norm Toone

gary k

HENRI NEEDS PICTURES OF 1926 STAR M COUPE....PLEASE HELP HIM

HEY MEN...LETS TRY TO HELP HENRI SEE WHAT HIS STAR PROJECT SHOULD AND CAN LOOK LIKE...HE HAS A MONSTER PROJECT JUDGING BY THE PICS I SAW BUT WE CAN GIVE GUIDANCE AND INFO AT LEAST.WHO HAS A FEW PICS OF A 1926 STAR M COUPE TO SEND HIM???? REGARDS, GARY K

Views: 292 Replies: 1

Last Post: Dec 7, 2009 6:42am
by Frank Witkowski

CARLOS CARMONA

INCREIBLE!! Durant funcionando!!

Estimados amigos! hoy, 26 de noviembre de 2009, mi hijo Agustin y yo pusimos a funcionar despues de 25 años, nuestro Durant D60 1929 Touring, con gran alegria festejamos este momento y lo queriamos compartir con todos ustedes. Un Abrazo, "Carmona Team" PD: mu...

Views: 536 Replies: 7

Last Post: Dec 4, 2009 2:33pm
by Walter Pre

Gordon F. Curl

Durant Step Plates

Hi Fellows: I had a friend phone me with a lead on a couple of NOS ? Durant Step Plates. Seems as if some chap in Saskatchewan had a couple that he would be willing to trade for Model T Parts. If you are interested call 306-775-0995 He had his ad posted on a Mo...

Views: 368 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 3, 2009 2:04pm
by Gordon F. Curl

Bonnie Duncan

Dort price reduced

I have been able to reduce the price on my late father's 1917 Dort Cloverleaf Roadster made in Flint Michigan. Now asking only $9800 It has a mostly restored body, interior and chassis with the original four-cylinder Lycoming engine. It still needs some work, but i...

Views: 382 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 2, 2009 7:35pm
by Bonnie Duncan

Bill Hoaglan

Generator end cover on ebay

Check out item #250539213339 this item is listed in the Overland column, there are two end covers being sold and one appears to be for an A-22 (i'm not sure if Star was using this same part) this is the pot metal part that houses the distributor and are hard to come...

Views: 346 Replies: 0

Last Post: Dec 1, 2009 7:49am
by Bill Hoaglan

Bob DeAngelis

Need a body part for my 1924 Star F

I am in need of the front splash apron which fits below the radiator and between the front frame ends. I will consider any condition as I can always use a bad one as a pattern. Thanks, Bob

Views: 647 Replies: 7

Last Post: Nov 27, 2009 4:13pm
by Glenn Guild

Mike Linthicum

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Durant Friends!

For all those Durantonians in the good ole USA, Happy Thanksgiving!. Will be traveling on the road today to head to North Carolina to celebrate with family. 9 hour road trip, though with traffic could turn into 15 hours, I hope not. So I'm sending this out early to m...

Views: 330 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 26, 2009 10:01am
by Charles A. Spitz...

Lance Chabot

LOCOMOBILE 8-70 Engine For Sale

All, I have just been contacted by a Mr. Jim Fasnacht of Houston TX (713-256-6511)who picked up a "mostly" complete 1928(?)Loco 8-70 Lycoming, Straight Eight. Loco 8-70 data plate and engine casting date 1927. He got the engine in a group of parts and desperate...

Views: 398 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 25, 2009 5:08pm
by Lance Chabot

Bruce Butler

Turkey Rod Run

Will there be any other Durant owners at the event? I'll be here all weekend driving around. Would be nice to meet some other owners. My cell phone is 386-871-5223. I'm also looking for extra wooden wheels and a straight front axle to build a period trailer to tow be...

Views: 365 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 24, 2009 4:34am
by Bruce Butler

Don Gaskill

r6a carb arms

I have a M4 with the stock r6a carb "BUT" the levers are broke part #01516 and #02253 does anyone have an old carb with the levers still good? OR can someone tell me where i can get them? thanks Don

Views: 344 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 23, 2009 9:28pm
by Don Gaskill

S. Blomquist

Water pump grease

I am looking to purchase some water pump grease and have been having difficulty locating it. Does anyone know where or who I can purchase it from?

Views: 356 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 23, 2009 8:08am
by Rick Botti

Scott Nussbaum

29 Rugby Gas tank

Hi all! Just wondered if anyone could point me toward a source to replace my tank? I pulled it for a badly needed cleaning and the bottom fell out. The engine runs and the pump works so it's a good day!

Views: 296 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 22, 2009 9:27am
by Ken McCormick

Don Shilling

Loss For Words,,,,,,,

Folks, I came across this on ebay and wanted to post a comment about it here on DMAC but just couldn't find the words to start with. Perhaps some of you'ns could help me out and start some comments about this THING? ebay # 280418497033

Views: 730 Replies: 15

Last Post: Nov 21, 2009 10:05am
by Scott Nussbaum

Marvin Ribbich

For Sale 1920 Rubber Universal Joint Discs!!!!!!!!

I have a large number of 1920 Durant rubber universal joint discs to sell. Fit models A-22, 4 cylinders, and B-22 6 cylinders. Price $25.00 each plus shipping. mribbich@wi.rr.com or 1-262-392-2989 Thanks!!! Marv.

Views: 483 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 20, 2009 2:52am
by marvin ribbich

Marvin Ribbich

For Sale 1930-32 Durant Timing Chains!!!!!!!

I have few 1030-32 Durant timing chains to sell models 1930-32 6-10,4cylinder & 407 Truck,with cont W8 eng., 1930-32 6-14, 6-12, 6-19, 6-21, 6-22 with cont 22A eng. Price $100.00 each plus shipping. Thanks!!! mribbich@wi.rr.com or 1-262-392-2989 Marv.

Views: 397 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 20, 2009 2:49am
by marvin ribbich

Angela Trigg

What was the last model year the Star had a hand-crank?

Hello, I'm writing a novel that is a blend of family stories and invention on my part. I want to have my main character drive a hand-crank car and I'd like to merge it with things I do know about my family, which is namely that an uncle used to sell Star cars here in...

Views: 462 Replies: 18

Last Post: Nov 19, 2009 8:26am
by Mike Linthicum

Rick Botti

Durant Advertising - Lantern Slides

The picture at the top of the forum was scanned from a 1920’s lantern slide. These slides were shown in movie theaters at the beginning of a film as Durant advertising. I guess it shows that those adverting slides we see today are nothing new. In the case of th...

Views: 1268 Replies: 14

Last Post: Nov 18, 2009 2:38pm
by Carol Fogarazzo

Henri Houle

généalogy

Is it someone try to make a genealogy of is car?

Views: 503 Replies: 9

Last Post: Nov 18, 2009 2:23pm
by vernon acres

Frank Witkowski

New DMAC Banner picture

Hi All..... Thought you might enjoy a look at the new DMAC banner. We added the logo that is used on our plate toppers. Also added Locomobile to the list of cars. These are large banners at 3 feet by 8 feet. You may have to click on the picture to see the...

Views: 366 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 15, 2009 12:39pm
by Norm Toone

Don Shilling

New Production 11" Brake Drums for Star Cars

And now, for a limited time, we have a source of 11" X 2" rear brake drums from American Vintage Rims. These drums are used on later '26 thru early '28 Star 4 and 6 cyl Star cars, all styles. If we can place an order for 50 drums the price should be 100-125 each. I...

Views: 403 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 13, 2009 10:08am
by Don Shilling

Emil Oraskovich

genealogy

I was looking for a model a pickup. I located my Durant on a old farm, A older man (86) was on his porch swing and asked him about the pickup, He told me that he had a Durant, Not sure what it was he took me to the top of the field there was a shed. On the way we pa...

Views: 290 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 12, 2009 3:04pm
by Rick Botti

Levi

614 Frame For Sale

This frame came out of a 1930 614 coupe. The rails are very straight and it is missing the front cross member and rear... what you see in the pic’s is what you get. I need it all gone ASAP… Make offer…. 209-777-2169

Views: 403 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 10, 2009 9:54am
by Levi

Warren Rauch

Paint Chips

I have been trying to find information on the tan/brown color on my dad car. I have copies of the chips that are listed in the tech page for 1929. Its not one of them. Do you know what other colors were used? I have Mimax (PPG)chips and paint color combination ( upp...

Views: 1162 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 10, 2009 4:13am
by S. Blomquist

Ken McCormick

Oil Pan

If it aint 1 thing its 6. I am in need of an oil pan . Got the thing all back together yesterday--left it overnight and this afternoon went to find oil all over the floor. Pinhole in the pan. I would rather replace it with a new pan than try repairing this one. I am...

Views: 380 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 9, 2009 3:23pm
by Ken McCormick

Rick Botti

New Flint Pics

I have updated some of the pictures on the Flint page. First you find several pictures of Tom Twomey's beautiful 1926 Flint Junior Z-18. Second the owner of the only Flint in Switzerland found us and sent two more pictures of his 1924 E-55. Rick

Views: 370 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 8, 2009 11:23pm
by Rick Botti

gary k

EBAY 'S DURANT PARTS COLUMN PROBLEMS

HAS ANYONE ELSE BEEN BOTHERED BY THE 300 ADS FOR ANTENNAS FOR "DURANTS" THAT NEVER USED THEM...ON EBAY'S DURANT PARTS WEBSITE ???? WE HAVE TO LOOK THRU ALL THOSE FALSE ADS TO FIND THE FEW DURANT PARTS ON THE SITE. I HAVE TRIED AND FAILD TO COMPLAIN TO EBAY BUT THEY S...

Views: 578 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 8, 2009 7:42pm
by gary k

wayne

headlight surrounds and rediator surround for 26 rugby

i can any one out there help me with a set of headlight coversthe [crome bit that hold the lens in] and a radiator surround for a 6 cyl 26 model thanks wayne

Views: 273 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 8, 2009 5:02am
by Mike Linthicum

Keith N

1988 car show

Finally, I am able to download and share video. My '30 Durant at a car show in 1988 Enjoy! Kn

Views: 396 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 7, 2009 6:21pm
by Keith N

Henri Houle

wood

What kind of wood is used in cabin frame and floor?

Views: 446 Replies: 6

Last Post: Nov 7, 2009 4:07am
by Norm Toone

Bonnie Duncan

Dort for Sale

I have a 1917 Dort Cloverleaf Roadster made in Flint Michigan for sale. It has a partially restored body, interior and chassis with the original four-cylinder Lycoming engine. We have a spare chassis for some parts and the original wooden braces for the top, that ar...

Views: 380 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 6, 2009 2:42pm
by Bonnie Duncan

Henri Houle

rims

I am loking for rims for Star Coupster 1926

Views: 374 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 6, 2009 1:12pm
by Don Shilling

S. Blomquist

Starter motor brushes

I am looking for a set of starter motor brushes to fit a starter serial number MAD 4101 on a 1928 Durant. It has the 4 brushes of which 2 are insulated and 2 are the grounded type. Part numbers on the brushes are MZ-12 and MZ-1034. Thanks in advance for your help.

Views: 367 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 5, 2009 3:37pm
by Frank Witkowski

Paul Matthews

Durant Transmission For Sale - Canada

1928 - 1929 Durant 3 speed Transmission For Sale with Spicer u-joint and Driveshaft. Good Condition. Located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Pics available. $140 for all. 905-793-7730

Views: 440 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 4, 2009 9:30am
by Paul Matthews

wayne

need parts for rugby

hi iam from queensland australia and i am trying to do up a rugby 6 and it not in to bad condition but if any has any parts could you please drop me an email at wayneanddesree@bigpond.com your spares might be better then mine iam trying to fix thanks for looking at m...

Views: 395 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 3, 2009 10:41pm
by Sid Semple

janice

1927 Star Touring

Hi, We have a 1927 Star Touring that my Dad restored. Beautiful car but sad to say we need to sell to settle the estate. Have any idea what would be a good asking price?

Views: 393 Replies: 1

Last Post: Nov 3, 2009 9:53am
by Chris Walton

Shaun Murphy

Chrome plating disappointment

I just received everything back that I sent out for plating a month ago. Problem is I feel rather disappointed with the work. There is a fair amount of pitting on each piece and some interior flash rust on spots like the inner of the headlight buckets. Speaking of he...

Views: 793 Replies: 8

Last Post: Nov 1, 2009 9:31pm
by Gary Warden

Guy Belzil

Speedometer cable - Mine has just failed & I need one !!

I have been driving my old Star around this summer; fixing as needed and found. And some jobs being reserved for the winter (i.e. stearingbox, front wheels, throughoutbearing). My latest dilemna : My speedometer quit on my last trip; I removed the cabling and...

Views: 592 Replies: 6

Last Post: Oct 31, 2009 8:52pm
by brian boys

Bob O'Brien

setting the timing

I need to find out how to time a 6 cylinder Durant engine? Would appreciate any help anyone can give me. -bob

Views: 479 Replies: 9

Last Post: Oct 30, 2009 7:17pm
by Dave Schulte

Catt in Ottawa, Canada

Wheel and 16 inch Tire from ? Durant 1928?

I have 2 wheels from a ? 1928 Durant Truck? One wheel is in good shape. Wires, small Durant Grease caps were on wheels until a neighbour? stole them from our work bench. Sicko! One wheel needs welding, as it was dragged on a flat tire by a neighbour. The tires...

Views: 610 Replies: 8

Last Post: Oct 30, 2009 6:10pm
by Norm Toone

Leif Tougaard

Autolite MN 4001 starter

Hello I have a Durant B22 from 1922 which I am so happy, but starter has collapsed is an AUTOLITE MN 4001 start at how I can buy a new or maybe just an armature there. Sincerely, Leif Tougaard

Views: 396 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 30, 2009 11:48am
by Leif Tougaard

Ken McCormick

Fenders

I am looking to find a set of fenders for this car that are in better shape than mine.These are pretty rough. Been welded by a real amateur and they are pretty bad.If I can get some in fair shape it would make my body work a lot easier . Long as the price is right I...

Views: 687 Replies: 11

Last Post: Oct 29, 2009 3:17am
by Norm Toone

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